Ask the Collective

Which print suppliers do members use for custom printed inserts like menu bookmarks?

Members have had good experience with a small number of established suppliers for custom printed items. **Solopress** is recommended as a reliable, affordable online option for printed materials, though members note uncertainty about whether they handle specialist bar merchandise. For branded drinkware and related items, **Festival Glass** and **Rastal** are both used; Rastal reportedly offers quicker turnaround than Festival Glass (which quoted 8–12 weeks lead time in recent enquiries). **Utopia** is also worth contacting for branded items like ice buckets when turnaround is tight. Members suggest contacting multiple suppliers to compare lead times and pricing, especially if fast turnaround is needed.