Your brand has a story to tell — through the spaces you shape, the experiences you create, and the details people remember long after they leave. Priestleys works with businesses, hospitality teams and established brands to craft bespoke leather pieces — from menu covers and bill presenters to personalised accessories and client gifting — that bring those stories to life.
Every commission begins with your world: the atmosphere you want to create, the values you stand for, the feeling you want people to carry with them. From there, we design and handcraft pieces that become part of that experience — quietly elevating the everyday.
Each piece is made using vegetable-tanned leather sourced directly from Leather Working Group-certified and independently audited tanneries. Our packaging is plastic-free, our patterns are designed for minimal waste, and every piece is built to last and be repaired rather than replaced. For brands working toward B-Corp certification or with active sustainability commitments, we can share full sourcing details of the leathers we use — where they come from and the tanneries they are made in — so your procurement team has complete visibility of your supply chain.
Everything is made to order by hand in our Lincolnshire studio. Designed around your story, crafted to last, and made to reflect the values you want people to feel the moment they arrive.
Bespoke Leather for Brands, Hospitality & High‑End Spaces
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![Crafting tools and materials on a cutting mat, including leather wallets, a stitching hammer, a leather carving tool, a jar of leather glue, and photographs of leatherwork.]()
Project: Pivot Golf
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![Two bottles of English olive oil with heart-shaped tags, a jar of honey with a wooden honey dipper, and several green heart-shaped tags on a wooden table.]()
Project: The English Olive Co
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![A green menu, several dishes including a bowl of meatballs, a plate with slices of bread, and a dish with eggs and roasted potatoes, on a wooden table.]()
Project: The White Hart
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![A workspace with craft tools and leather pieces, including books with embossed titles and leather crafting supplies.]()
Project: The Boot and Shoe
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![Close-up of a light green notebook with embossed text, alongside a brown cigar and another book in the background.]()
Project: The Palms Collective
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![Two menus, one green and one orange, on a wooden table with two glasses, one clear and one green, and cutlery in the background.]()
Project: The White Horse
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![Green menu or booklet with 'PiVOT GOLF' embossed on the cover, standing upright on a white surface, with a blurred background of shelves with bottles and decorative items.]()
Pivot Golf
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![A wooden table in a restaurant setting with a green menu, black napkin, clear glass, utensils, and a white cloth napkin.]()
Project: The Hare and Hound
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![Waffle topped with mixed berries, whipped cream, and sliced almonds on a white plate at a wooden table, with a cup of coffee nearby.]()
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How it Works
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Consultation
We learn about your brand, your space, and what you need. A short call or email exchange.
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Design
We prepare leather swatches, mock-up drawings, and a detailed quote. No commitment required at this stage.
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Production
Every piece cut, stitched and finished by hand in our Lincolnshire studio.
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Delivery
Careful packaging, tracked delivery. Typical lead time 3–6 weeks depending on quantity.
Bespoke leather menu covers from £31 per piece, minimum of 12 and hand‑cut, stitched and finished bill presenters from £32. A full, tailored quote is provided typically within 48 hours.
The Sycamore Lincoln
The Sycamore is one of Lincoln's best-kept secrets. Tucked away on West Parade, it is a café, bar and restaurant that manages to feel simultaneously relaxed and considered — the kind of space where the food is taken seriously, the décor makes you stay longer than you planned, and the atmosphere shifts seamlessly from a morning coffee to a late evening dinner.
Bold, confident interiors. Warm, unhurried hospitality. A space that clearly knows exactly what it is.
The Sycamore is one of several venues owned by Jamie — a growing family of independent cafés and a bed and breakfast across the Lincoln area. We hope this is the beginning of a longer conversation across all of them.
The brief
Jamie needed menu covers that could carry the weight of the space — bold enough to sit alongside the Sycamore's interiors, refined enough not to compete with them. The covers needed to work across the full day, from the relaxed café service through to the more formal evening restaurant. Hard-wearing, luxurious, and considered in equal measure.
