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illuminated menu cases & poster boxes

Beautifully framed. Practical to update.

Bespoke Menu Cases & Illuminated Poster Boxes.

Refined brass, coated-metal and integrated displays for menus and changing campaigns. Lighting, glazing, locks and update access developed around the venue—not just an off-the-shelf frame.

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Complete brand package

Exterior, interior & graphics

Considered construction

Materials, finishes & details

Brand consistency

Approved samples & artwork

Site-led specification

Mounting, updates & access

A complete brand environment.

Frame the information.
Resolve every detail.

A menu case is a small but highly visible part of a premium entrance. Frame proportions, finish, reflections and light shape the first impression. Staff access, paper size and the next menu change determine whether it works in practice.

We develop wall-mounted, recessed and freestanding cases around the content and location. Ordinary paper illuminated from the front and translucent posters illuminated from behind need different optical arrangements; the display should be designed for the print it will actually hold.

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Sign families & applications

Discover a better display detail.

Six bespoke directions, from a single lockable menu to a coordinated poster bank. Non-illuminated variants can also be considered within the brief.

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contemporary lockable cases in a restaurant entrances · cafés · covered approaches environment

Restaurant entrances · cafés · covered approaches

Contemporary lockable cases

Coated-metal glazed cases protect replaceable menu sheets behind an opening face. Frame dimensions, retaining clips and the locking method are developed around the actual paper and staff access.

Where it works
Wall-mounted entrance and information points.
Good for
Regular menu changes with controlled public access.
Our suggestion
Send the real sheet size and quantity, then review the usable display opening.
Construction & specification notes
  • External dimensions are larger than the usable print area.
  • Glazing, lock and hinge selection depend on impact and location.
  • Confirm opening arc, mounting support and update access.
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illuminated menu cases & poster boxes fabrication and application detail

The difference is in the detail

Crafted for the brand.
Resolved for the space.

Measure the sheet, not just the wall

A4 is 210 × 297mm; A3 is 297 × 420mm; A1 is 594 × 841mm. Margins, glazing, retention and frame construction add to the external dimensions. Supply the actual print layout.

Choose the right optical arrangement

Front-lit paper menus and backlit translucent prints behave differently. Sample the actual media, brightness and reflections instead of treating all illuminated cases as identical.

Make the next update simple

Demonstrate the hinge or insert method, paper retainers and lock. Check the opening arc and retain keys and component references as agreed handover items.

Where, when & why

The right sign.
In the right place.

Restaurants & hotel dining

A refined entrance display that complements the fascia and allows controlled menu changes.

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Theatres, cinemas & leisure venues

Evenly illuminated campaign faces and coordinated poster banks for changing programmes.

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Design-led fit-outs & venue estates

Approved master cases, site-specific mounts and reusable print templates for multiple locations.

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From approved brief to finished environment

A considered process.
A consistent result.

Connect design approval, practical installation and the next update. Agree the responsibilities, samples and handover detail before manufacture.

  1. 01

    Confirm the content

    Actual sheet size, margins, orientation and change frequency.

  2. 02

    Choose the light

    Front-lit paper, backlit media or a non-lit specification.

  3. 03

    Resolve the enclosure

    Glazing, finish, lock, environment and opening clearance.

  4. 04

    Coordinate the mounting

    Wall backing, recess or base with accessible servicing.

  5. 05

    Demonstrate the update

    Print trial, staff access and agreed spares at handover.

Material and application detail
Staff update access
Discuss the complete package

Beautiful outside. Considered inside.

The details behind
the statement.

Exterior identities, interior lettering and information displays need different lighting and supports. Compare white tones, mounting methods, cable routes and maintenance access before approving the complete brand package. Explore the possibilities before we shape the specification around your site.

Set the mood, day and night

See how the glow, white tone and position of the LEDs change the character of your entrance.

Plan what sits behind the finish

Understand mounting, cable routes and servicing access before settling on the final look.

Questions about planning, permissions or mains electrics?

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01 / Illumination studio

Find your signature glow

Face-lit, halo-lit or both. Compare lights on and off and explore warm-to-cool white LED tones.

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02 / Fixings & mounting

Beautifully held in place

From discreet studs to supporting frames. Explore mounting methods and what works for your sign and site.

Explore fixing methods

Before we make it

Illuminated Menu Cases & Poster Boxes FAQs.

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01Can you make a case around our actual menu sheets?

Yes. Provide sheet dimensions, quantity, orientation and margins. The external case size also includes frame, retention and glazing; nominal paper size is not the cabinet size.

02What are the common paper sizes?

A4 is 210 × 297mm, A3 is 297 × 420mm and A1 is 594 × 841mm. Cases may hold one or multiple sheets; custom layouts are reviewed from actual artwork.

03Do illuminated menus need translucent print?

Only a backlit face requires suitable translucent media. Ordinary paper menus can use a separately designed front-lighting arrangement. Trial the actual print before production.

04Can cases be locked and changed by staff?

Specify the locking method and update procedure. Review the hinges, opening arc, retaining clips and staff reach before approving the installation.

05Can you make a real brass case?

Real brass, other metals and accurately described metallic finishes can be reviewed. Approve the physical finish, protective treatment and care requirements.

06Are all external cases waterproof?

No blanket claim is appropriate. The enclosure, seals, drainage, ventilation and exposure need assessment, with any required ingress rating supported by the chosen specification.

07Can a case stand outside on a pedestal?

A freestanding design needs a stable base or anchorage reviewed for contact, wind and location. Keep guest routes and power cables safe and unobstructed.

08Can you produce matching cases for several venues?

Approve a master case, lighting and print template, then survey the mounting and access differences at each venue. Delivery scope and programme dates are confirmed separately.

A tailored project brief

Let’s resolve
your signage project.

Send actual sheet sizes, quantity and orientation, lighting preference, location, finish, locking and update needs. Include mounting photos and available power information.

Project-specific specification notes
Environment, glazing & weather
Assess impact, exposure, seals, drainage/ventilation and corrosion as a complete enclosure. A description such as weather-resistant is not a verified IP rating.
Staff access, fixing & stability
Specify locks, door swing, media retention and reachable update positions. Wall backing, recessed supports and freestanding stability require site assessment.
Light, print & building power
Front-lit menus and backlit posters need different media and diffusion. Specify the LED system, driver access, controls and cable route. Warm 2700–3000K, neutral around 4000K and cool 5000–6500K whites are reviewed against physical finish samples. Building mains supply, isolation, final mains connection and certification belong to your qualified electrician, not our general signage package.
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  1. 01Confirm the sheets, viewing conditions and usable aperture
  2. 02Review frame samples, print lighting and update access
  3. 03Agree mounting, power responsibilities and handover details

ILLUMINATED MENU CASES & POSTER BOXES BRIEF

Let’s plan your signage.

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Send actual sheet sizes, quantity and orientation, lighting preference, location, finish, locking and update needs. Include mounting photos and available power information.

01 · The setting02 · Specification03 · Your details
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