Kitchen caps

The kitchen cap is an integral part of the professional outfit of the food trades, from fast food restaurants to the local butcher. Practical and comfortable, it plays an important role in respecting hygiene(hair loss) and kitchen standards. Inspired by the chef's hat, it has a few particularities that make it essential, especially during continuous service in the kitchen. Here are the essentials on the kitchen cap.

The kitchen uniform in brief

Hygiene and cleanliness issues are the main requirements of the kitchen trade. Professionals in this sector have their own uniform. Each element plays a major role in complying with these specific rules. In addition to providing a professional look, the uniform must meet criteria of comfort and practicality.

Here are the main elements that make up the kitchen uniform:

• The kitchen jacket with short or long sleeves depending on the working conditions
• The kitchen pants
• The kitchen apron providing protection for clothing
• The kitchen shoes with non-slip soles and reinforced toe
• The headgear

Toque, cap, bandana, what are the differences?

The main function of the hat is to prevent hair and sweat from falling into the dishes. This accessory comes in several types:

• The hat
• The kitchen cap
• The bandanna

The chef's hat and the kitchen cap are both headgear intended for professionals.

You can recognize the hat by its height and its folds. The height generally indicates the experience of the cook, while the folds correspond to the techniques that he masters. However, over the years, these indices have evolved and the chef's hat is no longer reserved for the pros or the most advanced in the kitchen. Indeed, all staff must wear it in order to preserve hygiene and cleanliness in the preparations. The toque is usually made of fabric.

The kitchen cap is recognizable by its edges and its fasteners. It is also closer to the head and adjusts easily. More recent models are equipped with a net on the top to ventilate the head more. The cap exists in fabric and paper (or disposable).

This accessory does not replace the chef's hat, but is another essential element. It has the function of blotting the sweat on the forehead, especially when the temperatures are extreme in the kitchen. Its adjustable fasteners ensure better comfort and thus optimize the cook's concentration and performance.

A personalized chef's hat?

Kitchen professionals work in an environment where stress and heat are sometimes at their peak. This situation can intensify perspiration and the cap allows you to suck up sweat from the front for more comfort and to prevent it from falling into the dishes. Beyond this practical role, the kitchen cap also gives style to the professional uniform. Manufacturers now offer customizable models to make this accessory more aesthetic. An inscription such as the first name or the name of the work establishment or other distinctive details can be added. A small embroidery on the cap brings an original touch to the professional outfit.

The kitchen cap: mandatory in all catering trades

Wearing a kitchen cap is not optional. It is a mandatory accessory in the entire field of catering. Cooks, pastry chefs, bakers and restaurateurs must wear headgear.

The white, black, fabric kitchen cap: in all styles

As soon as the kitchen cap fulfills all its basic functions, its choice can extend to other criteria. Quality is a priority for this accessory, whether it is made of fabric or paper. The color and patterns can also be different from one professional to another. These details generally have no influence on the working conditions or the usefulness of the cap. It is thus possible to choose kitchen hats to match the whole outfit: apron, blouse, pants, and even shoes.

Where to buy a chef's hat for women and men?

It's simple, you will find several models available on our Oxwork online store that will meet your expectations whether you are a man or a woman. We also offer all the clothes you need to make up your work clothes. The little extra at Oxwork is the possibility of embroidery on your outfits to personalize them.