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At Chef Gear, our recipe for success is simple: chic styling mixed with comfortable design on a base of the latest technology and trends in the industry. Fabric is key, and the group invests extensively in the research and development of fabrics to create garments that are technically best-engineered for...

A chef’s uniform is a distinctive outfit that not only looks professional but has a specific function. A commercial kitchen is a busy place, filled with potential hazards such as open flames, hot liquids, steam and slippery floors and the chef’s clothing needs to be protective as well as comfortable...

The iconic tall, white chef’s hat has an interesting history that dates back to the 16th century. Its function is pretty prosaic – stopping the chef’s hair from falling into the food or becoming entangled in equipment – but its symbolism is far from ordinary. A chef’s hat is officially called...

Although there are a range of knives for every job in the kitchen, there are some tips for selecting a knife that apply to all from the itty-bitty paring knife to the gigantic cleaver. 1. THE KNIFE BLADE First up, the blade. Not only there to make a knife gleam...

There’s nothing worse than finding a stain on a favourite item of clothing, so we’ve rounded up some tips for getting them out. Ink Stain Ink is one of the dreaded stains that seem almost impossible to remove. If you know what you’re doing, it’s easy as 1-2-3, though. Lay...

There’s an old saying that a workman is only as good as his tools, and when it comes to cooking tools, it’s certainly true of pots and pans. In fact, good-quality pots and pans made of the right materials really can improve your cooking. We’re definitely talking quality over quantity...

The function of protective clothing for the food and hospitality industry is two-fold: not only does it protect the people preparing food, it protects the customers as well. Kitchens can be dangerous places where injuries can easily happen, and customers are concerned about whether the preparation of their meal is...