Breakfast in bed is one of the small luxuries that make a hotel stay feel special, and the classic way to order it is the breakfast door hanger: guests tick their choices before bed, hang the card outside, and a tray arrives at the chosen time. For hotels, the hanger smooths the morning rush in the kitchen and increases room service revenue. This template is an elegant, practical order form with a clear menu table, delivery time slots, and fields for the room number, number of guests, and allergies.
An Elegant Order Form
This single-sided hanger measures 4.25 x 11 inches on a warm cream background. A soft beige panel surrounds the door hole. Below it, Good morning is set in small-spaced gold capitals, Breakfast in Bed in navy Playfair Display italics, and the instruction Hang outside your door before 2:00 am in grey. The menu sits in a table with two columns, Breakfast and Qty, listing continental basket, full English breakfast, buttermilk pancakes, avocado toast and eggs, Greek yogurt and berries, fresh orange juice, and coffee or tea. Delivery time introduces six tick boxes in half-hour slots from 6:30 to 9:30. Fields for room number, number of guests and allergies or requests follow, and a navy footer carries the hotel name and room service extension.
Editing the Breakfast Menu
The menu is a real table. Select it and choose Edit Table Data to change dishes, or use Add Row to add more items, such as gluten-free toast, smoked salmon, or a kids’ breakfast. You can add a price column by adding a column, or keep prices on a separate in-room menu if you prefer a cleaner card. Guests write quantities in the Qty column.
Delivery Time Slots
Half-hour delivery windows help the kitchen plan staffing and prevent everyone ordering for 8 am. Adjust the slots to your kitchen’s hours and capacity. For busy weekends, offer 15-minute slots. The tick boxes are simple squares with labels; click the labels to change the times, and copy a box to add more.
Common Breakfast Hanger Items by Hotel Type
| Hotel type | Typical items |
|---|---|
| Business hotel | Continental basket, eggs, coffee, fresh juice, newspaper |
| Family resort | Pancakes, cereal, fruit, kids’ plates, milk |
| Luxury hotel | Eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, champagne, pastries |
| Wellness retreat | Smoothie bowls, oats, herbal tea, avocado toast |
| B&B or inn | Full cooked breakfast, homemade jam, local bread |
Collecting Allergy Information
Food allergies can be serious. The allergy line invites guests to tell the kitchen about dietary needs. Train staff to read it carefully and to call the room if anything is unclear. Many hotels also print a short note such as: Please inform us of any allergies; our kitchen handles nuts, gluten, and dairy.
Room and Guest Fields
The room number field is essential; without it, the order cannot be delivered. The guest count helps the kitchen send the right number of cups, plates, and cutlery. Some hotels add a Name line and a signature for charging the meal to the room.
Branding the Hanger
Change the hotel name in the footer and the room service extension. The navy, gold, and cream palette suits many classic hotels; change the footer and table header colours to match your brand. A small logo can sit in the footer or near the Good morning line.
Printing for Daily Use
Breakfast hangers are single-use; guests fill them in, and staff collect them. Print large quantities on uncoated card that takes pen easily. Download as a PDF and ask your printer for die-cut hangers in stacks. Glossy coatings make pens skip, so avoid them on the writing area.
The Doorknob Opening
A dashed circle at the top shows where the opening for the handle goes, and a dashed slit shows where to cut. Hotel printers can die-cut thousands at a time; ask for a slightly larger opening if your doors have big lever handles.
Collecting Orders Overnight
Night staff collect hangers on a set round, often between 2 and 3 am, and deliver them to the kitchen. Make the collection time clear on the card. A late round prevents missed orders from guests who return late from dinner.
Increasing Room Service Revenue
Breakfast hangers encourage guests to order who might otherwise skip breakfast or go out. Highlight a signature item, such as homemade pastries or a local speciality, and consider a breakfast for two bundle. Small add-ons like fresh flowers or a newspaper can be added as tick boxes.
Sustainability Touches
Some hotels print breakfast hangers on recycled card and invite guests to reuse cutlery or skip single-use packaging. A short line such as Printed on recycled paper signals care for the environment.
Quick Facts
- Size: 4.25 x 11 inches, single-sided
- Menu: real table with item and quantity columns
- Delivery: six half-hour tick boxes
- Fields: room, guests, allergies or requests
Making Orders Easy to Read in the Kitchen
Night staff and chefs read dozens of hangers quickly. A clean layout with large tick boxes and a clear room-number field reduces mistakes. Ask guests to print clearly, and train staff to transfer orders into the kitchen system as soon as they are collected. A short confirmation call or a printed ticket on the tray with the guest’s name builds confidence that their order was understood.
Pairing With In-Room Dining Menus
Many hotels keep a full in-room dining menu in the room and use the hanger only for breakfast. Match the colours and fonts of both, so guests recognise them as one service. Mention Full menu in your room directory in the footer to encourage all-day orders.
Breakfast Hanger FAQ
Can I add prices?
Yes. Add a third column to the table for prices.
Can I use it for a bed and breakfast?
Yes. Change the hotel name and menu to your homemade breakfast options.
Is it double-sided?
No. Add a second page in the editor for a Do Not Disturb message if you want a combined hanger.
Can guests order lunch too?
Use a separate lunch menu; the hanger works best for one meal.
