Oliver Harveys

Oliver Harveys
19 Jun 2025
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The Benefits of a Double Breasted Chefs Jackets

In high pressure professional kitchens, appearance matters, including your uniform. This begins with double breasted jackets, an essential piece of clothing for safety. It’s a symbol of culinary tradition, whilst serving several functional duties, making it the preferred choice for many chefs. What is a double breasted chef ...

Oliver Harveys
28 May 2025
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Ditch the cliches and get the perfect gift for Father’s Day this year!

With Father’s Day fast approaching, gift giving can be hard work and if you’re tired of buying the same boring old presents every year: beers, aftershave, socks and wallets- why not switch it up, buy something practical and personal this year. Our diverse collection of denim, waist and adjustable bib aprons are the ideal upgrade ...

Oliver Harveys
20 May 2025
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What’s the Best Colour Apron for Chefs? Our Guide

The best colour apron for chefs is more than personal preference. Chefs should choose a colour that presents professionalism, hides stains, highlights tradition and matches your restaurant’s brand image. In this guide, we’ll explore, different chef’s apron colours and share tips to help you choose the most suitable fit for your ...

Oliver Harveys
9 May 2025
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What to Look for in the Perfect Pair of Women’s Chef Trousers

Chef workwear for women, specifically comfortable chef trousers should enhance confidence and performance during long shifts in a busy kitchen. This blog will cover everything you need to know, from breathable materials to sizing and functional features, to help you choose the right pair. Fit and ComfortWhat are the best women’s chef ...

Oliver Harveys
8 Apr 2025
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How to Choose the Right Chef’s Apron

Selecting the correct chef workwear is important as it plays a vital role impacting your kitchen experience, the right apron should provide protection, have a smart look and be comfortable. Michelin star chefs to aspiring home cooks can explore key factors in this blog to consider when purchasing professional kitchen aprons, discovering information ...

Oliver Harveys
20 Mar 2025
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Ultimate Guide: Personalising a Chef’s Jacket

To create pride among your team, build a professional image and ensure consistency; personalising a chef's jacket is the best way to achieve this. This blog will explore everything you need to know about personalising chef coats, allowing you to craft the right branded workwear for your staff, from practical considerations to design options. ...

Oliver Harveys
10 Mar 2025
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Best Chef Uniforms: The Importance of Quality Chef's Uniforms

The Importance of Quality Chef Uniforms In a fast-paced kitchen, a professional chef uniform is more than clothing, it provides many functions. Choosing the right chef uniforms is essential for culinary experts who thrive to cook at their best. This can be significantly impacted by purchasing the correct chefswear like high quality chef ...

Oliver Harveys
30 Jan 2025
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Oliver Harvey: Chefs Where?

The Chefs Redefining Culinary Workspaces with Oliver Harvey When you imagine a professional kitchen usually a bustling restaurant, perhaps with stainless steel counters and a fiery stove comes to mind. However, what if that “kitchen” was on a sunlit beach, surrounded by sand and surf? Or in a tent at a buzzing festival? These ...

Oliver Harveys
22 Oct 2024
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Methods for Removing Common Kitchen Stains

Maintaining chef whites is essential in any professional kitchen, not just for aesthetics but for hygiene and safety. Whether you’re a Michelin-starred restaurant or a busy cafe, spotless chef whites are a reflection of your professionalism. However, kitchen environments can be tough on uniforms, with stains from grease, wine, and sauces ...

Oliver Harveys
1 Oct 2024
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Celebrate Buy British Day with Oliver Harvey

For the 10th year in a row, Oliver Harvey will be celebrating Buy British Day on the 3rd October. To mark this, we shall be offering all of our customers 10% off every order on our website! Please use the below code at the basket to help support British Manufacturing, running from the 3rd October until the 6th October 2024. OHBBD2024 In addition ...

Oliver Harveys
8 Aug 2024
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The Bedford Chef Shirt Story

We’re excited to introduce the Bedford Chef Shirt, designed as an alternative to traditional chef jackets with a focus on sustainability and comfort. Listening to feedback from chefs, we realised the need for a more modern, relaxed alternative to traditional whites. The Bedford Chef Shirt was designed to offer comfort, functionality, and a ...

Oliver Harveys
7 Feb 2024
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The Ladies’ Chefswear Story

In 2019, we decided that we had not truly catered for all the amazing chefs in the UK! To address this, we took a unique approach. Inviting three talented female chefs to our home near Manchester, we conducted a roundtable exercise, discussing the shortcomings of current options and exploring what would work best for all body shapes.