They're not just for show—those towering white hats carry centuries of culinary history, clues to kitchen hierarchy and more than 100 eggs' worth of symbolism I always noticed that chef hats varied ...

When you think of a professional chef, chances are one of the first images that comes to mind includes a tall, white hat - the iconic toque blanche. This towering headpiece is a symbol of culinary ...

A perfectly set table, a dimly lit candle and a chef in the kitchen with a tall hat — all signs that you’re about to have a good meal. But why do chefs wear hats? Mary Fabrikant, chef instructor at ...