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Matching Apron Colours

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Matching Apron Colours

Outfitting your Team from Front to Back of House

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Matching Apron Colours
Matching Apron Colours

Outfitting your Team from Front to Back of House

Top 12 Aprons for 2026
Top 12 Aprons for 2026

See Which Aprons Are Trending

Selecting the Perfect Apron
Aprons Aren't Just for Show

Aprons Aren't Just for Show

chef Gear
Chef Gear Guide

Choosing the right gear is essential

Maxi Chef Sneakers
Introducing MAXI Chef Sneakers

Exclusive to Aussie Chef Clothing Company

Trends in Hospitality Uniforms
Trends in Hospitality Uniforms

Blending Fashion with Performance

Chef Jacket Australia
Personalised Chef Jackets and Aprons

Boosting Brand Identity and Morale in Kitchens

Non slip chef shoes
Importance of Non-Slip Chef Shoes

Why They Help Prevent Kitchen Accidents

Why Do Florists Wear Aprons?
Why Do Florists Wear Aprons?


Whether florists work in wholesale markets or beautiful retail shops - they need to be comfortable - and usually dress in layers depending on the weather, with the topmost layer being an apron!

Why Do Chefs Wear White Aprons?
Why Do Chefs Wear White Aprons?

The origin of chef’s wearing a white apron dates back to 1822 when French chef, Marie-Antoine Careme desired to instill a sense of professionalism and respect to the industry.

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Matching Apron Colours
Matching Apron Colours

Outfitting your Team from Front to Back of House

Top 12 Aprons for 2026
Top 12 Aprons for 2026

See Which Aprons Are Trending

Selecting the Perfect Apron
Aprons Aren't Just for Show

Aprons Aren't Just for Show

chef Gear
Chef Gear Guide

Choosing the right gear is essential

Maxi Chef Sneakers
Introducing MAXI Chef Sneakers

Exclusive to Aussie Chef Clothing Company

Trends in Hospitality Uniforms
Trends in Hospitality Uniforms

Blending Fashion with Performance

Chef Jacket Australia
Personalised Chef Jackets and Aprons

Boosting Brand Identity and Morale in Kitchens

Non slip chef shoes
Importance of Non-Slip Chef Shoes

Why They Help Prevent Kitchen Accidents

Ultimate Chef Gear Guide
The Ultimate Chef Gear Guide 2024

What You Need From Head To Toe

The Role of Hospitality Uniforms
The Role of Hospitality Uniforms

Uniforms are essential as they contribute to a professional image, help build teams, and enhance customer service. Also, from a practical perspective, uniforms add a layer of protection to staff as well.

Perfect Hospitality Uniforms for Your Staff
Perfect Hospitality Uniforms for Your Staff

Finding the Perfect Hospitality Uniforms for Your Staff. A Guide by Aussie Chef for Australian Businesses owners to find perfect hospitality uniforms.

Most Popular Aprons for 2024
Most Popular Aprons for 2024
Aussie Chef Clothing Company wants to provide the best variety of aprons possible to our customers - so we are continuously observing trends, updating and creating new aprons. We want to be your Apron Specialist - so we take extra care in making high quality aprons that will last. Whether you are shopping for denim, leather, cotton or chef favourites - you will find beautifully made aprons at Aussie Chef.
Personalise To Make It Special
Personalise To Make It Special

There are many reasons one might opt to personalise aprons and chef uniforms. Professional embroidery or screen printing can help reinforce a business’ branding and image, add quirkiness or individuality, or simply make a very thoughtful, personalised gift for someone special.

Introducing Junior Chef Clothing Collection
Introducing Junior Chef Clothing Collection
Introducing our NEW range of Junior Chef Clothing. This SUPER CUTE collection featuring our exclusive Junior Chef Aprons, Junior Chef Jackets and Junior Chef Hats. Tailored just for children.
Best Aprons for Men who LOVE Cooking
Best Aprons for Men who LOVE Cooking

Aprons are a chef’s best friend - an integral part of their uniform - helping to keep clothes underneath clean, protecting from heat, spills and splatters as well as keeping essential cooking tools handy.

Mental Health & the Hospitality Industry
Mental Health & the Hospitality Industry

As we begin the road to reopening and living with new rules of engagement, our mental health is taking a front seat. Celebrations are in full swing with family and friends, which is an exciting time in the hospitality industry but also stressful and busy. And so it is really important that we look after ourselves as well as our colleagues.

Chef Jackets Colour Meaning
Importance Of Chef Uniform Colours

Today, chef jackets have come a long way from traditional white. These days chefs can choose different colours and styles in chef jackets, pants and aprons to create their own individual look or a cohesive look across their whole team - both in the kitchen and front of the house.

Chef Apron Fabric
Chef Apron Fabric
These days aprons come in many styles, colours and fabrics - so the search for the right apron can be daunting. Aussie Chef Clothing Company has spent years researching and testing apron fabrics and thought it would be a good idea to take some time and explain the different choices available.
Chef Jacket & Pants Size Guide
Chef Jacket & Pants Size Guide

It’s important that your chefwear - chef jackets and chef pants fit you well - so you feel confident and ready to take on the day ahead.

