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Notes from the pass.
Buying guides, care notes and what we have learned from kitchens that do not stop. Written by people who make the kit.
What a vented chef jacket actually does
Heat collects across your back because that is where it runs out of room to go. A vent gives it somewhere to leave. That is all...
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Chef trousers: sizing, fit and what to look for
Chef trousers get bought last and thought about least. Here is how the sizing actually works, and which part of the fit you will notice at...
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What a kitchen uniform policy usually asks for
Most policies say the same six things, and each one is there for a reason. Read them before your first shift, not during it.
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White or black? Choosing a chef jacket colour
Whites show everything, which is the point. Black hides more and buys you another shift between washes. Here is how to pick, and why most chefs...
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Chef jacket buying guide: the six things that actually matter
Most chef jackets look identical on a product page; the differences turn up around hour six of a service. These are the six worth checking before...
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How to stay cool through a twelve-hour service
Heat is the thing that ends a shift early. Where it actually builds, what you can control on a section, and why a vented back beats...
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