Oliver Harvey

Oliver Harvey, professional clothing for chefs and front-of-house staff

Oliver Harvey is a British company dedicated to the design and manufacture of professional clothing for the kitchen and front of house. Founded in 2010, it operates from its own factory in the UK and presents itself as one of the leading manufacturers of chef clothing in Great Britain. The company is based near Manchester and links its activity to the area's textile heritage.

Its approach rests on three pillars that the company itself highlights: British design and manufacturing, a high level of detail in the making, and an understanding of how workwear is actually used in the kitchen. As an example of that care, the firm notes that some of its jackets take nearly an hour just to sew the buttons on by hand.

Kitchen catalogue

The main range is aimed at kitchen staff and includes chef jackets, trousers, aprons, T-shirts, skull caps and shoes. Within aprons, the catalogue distinguishes between leather, denim and custom versions, as well as a specific line of waist aprons. The company also sells a selection of jackets, aprons and trousers labelled as sustainable.

Front-of-house clothing and other profiles

In addition to the kitchen line, Oliver Harvey makes a range of aprons for front-of-house staff, presented as a quality British option for restaurants. The front-of-house catalogue is completed with shirts and blouses, T-shirts and polo shirts, jeans and chinos, waistcoats and outerwear. The company also organises uniform sets by type of establishment: chef uniforms, waitress uniforms, restaurant uniforms and café uniforms.

Personalisation and sourcing services

Alongside the sale of standard products, the firm offers bespoke products, personalisation and product sourcing services for its customers. It also has gift cards and a gifts section, with a specific category of foodie gifts.

Production and customer service

The company stresses that it uses selected fabrics and specialist sewing machinists, and that it takes no shortcuts or compromises in the manufacturing process. Its catalogue is organised by categories and uniform lines, and includes a new arrivals section. Customer service is available by phone, email and social media, and the website includes FAQs, a size guide, shipping and returns sections.

Presence and community

Oliver Harvey has a section called Wall of Wearers, where it gathers images of customers wearing its garments and encourages users to send in their own photos to appear on it. The company also publishes news and collaborations, and has a specific line for women.

Location and contact

Oliver Harvey, Broadway, Dukinfield, Cheshire SK16 4UU · Phone: 0161 342 1032