Where it all started
Built from experience. Designed with purpose.
Built from the kitchen. Created by a few who live for the craft.
Made in America, Big Spoon Clothing is rooted in real kitchen experience and a belief that the uniform should match the work. Clean, durable, and intentional—everything is built to support the craft and elevate how you show up.
Built for the Craft
Big Spoon Clothing was created with a simple belief: the uniform should reflect the work. Our aprons are clean, durable, and purpose-driven—built with nothing extra to get in the way. When you put it on, it changes how you show up.
From the Line to the Brand
Cole and Ito were built in the kitchen—not outside of it. Years of real experience shaped how they approach the craft and this brand. Every decision behind Big Spoon comes from living the work, not guessing at it.
Raising the Standard
Big Spoon Clothing is about more than aprons—it’s about changing how the industry shows up. Built on respect, care, and intention, the goal is to bring a better standard back to hospitality—starting with what you wear.
Food gave Cole direction when nothing else did.
What started as a search for purpose turned into a journey across the country—California, the coast of North Carolina, a cheese farm in Indiana, and eventually Colorado. Along the way, he discovered something deeper than just cooking: food is real. It’s hands-on. It connects people.
For Cole, the kitchen isn’t just a workplace—it’s where life happens. It’s where stories are shared, where people come together, and where meaning is created.
Grounded in faith, family, and a deep respect for the craft, Cole brings a perspective to Big Spoon that goes beyond product—it’s about building something that actually matters.
Nickolas Ito is, in his own words, a kitchen rat at heart.
With over 15 years in restaurants, the kitchen isn’t just something he does—it’s who he is. From long shifts to the grind of daily service, Ito has lived every side of the industry.
He’s seen the highs, the lows, and everything in between—and that experience shows up in every decision behind Big Spoon. This isn’t theory. It’s not guesswork. It’s built from real time in real kitchens.
For Ito, this brand is about representing the people who take pride in doing the work right.
Food gave Cole direction when nothing else did.
What started as a search for purpose turned into a journey across the country—California, the coast of North Carolina, a cheese farm in Indiana, and eventually Colorado. Along the way, he discovered something deeper than just cooking: food is real. It’s hands-on. It connects people.
For Cole, the kitchen isn’t just a workplace—it’s where life happens. It’s where stories are shared, where people come together, and where meaning is created.
Grounded in faith, family, and a deep respect for the craft, Cole brings a perspective to Big Spoon that goes beyond product—it’s about building something that actually matters.
Nickolas Ito is, in his own words, a kitchen rat at heart.
With over 15 years in restaurants, the kitchen isn’t just something he does—it’s who he is. From long shifts to the grind of daily service, Ito has lived every side of the industry.
He’s seen the highs, the lows, and everything in between—and that experience shows up in every decision behind Big Spoon. This isn’t theory. It’s not guesswork. It’s built from real time in real kitchens.
For Ito, this brand is about representing the people who take pride in doing the work right.
Built From the Same Fire
Cole and Ito met in 2016—brought together by the world of artisanal cheese and a shared love for kitchen chaos.
What started as friendship quickly turned into something more. Between experimenting with off-the-wall ideas like barrel-aged pickles and mozzarella brownies, and navigating the realities of restaurant life, they found themselves constantly talking about what the industry could be.
They’ve been the line cooks. They’ve been the problem. They’ve been the leaders. And through it all, they saw the same pattern—low morale, poor communication, and leadership driven by ego instead of purpose.
Big Spoon Clothing is a reflection of their shared belief: that the industry can be better—and it starts with how you show up.
Raising the Standard
Big Spoon Clothing is just the beginning. At its core, this brand is about changing the culture of the industry. Too often, kitchens are defined by burnout, miscommunication, and leadership that forgets what hospitality is supposed to mean.
Cole and Ito believe hospitality should feel like sitting at a table with family—built on respect, care, and connection.
Their long-term vision goes beyond apparel. It’s about stepping into leadership, consulting with restaurants, and helping rebuild systems that prioritize people, culture, and purpose. Because this industry isn’t “low class.”
It’s one of the most human, meaningful crafts there is. And it deserves to be treated that way.
Created from real experience in the industry
Big Spoon was built by people who have spent years in kitchens - who understand the culture, the pressure, and what’s been missing. Every decision comes from lived experience, not theory.
Learn More About Big SpoonThe K.I.S.S. philosophy, applied to your uniform
We believe the best products follow the same rules as great food—quality ingredients, executed properly, with nothing extra. No unnecessary features. No clutter. Just a clean, intentional design that performs exactly how it should.
Learn More About Big SpoonAmerican Made
From reinforced stitching to durable cotton construction, every apron is made to withstand the daily grind of professional kitchens. Heat, movement, repetition—this is gear designed to hold up through it all without breaking down.
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Every detail serves a purpose.
Built for long shifts, high heat, and the moments no one sees. Every detail serves a purpose. From material to fit, this apron is designed to support the craft and match the intention behind every plate.