Custom Napkins for Ireland, the UK and Europe
Searching for custom napkins from Dublin, London, Belfast or anywhere in Europe? This guide covers printed logo napkins, personalised wedding napkins, sizes, materials, pricing and how PrintNPack ships from Ashbourne, Co. Meath to Ireland, the United Kingdom and the EU.
What are custom napkins?
Custom napkins (also searched as custom printed napkins, branded napkins, or personalised napkins) are paper or airlaid napkins printed with a logo, name, monogram or event design. Restaurants use them for everyday branding. Hotels use linen-feel stock for a cloth look. Wedding planners print names and dates. The napkin is the one piece of print every guest touches.
PrintNPack prints them in Ireland and delivers across the island, into the UK, and to EU addresses on request. If you already know the spec you need, start with printed napkins or premium linen-feel napkins.
Custom napkin sizes: cocktail, lunch and dinner
European hospitality uses centimetre sizes. UK buyers often search the same products as cocktail, luncheon and dinner napkins. Choose the size for the service, then print the brand on it.
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| Cocktail · ~24–25cm | Bars, aperitivo, canapés, coffee service — the napkin guests actually see under a glass |
| Lunch · 33cm 2-ply | Cafés, casual restaurants, pubs and takeaways — the European hospitality workhorse |
| Dinner · 40cm | Hotels, fine dining, wedding breakfasts and banquet service |
Unsure? Most Irish and UK cafés start with a 33cm 2-ply lunch napkin and add cocktail napkins for the bar. Hotels and weddings step up to 40cm dinner or linen-feel. More size detail sits in our personalised napkins Ireland guide and the napkin FAQ.
Paper napkins vs linen-feel (airlaid) napkins
Printed paper napkins are the economical choice for high-volume restaurants, takeaways and pubs. A one- or two-colour logo holds well, unit cost stays low, and 2-ply is enough for everyday service. They start from around €0.05 per unit.
Linen-feel napkins use airlaid paper with a cloth-like texture. They are thicker, more absorbent, and photograph like fabric — which is why hotels from Dublin to Amsterdam specify them for restaurants and events. They start from around €0.10 per unit. View linen-feel napkins.
Custom printed napkins for restaurants, pubs and hotels
A branded napkin is cheap media. It sits on the table, under a pint, and in a takeaway bag. Irish and UK operators typically print:
- Restaurant or pub logo on 33cm lunch napkins for dine-in
- Cocktail napkins for bar service and hotel lounges
- Simple one-colour marks for high-volume pizza and burger sites
- Full-colour artwork for openings, festivals and seasonal menus
Minimum order is typically 1,000. Many venues keep plain wholesale napkins for back-of-house and printed stock for the floor.
Personalised wedding napkins in Ireland and the UK
Couples searching for personalised napkins (the UK and Irish spelling) usually want names, a date, or a monogram on dinner or cocktail stock. Linen-feel is the usual choice because it looks like cloth in photographs. Paper is fine for larger guest lists and bar stations.
Order 3–4 weeks before the wedding: artwork proof, 5–10 business days of production, then delivery to the venue — whether that is a Co. Meath hotel, a Waterford reception, a Belfast hall, or a UK country house. Cocktail napkins for the drinks reception; dinner size for the meal.
Custom napkins in Ireland
PrintNPack is based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. We print custom napkins for restaurants, cafés, hotels, caterers and events across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and every Irish county. Weekly scheduled delivery is available for hospitality accounts. Local collection is available from the Ashbourne unit.
Start at the Napkins Ireland hub, or go straight to napkin printing Dublin or napkin printing Ashbourne.
Custom napkins in the UK
UK searchers looking for custom napkins, personalised napkins, or printed napkins can order from the same Irish print unit. Northern Ireland is a regular route — Belfast, Derry, Newry, Lisburn and BT postcodes. UK mainland courier (England, Scotland, Wales) is quoted per order. Napkins are light, so carriage is usually modest compared with bulky display print.
Typical UK orders: London and Manchester restaurants, Edinburgh hotels, Cardiff and Birmingham events, and wedding venues that want personalised napkins without a huge UK print-run minimum. Artwork is the same process — PDF, PNG or AI, proof before press, then ship.
After Brexit, UK delivery is a courier job rather than an EU internal move. We confirm carriage and paperwork on the quote so there are no surprises at the door.
Custom napkins across Europe
Ireland is in the EU, so napkin shipments to France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy and other member states stay inside the single market. EU courier is quoted before production. Paper and airlaid napkins are a practical branded item to ship: compact cartons, no bulky stands, and a product every hotel and restaurant already buys.
For food businesses, paper napkins also sit on the right side of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) conversation — fibre-based, widely collected, and a straightforward swap for operators tidying their tabletop packaging.
How much do custom napkins cost?
Indicative Ireland pricing. UK and EU landed cost adds quoted courier:
| Type | From | MOQ |
|---|---|---|
| Printed paper napkins | €0.05 / unit | 1,000 |
| Premium linen-feel napkins | €0.10 / unit | 1,000 |
| Plain wholesale napkins | €0.03 / unit | Case packs |
Final price depends on size, ply, print colours and quantity. Larger runs drop the unit cost. Send artwork and a delivery postcode for a firm quote.
How to order custom napkins
- Choose printed paper, linen-feel, or plain wholesale
- Pick size — cocktail, lunch (33cm), or dinner (40cm)
- Send your logo as PDF, PNG, AI or EPS
- Approve the proof
- Receive Ireland delivery, Ashbourne collection, or quoted UK / EU courier
Production is typically 5–7 business days for printed paper and 7–10 for linen-feel after artwork approval. Call +353 89 415 7369 or use the quote form.
Custom napkins — common questions
Where can I buy custom napkins in Ireland and the UK?▼
PrintNPack prints custom napkins in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Ireland and delivers across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK mainland, and EU addresses. Restaurants, pubs, hotels, caterers and wedding planners can order printed logo napkins from 1,000 units.
How much do custom printed napkins cost?▼
Custom printed paper napkins start from around €0.05 per unit with a 1,000-unit minimum. Premium linen-feel (airlaid) napkins start from around €0.10 per unit. Price depends on size, ply, print colours and quantity. UK and EU courier is quoted on the order.
Do you ship custom napkins to the UK and Europe?▼
Yes. PrintNPack delivers custom napkins nationwide in Ireland, into Northern Ireland, and by courier to the UK and EU. Ireland-to-EU shipments stay inside the single market. UK mainland carriage is confirmed on the quote.
What size custom napkins should restaurants order?▼
Most restaurants and cafes use 33cm 2-ply lunch napkins for everyday service. Cocktail napkins (around 24–25cm) suit bars and drinks. Dinner napkins (40cm) are used for hotels, fine dining and weddings. Match the size to the service, not the brand.
Can I get personalised wedding napkins delivered in Ireland and the UK?▼
Yes. Personalised wedding napkins with names, dates or a monogram are printed on paper or premium linen-feel stock. Order 3–4 weeks before the event. Delivery covers Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK and EU venues.
Order custom napkins for Ireland, the UK or Europe
Printed napkins from €0.05. Linen-feel from €0.10. Free quote, artwork support, and delivery from Ashbourne.