Cooler on the line
Underarm mesh, ventilation eyelets and wicking back panels release heat where it builds, so cooks stay more comfortable across long shifts without losing the smart, opaque look at the front.
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Request a quoteCustom chef jackets tailored for busy kitchens
A chef jacket earns its place in the middle of a Saturday rush, next to a grill, a fryer and a pass full of tickets. Benjima makes chef jackets for restaurant groups, hotel kitchens, catering companies and uniform distributors, with fabric, cut, colour and branding chosen by you to suit how your kitchen really runs.
We handle the full order for you: patterns and size grading, fabric, lab dips, samples, production, inspection and delivery. You deal directly with the same small team that manages your bulk production, and a dedicated merchandiser reports progress against firm dates, so you can plan openings and seasonal intakes knowing exactly when jackets will land.
Kitchen staff are quick to judge a uniform. A jacket that traps heat, a collar that wilts after three washes or buttons that crack near the flame will be complained about by the end of the first week. We find those problems on the sample, not on your line.
Custom chef jacket samples tested in hot kitchens
Every chef jacket order starts with a physical sample, usually ready in 7 to 10 business days. Put it on a cook, send it through a full service, wash it in your laundry and see how the fabric, ventilation, collar and fastenings hold up in your own kitchen before committing.
The sample shows the real fabric weight, the colour, the piping, the buttons and your embroidered logo. Bulk cutting starts only after you approve it in writing, and that sample then becomes the standard every jacket is checked against, so the brigade receives exactly what you signed off.
Watch chef jackets being cut, sewn and branded
The video takes you through a chef jacket order on our production floor: spreading and cutting the twill, setting raglan sleeves and back pleats, sewing flat felled seams, fitting studs or buttons, embroidering crests and folding each jacket into a barcoded bag. Your order follows the same path, with photos sent at each stage.
Choosing kitchen uniforms usually brings together the head chef, the operations manager and whoever looks after the brand. Share the video with them before you order and agree what matters most to your kitchens, whether that is fabric weight, sleeve length, a reversible front, the colour of the piping or where the crest sits on the chest.
Want to talk it over with a person? Message us and we will walk you through fabrics, cuts, branding and quantities on a short call.
Why restaurant groups order chef jackets here
Jackets that breathe on a hot line, your brand from collar to care tag, and firm dates.
Pilot before rollout
Start with 50 pieces per colour in one outlet, test fit and wash performance with real cooks, then roll the approved jacket out across every kitchen in the group.
Same fit, every single reorder
Patterns and cutting are kept consistent, so jackets ordered next year match the current batch and a newly opened outlet looks exactly like the rest of your group.
Firm dates for every opening
A dedicated merchandiser tracks your order against an 18-25 business day production lead time and shares progress, so you get dependable dates for openings, menu launches and seasonal staff intakes across every site you run.
Built for heavy laundry and long services
A chef jacket goes through grease, sauce, heat and frequent hot washing. A fluorocarbon-free stain-repel finish stops fats bonding to the fibres, so jackets come clean in commercial laundries rather than greying after a few weeks, and dyes rated Grade 4+ keep colours true.
Double-needle flat felled seams enclose raw edges so they cannot fray, and a rip-stop structure resists tears from oven doors and shelving. Reinforced mandarin collars keep their shape wash after wash through months of service.
Request a quoteRecent chef jacket orders
Executive coats, line jackets, piping and embroidery from recent orders for restaurants and hotels.
Chef jackets for every kitchen role
Pick the styles your brigade needs. Each can be finished with your crest, piping, buttons, labels and own packaging.
Executive chef jackets
Double-breasted cotton jackets with cloth knot buttons and French cuffs for head chefs.
Line jackets
Lightweight short-sleeve poly-cotton jackets with wicking back mesh and snaps, made for cooks working the hottest stations.
Zip-front jackets
Slim, modern jackets with a concealed zip and contrast collar piping for open kitchens.
Women's
Contoured jackets with shaped seams and side slits that move naturally through a busy service.
Denim jackets
Stretch denim jackets with brass rivets for gastro-pubs, open kitchens and street food concepts.
Pastry
Clean, lightweight white cotton jackets that shed lint, made for pastry chefs, bakeries and dessert sections.
Private label custom chef wear for culinary brands
Your kitchen team is part of the guest experience, especially in an open kitchen. We reproduce chef crests and restaurant logos with multi-head embroidery and appliqué, and executive coats can add engraved buttons with tone-on-tone or contrast piping, so the brand shows clearly from the pass to the dining room.
Inside each jacket, woven neck labels and care tags carry your name only, which suits both staff uniform programmes and distributors selling under their own label. Logo placement, thread colours and piping shades are signed off on the sample, so bulk jackets match what you approved.
Finished jackets are folded, polybagged and barcoded for fast stockroom checks. For a new restaurant, orders can be kitted by outlet or by employee, so complete sets are ready to hand out on the first day of training rather than sorted from a pile of cartons.
How do you choose the right chef jacket for your kitchen?
The best chef jacket depends on where it will be worn: a fine dining pass, a busy grill station or a hotel banquet kitchen. Before you order, decide on three things: fabric weight and ventilation, how the jacket fastens, and how your brand should appear.