What we made
Thirty-five A5 menu covers in a slate grey vegetable-tanned leather — timeless and muted, chosen to complement the Sycamore's bold, saturated interior palette rather than echo it. Where the space is vivid and characterful, the leather is calm and grounding. The two work together rather than competing.
The Sycamore's branding was blind-debossed directly into the leather — no foil, no colour. A refined, understated finish that is felt as much as seen. Subtle in the hand. Permanent.
Every cover hand cut, hand stitched and hand finished in our Lincolnshire studio. Each one made to exactly the same standard. Each one built to soften and deepen with every service.
The detail that matters
Slate grey vegetable-tanned leather will not stay the colour it arrives. Over months of daily use — opened at every table, handled at every service, laid flat and picked up hundreds of times — it will deepen slightly, soften at the corners, and develop a quiet patina that no new cover has. The branding pressed into it will become more defined, not less. That is what vegetable-tanned leather does. It improves with the life it is part of.
A menu cover is one of the most-handled objects in a restaurant. It should be made accordingly.
Client
The Sycamore Lincoln
Year
May 2026
Hare and Hound Fulbeck
A village pub/ restaurant with a thoughtful, design‑led approach, The Hare & Hounds has become a much‑loved spot in the heart of Fulbeck. With a focus on traditional dishes, considered interiors and a welcoming atmosphere, the team wanted menu covers that felt as intentional as the rest of the space — tactile, durable and quietly elevated.
The Brief
To create handcrafted leather menu covers that would sit naturally within the pub’s aesthetic: warm, understated and built to last. The pieces needed to feel refined without being precious, and able to stand up to daily service while ageing beautifully over time.
What We Made
We produced a set of vegetable‑tanned leather menu covers, each cut, moulded and finished by hand in our Lincolnshire studio. The covers were designed to develop a rich patina with use, becoming part of the pub’s character over time. Branded subtly and made in small batches, every piece is unique — a quiet expression of craft in a busy hospitality setting.
Client
Hare and Hounds Fulbeck
Year
April 2026
Case Studies
The Boot and Shoe
The Boot and Shoe is a beautiful restaurant and boutique hotel, known for its warm hospitality, seasonal menus and relaxed, contemporary dining. They returned to us, after we created menu covers and bill presenters for their sister restaurant The White Horse. For the Boot and Shoe they came to us looking for leather pieces that would elevate their guest experience while standing up to the demands of daily service, and additional pieces for their guest rooms.
The Brief
They needed a cohesive set of menu covers and bill presenters that felt premium, tactile and aligned with their interior aesthetic. The challenge was creating pieces that were both beautifully made and durable enough for high‑turnover use, with branding that felt subtle rather than loud.
What We Made
We created a full suite of leather service pieces, including structured menu covers and hand‑cut, stitched and finished bill presenters. Each piece was crafted in a warm, heritage‑inspired colourway, using durable full‑grain leather chosen for its ability to age gracefully. The branding was blind‑debossed for a refined, understated finish that complements their space.
Client
The Boot and Shoe
Year
March 2026
Pivot Golf
Pivot Golf is a performance‑driven coaching and virtual golfing range working with golfers of all levels, from dedicated amateurs to elite players. Their focus is precision, personalisation and elevating the player experience through expert coaching and tailored equipment.
The Brief
They needed a set of branded leather pieces that would enhance their client experience — something luxurious, durable and aligned with their high‑performance ethos. The challenge was creating items that felt both refined and robust enough for daily use in a busy coaching environment, with branding that was subtle but unmistakably theirs.
What We Made
We produced a collection of hand‑cut menu covers. Each piece was crafted in a deep, heritage‑inspired colourway with Pivot Golf’s branding blind‑debossed for a clean, understated finish. The result: functional, tactile tools that elevate their client journey and reflect the quality of their coaching.
