Hospitality workwear

A real TWW customer order — Richard Whiteley Theatre.

What hospitality work actually needs

Kitchen and front-of-house are two different jobs wearing the same brand. Kitchen kit has to survive heat, steam and the occasional splash; front-of-house has to stay sharp in front of customers for a full service. Buying one generic uniform for both usually means it does neither job well.

The core kit

What we build most often for hospitality teams — real TWW products, priced individually below.

£86.95per head, garments only — logo priced separately

Common mistakes

• Cheap aprons that don't survive commercial washing. Aprons get washed far more often than any other garment in a kitchen — buy for wash cycles, not just first impressions.
• Same kit for kitchen and front-of-house. They face different conditions and different customers — treat them as two specs, not one.
• Ignoring heat in jacket fabric choice. A jacket that looks smart but doesn't breathe becomes a problem on a busy service.

Real scenarios

Small cafe: the core kit above covers most needs at low headcount — branding on the apron alone is often enough.

Restaurant kitchen team: consider a second, lighter jacket option for summer services alongside the standard kit.

Event catering: durability matters more than usual — kit gets packed, transported and reused across multiple venues.

Questions hospitality buyers actually ask

What's the difference between kitchen and front-of-house workwear?

Kitchen kit prioritises heat resistance and easy cleaning; front-of-house prioritises how it looks to a customer across a full shift. Different fabrics and fit for each.

How often should chef jackets be replaced?

Depends on wash frequency and kitchen intensity, but commercial kitchens typically see visible wear within a year on jackets in daily use — budget for replacement, not just initial purchase.

Can aprons be embroidered or only printed?

Both work, but embroidery survives more wash cycles — worth the extra cost on an apron given how often it's washed compared to other garments.