10 Best Kitchen Aprons UK 2024 | DeliVita, Sophie Allport and More

One of the most frustrating things about many aprons is that, while they're quite effective at protecting your clothes from mess, they tend to absorb water like a sponge. It can take quite a while for them dry again. That's exactly why this set of completely waterproof aprons is such a lifesaver.

Made of three layers, including a peach skin outer and a waterproof TPU middle layer, these aprons are completely water- and oil-resistant. They also come in a smart striped blue design that makes them fit for use in pretty much any establishment or situation. Basically, they're fantastic all-rounders, and that's why they're our number one pick.

The bright orange colour and rural habitation of the fox make it another perfect icon for adorning kitchen items here in Britain, and Scion's Mr Fox has become something of a legend. At 90 cm, this long apron is sure to keep you fully protected whilst looking great. 

Plus, as well as being stylish with its combination of bright orange against pastel blue, it's made of pure cotton and features a very large front pocket, so it'll also be incredibly helpful in the kitchen day to day.

Sophie Allport has been designing beautiful quintessentially British homeware for over a decade, and we're particular fans of this kitchen apron, which comes from her popular 'Bee' range of kitchenware.

With its full body length, it protects while offering a delightfully retro look, even somewhat resembling a vintage dress in its appearance. It's fairly practical too, being made entirely of comfortable cotton and featuring two handy side pockets. A fabulous retro pick.

Most avid bakers will be aware of Nadiya Hussain, winner of 2015's The Great British Bake Off, who has now gone on to make a series of successful cookery programmes. She's added another string to her bow with this delightful kitchen apron.

Featuring unique variations in pattern over a muted pastel green, it's inspired by her mother's love of tableware designs. It features an adjustable neck loop, a handy front pocket, and there's even a range of matching kitchen textiles if you want to complete the set!

Every parent knows that our little ones sometimes find it hard to resist 'helping out' in the kitchen. Baking can be a great activity to engage in together, and this incredibly colourful rainbow apron is sure to get them into the spirit.

Featuring several rainbows and an assortment of positive slogans, it's just about the happiest apron we've ever seen, and we can't imagine many budding bakers turning it down. There are no pockets, but the PVC-coated cotton is sure to keep their underlying clothes nice and clean!

Kitchen aprons provide the perfect canvas for amusing quotes, and if you're a Friends fan, you'll love this one, which features two of Joey Tribbiani's most famous food-related quotes – the first warning others of his reluctance to share food; the second commemorating his unexpected appreciation of Rachel's absurd Thanksgiving dessert.

While it is an amusing piece of kitchen attire – and we like the rather fetching shade of royal blue with complimentary bright yellow straps – it does lack some practicality. And remember, you're not supposed to put beef in the trifle. It does not taste good.

For many people, the joy of furnishing your home with new kitchenware is not in discovering unique and quirky designs, but in finding a set of items that match each other perfectly. Such folk should look no further than this apron, which forms one part of a wider range.

Its series of ochre stripes and a unique angular design are subtle yet effective and work equally well on tea towels and kitchen gloves. Unfortunately, it is not waterproof, but made entirely of cotton and with a handy front pocket, it's a comfortable, quaint addition to any kitchen.

Just about the hardiest piece of kitchen wear we've ever seen, this apron is made entirely from Italian buffalo leather. Whether you're cooking indoors, tending to the barbecue or using a pizza oven, it's sure to take the strain.

Despite its toughness, it's actually quite lightweight, remaining flexible and comfortable to wear. It's incredibly expensive as far as aprons go, but if you want an extremely durable apron that'll handle anything you can throw at it, it may be worth investing in.

A list of cook's apparel wouldn't be complete without the world's most famous novelty kitchen apron. Originating in the 1950s, the 'kiss the cook' apron was at one point so ubiquitous in popular culture that it's become a bit of a cliché for dads to wear it while tending to the barbecue.

That doesn't mean it can't be enjoyed in a tongue-in-cheek sense, however, and as long as you don't take yourself too seriously, this waterproof cotton apron is sure to raise a smile every time. It's won't be to everyone's taste, but if you're gift shopping, it's a fun one to consider! 

It's often worth paying a little bit of extra money for an apron that you truly look forward to using, but if affordability is the name of the game for you, look no further than this waterproof trio. They come in at a price less than what you'd pay for many single aprons. 

Made from a light PVC material that resembles a shower curtain, they're certainly not professional quality aprons, but with handy front pockets and adjustable straps, they're more than good enough for cooking the Sunday dinner.