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Chef Works Hartford Womens Zip Chef Jacket – Slate Blue

SKU: BB091-XS

£40.31(£48.37 inc VAT)

Size: XS
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The Chef Works Hartford is a women's chef jacket designed specifically for comfort and practicality during long kitchen shifts. Cut for a feminine fit and finished in slate blue, it uses a polycotton 'lite' twill fabric — a 65% polyester, 35% cotton blend — that balances durability with everyday wearability. The single-breasted front fastens with a two-way zip, making it straightforward to put on and remove quickly during service.

In a working kitchen environment, heat and humidity can make standard chef whites uncomfortable within an hour of service starting. The Hartford addresses this through a Cool Vent® back panel designed to promote airflow, side seam slits that allow freedom of movement, and roll-up sleeves with a tab to hold them in place during prep. The polycotton fabric wicks moisture away from the skin rather than holding it, which makes a practical difference during back-to-back covers or high-temperature sections.

From an operational standpoint, the jacket offers a few small but useful details:

  • Two-way zip for quick on and off between sections
  • Thermometer pocket and mobile phone pocket keep essentials accessible
  • Roll-up sleeve tab prevents sleeves dropping during service
  • Moisture-wicking fabric reduces discomfort during sustained high-heat work
  • Cool Vent® back panel supports airflow in hot kitchen conditions

This jacket is well suited to front-line kitchen roles across restaurants, hotels, contract catering, and food production environments. It is a practical everyday option rather than a heavy-duty workwear garment, so operators running particularly demanding or specialist environments — such as butchery or high-heat pastry work — may want to consider a more reinforced alternative.

If you are unsure about sizing or need guidance on kitting out a larger brigade, the team is happy to help you work through the options.

Frequently asked questions

How does the Hartford jacket hold up with regular commercial laundering?

The polycotton twill construction is designed to withstand the repeated washing cycles typical in a professional kitchen environment. The 65% polyester content helps the fabric retain its shape and resist shrinkage, though as with any workwear, following the care label instructions will extend the garment's service life.

Is this jacket suitable for all kitchen sections, including high-heat areas?

The Hartford is a practical general-purpose jacket well suited to most kitchen roles, including hot sections, thanks to the Cool Vent® back panel and moisture-wicking fabric. That said, it is a lightweight polycotton garment rather than a heavy-duty protective workwear piece, so operators in very high-heat or specialist environments may want to assess whether a more robust option is more appropriate.

How should I choose the right size for kitchen brigade ordering?

Chef Works provides a chest measurement guide that maps to UK dress sizes, which is the most reliable starting point when ordering for a team. If you are buying in volume for a brigade and are unsure about fit or sizing consistency across the range, it is worth speaking to us before placing the order to avoid unnecessary returns.
Chef Works Hartford Womens Zip Chef Jacket – Slate Blue

£40.31(£48.37 inc VAT)

£40.31(£48.37 inc VAT)

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The Chef Works Hartford is a women's chef jacket designed specifically for comfort and practicality during long kitchen shifts. Cut for a feminine fit and finished in slate blue, it uses a polycotton 'lite' twill fabric — a 65% polyester, 35% cotton blend — that balances durability with everyday wearability. The single-breasted front fastens with a two-way zip, making it straightforward to put on and remove quickly during service.

In a working kitchen environment, heat and humidity can make standard chef whites uncomfortable within an hour of service starting. The Hartford addresses this through a Cool Vent® back panel designed to promote airflow, side seam slits that allow freedom of movement, and roll-up sleeves with a tab to hold them in place during prep. The polycotton fabric wicks moisture away from the skin rather than holding it, which makes a practical difference during back-to-back covers or high-temperature sections.

From an operational standpoint, the jacket offers a few small but useful details:

  • Two-way zip for quick on and off between sections
  • Thermometer pocket and mobile phone pocket keep essentials accessible
  • Roll-up sleeve tab prevents sleeves dropping during service
  • Moisture-wicking fabric reduces discomfort during sustained high-heat work
  • Cool Vent® back panel supports airflow in hot kitchen conditions

This jacket is well suited to front-line kitchen roles across restaurants, hotels, contract catering, and food production environments. It is a practical everyday option rather than a heavy-duty workwear garment, so operators running particularly demanding or specialist environments — such as butchery or high-heat pastry work — may want to consider a more reinforced alternative.

If you are unsure about sizing or need guidance on kitting out a larger brigade, the team is happy to help you work through the options.