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Restaurant Uniforms & Chef Aprons in Toronto & Canada

Uniforms do more than make a crew look sharp: they protect clothes from heat and spills and keep everyone looking consistent during service. This collection covers restaurant uniforms, from chef coats and kitchen whites to front-of-house aprons. On the line, Winco's Signature Chef clothing collection includes the Winco White Universal Fit Chef Jacket, a double-breasted coat with a thermometer/pen pocket, the Winco Black Universal Fit Chef Pants with an elastic drawstring waist, and the Winco Ventilated Pillbox Hat with a mesh top panel. Servers and bartenders can carry an order pad or a tablet in the Winco Bistro Full Length Apron, which has two large utility pockets, while the Winco Bistro Half Length Apron is a lighter option for a café or bar. Cooks who want chest coverage can choose the Mercer Culinary Black Bib Apron With Pocket, and dishwashers stay drier in the Winco Black Lightweight Dishwashing Apron. Serving Vaughan and the wider GTA — including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and Markham — Phoenix Food Equipment ships chef uniforms and aprons nationwide across Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions we hear from operators.

Why are chef jackets double breasted?

The double-breasted front is a practical design that has stuck around for good reason. It gives the chest two layers of fabric for extra protection from heat and splatter, and on a traditional coat the two flaps can be swapped so a cook can hide a stain and look clean when stepping out to the dining room. White is the classic color because it reflects heat and shows dirt, which reminds the crew to keep things clean. The Winco White Universal Fit Chef Jacket follows that double-breasted style, with a thermometer/pen pocket and a chest pocket, in a 65/35 poly-cotton blend. It pairs with the Winco Black Universal Fit Chef Pants and the Winco Ventilated Pillbox Hat to finish the kitchen uniform.

What is the difference between a bistro apron, a bib apron, and a waist apron?

It comes down to how much of you they cover. A bib apron covers the chest and hangs from the neck, which makes it the go-to for cooks and prep staff; the Winco Full-Length Bib Apron With Pockets is 33" long and 26" wide. A bistro apron is a waist apron that ties at the hips, common for servers and bartenders, and the Winco Bistro Full Length Apron has two utility pockets that fit most digital tablets. When you only need to keep your pockets handy, the Winco 3-Pocket Waist Apron is 12 1/2" long and the Winco Bistro Half Length Apron is 19" long. For a long shift, the Winco Four-Way Apron has four usable surfaces, so you can flip it to a clean side instead of changing aprons.

Do you wear an apron with a chef coat?

Yes, most kitchens do. The coat protects your torso and arms, while the apron takes the spills and splashes, and it's much easier to swap a dirty apron mid-shift than a whole coat. On the line, pair a chef jacket and chef pants with a bib apron like the Mercer Culinary Black Bib Apron With Pocket, which has a large front pocket and an adjustable neck strap. For wet jobs like the dish pit, use a water-resistant apron: the Winco Black Lightweight Dishwashing Apron is a nylon/PVC/polyester blend that repels spills and splashes. Wear a clean apron each shift, change it as soon as it's soiled, and take it off when you leave the kitchen for a break.