Tent Cards

Tent Card Printing | Custom Table Tent Cards

Custom printed tent cards in A5 and A6 on 350gsm silk, from 20 copies, with a 3–4 working day turnaround and delivery across the UK.

A promotion printed on a flat card has a short life on a busy table. Within minutes it is under a plate or behind the menu, and nobody is reading it. Tent card printing solves that. A tent card folds into a self-standing A-shape, so your message stays upright at eye level with no holder or stand to buy. We print custom tent cards and table tent cards in A5 and A6 on 350gsm silk, from 20 copies, for restaurants, cafés, hotels, events and shop counters. Order online, see your exact price as you configure, and we deliver across London and the rest of the UK from our Croydon base.

Order Tent Cards Online: Sizes, Finishes and Quantities

Everything below is available in the product options above, so what you configure is exactly what goes to press.

Prices on this page are shown plus VAT and recalculate with every option you change, so the figure you see is the price for your exact specification.

A5 and A6 Tent Card Printing

The right size comes down to how much space the card has to share.

A6 Tent Card Printing

A6 tent cards (105 × 148mm) are the compact option. On a two-person café table, or a bar top already holding glasses, a condiment caddy and a card machine, a smaller card stays visible without getting in the way. Keep the message tight: one offer, one image, one price. A6 suits drinks promotions, daily specials and QR codes for ordering or reviews, and pairs neatly with A6 menus printed in the same style.

A5 Tent Card Printing

A5 tent cards (148 × 210mm) give you a noticeably larger display area than A6, which helps when the card is read from further away or has to carry more than one line of information. Reception desks, waiting rooms, conference tables and larger counters are where A5 earns its place.

Both sizes sit within our wider menu and table print range, so a tent card can be ordered alongside menus and placemats in the same artwork style.

Table Tent Card Printing for Restaurants, Cafés and Pubs

Table tent card printing is particularly effective for restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars. A diner sees the table before the menu, and in the minutes between sitting down and ordering, a tent card has very little competing for attention. That is the window for a set lunch, a dessert, a cocktail list or a loyalty scheme.

For restaurant table tent printing, matt lamination on 350gsm silk is a sensible default. It reduces glare under pendant lighting and copes with daily handling and wiping far better than bare card. Gloss suits photography-led drinks and dessert promotions where colour needs to carry the message. If you are refreshing your table print at the same time, our A5 menus can share the same design, so the whole table reads as one set.

Tent Cards for Hotels, Events and Retail Counters

Hotel and Reception Desk Tent Cards

On a hotel desk or bedside table, a tent card carries room service, Wi-Fi details, spa offers or checkout times more neatly than a loose leaflet. At reception, an A5 card can hold check-in information or a loyalty message without adding any hardware to the desk.

Conference and Event Tent Cards

Session information, sponsor messages, Wi-Fi details and table-top event branding all work well as tent cards. Because orders start at 20 copies, a board meeting or a wedding top table does not mean paying for hundreds you will never use. Event details tend to change late, so build the 3–4 working day turnaround and delivery into your timeline.

Retail and Counter Promotional Tent Cards

On a shop counter, a promotional tent card does a quiet sales job at the till: a loyalty scheme, an add-on product, a seasonal offer. It works without staff having to mention it, and swapping in a new message for the next campaign is a simple reorder. Salons, pharmacies and clinics use the same format for price lists and service information.

Custom Tent Card Finishes: Matt, Gloss, Foil and Spot UV

Foil and spot UV work best on confident elements such as a logo or headline. Very fine lines and small type can lose definition.

Tent Card Artwork and Print Setup

Most problems with custom tent cards come from artwork set up as if it were a flat flyer. Before you upload:

1. Design the flat, unfolded sheet, not just the folded face.
2. Rotate the second panel 180 degrees, so it reads the right way up once the card is folded.
3. Keep text and logos well clear of the fold line and the trimmed edges.
4. Add 3mm bleed and save a print-ready PDF in CMYK with fonts embedded.
5. Proofread prices, dates and phone numbers one final time.

An upside-down panel or a headline running into the fold means reprinting the whole run, so a few minutes of checking here is time well spent. If you would rather hand the layout over, our menu design service covers tent cards too.

Tent Cards vs Table Talkers vs Strut Cards

All three stand on a surface, but they suit different positions. A tent card works best in the middle of a space, on a table or desk where people approach from more than one direction. Table talkers are worth comparing if you want a dedicated restaurant table display, while strut cards stand on a fold-out strut facing one way, which suits shelves, windows and counters set against a wall. Many venues use more than one format in a single campaign with matching artwork.

Tent Card Printing Prices, Short Runs and Bulk Orders

Tent card printing prices depend on the finished size, quantity and finish you select, and the cost per card falls as quantity rises. The configurator above shows the exact price for your specification, plus VAT, before you add the order to your cart. Order from 20 copies for smaller promotions, events and individual venues, or choose higher quantities when you need printed tent cards for multiple locations or longer campaigns.

Tent Card Printing FAQs

How much does tent card printing cost?

The cost depends on size, quantity and finish, and the price per card drops as you order more. Choose your options at the top of this page and the total updates instantly, shown plus VAT, with no quote needed.

What sizes are your printed tent cards available in?

We print A6 tent cards (105 × 148mm) and A5 tent cards (148 × 210mm). A6 suits restaurant, café and bar tables where space is tight. A5 gives more presence on reception desks, counters and conference tables, where the card is often read from further away.

Are your tent cards printed on both sides?

Our standard tent cards are printed single sided. The printed side of the flat sheet becomes the two outward-facing panels when it is folded into its standing shape, and the inside remains unprinted. Set up your artwork so both outward panels read the right way up once folded.

What is the minimum order for custom tent cards?

You can order from 20 tent cards, with set quantities up to 1,000. Small runs suit trial promotions and one-off events, while larger quantities lower the cost per card.

How long does tent card printing take?

Standard turnaround is 3–4 working days, plus delivery time. For an event or launch with a fixed date, order with enough margin for artwork approval and delivery.

Which finish is best for restaurant table tent cards?

Matt lamination is usually the most practical choice for restaurant tables. It reduces glare, resists scuffs and makes the card easier to wipe during service. Gloss lamination suits food and drink photography where you want colour to look as rich as possible.

Can I order tent cards with gold foil or spot UV?

Yes. You can add single sided gold foil, silver foil or high build spot UV to your tent cards. These finishes look best on bold elements such as logos and headings, and suit premium venues, hotels and branded promotional tent cards.

What artwork do I need to print tent cards?

Supply a print-ready PDF of the flat sheet with 3mm bleed, CMYK colour and fonts embedded, with the second panel rotated so it reads correctly when folded. You can upload it now or choose to send it later and use the link we give you after checkout.

Order Custom Tent Cards Online

Put your next offer, promotion or message directly in front of customers while they are deciding what to order, book or buy. Choose A5 or A6, pick your finish and quantity, and add your tent cards to the cart. Every tent card printing order is produced on 350gsm silk within 3–4 working days and delivered anywhere in the UK.