Custom Merch for Restaurants & Food Businesses

Custom Apparel for Food Service Workers

Once the world started to move beyond the pandemic, the uptick in events and the reopening of bars and restaurants thankfully began. Still, restaurants remain largely understaffed, and managers and owners want to show their appreciation to their hardworking staff who have had to navigate the industry post-COVID. Caterers, chefs, line cooks, bartenders and servers work hard to make others happy, and they deserve recognition! Custom merch can make everyone’s job easier while rewarding the team for a job well done and promoting your brand at the same time.

Custom Edwards Black 3-Pocket Bib Apron

The custom Edwards Black 3-Pocket Bib Apron is an excellent addition to custom restaurant apparel and comes in several colors in addition to classic black, including blue, Charcoal gray, Burgundy, Forest and a bold red. Weighing just 7 ounces, it won't add any discomfort, just protection against a messy food service job.

It's machine washable, which is important in the food service industry — toss it in the laundry at night to have it clean (and smelling good) for the next shift.

There are long ties to close the apron either in the back or the front based on preference, and since it's one-size-fits-all, there's no need to worry about whether or not it will fit your staff well. It's also gender-neutral, so everyone on your team can be outfitted with the same product (and even share them, if need be!).

To personalize the custom apron, corporate branding, including a logo, can be added to the front.

Corporate Embroidered Calvin Klein Men's Black Stretch Solid Dress Shirt

The Embroidered Calvin Klein Men's Black Stretch Solid Dress Shirt also comes in three other classic colors: gray, light blue and white. Every businessman's closet should have at least one of these shirts, as it can be dressed up or down depending on the event, and they perfectly serve as upscale, custom restaurant uniform shirts.

This traditional-style shirt fits well and has a lot going for it, whether it'll be worn during a regular workday or for a professional outing. The spread collar shows off a regular tie or bow tie, whichever the wearer prefers, and the shirt also has double-button barrel cuffs. Additionally, the French placket adds to the clean, polished appearance.

Add your company logo to have it embroidered on the custom shirt's left chest or cuff. You can add a second logo, too, or the team member's name and title. Choose to add just a first name, first and last names, or first and last names plus a title.

There's also a corresponding women's style, the Calvin Klein Women's Black Stretch Solid Dress Shirt, which comes in black, light blue, light gray and white.

Company Logo Duluth Men's Black Longtail Tee Short Sleeve Shirt with Pocket

This modern tee is a must-have in any closet, and unlike some other t-shirts, the custom Duluth Longtail Tee has a bit of extra length in the shirt body, making it perfect for people who have to bend, reach and stretch a lot while working an active job. Having extra material in the body means that team members can go about their job confidently, knowing they'll always maintain professionalism.

This classic tee has been around since 2002 to help outfit workers in clothing that's modest and in good taste even when casual. It comes in three dark neutrals — black, light blue (which looks more gray) and navy. There's also a roomy chest pocket to stash a small, must-have item.

As part of logo-branded servers uniforms or kitchen uniforms, your company logo can be screen printed on the right chest or left sleeve of this custom Duluth tee. Made from 100% cotton knit and with reinforced seams, this is a durable tee that can be worn and washed daily.

Corporate Burnside Men's Heather Grey Long Sleeve Solid Flannel Shirt

The Corporate Burnside Men's Heather Grey Long Sleeve Solid Flannel Shirt is ideal for modern restaurant uniforms at BBQ restaurants and breweries when workers want to stay warm when the weather cools down. It comes in four denim colors — Charcoal (dark gray), a lighter gray, light brown and navy — that look great layered over a basic tee.

There's a pocket on each chest with a button to keep tips, notes or any other small item stashed away safely. And the shirt has a locker loop on the back to make it easy to hang up in a locker if it's going to be staying at the job site (or maybe so employees can change into a clean shirt mid-shift).

Embroider this corporate button-up with your logo or custom wording to promote your business. Plus, when your employees head out after work still wearing this shirt, everyone will see your business info!

 

Embroidered Zusa 3 Day Navy Staycationer Dad Cap

For casual eateries, catering jobs or chef uniforms, the logo-embroiderd Zusa 3 Day Staycationer Dad Cap shows everyone that you care about practicing good hygiene, as it keeps hair and sweat at bay. This hat comes in various neutral colors, so you're bound to find one to coordinate with your branding or restaurant waiter uniforms.

The back strap is adjustable, making it easy to size to anyone's head, and it's gender-neutral, so you don't have to order different caps for men and women. Plus, the comfort buckle on the back keeps the excess strap neatly tucked away.

It's sustainable, too, made from 100% recycled polyester twill and capable of standing up to intense work environments like hospitality and restaurant work. Add your logo or branded decoration to the front of the custom hat to show off your business.

Debossed Moleskine Black Soft Cover Ruled Pocket Notebook (3.5" x 5.5")

Moleskine is a leader when it comes to durable notebooks, and the custom Black Soft Cover Ruled Pocket Notebook is a must-have for restaurant workers and hospitality professionals.

Having a pocket notebook on hand at all times is a great way to take orders, keep track of specials, jot down food ideas and recipes, and even explore any interest in the culinary field — you never know what your servers or caterers are going to want to move on to in their career!

A color screen print or debossed logo can be added to several locations on the front of the custom notebook, and there are even more choices for customizing this Moleskine, too. For example, you can create a custom paper wraparound or add a monogram. You can also order gray or white pens if you want to gift your staff with a complete notebook set.

 

Custom Old York Cellars Custom Label Wine Bottle 375ml

Is there a classier or more relaxing gift than a bottle of wine? We don't think so! Giving your staff a custom Old York Cellars Custom Label Wine Bottle shows that you care about their well-being and ability to unwind from a tough job as much as you care about their at-work performance. This makes a perfect welcome gift for new employees, as well as a way to show your appreciation after everyone pulls off a difficult event. 

Your logo will be digitally printed on a custom label, and you can choose from white, blush or red wine. The off-dry white is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris with apricot notes. The blush is a blend of Marechal Foch, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Riesling with hints of strawberry. And the red blend is made of Syrah, Marechal Foch, Landot Noir and Concord, boasting a smooth finish.

Branded Cuisinart Black 36 Piece Backyard BBQ Tool Set

Your restaurant staff or catering team likely has an interest in food and cooking outside of work, too. That's why the custom Cuisinart Black 36-Piece Backyard BBQ Tool Set is such a great gift for anyone who loves — or wants to learn — to barbecue. The kit includes burger flags, a recipe book, a silicone glove, skewers, a temperature guide and more. Plus, each tool has its own place in the kit to keep everything organized. And since you can add a printed custom logo to the tool set, it makes for an excellent giveaway at a recruiting event or trade show, too.

The Raise a Glass MerchBox

The Raise a Glass MerchBox is a collection of some of our favorite cocktail-centric items, and it's an excellent gift for your staff to pull out on their time off. They may even be tempted to get together for Happy Hour, virtually or in person.

The MerchBox includes a S'well shaker set, a clear rocks glass set from Corkcicle, the Craftmix Variety Pack with 12 low-calorie cocktail mix-ins, stainless steel ice cubes from HIT (complete with their own case) and a set of four cedar wood coasters from Woodchuck USA.

Bonus: MerchBoxes are shipped to each recipient's home! And don't forget, you can also create your own custom MerchBox if you want to pick and choose the items to include.

Contact Us

Contact Us at Merchology for more gifting ideas, including custom chef shirts and corporate catering uniforms!