Menu Cover Info

Similar to the way that other menu covers make your menu pop, the metal menu cover is a great choice for that truly unique look.  There are a variety of metals to choose from as well.  The most popular choices are stainless steel and aluminum as far as a silver look is concerned.  Finishes can also be custom designed and could incorporate a variety of metal effects and patterns.  These will be discussed shortly.  Another popular choice is the use of copper for the cover in part or for the whole thing.

A brushed metal look with an embossed logo and text.

The different finishes include both texturing effects as well as engraving, cutting, embossing, and chemical finishes that can produce unique patinas.  Texturing finishes would look like brushed aluminum or swirls ground into the steel, just as an example.  Logos and other images or text can be cut into the metal itself or embossed onto the metal creating a brand for your restaurant.  Finishes are more common with the copper and brass metal choices and include agents that produce a nice patina that enhances the look and uniqueness of each cover.

Keep in mind that when we talk about metal covers, we must understand that this requires some type of backing or base upon which the metal is attached.  Unless you have a café menu that doesn’t require a folded design, odds are the weight of your menu will be a concern if you were to use all metal.  For this reason, the base would consist of some type of wood or fiber layer over which the thin metal sheet is wrapped and attached.

The same theory or concept applies to all types of menu covers, not just metal ones.  For example, consider the leather menu cover.  This one will also require some type of base or backing to which the leather is wrapped and then fastened.  Leather can be glued using a variety of applications or can be stitched to the base for an entirely different look.

Likewise, the thin metal sheet – whether aluminum, stainless steel, copper or brass – can be made to ‘wrap’ around the base and then be attached in a variety of ways.  The most popular and durable way is by using a special tape reinforced by rivets.  Sometimes, the look calls for a simple cloth-taped edge.  With any application, the choice you make will be guaranteed to be capable of normal use and withstand the regular opening and closing a menu obviously endures.  Check out some great brass covers here.

Your restaurant menu cover speaks volumes about your taste and food choices long before your server even comes into the picture.  In order to give your guests the impression you want to convey, consider the other elements of your restaurant.  In other words, how would a menu cover that is made of metal reflect your other style elements?  Is metal the appropriate material to use?  After all, there are other options like the leather mentioned above.  Also, there are the custom styles that involve materials like cork, wood, and even fabric elements.  Considering other ecologically-minded trends, there are also ‘green’ menu cover choices like bamboo.  The main point to consider is to maintain a look that is consistent in the minds of your guests.

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