Flat Menus

Menus are generally zero-rated for VAT (Value Added Tax), however there are some exceptions. If your print is subject to VAT, we'll be in touch to request payment before printing. Please see this guide for more information.

No design? No problem! In our library you’ll find a range of menu design templates which are ideal for helping you to get started, or even if you need a little bit of inspiration.

If you already have an idea or design in mind but are unsure about getting your template set up, you’re in luck. Our internal team have created blank menu design templates which are available online and are compatible with Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and PDF.

Silk is our most popular paper type, with a smooth finish and subtle sheen that gives colours a vibrant, professional look.

Gloss has a high-shine finish that makes images and colours stand out, making it ideal for photo-heavy designs and promotions.

Uncoated has a natural, matte feel that's easy to write on, making it perfect for forms, vouchers and appointment cards.

Paper weights: Thicker paper stocks (250gsm and 350gsm) offer a sturdier, more premium feel, while lighter stocks are a cost-effective choice for large-volume leaflet campaigns.

From the moment you click complete, your leaflets and menus go on an incredible journey here at instantprint.

When your order arrives with us it passes through our extensive 10 point quality check before it heads to the printing team. Once it’s approved, your design makes its way to the factory floor where it is printed, cut and boxed up ready to be shipped to you.

If you order less than 500 menus, we’ll print them on our state-of-the-art Landa or Indigo press. For higher order quantities such as 1000 leaflets, we’ll print them lithographically using our innovative Heidelberg.

When you add your menus to your basket, you’ll be prompted to upload your artwork, just go through our upload process and the tool will generate you a print-ready proof!

Menu printing orders approved by 6:30pm will be dispatched for delivery the next working day. Delivery takes a further working day. For example, if you approve your order by 6:30pm on a Monday, we’ll dispatch your order on Tuesday and it will be delivered on Wednesday

Depending on your product requirements, we can also offer menus on a next day service if you opt for 150gsm silk.

We recognise the importance of high-quality print for our customers, which is why we never send out any finished product that doesn’t meet our gold standard. When we apply foil to our print, it must be cured at a high temperature to set it into place. When we apply heat to the second side for double-sided foiling, this can leave the first side looking less than perfect. For that reason, we don’t offer double-sided foiling.

Foiling is available on selected premium stocks only. To add foil to your design, choose either 250gsm or 350gsm Silk with matt lamination. Once selected, you'll be able to choose from our range of foil colours.

For the best results, foil elements must be positioned at least 6mm from the edge of the page and remain within the safe area shown on our artwork templates. For more guidance, please refer to our foil artwork guide.

All menus that are printed without lamination, foiling or spot UV are easily and widely recyclable in a paper waste bin. We’re currently looking into more eco-friendly print finishing options so watch this space. All of our packaging is widely recyclable – including the plastic!

For best results, upload a high-resolution PDF with bleed included and all important text kept within the safe area.