Fabric weight and airflow
Medium-weight twill or cotton drill between 210 and 240 GSM shields the body from radiant heat yet stays breathable through service. Lighter 160 GSM fabric suits prep work and summer menus. On grill and wok stations, add mesh panels where heat builds so the front still looks smart and opaque.
- Choose 210 to 240 GSM twill for line cooks and hot, busy stations.
- Choose lighter short-sleeve jackets for prep and summer kitchens.
- Choose cotton executive coats with cloth buttons for head chefs and the pass.
Fastenings and fronts
A reversible double-breasted front lets cooks swap the overlapping panel when one side gets stained mid-shift. Concealed studs or heat-resistant melamine buttons will not melt near open flames, while zip fronts give a cleaner, more modern look.
Ask your cooks where they get hottest on a shift. That tells you where the mesh should go.
Branding and colour
White is classic, while black and charcoal hide stains and suit open kitchens. Embroidery gives a raised, lasting crest, and contrast piping can separate senior chefs from the rest of the brigade. Your sample shows each choice on the real fabric, so you can compare colours and placements before ordering bulk.
Inside a chef jacket order
Watch a chef jacket order go from cutting table to barcoded bags.
Comfort cooks feel by the last ticket
Kitchen staff wear their jackets through heat, steam and long hours. These four comfort points are built into every jacket we make.
Freedom to reach forward
Articulated raglan sleeves and split back pleats stop the jacket tugging or the collar lifting when cooks reach forward or overhead.
Sweat moves away fast
Moisture-wicking knit back panels and mesh underarm gussets pull sweat off the skin, so it evaporates faster during heavy rushes.
Cuffs clear burners
Sleeve length is balanced so cuffs stay clear of flames when cooks reach towards the back of the range.
Probes within reach
Dual thermometer sleeve pockets keep probes and pens close at hand without crowding the chest of the jacket.
Chef jackets for every kitchen you run
One manufacturer for executive coats, line jackets and accessories, so colours, fits and branding match across every outlet you open.
- Restaurant group kitchens
- Hotel banquet teams
- Catering and events
- Pastry kitchens
- Uniform distributors
- Culinary school students
How to order chef jackets from Benjima
Five steps from your first idea to jackets in your kitchen. You approve each stage before we continue.
Start your orderShare your idea
Send your logo, styles, quantities, colours and opening date, or a jacket you already like, and we reply with fabric options, sizing advice and a full quote.
Choose fabric and cut
We send fabric swatches, colour options and a size chart so you can decide on weight, sleeves and fronts.
Approve the sample
A sample jacket arrives in 7 to 10 business days for your chefs to wear through service.
Production and checks
Bulk jackets are inspected to AQL 2.5 against your sample, with photos sent before packing.
Kitted and shipped
Jackets are folded, barcoded and kitted by outlet or employee, then shipped with tracking and full customs documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for custom chef jackets?
Orders start from 50 pieces per style and colour. That lets a restaurant group or hotel test a new jacket in one kitchen before rolling it out, and lets distributors trial a design without a large commitment. Sizes from XS to 6XL, plus tall fits, can be mixed inside the order. Send your styles and quantities and we will confirm numbers for each colour.
Can we see a sample before bulk production?
Yes. Physical samples are ready within 7 to 10 business days. Bulk cutting only starts after your team approves the fabric, breathability, stitching and embroidery in writing. If anything needs to change, we adjust the sample first, so you can check the fix before production.
Which fabric weight works best for busy commercial kitchen jackets?
For most kitchens we suggest 210 to 240 GSM poly-cotton twill or combed cotton drill. Both protect against hot oil splatter, recover well from creasing and stay breathable through long shifts. Lighter fabrics suit prep and summer kitchens.
How long does bulk chef jacket production take?
Bulk production takes 18 to 25 business days after sample approval and deposit. For a restaurant opening or a seasonal refresh with a tight date, ask about expedited production and we will tell you honestly what is possible for your quantities.
Can you add our logo and private labels?
Yes. We embroider restaurant logos and chef crests, sew woven neck tags and care labels, add engraved buttons and pack each jacket in a barcoded polybag. Every detail is approved on the sample first, so the jackets that arrive carry your brand exactly as you signed it off.
How do jackets hold up in hot laundering?
Our jackets use reactive-dyed yarns and pre-shrunk twills tested for 85°C tunnel washing and strong degreasing detergents, with shrinkage under 2%. Colours stay true and the jackets keep their fit and shape for longer.
What quality checks do your chef jackets go through?
Every batch is audited to AQL 2.5. Our inspectors test seam strength, colour fastness to rubbing and measurements against your approved pattern, and the results are reported to you by your merchandiser, so you know exactly what is being packed and shipped.
How do you ship chef jackets to other countries?
We ship door to door by insured air express or consolidated ocean freight, with duties paid and customs documents handled for you. Tracking details are shared as soon as goods leave the factory, so you can plan receipt at each outlet.
Custom chef jackets at a single glance
| Made for heat | 210 to 240 GSM breathable twill |
|---|---|
| Cool comfort | Underarm mesh, wicking back panels and eyelets |
| Full sizing | XS to 6XL, tall fits |
| Low minimums | From 50 pieces per colour |
| Your brand only | Crests, piping, buttons and labels |
Ready to dress your kitchen brigade properly?
Tell us about your kitchens and styles, and we will send a quote, a sample date and next steps.