Chef tops aren’t one thing. This collection covers the Chef Shirt, French Kitchen Workshirt, Supply Chef Workshirt, and Work Henley Tee, plus chef coats in tailored stretch, moisture-wicking knit, and the Men’s Recycled Chef Coat in 55% Recycled Hemp, 45% Organic Cotton. Use the comparison table to match the fabric, pockets, and fit to your station.
More about these tops
Style Highlights
Relaxed, unisex fit designed for ease of movement during service; full button-front construction ventilation.
tailored for a women's silhouette; snap front.
Compare the tops
| Style | Key difference | Material & features | Fit & sizing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Shirt | Full button-front construction Ventilation; Keeps essential tools secure and within easy reach throughout service | Ultra soft 50% cotton/50% polyester blend | Relaxed, unisex fit designed for ease of movement during service; Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL | From $70.00 |
| Work Henley Tee | One sleeve pocket for pens or a thermometer; A dedicated pocket on the sleeve keeps essential tools like pens or thermometers within quick and easy reach | 100% Cotton | Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL | From $30.00 |
| Men's Tailored Chef Coat | Snap front; A hip pocket and a specialized arm pocket for sharpies or tweezers keep your essential tools organized and within immediate reach | Body: 59% Cotton, 37% Polyester, 4% Spandex; Side panels: 100% Polyester Stretch | Tailored; Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL | From $92.00 |
| Women's Tailored Chef Coat | Snap front; A hip pocket and a specialized arm pocket for sharpies or tweezers keep your essential tools organized and within immediate reach | Body: 59% Cotton, 37% Polyester, 4% Spandex; Side panels: 100% Polyester Stretch | tailored for a women's silhouette; Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL | From $92.00 |
| Supply Chef Coat for Men | Perfectly placed on the arm to keep essential tools like pens or tweezers accessible at all times | Polyester Knit; Actively pulls sweat away from the skin, keeping you dry and comfortable even during the most intense service | Designed to provide a professional silhouette that looks sharp and feels comfortable, eliminating the boxy feel of traditional coats; Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL | From $60.00 |
| Supply Chef Workshirt | A dedicated pocket on the sleeve keeps essential tools like pens or thermometers within quick and easy reach | Polyester Knit Fabric | Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL | From $44.00 |
| Men's Recycled Chef Coat | Snap front; A hip pocket and a specialized arm pocket for sharpies or tweezers keep your essential tools organized and within immediate reach | Body: 55% Recycled Hemp, 45% Organic Cotton; Side panels: 100% Polyester Stretch | Tailored; For the best fit, we recommend sizing up from your normal size in our other TILIT Chef Coats; Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL | From $100.00 |
| French Kitchen Workshirt | Features a flap button pocket with a hidden internal slot for a sharpie or pen; Traditional collar design | Available in White French Twill and Gray Herringbone | Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL | From $70.00 |
Sizes and colors vary by style, and availability can change. Check the linked product pages for current options.
More in This Collection: Additional Styles
Supplemental styles: Women's Chef Shirt, Feather Print Box Workshirt, Transit Short Sleeve T-Shirt, Women's Recycled Chef Coat, Hospitality Chore Coat, and Long Sleeve Supply Chef Coat for Women expand the assortment beyond the comparison. Compare construction, fit, and current options on the linked product pages.
How to Choose Tops
Start with fit: Use the fit and sizing column to decide how much room and structure you prefer. Compare construction: Use the Key difference and Material & features columns to compare the working details that separate these options. Confirm sizing: Finish with sizing. Use the linked product page and size chart to confirm the best option before ordering.
Plan the order: Shortlist the styles whose coverage, construction, and closure suit the role, then confirm current colors and availability on their product pages. For a team order, measure each wearer before standardizing on a style; people in the same role may still need different fits or sizes.
Sizing & Fit
Start with the cut. Shirts and tees here skew relaxed (like the Chef Shirt), while the chef coats are called out as tailored, including a women’s fit option. Two styles include specific sizing notes: the Chef Shirt runs slightly large, and the Men’s Recycled Chef Coat recommends sizing up from your normal size in other TILIT Chef Coats. For everyone else, measure once and use the Size Chart to compare across tops. Care varies by fabric, so check the product page and keep the Care Instructions handy for your wash routine. Building a uniform program for a crew? Keep the assortment tight, pick the silhouettes that match your roles, then standardize colors. When you’re ready to outfit a team and add names or logos where offered, use Wholesale & Team Ordering. Want a women’s-specific assortment from the jump? Start in Women’s Tops.
Collection buying guide
Chef tops isn’t one category in real life. Some stations want a shirt that looks clean from prep through close. Others need a moisture-wicking knit that doesn’t cling when the line heats up. That’s why this page mixes chef shirts, workshirts, tees, and coats.
Pick your fabric first
If you want the original button-front feel, start with the Chef Shirt, an ultra soft 50% cotton/50% polyester blend with underarm vents, a thermometer/pen sleeve pocket, and our signature apron tab.
Need moisture management? The Supply Chef Workshirt is a lightweight, moisture-wicking polyester knit with snaps, a sleeve pocket, and an apron neck tab. When it’s time for a coat, the tailored stretch coats use a 59% Cotton, 37% Polyester, 4% Spandex body with 100% Polyester Stretch side panels and dedicated tool pockets. Want that same tailored build with a different body fabric, the Men’s Recycled Chef Coat is 55% Recycled Hemp, 45% Organic Cotton. Use the table to line up pocketing, ventilation, and fit notes.