How do I set out the courses?

Type the dishes one per line. Leave an empty line between courses; a line that ends in a colon — “Dessert:” — becomes the course’s name in small capitals.

What size are the cards?

One fills the sheet; two are half a sheet each (A5 on A4); three are long cards, the DL size that sits on a plate or fits a DL envelope — a little narrower on US Letter.

What if the menu is long?

The type gets smaller until every course fits on the card, and long dishes break onto a second line.

Is there a footer on them?

No. It is handed to somebody, so nothing is printed on it but what you chose.

How many sheets do I print for my table?

The guests divided by the cards on a sheet: with three long cards, 12 guests need 4 sheets; with two side by side, 6. Every card on a sheet carries the same menu.

Can I change the word Menu at the top?

Yes. Type your own in Heading, such as “Thanksgiving” or “Dinner”; left empty, it says Menu. The occasion or the names go on the line under it.

Is anything uploaded?

No. The sheet is made in your browser, and nothing you type leaves your computer.

Menu card template

Your courses on a card for every place.

Examples temporarily replace the input and settings. You can restore your previous work.

DesignHeading (leave empty for “Menu”)Under it: the occasion or the namesDate (optional)The courses: one dish per line, an empty line between courses, and a line ending in a colon names the courseTotal cards (0 = one full sheet)Cards per sheetColoursPaper

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This tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored, and you can even turn off your internet connection before you start.

Example

Example: Thanksgiving dinner menus, three long cards to a Letter sheet

Twelve at the table on Thursday, November 25, 2027, a menu at every place. Design “Thanksgiving — autumn leaves”, Heading left empty, under it “Thanksgiving at the Samples”, date “November 25, 2027”, “Three long ones”, US Letter.

One dish per line with an empty line between courses; “To start:”, “The main event:” and “Dessert:” end in a colon, so they print as course names in small capitals.
The three cards stand side by side on the sheet turned sideways, each about 3⅔ × 8½ in, a size that sits on a plate.
Lines too long for the card break onto a second line: “Roast turkey with sage stuffing” and “Pumpkin pie with whipped cream” each take two.
For 12 places, print 4 sheets.

What is typed	On the card
To start:	TO START, as the course name
Butternut squash soup	One dish
An empty line	A small ornament between courses
The main event:	THE MAIN EVENT, then turkey, potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce
Dessert:	DESSERT, with pumpkin pie and pecan pie

menu.pdf, one sheet of three identical cards with “Menu” at the top and nothing of ours on it. Type a heading such as “Thanksgiving” to replace the word Menu.

How it works

Type the dishes one per line. Leave an empty line between courses; a line that ends in a colon — “Dessert:” — becomes the course’s name in small capitals.
Add the occasion and the date, and choose the design.
Choose one, two or three cards to a sheet, download and print on card.

Frequently asked questions

How do I set out the courses?: Type the dishes one per line. Leave an empty line between courses; a line that ends in a colon — “Dessert:” — becomes the course’s name in small capitals.
What size are the cards?: One fills the sheet; two are half a sheet each (A5 on A4); three are long cards, the DL size that sits on a plate or fits a DL envelope — a little narrower on US Letter.
What if the menu is long?: The type gets smaller until every course fits on the card, and long dishes break onto a second line.
Is there a footer on them?: No. It is handed to somebody, so nothing is printed on it but what you chose.
How many sheets do I print for my table?: The guests divided by the cards on a sheet: with three long cards, 12 guests need 4 sheets; with two side by side, 6. Every card on a sheet carries the same menu.
Can I change the word Menu at the top?: Yes. Type your own in Heading, such as “Thanksgiving” or “Dinner”; left empty, it says Menu. The occasion or the names go on the line under it.
Is anything uploaded?: No. The sheet is made in your browser, and nothing you type leaves your computer.