Client
Pivot Golf
Year
Jan 2026
Mark Lloyd Jewellery
Mark Lloyd is an award‑winning contemporary jeweller known for bold, sculptural pieces and meticulous craftsmanship. His studio creates one‑of‑a‑kind designs, and he needed packaging that reflected the same level of care and individuality.
The Brief
Mark required a set of leather jewellery pouches for his new collection of memorial jewellery, they needed to protect each piece, feel considered in the hand, and align with the brands aesthetic and have a sense of sensitivity, The challenge was creating something soft, durable and elegant enough to accompany high‑value, handcrafted jewellery — without resorting to generic packaging.
What We Made
We designed and made a collection of hand‑cut, stitched and finished leather pouches in a rich, understated colourway chosen to complement his jewellery. Each pouch was personalised with the Mark Lloyd branding using a gold embossed finish, the leather used had a soft velvet outer and a firmer temper inside to protect delicate pieces. The result is a set of pouches that feel purposeful, tactile and in harmony with the craftsmanship of the jewellery they hold.
Client
Mark Lloyd Jewellery
Year
Jan 2026
The Palms Collective
The Palms Collective is a modern, design‑led salon known for its thoughtful approach to hair, beauty and client experience. With a team of individual specialists, they needed a way to present their services clearly and beautifully to clients.
The Brief
They required a flexible menu system that allowed them to print and update each specialist’s page in‑house, without reprinting entire menus every time something changed. The challenge was creating a folder that kept everything organised, easy to update, and visually cohesive — while reducing printing costs and giving each stylist control over their own information.
What We Made
We designed a bespoke leather menu/folder that allows pages to be added, removed or rearranged as needed. Each cover was hand‑cut, in a colour to match the salon’s interior palette. Their branding was blind‑debossed for a quiet, understated finish. The result is a practical, durable and beautifully presented system that showcases all stylists and services in one place.
Client
The Palms Collective
Year
September 25
The White Hart
The White Hart is a beautifully restored village pub and dining room, known for its thoughtful food, warm service and attention to detail. As part of their ongoing refurbishment, they wanted service pieces that matched the character and care of the space.
The Brief
They needed a set of leather menu covers that would sit comfortably within their interiors and stand up to daily use. The challenge was creating something understated and durable, with a finish that felt in keeping with the building’s heritage and the team’s approach to hospitality.
What We Made
We created hand‑cut, and finished leather menu covers in a deep, timeless colourway chosen to complement the pub’s natural materials and warm palette. Each cover was blind‑debossed with their branding for a quiet, confident finish. The result is a set of menus that feel at home in the space — practical, long‑lasting and made with the same care that defines The White Hart.
Client
The White Hart
Year
October 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
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We create a full suite of leather pieces for restaurants, hotels and private members’ clubs, including menu covers, bill presenters, room signs, placemats, coasters, cutlery holders and key fobs. We also design bespoke items on request — if you have something specific in mind, we can usually make it.
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Menu covers start at £31 per piece, minimum order of 12 and hand‑cut, stitched and finished bill presenters start at £32. We aim to provide a full, tailored quote within 48 hours of receiving your brief.
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Yes — bespoke work is a core part of what we do. Whether you need a unique size, a custom colour, or a completely new product, we can design and prototype it for you.
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Absolutely. We offer blind debossing, foil options, and custom placements for branding. For hotels and private clubs, we can also personalise individual items for suites, events or VIP guests.
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Yes — we can provide material samples, colour swatches and sample pieces so you can feel the quality before placing a full order.
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Lead times vary depending on quantity and complexity, but most projects are completed within 3–6 weeks. We’ll confirm timelines when we quote.
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Every piece is made in our Lincolnshire studio — hand‑cut, stitched and finished by us. We work in small batches to ensure consistency and quality.
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We use full‑grain leathers from tanneries audited by the Leather \Working Group. Our pieces are designed to last for years, reducing waste and supporting a “buy once, buy well” approach.
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Yes — for larger orders, we can source custom leathers or create bespoke colourways that align with your brand identity.
