Small batch leather goods, made properly in Devon.
If you are looking for a UK leatherworker to create branded, bespoke, or small run leather goods for your business, you are in the right place.
We make leather pieces in small batches in our South Devon workshop, working with businesses who care about quality, longevity, and the feel of something genuinely well-made.
Typical projects include:
• Menu covers and bill presenters for hospitality
• Corporate and client gifting
• Branded leather goods for retailers and partners (small batch runs)
• Bespoke pieces made to your specification
Quick links
• Trade & Corporate
• Wholesale & Small Batch Production
• Bespoke Menu Covers & Bill Presenters
• Corporate Gifts
What “small batch” manufacturing means in practice
Small batch sits in the sweet spot between one-off handmade and full factory production.
It usually means:
• Flexible quantities: a short run of a standard design, or a custom design made in a small production batch.
• Better control: you are closer to the people making the product, so the finish stays consistent.
• Room to prototype: sampling and refinement before committing to a larger run.
• A more human process: fewer compromises, fewer corners cut, more care taken.
We are not a factory. We are a small team of craftspeople making products in batches that stay true to the materials and the craft.
What we can make for your business
If you already know what you need, great. If you do not, use the list below to give you an idea of what is possible.
Hospitality leather goods
Menu covers (wine, cocktail, dessert, tasting menus)
Bill presenters and check presenters
Presentation folders and guest directories
Branded leather accessories for premium venues
Leather key fobs / room keys for hotels
Corporate and client gifting
Leather journals and meeting notebooks
Wallets and card holders
Desk accessories (for example pen holders, mouse pads)
Branded pieces designed specifically for your business
Wholesale and small-run production
Small batch runs of existing designs
Small batch runs of your custom design
Co-branded projects where appropriate
If you want help deciding the best product for your audience, we can talk it through based on budget, lead time, and how the items will be used.
Materials and finish
For business orders, durability matters as much as aesthetics.
We work primarily with full grain vegetable tanned or bark tanned leathers from respected tanneries, and we build products to age well rather than simply look perfect on day one.
If your items will be handled constantly (menus, bill presenters, high-touch gifting), we will guide you towards finishes and construction choices that hold up to real use.
How to choose the right UK leatherworker
If you are comparing makers, here are the questions that separate “nice idea” from “reliable production partner”:
1. What quantities can you realistically produce within my deadline?
2. Can you sample first, and what does sampling include?
3. What leather types are suitable for my use case?
4. What branding methods can you offer (debossing, foil, etc.)?
5. How will you keep consistency across a batch?
6. What do you need from me to quote accurately?
7. How do you handle revisions and approvals?
8. What packaging options are available for gifting?
9. What is the process if something arrives damaged or incorrect?
10. Can you scale this in future, or is it intentionally small batch?
Our process
Step 1: Brief
You send us what you want to make, who it is for, and your rough budget and deadline.
Step 2: Options and quote
We confirm materials, sizing, branding, and production approach, then provide a quote.
Step 3: Sampling (if needed)
For bespoke work or larger batches, we can create a sample for approval.
Step 4: Production
We make your batch in our workshop in Devon.
Step 5: Delivery
We ship to you, ready for use or gifting.
Enquiry checklist
If you want the quickest, most accurate quote, include:
• What item(s) you want to make (or what problem you are solving)
• Quantity range (even a rough estimate helps)
• Any deadline or event date
• Branding requirements (logo, text, placement)
• Colour preferences and overall style
• Budget guidance (range is fine)
• Where the products will be used (heavy use hospitality vs occasional gifting)
• Delivery location
Email: info@tannerbates.co.uk
or just give us a call: 01803 847810 we are always happy to chat through ideas
Or use the relevant project page:
• Trade & Corporate
• Wholesale & Small Batch Production
Frequently asked questions
Do you have minimum order quantities?
Small batch is flexible. Tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will advise the best route.
Can you make something bespoke to our design?
Yes. We can work from your idea, your rough drawings, or a reference piece and develop a finished product.
Can you personalise items for individual recipients?
Yes, depending on the product and the project scope.
Are you a UK maker?
Yes. We handmake products in our workshop in South Devon.
How long does it take?
Lead times vary by complexity and quantity. Share your deadline and we will confirm what is realistic.
Supporting UK makers
If you care about UK manufacturing, you will probably enjoy the work being shared by Make it British, and we agree with the wider aim: buy fewer things, buy better things, and keep skills alive.
We also wrote about why making in Britain matters in leatherwork here.
