Top Tips & Trends In Chef Uniforms

Chef uniforms have finally, after many years of being basically the same in establishments everywhere started to reflect the originality, tastes and personalities of the wearer’s management and owners of many different styles of restaurants found all around the country. It is now becoming uncommon to find chefs who prefer the traditional torque blanche (white chef’s hat), they now prefer caps or scarves which do the same job of providing personal hygiene around food areas.

The timeless traditional white double breasted jacket is still the most common choice found in kitchens by chefs of all ages. One of the reasons it remains popular is it’s much easier to clean, being able to handle bleach which would ruin coloured fabrics. Kitchen managers and restaurant owners like white because it gives the impression of cleanliness and professionalism. All other items of the chef uniform have undergone a transformation in this new world where almost anything goes.

New Look Chef Jackets

In some establishments, chefs are trading whites in a range of colours to suit the branding and decor of their workplaces to instantly update their look. Often different shades of charcoal, gray greens or even black are becoming popular, these colours help to mask the occasional spill or splatter marks that are inv1table in a busy kitchen.

The new designs of jacket come in different sleeve lengths full, three quarter, half and even short. Some styles have replaced with zippers instead of buttons, running from the top, bottom or both, giving a bit of flexibility to the wearer and making it much easier to put on and take them off. These modern styles also incorporate cool vents to make life in a hot kitchen easier. Useful pockets on the sleeves and sides have helped to transform even the classic white jackets.

Aprons

Aprons have come a long way recently with the use of different fabrics such as denim, canvas and a waxed finish to make them easy to clean. They are equipped with rings, grommets and pockets which make the practical and stylish while still allowing you to took clean and tidy during messy prep work

Chef Pants

Chef pants have also started to sport a variety of different colours and designs with the traditional check giving way, mainly to darker shades although most chefs prefer the baggy look for comfort

Chef Shoes

Having the proper comfortable Chef Shoes during the long working shifts in most kitchens have always been a major consideration and today many will prefer the chef clogs over any other type of footwear because of the comfort safety features they provide.

Many establishments like to have uniforms that look the part and help reinforce their brand credibility and show they are modern, innovative and progressive as well as providing a high standard of quality and service with an up-to-date cuisine.