Premier PR656 Short Sleeve Chef's Jacket

The Premier PR656 Short Sleeve Chef's Jacket is a professional chef's jacket designed for kitchens that demand durability, comfort and a smart traditional appearance. Featuring a ten-button wrap-over fastening, long-life resin buttons and a classic mandarin collar, this chef's jacket offers a more premium traditional style while remaining practical enough for everyday use in busy commercial kitchens.

Manufactured from durable 195gsm polycotton twill, the PR656 is ideal for restaurants, hotels, gastro pubs, cafés, bakeries and catering businesses looking for a hard-wearing chef's jacket that maintains its professional appearance wash after wash. Suitable for embroidery and print, it's the perfect choice for creating personalised chef uniforms that showcase your brand.

How This Helps Your Business

Create a Professional Kitchen Team

A smart chef uniform helps reinforce customer confidence and reflects the quality of your business. The PR656 delivers a timeless, professional appearance that's suitable for everything from independent restaurants to large-scale catering operations.

Stay Comfortable During Busy Service

The short sleeve design improves airflow and freedom of movement, helping chefs stay comfortable during busy service while maintaining a clean, professional look. It's ideal for warmer kitchens or chefs who prefer greater flexibility throughout the working day.

Built for Everyday Commercial Kitchens

Made from durable 195gsm polycotton twill, the PR656 is designed to withstand the demands of commercial catering. The hard-wearing fabric and long-life resin buttons ensure the jacket continues to perform after repeated washing and daily use.

Easy to Wash and Maintain

Professional kitchens require uniforms that are easy to care for. The PR656 is machine washable at 60°C, making it simple to maintain high hygiene standards while reducing the time spent caring for uniforms.

Perfect for Restaurant Branding

The smooth polycotton twill fabric provides an excellent surface for embroidery, screen printing and transfer printing, allowing you to personalise each jacket with your restaurant logo, hotel branding or chef's name for a premium, professional finish.

Perfect For

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Gastro pubs
• Cafés
• Commercial kitchens
• Catering companies
• Bakeries
• School kitchens
• Hospital catering
• Care homes
• Food production facilities
• Professional cookery schools

The Result

✔ A professional-looking kitchen team.

✔ Comfortable chef uniforms for busy services.

✔ Durable workwear built for everyday commercial kitchens.

✔ Branded uniforms that strengthen your business identity.

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Key Features

• Traditional short sleeve chef's jacket
• Ten-button wrap-over fastening
• Long-life resin buttons
• Mandarin collar
• Left sleeve pen pocket
• Easy-care fabric
• Durable polycotton twill construction
• 65% Polyester / 35% Cotton Twill
• 195gsm fabric weight
• Suitable for embroidery
• Suitable for screen printing and transfer printing
• Machine washable at 60°C
• Available in:
  • Black
  • White
  • Steel
• Unisex fit
• Sizes XS 30" S 34" M 38" L 42" XL 46" 2XL 50" 3XL 54" 4XL 58" 5XL 62"
• OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified
• SEDEX ethically manufactured

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Premier PR656 suitable for embroidery?

Yes. The PR656 is ideal for embroidered restaurant logos, hotel branding and personalised chef names. It is also suitable for screen printing and transfer printing, making it an excellent choice for branded kitchen uniforms.

What makes the PR656 different from the PR900?

The PR656 offers a more traditional premium construction with a ten-button wrap-over fastening, 195gsm fabric and an additional Steel colour option. The PR900 Essential is a lighter-weight, value-focused alternative with a five-button fastening and 170gsm fabric.

Is the PR656 suitable for busy commercial kitchens?

Absolutely. The durable 195gsm polycotton twill and hard-wearing resin buttons make it ideal for restaurants, hotels, bakeries and catering businesses where uniforms are worn and washed regularly.

Is this jacket comfortable for long shifts?

Yes. The classic fit provides excellent freedom of movement, while the short sleeve design helps chefs stay comfortable during long shifts in warm kitchen environments.

Which businesses commonly choose the PR656?

The PR656 is popular with:

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Gastro pubs
• Catering companies
• Bakeries
• School kitchens
• Hospital catering departments
• Care homes
• Food production businesses
• Professional cookery schools

Does the PR656 have practical storage?

Yes. The jacket includes a pen pocket on the left sleeve, allowing chefs to keep a pen or thermometer close to hand during food preparation and service.

Can I create a complete kitchen uniform?

Yes. The PR656 pairs perfectly with:

• Premier PR554 Chef's Select Slim Leg Trousers
• Premier PR552 Pull-On Chef's Trousers
• Premier PR556 Artisan Chef's Jogger Bottoms
• Premier PR557 Recyclight Cargo Trousers
• Premier PR648 Turn-Up Chef's Hat
• Premier PR653 Chef's Skull Cap
• Premier PR658 Chef's Zandana
• Premier PR130 Calibre Canvas Bib Apron
• Premier PR134 District Waxed Denim Bib Apron
• Premier PR910 Chef's Non-Slip Anchor Clogs

A complete branded chef uniform helps create a consistent, professional appearance while ensuring your team is comfortable and ready for every service.

Why choose the Premier PR656?

The PR656 combines traditional chef styling, commercial durability and everyday comfort. With its ten-button wrap-over fastening, premium-weight fabric and decoration-friendly finish, it's an excellent choice for hospitality businesses looking for dependable, professional chefwear that lasts.

Fabric: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton twill

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Specification: Short sleeves with ten button hole wrapover fastening. High quality, long-life, resin buttons. Left sleeve pen pocket. Unisex sizing. This chef’s jacket has a wrap over fastening, so it can be buttoned left or right as per individual preference. Weight is 195gsm.

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