The Hospitality & Catering Workwear Checklist You Didn’t Know You Needed
Last reviewed: 17 August 2026 · Written and reviewed by the Xcel Print & Promotions team
We’ve sorted the workwear for plenty of Hospitality & Catering businesses. Some arrive knowing exactly what they want. Most just know they need “something decent with our logo on it.” Either way we can help, and this is a good place to start.
Building Your Hospitality & Catering Workwear Kit
Industry-Specific Requirements
Depending on what your Hospitality & Catering team actually does day to day, you might need some specialist kit. hi-vis for anyone near vehicles or machinery. Safety boots for the manual roles. Or specific garments that industry regs call for. We stock full ranges across all of it.
Outerwear
Don’t skip the layers. A branded fleece or softshell keeps your team warm and your brand on show even when it’s cold out. For Hospitality & Catering we’d point you at something that balances the warmth with a tidy, professional look.
Everyday Wear
The backbone of any Hospitality & Catering uniform is the everyday garment, the thing your team pulls on each morning without thinking. polo shirts are the usual go-to for Hospitality & Catering because they sit right between smart and practical. T-shirts do the job for more casual or physical roles.
Key Categories for Hospitality & Catering
Here’s where we’d send a Hospitality & Catering business first:
- Chef Wear, professional chef jackets and trousers
- Aprons, branded aprons for front and back of house
- Polo Shirts, staff polos for customer-facing roles
- T-Shirts, comfortable t-shirts for casual dining
Popular with Hospitality & Catering Teams
- Premier District waxed-look denim bib apron, from £17.99
- Hygiene Non Slip Clog, from £46.92
- Premier Workwear ESPRESSO BIB APRON, from £10.99
- Premier Striped bib apron, from £10.13
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Making It Yours
We keep the branding dead simple. Pick your garments, send us your logo (any format works), and we’ll make a free digital proof. Approve it and we handle the rest. 5-7 working days from approval to delivery. No minimum order, no hidden charges.
Questions About Hospitality & Catering Workwear
What workwear do Hospitality & Catering workers need?
Depends on the roles, but most Hospitality & Catering teams need everyday clothing (polos or t-shirts), at least one outer layer (fleece or jacket), and maybe specialist items like hi-vis or safety boots. We’ll help you put a full package together.
Do you supply all sizes for Hospitality & Catering workwear?
We stock sizes from XS to 5XL across most ranges, with men’s, women’s, and unisex options. Need a hard-to-find size? Let us know and we’ll check availability.
How quickly can I get branded Hospitality & Catering workwear?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 working days from proof approval. If you’re up against a deadline we can often turn it round quicker, so just give us a call.
Written by Andy · Founder, Xcel Print & Promotions
Xcel Print & Promotions is a family-run UK workwear, branded-clothing and print company with over 20 years' experience. We embroider and print in-house from our base in Haverhill, Suffolk, with no minimum order, so this advice comes from kitting out real teams every working day, from single tradespeople to large sites and schools.
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