Catering Shirts

ChefsCotton distributes catering shirts and service shirts from Le Nouveau Chef and LaFont for front-of-house teams across Europe. You get tailored hospitality shirts with stretch fabrics, structured collars and clean finishes built for long service shifts.

About catering shirts

Catering shirts cover guest-facing service: classic service shirts, hospitality shirts, restaurant shirts and contemporary cuts for waiters, bartenders, baristas and hotel staff. Short sleeve and long sleeve options in slim, regular and relaxed fits.

Who are these catering shirts for

Waiters, bartenders, baristas, hosts, receptionists, sommeliers, banquet staff and event caterers. If your team faces guests through long shifts, these shirts keep a crisp, professional look from open to close.

Materials and fits

• Stretch poly-cotton and pure cotton mixes for movement, breathability and quick recovery
• Men's, women's and unisex fits in European sizes XS to 4XL
• Industrial laundry compatible at 60 °C, colour-fast after 50+ washes
• Structured collars, reinforced plackets, chest pockets and easy-care finishes

Colours and styles

Classic white and black for traditional service, plus modern colours in navy, grey, denim, patriot blue, sage and oxford blue. Signature models from Le Nouveau Chef and LaFont include slim service shirts, contemporary hospitality shirts and classic restaurant shirts.

Embroidery and free EU shipping

Personalise any shirt with a name or a logo through the embroidery service. Complete the uniform with catering pants, catering blouses, service aprons and kitchen and catering shoes. Orders ship within 24 hours on working days. Free EU shipping from €250. Bulk pricing for hotels, restaurant groups and catering companies.

Frequently Asked Questions About catering shirts

What is the difference between catering shirts and chef jackets?

Catering shirts are built for front-of-house service with lighter fabrics, structured collars and slimmer silhouettes. Chef jackets cover back of house with heat-resistant double-layer fronts for kitchen work.

Do you offer men's and women's catering shirts?

Yes. Le Nouveau Chef and LaFont both offer dedicated men's and women's fits in European sizes XS to 4XL with different shoulder lines and waist shaping.

Can catering shirts be embroidered with a logo?

Yes. Logos and names can be embroidered on chest, sleeve or collar. Add your artwork at checkout through the embroidery service and the team handles sampling and finishing.

Are catering shirts suitable for industrial laundry?

Yes. The catering shirts in this collection withstand industrial washing at 60 °C and hold shape and colour after repeated cycles, which suits hotel and restaurant laundry programmes.

Do you ship catering shirts across the EU?

Yes. ChefsCotton ships to the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria and more. Delivery is free from €250.