Catering Bib Aprons & Aprons

ChefsCotton distributes catering bib aprons and aprons from Le Nouveau Chef and LaFont to restaurants, hotels, bars, cafés and catering teams across Europe. A combined selection covering every format: chest-bib aprons for full-front coverage and waist aprons for lighter, service-floor use.

About catering bib aprons and aprons

Bib aprons cover chest to knee with adjustable neck straps and waist ties. Waist aprons (also called bistro or half aprons) cover from the waist down and suit servers who want freedom of movement and quick-access pockets for pens, order pads and payment terminals.

Who are these catering bib aprons and aprons for

Suitable for waiters, waitresses, sommeliers, bartenders, baristas, hotel F&B teams, banquet and event staff, catering crews, food truck operators and culinary school service students. Mix bib and waist models across a team to match roles and service styles.

Materials and fits

• Mid-weight cotton and polycotton blends engineered for daily industrial laundering at hotel and restaurant temperatures.
• One-size cuts with adjustable neck straps (bib) or long waist ties (waist) that knot at the front.
• Chest pocket, side pockets, utility loops, reinforced seams and pen slots depending on the model.
• Stain-release and colour-fast treatments on selected fabrics.

Colours and styles

Classic white and black alongside navy, bordeaux, olive green, patriot blue, denim, sand, grey and seasonal tones. Signature Le Nouveau Chef bib and waist models and LaFont professional aprons cover cross-back straps, denim and vintage styles, leather-trim details, short bistro cuts and long French-waiter cuts.

Embroidery and free EU shipping

Personalise any apron with a name, role or full-colour logo via the embroidery service. Pair with catering pants, catering shirts, catering blouses and catering footwear. Free shipping within the EU from €250. Volume pricing on bulk orders for hotels, restaurant groups and catering companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A bib apron covers chest and lower body. A waist apron covers only from the waist down. Bib aprons give more protection and a chest pocket. Waist aprons give more mobility and a lower, hip-height pocket.

Which one should a waiter wear?

Waist aprons are the classic choice for servers in restaurants, bistros and bars. Bib aprons suit baristas, bartenders and banquet staff who want more coverage.

Are these aprons one-size?

Most service aprons are one-size. Bib models use an adjustable neck strap and long ties. Waist models use long ties that wrap and knot at the front.

Does ChefsCotton ship catering aprons across the EU?

ChefsCotton ships to all EU countries with free shipping from €250 per order.

Can a logo or name be added to bib and waist aprons?

The embroidery service adds logos, team names or role titles. Michelin Guide embroidery is available on selected models.