Choosing the right menu holders to match your style and look
You only get one chance to make a first impression, that’s how the famous saying goes. You’ll be amazed however how much difference simple things like display stands can make and add glamour to an occasion or event. Whether you’re a restaurant, arranging a wedding reception or just holding a dinner party, having menu holders for your menus add to the grandeur of the event and enhances the guests impression. For example, a restaurant where there is a clean and stylish menu holder will look great and attract more customers compared to one where the surroundings are untidy.
A menu with a clean and tidy cover also speaks volumes about your venue. Who wants to choose from a menu that has samples from last week’s meals splattered across it. A good holder will keep the menus clean and looking like new and prevent the inevitable dining splashes from ruining your menus. This is a big reason why most good restaurants today use menu card holders.
Different menus styles are used to suit different kinds of events. It follows that the right sort of menu holder should be used to complement the menu. Posh restaurants tend to use designer or grand holders whereas smaller or lower cost dining outlets use simple yet good looking holders. Whatever the model and variety of menu holder, they are mainly used to add more cleanliness to the place and make it soothing and charming. There are coverings on these holders which are transparent and allow the menu inside to be seen without any difficulty. Helping you to impress your customers and create goodwill.
You can make your selection from different kinds of menu card holders according to the needs and budget. Menu holders come is a range of makes, sizes shapes and shades. There is however something you need to remember regarding this. The shape of the holder needs to go with the size of your table. A large holder on a small table looks silly as does a small holder on a giant table. Keeping the holder in the right place is also required to make for a convenient dining experience. Ideally on the side making the holder visible but not getting in the way whilst people are eating.
Usually menu holders are made from injection moulded plastic to create a shape pleasing to the eye. This also gives them the added advantage of being portable and lightweight. The light shape goes well with the calm surroundings of a dining room or restaurant, and reduces noise when knocked to the floor. Most holders have space inside to store a range of menu sizes and shapes giving space for creativity with your menus. Most menus are printed on cards made from soothing colours to help create an ambience to add to the dining whilst still being readable in low light.
You can get menu holders in a variety of sizes: A6, A5 and A4 menu holders are all readily available. They have their own features and you need to select the display stands to suit your needs. The price depends on the type and model you choose but they are usually not exorbitant.
There are a wide array of Menu Holders available online and some excellent ones at Display Stands be sure to have a good look around before making a purchase.
Tags: advertising, cafe, eating out, Food, marketing, menu, Menu display, restaurant.
Filed under Food by Jane Mcneil on Apr 10th, 2011.