Aprons vs. chef's coats

[mretzloff]

Which do you prefer to use at home and why?

[Carlin]

If I used one, itd be an apron, only because I have a few from work.

I don't use it though.

[SiBurning]

I haven't found coats in 100% cotton. Only aprons. Would love to try for the extra protection, although it seems hot enough in the kitchen.

Anyone know where to get em? Or those cool hats? I mean in 100% cotton?

Blends make my hair rise like Frankenstein's Bride.

[djh]

I haven't found coats in 100% cotton. Only aprons. Would love to try for the extra protection, although it seems hot enough in the kitchen.

Anyone know where to get em? Or those cool hats? I mean in 100% cotton?

Blends make my hair rise like Frankenstein's Bride.

I'm sure that if you search for "professional kitchen supplies" you will find a maker and supplier of pure cotton chef's jackets. I have one with long sleeves and by rolling the sleeves up I can normally stay cool enough when cooking. The fact that the jacket is white helps to reflect a considerable amount of heat.

[TonyH]

I haven't found coats in 100% cotton. Only aprons. Would love to try for the extra protection, although it seems hot enough in the kitchen.

Anyone know where to get em? Or those cool hats? I mean in 100% cotton?

Blends make my hair rise like Frankenstein's Bride.

This is where I got mine:

http://www.chefwear.com/store/index.asp?DEPARTMENT_ID=4

[Pioneer]

After wearing a chef's coat for 15 yrs, I choose apron. (Plus, coats are usually uncomfortable and heavy...)

[SiBurning]

This is where I got mine:

http://www.chefwear.com/store/index.asp?DEPARTMENT_ID=4

Thanks. 100% cotton in lots of styles. Not cheap, but spiffy.

[mretzloff]

After wearing a chef's coat for 15 yrs, I choose apron. (Plus, coats are usually uncomfortable and heavy...)

I guess that ends it Thank you for sharing.

[Sullybob]

I dislike wearing a chefs coat at work, I cant imagine wearing one at home.
My vote is apron.

[PetersCreek]

I'm certainly no professional chef but I have both at home. If it's a quick task, I'll throw on an apron but if I'm spending some quality time in the kitchen, I find it more convenient and comfortable to wear the coat.

[airplanedoc]

I have a chefwear jacket, think it is great and use it pretty often. Apron not so much.

[eto]

I use to cook professionally for a few years. So I don't wear either anymore in the kitchen. Im just that good that I don't stain myself.

[Austin]

I only play a chef on tv but my vote goes to aprons.

[mankini]

I got one last Christmas and like it a lot, freedom of movement plus easy to put on & take off are pros of the apron.

[professorchaos]

After wearing a chef's coat for 15 yrs, I choose apron. (Plus, coats are usually uncomfortable and heavy...)

+1. Never wear chef coats since leaving the restaurant business.

[mark the shoeshine boy]

I am all for aprons.....but I am starting a poll...lace or no lace ....

[timj219]

Chef's coat is great for working over the flat top (brutally hot) or multiple burner professional range for hours at a time. Especially the forearm protection. But the coat is usually combined with kitchen pants because the coat doesn't extend too far below the waist. For home use the apron is the way to go if you are going to use anything at all. Easy on and off, extends to the knee, one size fits all.

[bigstick]

at home, an apron. At the wife's bakery, coat and apron both. with toque.

[professorchaos]

Chef's coat is great for working over the flat top (brutally hot) or multiple burner professional range for hours at a time. Especially the forearm protection. But the coat is usually combined with kitchen pants because the coat doesn't extend too far below the waist. For home use the apron is the way to go if you are going to use anything at all. Easy on and off, extends to the knee, one size fits all.

Isn't that the truth! Flat tops are stupefyingly, absurdly hot. Damn, I don't miss cooking.