Uniforms for cafes, restaurants & hotels

Uniforms for cafes, restaurants and hotels: prices and rules in Canada

Updated 4 November 2026

In Canada basic chef shirts and coats cost about CA$17 to CA$41, branded dress and server shirts about CA$40 to CA$62, and hotel uniform sets with a hat about CA$58 to CA$67. Banquet coats are listed from about CA$197. To get offers for your staff numbers and logo, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and receive current offers from Canadian sellers.

Rules on uniforms and what staff pay

In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 bans employers from charging employees for required uniforms, so the cost should not come out of wages. In British Columbia, employers cannot take a deposit for uniforms or special clothing and must accept the return of any item on request. Most Canadian jurisdictions also require clean uniforms, hair restraints and closed-toe shoes in kitchens, so check your provincial health codes.

Season and staffing

Patios and hotel terraces make June to August the busiest season in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary, so order summer sets in spring or earlier. In Vancouver the rainy months call for raincoats and layered shirts, while Calgary and Montreal winters call for warm outer layers over the uniform. Ordering in November gives time for embroidery before the spring rush.

Sizes, units and delivery

Sizes and fits differ by brand, so measure chest, waist and length in centimetres and ask for a size chart before you order several sets. Most listings are per item, so multiply by the number of staff and add the cost of embroidery or a logo. Ask for delivery to Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa, and whether repairs are included.

What to put in your request

List the item (shirt, apron, coat, trousers or vest), the number of sets for each staff role, the logo or embroidery, the fabric, the sizes, the colour, the deadline and the delivery city. Add your budget in CA$.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe your uniform order in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo of your logo. The AI asks for missing details, looks through Canadian suppliers' websites and price lists, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers reply in the chat with their own price, terms and deadline, and your contact details stay hidden. Start with a request on BlaBlaPrice or browse work clothing.