You didn’t think that I would leave the men out of the deal, right? These jackets are HOT! I am waiting to get mine, (As soon as I get off my ass and call them – they also do custom embroidery!)
The Jacket Is a Symbol
As anyone knows, a chef jacket is what really sets us apart from those who cook at home. As soon as you put it on, you are on stage.
Funny story – I remember one time I was working away in the saucier kitchen, and I had finally finished my shift after 12 hours. I was standing in the Chef’s office talking to my Sous chef Skully. He took one look at my apron, and jacket, (which was covered in the day’s work – but appeared to be shit,) and shook his head.
“What the fuck is wrong with you man? Look at your jacket!”
I looked down at my jacket, and unapologetically replied, “Yah, but I’m working hard here.”
“You look like a fucking pig. Your jacket shows you respect the career. How can I work the whole day, doing twice the amount of work as you, but still remain clean?”
Yes, I was embarrassed. I learned respect for the uniform that day, and since then, no matter how busy I am, my jacket always remains clean.
This week, Crooked Brook along with Brigade de Cuisine, will give away one men’s chef coat, style BSM100, Size-46, White 100% Cotton Denim, Left shoulder sleeve tailored welt pocket, Faux MOP-A buttons ($135.00 value, including shipping).
If you have any questions regarding size, please refer to their size chart or contact Crooked Brook at 315-733-1992
To win the jacket, tell me in the comments, and a winner will be chosen at random:
What’s the worst mess you’ve got on your jacket?
Since 1989 Crooked Brook has designed and manufactured men’s and women’s chef coats for the world’s most recognized chefs. Each one of their chef coats and aprons is made to order in the USA, and can personalized with your choice of fabrics, pockets, buttons, piping and embroidery.
Contest ends midnight 07/06/11
Prize will be shipped to winner within 30 days of contest end.
You must be 18 years or older to win.
US and Canada residents only.
US recipients must be a resident of one of the 48 contiguous states.
Canada recipients will be responsible for all duties, tariffs and taxes.
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The worst mess I ever got on my Chef coat was when I was teaching at The French Culinary Institute. I was making Morcilla with my students and when we were putting the mixture into the casings I was explaining that importance of keeping even pressure and not cranking the stuffer to hard or fast. As I was saying this the student I had working the crank of the machine pushed down on the crank really hard the casing broke and I was sprayed with the mixture. It was all over my Chef coat, apron, face, and Chef hat. I looked like I just murdered someone with a chainsaw and machine gun simultaneously!
@Tom Drake – Awesome story! Reminds me of my sausage making class in school!
@Jason – Thanks, yeah that was a fun day, and unfortunately I didn’t have an extra coat in my locker! LOL
I think one of the worst mess i’ve ever got in my chef’s jacket was when i was when i was working at the pan pacific hotel , i was relieving the butcher on his vacation and i have to portion 450 , 6 oz. NY steak for the banquet function that night and my jacket was covered in blood ,i looked like i was the axe murderer.
@Ariel – Nice. Nothing like the old butcher shop to wreck a jacket, that’s for sure.
@ Jason – absolutely!! I learned my lesson, now i always make sure i got a full length apron whenever i work in the butcher shop.
@Jason – Did you pick a winner yet?
D’oh! I forgot to press Publish!
So, who won? LOL
@Tom – Check here. Congrats!