Significance of the Chef Uniform

Chef uniform are comprise of a black pants, white double breasted coat, apron and the chef's hat or toque Blanche. This uniform gives the characteristic of being a chef, the chef uniform are not just for their elegant looks, the said uniform also has its own purpose that is significant to the wearer and has been design to meet the chef need when cooking.

Chef wear black pants so that it can easily hides the stains that are being spill on it and it’s not easily recognizable when it gets a little bet wet from washing and cooking. Black colored pants also give a nice elegant look for the chef because it contrasts the upper white uniforms. The chef white double breasted jacket gives the wearer a much hygienic, clean and elegant look. The purpose of the double breasted jacket is for hiding stains, when it gets stain it can be reversed so that the stain side can be keep inside. Chef's hat are uniquely design for the chef to have a elegant look, but it’s not just for the distinct look the main purpose of the hat is for sanitary, even in the old days history indicates both men and women wear head covering while cooking. Apron being worn by the chef  to keep their cloth clean while cooking, but now a day’s establishment logo are being printed on the apron as a fashion statement of branding.