Tips to Choose the Best Chef Shoes
Tips to Choose the Best Chef Shoes
Believe it or not, one of the most important parts of a chef’s uniform is their choice in footwear. Professional chef shoes are about far more than just appearance - they are about health and safety.
All You Need to Know About Leather Aprons
All You Need to Know About Leather Aprons

To commemorate 35 Years in business, Aussie Chef Clothing Company has released the RILEY Leather Apron. Designed in beautifully soft, high quality 100% cow leather with metal eyelet detailing and cross back straps.

10 Tips to Choose the Right Apron for Your Work
10 Tips to Choose the Right Apron for Your Work

Often when you think about aprons, you envision someone who is baking or cooking in the kitchen. But aprons are used in so many industries, not just the food, drink & hospitality industries.

Aprons Size Guide
Aprons Size Guide

When you think about aprons - did you know they come in a range of sizes??

Why Do Florists Wear Aprons?
Why Do Florists Wear Aprons?


Whether florists work in wholesale markets or beautiful retail shops - they need to be comfortable - and usually dress in layers depending on the weather, with the topmost layer being an apron!

Why Choose Denim Aprons for Work?
Why Choose Denim Aprons for Work?

Denim is such a popular fabric that since its inception has never gone out of fashion. It is of course most commonly used in the manufacturing of our favourite jeans, but because of it’s durability and long lasting wear, it is also extremely popular for workwear - especially aprons.

Why Do Chefs Wear White Aprons?
Why Do Chefs Wear White Aprons?

The origin of chef’s wearing a white apron dates back to 1822 when French chef, Marie-Antoine Careme desired to instill a sense of professionalism and respect to the industry.

Chef Jacket Buying Guide
Chef Jacket Buying Guide

Chef Jackets are the first and most important part of your chef uniform. The traditional white chef jacket has been worn by chefs across the world for over 200 years.

How to Care for Your Chef Clothing
How to Care for Your Chef Clothing
When working as a chef, getting your chef uniform dirty is pretty much inevitable. No matter where you are working though, you’ll want to make sure your chef uniform stays clean and professional at all times.
The Real Reasons Why Chefs Wear Chef Hats
The Real Reasons Why Chefs Wear Chef Hats

Chefs often wear lots of different ‘hats’ in a day jumping from one task to another in a busy kitchen setting. But most chefs choose one style of headwear and that’s an important distinction.

Basic Essentials for Chefs
Basic Essentials for Chefs

It is well known that a Chef Uniform consists of a Chef Jacket, Chef Pants and an Apron. But it may be less known, that Chefs often require many other items as part of their Chef Uniform and accessories, all of which can be found at Aussie Chef Clothing Company.

How to Select a Chef Uniform Colour Scheme
How to Select a Chef Uniform Colour Scheme

Years ago, Chef Uniforms were all white in colour, with Chef Jacket Buttons denoting the hierarchy of the kitchen. Qualified and high level Chefs wore black buttons, whereas low level cooks or apprentices wore white.

Introducing Aussie Chef REUSABLE Cloth Face Masks
Introducing Aussie Chef REUSABLE Cloth Face Masks

Aussie Chef is proud to help support our customers by offering a range of REUSABLE Cloth Face Masks that are super soft, reusable, breathable & comfortable in a great range of colours - black, white, soft green, light grey and a cheeky navy/white check.

Chef Uniforms Explained
Chef Uniforms Explained

The origins of the chef’s uniform dates back to the late 1800s and well-known French chef, Marie-Antoine Careme’s desire to instill a sense of professionalism to the industry.

Aprons & Uniforms Designed for Different Industries
Aprons & Uniforms Designed for Different Industries

Visualise your favourite cafe or restaurant - you see the front of house staff, the waiters and baristas, in their trendy aprons - and through to the open kitchen where you catch flashes of busy chefs and kitchen staff - also in aprons covering their chef uniforms.

How to Care for Your Aprons
How to Care for Your Aprons

This Apron Care Guide is a helpful tool for customers to understand the types of apron fabrics and their care instructions, so that they can make an informed choice when choosing aprons for themselves and their staff. Or use the Care Guide as a handy reminder, if you already have purchased some of our aprons.

School Aprons
School Aprons

Calling all schools, universities, tech schools & students!

When it comes to aprons, Aussie Chef Clothing Company has been a school apron supplier for over 36 years.

10 Interesting Facts about Aprons You Need to Know
10 Interesting Facts about Aprons You Need to Know

Aprons have been around for hundreds and hundreds of years. Today they are just as much a part of every day life, but they weren’t always used like you might think. Check out these 10 interesting facts about aprons and see which ones you knew or not.

10 Best Aprons 2024
10 Best Aprons 2024

Aussie Chef has over 30 different apron styles, so it was a bit hard to decide! But with help from what our customers are saying - here’s our list of the 10 Best Aprons for 2022.

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