Historical stories

A chef stands in a kitchen, in a white chef’s coat, white apron, neckerchief, and tall white hat. This chef is the epitome of cleanliness, professionalism, and discipline. But why is the old-school chef’s hat, or toque, the shape that it is? The word toque has been around for thousands of years and eventually comes from the Arabic word for “hat.”

In the 19th century, France began using the phrase toque Blanche to refer to the white hat that cooks wore as part of their uniform. By the 19th century, the hat was known as the white hat. So, why white? Legend has it that the personal chef of Charles Talleyrand, who became France’s first prime minister in 1815, thought white the most hygienic of all colors.

The reluctant foodie found a similar story: Antonio Carom, an early pioneer of grand cuisine, believed that white helped to provide a clean kitchen. White is considered the most hygienic color, which helps to describe the cleanliness of the kitchen. It’s not weird in itself to wear some kind of hat while cooking for someone else. On the contrary, it makes sense to keep your hair neat and away from food.

Another theory is that hats originated in Greek Orthodox monasteries in the early Middle Ages. According to an article in the Roanoke Times, “Hats Off to the Chef,” cooks in this period were literate (they had to know how to read recipes).In the 6th century, cooks and other artisans were often persecuted, imprisoned, and even executed. Edwards’ book, The Hat Gala: Ancient and Modern, bears out this theory.

To avoid this persecution, the cooks hid among the clergy. Unlike the clergy, who wore similar black hats and dark clothes, the cooks changed their hats to white to distinguish them from the priests, hoping that white would appease the wrath of God.

  Long before the French adopted the hat, a popular origin story dates back to around 146 BC, when the Byzantine Empire invaded Greece. When the invading army landed, the Greek cooks fled to the nearby monasteries for protection, eventually fitting into monastic clothing.

This includes a smokestack hat. Even after the Byzantines were beaten back, Greek cooks continued to wear the hat as a symbol of resistance and solidarity. Perhaps that symbolism and philanthropic feeling inspired other chefs, including French chefs, to adopt the hats in their uniforms, Voss said.

The characteristics of disposable paper chief hats

·Well made: these cooking hats are exquisitely designed with pleated details; these hats are white, you can paint them, make different colors, and even create an atmosphere to add fun to your party

·Exquisite decoration: these disposable chef hats are suitable for lovely decoration or party supplies of theme parties; you can also use them for art classes, Christmas costumes, drama props and birthday parties

·Enhance self-confidence: beginners of cooking wear these paper hats to increase self-confidence and make themselves look like a chef. They are suitable for baking biscuits, preparing meals and decorating food. You can also wear them in cooking classes, cooking clubs and chef training.

Disposable paper chief  hats

A staple of restaurant culture in the early 1950s!Perfect for students in a cooking class. They are disposable but reusable, so you don’t have to worry about cleaning or cleaning for a long time.

Whether it’s a hot dog vendor or a carnival snack worker, a fast-food employee or a classic restaurant chef, these novelty hats add a bit of professionalism to every scene and you can still find these paper hats at vintage restaurants and food truck vendors.

Not only suitable for professional use, but these novelty restaurant hats are also the perfect party item for anyone who likes some unique birthday party hats! Use as catering equipment because using these disposable chef hats can reduce laundry costs and dress your kitchen staff in professional attire for safety and hygiene.                                                                         

Ideal for many occasions, such as birthday party, holiday party, retro restaurant theme party and so on, easy to add retro and classic atmosphere for your parties. They are good for baking cookies, preparing meals, decorating food, you can also wear them at cooking class, cooking club, chef training.

Retro style chef paper chap make you special and give you confidence. These chef hats are made of high quality paper and are of reasonable design. Lightweight, the top adopts thin mesh breathable design, can increase the airflow, comfortable wearing.