Q. What is the point of a chef coat?

In more classic dining establishments particularly french bistros the white chef's coat is expected and seen as both parts of the standard uniform and functional clothing. The dense cotton fabric is safe from the splattering of boiling fluids as well as the heat of the stove or oven.All sorts of benefits can be reaped from using a long broad apron like a chef's. The primary reason for donning it is for protection. If the cook drops a hot pot the apron will catch the majority of the liquid and keep it away from his or her legs and underwear. Covering the front of the body with a long apron is a must in professional kitchens and dining establishments. Aprons like this are commonly known as bib aprons and they often include detachable neck straps for use as a uniform. The apron's original function was to shield the wearer's clothes from grease and odours as they prepared food. Additionally it is utilized to give a handy towel with which to wipe dirty hands or dry freshly cleaned hands a practice that is today considered unsanitary. Oftentimes a chef's apron will include pockets designed specifically for holding the many implements of their profession.