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Chef Works Hartford Lightweight Zipper Chef Jacket Blue

SKU: BB084-XS

£40.31(£48.37 inc VAT)

Size: XS
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The Hartford jacket from Chef Works is a lightweight, unisex chef's jacket designed for everyday professional kitchen use. It's made from a polycotton lite twill — a 65% polyester, 35% cotton blend — that balances durability with comfort across long shifts. The zip front fastening makes it quicker to get on and off than a traditional double-breasted style, which suits high-turnover brigades or staff who move between front and back of house.

In a working kitchen, heat management matters. The Hartford addresses this in a couple of practical ways: Cool Vent® panels along the sides help draw air through the jacket and wick moisture away from the body, and the long sleeves can be rolled and secured with tabs when the temperature climbs. It won't replace a purpose-built ventilated jacket in an extremely high-heat environment, but for the majority of kitchen settings it performs well throughout a service.

The fabric weight keeps it comfortable without sacrificing the structure you'd expect from a professional jacket. Key practical points:

  • Zip fastening for fast on/off during service
  • Cool Vent® side panels to help regulate body temperature
  • Roll-up sleeves with securing tabs for flexibility
  • Polycotton construction holds its shape through regular commercial laundering
  • Unisex cut available across a broad size range

The Hartford is well suited to chefs working in restaurants, hotels, contract catering, and similar environments where a reliable, lightweight everyday jacket is needed. If your team works in an unusually hot or heavy-use environment, it's worth considering whether a heavier-duty or more technical fabric would be a better fit. If you're kitting out a brigade and have questions about sizing or volume pricing, the team is happy to help.

Frequently asked questions

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

The 65/35 polycotton blend is a well-established choice for workwear because it retains its shape and resists shrinkage better than pure cotton. It should hold up to the wash cycles typical in a professional kitchen environment, though following the care label instructions will help extend the garment's life.

Is the zip fastening practical in a busy kitchen environment?

For most brigades, yes. A zip is generally faster to fasten and unfasten than buttons, which can be useful when changing quickly between tasks or areas. The main consideration is that zips can be more susceptible to damage if snagged, so it's worth ensuring staff fasten them correctly rather than pulling over the head.

Is the Hartford suitable for high-heat kitchen sections such as the grill or pastry?

The Cool Vent® panels and roll-up sleeve tabs do help with heat management in most kitchen environments. That said, if your team works consistently over very high-heat sections, a jacket with a more technical heat-resistant or heavily ventilated construction may be worth considering alongside this option.
Chef Works Hartford Lightweight Zipper Chef Jacket Blue

£40.31(£48.37 inc VAT)

£40.31(£48.37 inc VAT)

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The Hartford jacket from Chef Works is a lightweight, unisex chef's jacket designed for everyday professional kitchen use. It's made from a polycotton lite twill — a 65% polyester, 35% cotton blend — that balances durability with comfort across long shifts. The zip front fastening makes it quicker to get on and off than a traditional double-breasted style, which suits high-turnover brigades or staff who move between front and back of house.

In a working kitchen, heat management matters. The Hartford addresses this in a couple of practical ways: Cool Vent® panels along the sides help draw air through the jacket and wick moisture away from the body, and the long sleeves can be rolled and secured with tabs when the temperature climbs. It won't replace a purpose-built ventilated jacket in an extremely high-heat environment, but for the majority of kitchen settings it performs well throughout a service.

The fabric weight keeps it comfortable without sacrificing the structure you'd expect from a professional jacket. Key practical points:

  • Zip fastening for fast on/off during service
  • Cool Vent® side panels to help regulate body temperature
  • Roll-up sleeves with securing tabs for flexibility
  • Polycotton construction holds its shape through regular commercial laundering
  • Unisex cut available across a broad size range

The Hartford is well suited to chefs working in restaurants, hotels, contract catering, and similar environments where a reliable, lightweight everyday jacket is needed. If your team works in an unusually hot or heavy-use environment, it's worth considering whether a heavier-duty or more technical fabric would be a better fit. If you're kitting out a brigade and have questions about sizing or volume pricing, the team is happy to help.