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Printable Menu Templates

A menu card tells guests what is coming, flags anything they need to avoid, and makes a table look finished. It is also the cheapest piece of event stationery to produce, since it is one small card per person.

All editable in Canva.

Menus in this collection

  • Wedding menus — individual cards, shared table cards, or combined with a place card
  • Dinner party menus for a table at home
  • Buffet and brunch menus — one framed sign at the start of the table
  • Bar and drinks menus, including signature cocktail signs
  • Mimosa bar menus for showers and brunches
  • Dessert table menus
  • Christmas and holiday table menus

How to write a menu

Name the course, then describe the dish in one line. Restaurant-length prose looks overwrought on a home table. If you are serving a choice, mark the options clearly and put dietary symbols in a small legend at the bottom rather than repeating them after every dish.

Menu questions

How many menus do I need?

One per guest for individual cards, or one per table for shared. Individual cards look better; shared cards cost a fraction and nobody has ever complained.

What size should a menu be?

4x9 inches is the classic tall menu shape and sits well on a place setting. 5x7 if you have a lot of text. 8x10 in a frame for a buffet sign.

What paper should I use?

250 to 300 gsm cardstock. A menu that flops over when leaned against a glass defeats the point.

When should I print them?

A few days before, once you know what you are actually serving. Menus are the item most likely to change late.

Should I list allergens?

Yes, at minimum a legend for vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and nuts. It saves a lot of questions during service.

Can I match the menu to my invitations?

Yes. Duplicate the invitation in Canva and rebuild the menu with the same fonts and colours.