Hi everyone!

I have been asked to have a table at a local gala next month. All of the "elite" restaurants have tables and I feel very honored. This is a great opportunity for me.

They have asked that we all wear chef/baker's attire. Can anyone recommend a good site to purchase this? I know with some you have to order 6 or 12 and I just need 2.

Thanks in advance!

Amy

Do you have a uniform shop anywhere close to you? Usually if they sell medical uniforms, they have chef uniforms also.

Check out www.cooking.com
I haven't realy looked but I know they have them

Also check to see if Sam's has them

My sister works in a doctor's office and checked where she buys her scrubs but didn't see any. I am going to call them tomorrow.

momof4 - Do you know of anywhere in Raleigh?

I would not consider purchasing kitchen whites online unless I was absolutely sure the garments were going to fit. Where the garments are manufactured has a lot to do with fit.

If at all possible, go to a uniform store.

Theresa

Some of the best prices can be found at newchef.com

McCall's has a pattern for one if you know someone who can sew for you (I believe it is McCalls)???

There is Shirley K's here where I get medical uniforms, and I know they have some chef stuff.919-876-3404. Maybe they can ship it to you.

try work n gear, in jersey, that a place we sell them. they most likely have a website

I just checked and Shirley K's has a website that you could look at!

Thanks you guys!

I'm checking all these sites now.

I bought mine in a restaurante supply store.

I get my stuff at chefwear.com
here is a link to the jackets:
http://www.chefwear.com/store/index.asp?DEPARTMENT_ID=3

I have checked out all the sites. If anyone else ever needs to know, ChefWear.com is the cheapest out of all those listed.

My second question --- is it improper to not wear a chef's hat?

Thanks again!

I have never seen a decorator with a chef's hat.

Me either. Good luck on the gala. I know you will do well!

I get my chef's coats at a restaurant supply store that's open to the public, called Ace Mart. I think you can order online from them, too, but I've always just gone to their store. Their basic coats are $15.

Deanna

I ordered mine from Ebay.

The dude on there that has them has great ones and they have a nice roomy fit!

I got a PINK one, with a chef's hat and scarf to match. (I'll never wear the hat OR the scarf with it--not my thing!)

But you can order just one, or as many as you need, and he does combine shipping.

LOVE MINE!!

--Knox--

OMG - I have really wanted a pink one!!! I joked with DH last night that he had to have a pink one too!

Well, that solves it, I'm not ordering the hats. I don't look good in hats, but a friend had said that she thought you weren't full dressed without it, so I was worried.

OOPS!

I meant to say that I ORDERED the chef's coat in PINK, and the HAT AND SCARF just CAME with it!!

Sorry about that--yeah. I'm just not the "frenchy hat" type, I guess...

I think you'll like them, though--you'll just wanna starch it real good before you wear it & all.

--Knox--

I have always wanted a reason to wear a chef's hat! I think they are fabulous! I have a friend with a donut shop who wears her chef hat to make donuts and deliver them! lol. I am definately going to wear one someday!