Chef's Aprons - Function and Protections Meet Versatility and Comfort

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Thanks to use by iconic Chef Jecques Pepin, the chef’s apron is no longer reserved for summer time backyard barbecues and waitresses, but is now an acceptable substitute for the more traditional chef’s jacket. This article will explain the many benefits of the chef’s apron for everyday use in the professional kitchen.

Functionality: The waitress apron is more utilitarian than the chef’s coat. Perhaps that is why so many other occupations in the service industry utilize the chef’s apron, including butchers, bakers, waiters and waitresses, bartenders, bus boys, serving chefs, and kitchen help. The humble chef’s apron performs the same functions and maintains the high versatility required in professional kitchen use, and continues to present a professional image to guests.

The biggest benefit of the chef’s apron is the 14.5” x 9” pocket. This allows for convenient storage of small items, such as pens, thermometers and note pads. No time is wasted to retrieve them when they are needed.

Protection: The arms are bare, but the chef jacket still protects where the majority of spills and splatters occur—the torso. Not only does the apron protect against stains, a high quality chef’s apron constructed from sturdy cotton twill will offer an additional layer of protection from flame, direct heat and hot liquid. Its sturdy cotton construction will stand up to repeated washing, while still maintaining its integrity.

Versatility: Hands down, this is where the apron has all of the advantages. The simple construction of chef’s aprons makes it a much more versatile piece of clothing than a chef’s coat. The long front can be used as a pot holder, or to quickly wipe up spills. Its one piece construction allows the size to be adjusted (via the neck strap) for chefs of varying heights, the tie waist adjusts to chefs of all sizes. The waist can be folded over to cover as much of the legs as is comfortable. And, in the case of a spill, the chef can easily and quickly change into a clean apron.

An often overlooked aspect of the apron’s versatility is the fact that it does NOT cover your arms. In a hot kitchen, this can be a most welcome reprieve. This also allows the chef to express his or her own sense of style, while still presenting the pristine white reminder of cleanliness.

Comfort: An apron offers much more comfort than a chef jacket. No sleeves mean fewer restrictive movements. The tie waist allows the chef to adjust the fit, and for those who are overwhelmed by the heat of the kitchen, an apron is the best way to keep cool.

The chef’s apron performs as well as the more traditional chef’s coat in the professional kitchen, with the added benefits of increased functionality, adequate protection, high versatility, enhanced mobility and comfort.

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