2006-07-09 06:26:51 · 7 answers · asked by isaac n 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
so you can see them when they are slaving over the stove to cook you a nice hot meal :o)
2006-07-09 06:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by bethtista 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important to keep your hair covered so it doesn't get in the food. A hairnet is not a mark of distinction and is worn by other kitchen personal. I chefs hat is a matter of style and marking this person as a chef.
2006-07-09 13:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by ARLENE H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Elementary, my dear Rwatson. The chef's hat originated when a royal cook in the emply of King Henry VIII started going bald. Henry found a hair in his soup, had the cook beheaded, and ordered the next chef to start wearing a hat (the cook was only too happy to comply)." + more @ http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mchefhat.html
Enjoy!
2006-07-09 13:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by shaffer56 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the hat which is formally called a "toque" is a sign of authority and expertise...The taller the hat the better the chef.
2006-07-09 20:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by leslie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a long story that come from a far land that holds a lot of traditions to that hat.
2006-07-09 15:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jon M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, they start out very short (close to the scalp) but the high velocity exhaust fans stretch them up!
2006-07-12 19:20:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to look smart and also avoid sweating.
2006-07-09 13:31:25 · answer #7 · answered by dogo junior 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