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Chef & Waiter costume idea
A restaurant duo for 2 people: a chef in whites and an apron, and a waiter in a crisp white shirt, tie and black trousers.
Friendly restaurant team in a crisp white, black and cream palette: one cooks, one serves.
2 peopleEasy20 min
Who wears what
Each person has their own outfit. Everything you own counts for every person.
Chef
- Top
- White button-up shirt or white T-shirt, sleeves rolled up
- Bottom
- Any dark trousers or jeans
- Shoes
- Comfortable closed shoes
- Accessories
- Apron tied at the waist
Required
- White button-up shirt / White T-shirt
- Apron
Optional
- Chef hat
- Fake mustache
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Substitutions
- any of: White button-up shirt / White T-shirt
Waiter
- Top
- White button-up shirt, fully buttoned
- Bottom
- Black trousers or black jeans
- Shoes
- Dark shoes
- Accessories
- Tie knotted at the collar
Required
- White button-up shirt
- Black pants / Black jeans
- Tie
Optional
- Black dress shoes
- Apron
- Fake mustache
- Clipboard / notebook
Substitutions
- any of: Black pants / Black jeans
Makeup
Hair: Tie long hair back neatly for both roles. A small comb or gel tames flyaways under the chef hat.
How to put it together
- Person 1 puts on the white top and ties the apron at the waist.
- Person 2 wears the white shirt, buttoned up, with the tie knotted neatly.
- Add black trousers and shoes for the waiter, then any optional extras.
- Stand together and strike a pose as a busy restaurant team.
Two variations
Bakery Team
Both wear aprons and flour-dusted sleeves, with a tray of paper pastries as a prop.
Fancy Restaurant
Add a bow tie for the waiter and a tall paper chef hat for the chef.
Safety note
Tie apron strings short so they do not trail. Make sure a chef hat does not slip over your eyes, and keep trousers hemmed above the floor to avoid trips.