What is the kitchen toque used for?

What is the origin of chef's hats?

Originally, kitchen headdresses were used in gourmet restaurants in Europe. At the time, the ventilation and condensation system did not yet exist. That's why the cooks decided to cover their headdresses to protect themselves from grease falling from the ceiling.

What are the different types of chef's hats?

There are several types of headdresses to complete the work outfit of a cook. They all aim to prevent hair from falling into food.

The chef's hat for men and women

The kitchen toque is a tall, starched traditional hat. Some models exist in a more advanced version, available in several colors and can be worn by both men and women. Others are designed with disposable paper.

Wearing this work accessory is very important. Indeed, the hat makes it possible to distinguish one cook from another. It is also possible that people in training in the art of cooking will be required to wear a chef's hat during practical lessons.

How to make a homemade paper chef's hat?

Make your kitchen hat in just a few steps! The materials used to make a paper toque are white crepe paper and cardboard.

Start by cutting the paper into two rectangles 6 cm high and 21 cm long. Next you need to take the perimeter of the head. Assemble the 2 strips cut to give a strip equal to the length of the perimeter of the head and add 2 cm. Now you can close the band in the form of a ring. Then take crepe paper to cut it into a rectangle 35 cm high on twice the perimeter of the head. You must then stick the rectangle of crepe paper on itself to give a tube shape. With an adhesive tape or a stapler, you will close one of the ends.

To get closer to the result, turn it over to form the top, then glue the strip of paper to the bottom of the hat and cut out the 3 cm circle to glue it to the top. To finish, you have to gently flatten the top of the toque and style it a little to obtain a homemade paper toque.

How to make a personalized fabric chef's hat?

A personalized chef's hat, made of fabric, is the ideal gift for those who love cooking and especially the great chef. Indeed, you can personalize your chef's hat by printing a name, a logo or just initials. There is also the other option like making an embroidery instead of printing.

Who wears a cloth or disposable kitchen hat and why?

The kitchen hat is worn by the chef to establish the symbol of his authority. It is to him that return the knowledge and the mastery of the culinary art. Today, almost all cooks wear a chef's hat. However, to distinguish them, they wear a hat made of disposable paper instead of the cloth hat. It is formally mandatory that each cook wears a hat like the toque to establish cleanliness. On the one hand, the toque is a sort of protective barrier. On the other hand, it serves to differentiate the chef among other cooks.

Where to buy a chef's hat and where to find it?

Oxwork offers the best kitchen clothing and accessories in the field of Restoration. You will find quality toques at the best prices to equip chefs and cooks of all ranks. Choose a toque made from cotton or polycotton fabric that is easy to care for and machine washable. There are also disposable paper chef's hats on the Oxwork online store for your purchases.