June 19th, 2011
Working in the kitchen the all day is no easy task. A chef’s jacket and coat should be extremely comfortable and when stylishly designed keeping this aspect in mind, then you have the best combination. Both comfort and style are important when it comes to chef’s whites.
As Chefs Whites hat are usually made of pure cotton, the chef can wear the same jacket all day long without feeling uncomfortable. When a chef is in the kitchen, he is exposed to a lot of heat during the cooking process. Cotton or a polyester cotton mix fabrics in chefs whites are comfortable to wear in these hot conditions.
Chefs whites need cleaning every day since they are exposed to oil, flavours and food items. There is a high risk of staining as well. So it’s best to have a few Jackets you can rotate. As our Chefs jackets are of high quality these wash well and won’t show signs of wear for a long time.
The most important point to remember is to choose chef’s whites that are comfortable, as you’ll be wearing them a lot. Although you may want to look good when you’re working in a hot kitchen you’ll favor comfort over style. Of course we have stylish jackets available for the more fashion conscious and we ensure that these are just as comfortable as the standard jackets. Try this Le Chef Jacket if you’re not sure.
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June 17th, 2011
We love Le Chef Clothing at Russums and it’s a huge hit amongst many chefs as excellent quality material is used to make the clothing. Le Chef uses light weight fabric mainly because the chefs have to be in their work wear throughout the day.
Le Chef clothing has a wide variety of designs and colours as well. They deal primarily in jackets, aprons, hats and chef trousers, of which we have a great selection. The jackets come in colours other than white as well allowing Chefs and business create their own style. The buttons on the jacket are also chosen by the designers themselves.
Cotton is used for all clothing. This ensures comfort of the chef. Also since the clothes need to be washed daily and also bleached in some cases occasionally, they should be sturdy and not be made of delicate materials. Le Chef clothing takes care of all these factors when it comes to making chef’s clothing.
Style with comfort is a difficult combination to find but Le Chef Clothing have managed to hit this perfectly. When this style and comfort are further coupled with great prices, then Le Chef clothing is simply irresistible.
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June 14th, 2011
Every chef needs the basic equipment in their kitchen to keep things running smoothly. Something as simple as a quality knife can also go a long way in making or breaking a dish. Knives are made with specific purposes in mind, for each ingredient you may have a separate knife, not also to ensure you maintain an excellent standard but for hygiene reasons too. Such is the importance of chef’s equipment.
One thing to remember is that time is always a factor food needs to be cooked quickly by the chef in order to serve a customer quickly and keep them happy. So the more tools t at the disposal of the chef to speed the process up the better. Thus, chef’s equipment plays a crucial role in preparation and delivery of a dish in the shortest time.
Typically, you will have different stations in the kitchen that are engaged in different tasks. There will be a meat station, a dessert station and many more. Each station will have specific kinds of equipment. Chef’s equipment is not limited to appliances alone, something as small as an egg beater can also be crucial and if can’t be found when needed this can slow the whole process down.
The introduction of food processors has really made a difference to the modern kitchen, not only does this allow the chef to quickly chop and blend ingredients, it also allows for dishes to be made which would otherwise be impossible.
The important aspect that a chef has to keep in mind is that even though they may help in a busy kitchen and make life easy for him, the quality of the food, the texture, the taste and the overall presentation of the food must not be compromised. At the end of the day producing a quality product is paramount.
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April 28th, 2011
As a chef being on your feet is just part of the job, and as you work most of the time in the kitchen you must have shoes that give excellent grip and won’t slip on the floor. Professional Chefs footwear is provided by a number of top brands, Such a AFD and Birkenstock. These shoes have been specially designed to ensure that they will give good performance in a hot, steamy and busy kitchen environment.
These shoes are designed specifically for the chefs and possess a roomy and wide construction as well as padded instep. This ensures safety in the kitchen as well as much needed comfort. In many of these shoes there is a specially built foot bed that is capable of absorbing perspiration.
You will find a wide range of shoes for chefs at Russums. You can find these shoes in different places. There are the traditional footwear stores that sell these shoes. It is not too hard to choose the right kind of chef footwear. You can easily get shoes that are elegant, functional and comfortable.
Chefs footwear can be quite fashionable these days. You can choose from many different types of designs. You can go for fully protective shoes as well as clogs made especially for chefs. This will help you to move on different types of surfaces. The chef shoes manufactured by the big brands give assurances of being odour free and bacteria resistant. These shoes can be cleaned easily in bleach and water. Get your own pair of professional chefs shoes and work comfortably throughout the day.
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April 27th, 2011
Marie Antoine Careme designed the modern chef jackets in the mid 1800s. He transformed the Chefs Jacket and gave it a new look. Before this Chefs would wear grey-coloured jackets. The new jackets for the chefs had a double breasted design. After that this became the trademark and chefs have continued to wear white double breasted coats to this day.
Professional chef’s jackets are usually made from pure cotton. Cotton is the best fabric as it keeps a person cool in hot conditions and acts as insulation besides not being as easily flammable as synthetics, which can be vital in the kitchen. Most of the chef uniforms are made of cotton as it can act as a protection from the hot liquids. The jackets made for the chefs are also quite durable so that they are capable of withstanding harsh conditions in a kitchen.
Chef’s jackets are available in a wide range of designs. If you search the market you will find regular jackets as well as higher quality, stylish jackets. Many chefs jackets come in male and female designs and some are even unisex. Apart from these lovely designs, these jackets are also available in a wide range of colours. Chefs in some restaurants wear jackets of specific colours, appropriate to the restaurant. Today we can see some chefs wearing multi-coloured jackets. Why not take a look at the great range of Chefs Jackets we have available at Russums.
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March 31st, 2011
One important consideration when buying professional chefs trousers is which type of waistline to go for. Many chefs are now opting for trousers that have an elastic waistline for increased comfort when they are working in a hot kitchen. Chefs take great pride in ensuring their trousers look good, and you can buy the trousers in a variety of styles. You can also buy chefs trousers as cargo pants. These cargo pant trousers for chefs have become very popular with chefs around the country.
There are a number of extras that you can get with Chefs Trousers. One of the fundamental ones is a teflon coating to deflect heat from the wearer. This is ideal for the hot, busy environment of the commercial kitchen. The trousers must match perfectly with your chef’s jacket. Traditionally, the chef’s trousers were available in the black or blue gingham check. These patterns of check are nowadays found in a wide range of colours. These patterns are common as they disguise stains, a common occurrence in the modern kitchen. The black trousers can also be used to identify the head chef.
Chefs trousers are designed to be comfortable for the wearer in a busy, hot kitchen environment. They are also made to withstand repeated washing at high temperatures. There are a wide range of trousers available from Russums offering a variety of styles, sizes and colours, so make sure you know what you want when you are buying chefs trousers, whether for yourself or your employees.
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February 21st, 2011
Make sure you look the part in the kitchen, and keep your appearance tidy, with a chef hat from Russums. We have a collection of chefs’ hats in various sizes and designs, including trilbies, caps and the traditional tall chef hat. So whichever style you go for, you’re sure to look the business!
We also stock the classic ‘Toque’ hats which are a popular choice for professional chefs. The modern toque is believed to have been popularised by the famous French chefs Marie-Antoine Careme and Auguste Escoffier, and the many folds on a toque blanche are said to signify the many ways that a professional chef can cook an egg!
Our chefs’ hats are available in multipacks, or as singles and in a range of sizes, so you’re sure to find the perfect professional chefs’ hats for you and your kitchen.
Take a look at our full range of chefs’ hats today, as well as our great selection of professional clothing.
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