Chef Hat

In order to distinguish a chef from the rest of the kitchen staff an individual jacket can be worn. This clothing that is worn by chefs throughout the world is very distinctive. Generally you will find that the jacket is white in colour and these jackets can be purchased from various establishments.

There are many different places which you can buy a jacket such as shops on the high street or even online where you would be more likely to find a wider choice. It’s also worth noting that a chef’s jacket can be made out of different material’s.

Whilst the basic design of jackets is generally the same, there are little ‘extras’ which may be different. Such examples of these are the buttons which run down the front of the jacket or the different styles of cuffs. It’s also quite common for a jacket to have a large sized pocket on the front.

There are different colours of jackets which usually depend on the place in which you are working.There are all sorts of different colours available and it may even be possible to have something embroidered on the front. This helps set a certain amount of individuality to the coat and chef.

There are also many different fabrics from which the jackets are made, each to cope with the different requirements and environments in which the chef is working. Examples of these fabrics are Egyptian cotton, an Executive cotton style, the basic cotton chef coat and a poly cotton chef coat. Consideration is also given to the female chef when designing certain coats.

It is usual for long sleeved jackets to have turned back French cuffs. As already mentioned, it’s also possible to purchase short sleeved shirts which obviously offer less protection to the arms. Along with the buttons and the large side pocket, the jacket easily distinguishes the wearer to be a chef!

Generally a chef will wear an apron but upon leaving the kitchen to enter public areas this will be removed to unveil a clean pristine jacket. This is an important statement regarding their chef apparel.