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Culinary & Hospitality Uniforms

Chef Coat & Culinary Embroidery in Columbia, SC

Custom embroidery on chef coats, aprons, and culinary jackets for restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and culinary students — names, titles, and restaurant logos stitched in-house with reorders kept on file.

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Built for the kitchen

Chef coats get washed hot, often, and hard. We use thread and stitching techniques that hold up to industrial laundry, splatters, and the realities of a working kitchen.

Names, titles, and restaurant brands

Stitch staff names with titles (Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, Catering Manager) plus your restaurant or catering logo on the chest, sleeve, or wherever fits your brand.

Single coats and full team runs

Whether you need one personalized coat for an executive chef or a complete embroidery refresh for the whole brigade, we handle both with the same care.

Reorders without the rebuild

Once your logo, fonts, and thread colors are dialed in, we file them so new staff and replacement coats look identical to the originals — no drift between batches.

What we embroider

  • Executive chef and sous chef coats
  • Line cook and prep coats
  • Pastry chef coats and aprons
  • Catering team coats and jackets
  • Culinary student coats
  • Restaurant and bakery branded aprons
  • Hospitality and front-of-house apparel
  • Embroidered restaurant and catering logos
  • Names with titles and credentials
  • Recurring uniform programs for restaurant groups

How an appointment works

  1. 1

    Tell us about your team

    Share your restaurant or catering logo, the chef coat brand and color, your team list with titles, and any timing constraints. We'll set up a consult to talk fonts, placement, and reorder logistics.

  2. 2

    Approve placement and font

    We confirm where the embroidery sits on each coat, choose a font that reads clearly from across the kitchen, and match thread colors to your restaurant brand.

  3. 3

    Stitched and ready for service

    Coats are stitched on commercial machines in our Devine Street studio, then ready for pickup or local delivery. We file your specs for fast reorders.

Pricing & turnaround

Chef coat embroidery pricing depends on stitch count, the number of coats, and whether your logo needs digitizing first. Recurring restaurant and catering orders earn better per-piece pricing because the digitizing setup is a one-time charge. We always quote in writing before stitching.

A chef coat is both a uniform and a personal statement. Clever Orchid embroiders chef coats and culinary jackets for restaurants, caterers, bakers, and hospitality professionals who want their names and branding presented cleanly and confidently.

Names, titles, and logos

Shirly can stitch names, titles, and restaurant or group logos on the chest, sleeve, or other appropriate placements. Fonts are chosen for legibility in a busy kitchen environment while still matching the brand personality of the restaurant or bakery.

Ideal for culinary teams

  • Executive and sous chefs
  • Line cooks and pastry teams
  • Catering crews and event staff
  • Culinary students and instructors

Durable and practical

Chef coats are exposed to frequent washing, heat, and movement. Embroidery is digitized with appropriate stitch density and placement to minimize puckering and maintain a professional appearance over time.

Whether you need a single personalized coat or you are outfitting an entire culinary team, Shirly can help you create a chef coat embroidery plan that fits your menu, atmosphere, and brand.

Frequently asked questions

Can you embroider on chef coats I already have?

Yes — most chef coat projects use coats the restaurant or chef already prefers. Bring your coats in any brand and color and we'll evaluate the fabric, confirm placement, and stitch your design.

Will the embroidery hold up to industrial kitchen laundry?

Yes. We use polyester embroidery thread and stitching techniques designed to handle frequent hot washes, bleaching, and tumble drying. Embroidered chef coats hold their look much longer than printed or heat-pressed alternatives.

What should we put on a chef coat?

Most coats include the chef's first name and title (Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, Catering Manager, etc.) plus the restaurant, bakery, or catering company name or logo. Some teams add a small specialty designation. We'll help you pick a layout that's clean and consistent across the whole brigade.

Do you do single-coat orders for new chefs?

Absolutely. New chef hires, promotions, and culinary school graduates are common single-coat projects. Schedule a quick visit, bring the coat, and we'll get it stitched and back to you in days.

How long does a chef coat embroidery order take?

Most chef coat orders take 1–2 weeks once the design and team list are finalized. New accounts may add a few days for digitizing the restaurant logo. Rush options are sometimes available — share your opening date or staff start date.

Can you handle a full restaurant uniform refresh?

Yes. Coordinated runs for the entire brigade — executive, sous, line, pastry, prep, and catering — are common projects. We can plan the consistent look across all positions and stitch the run at once or in batches as you need them.

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Ready to start your embroidery project?

Call or text (803) 205-0844 or request an appointment online. Shirly will follow up to confirm details, pricing, and timing.

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