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Chef Works
Chef Works Hartford Unisex Lightweight Chef Jacket White
£40.31(£48.37 inc VAT)
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The Chef Works Hartford is a unisex chef jacket designed for everyday kitchen and front-of-house use. It is cut from a polycotton blend and features a concealed zip fastening, giving it a cleaner silhouette than a traditional double-breasted style while still being practical to put on and take off quickly during service.
The jacket incorporates Chef Works' Cool Vent system, which promotes air circulation through the fabric during sustained periods of heat and activity. In a busy kitchen environment — where temperatures build quickly during a full service — this kind of passive ventilation makes a genuine difference to staff comfort over a long shift. The polycotton construction keeps the jacket manageable in a commercial laundry cycle and holds its shape well through regular washing.
From an operational standpoint, the Hartford works well as a standardised team uniform across mixed kitchen roles:
- Concealed zip fastening gives a neat, consistent appearance across the team
- Cool Vent panels help manage body temperature during high-heat service periods
- Roll-up sleeves with tab fastenings allow staff to adjust without removing the jacket
- Polycotton fabric withstands frequent commercial laundering without rapid deterioration
- Unisex cut makes it practical for mixed teams without managing separate styles
It is worth noting that at 230g this is a lightweight jacket, which suits warmer kitchens and front-of-house environments well. Operators working in cooler prep environments or requiring heavier fabric durability may want to consider a heavier-weight alternative from the broader range.
The Hartford is a sensible choice for restaurants, cafés, hotels, and contract catering operations that want a clean, practical uniform without high per-unit cost. It suits teams where comfort during service and ease of laundering are priorities.
If you are kitting out a full brigade or want guidance on sizing across a mixed team, we are happy to help before you place your order.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hartford jacket suitable for use in a hot kitchen environment?
Yes — the Cool Vent system is specifically designed to help manage body temperature during busy service in warm kitchens. At 230g it is a lightweight jacket, which makes it particularly well suited to high-heat environments such as main kitchens, grill stations, and front-of-house roles.
How does the Hartford jacket hold up with daily commercial laundering?
The polycotton construction is chosen in part for its durability through regular machine washing, which is the practical reality in most catering operations. It retains its shape better than pure cotton equivalents and dries relatively quickly, which helps with turnaround between shifts.
Is the unisex fit practical for a mixed team, or should we consider separate cuts?
The Hartford's unisex cut works well for most mixed teams and simplifies stock management since you are ordering from a single size run. If your team has members at the more fitted end of the sizing preference, it is worth checking the chest measurements carefully — if you are unsure, feel free to speak to us before ordering.
Size and weight
- Weight
- 230g
Capacity and performance
- Colour
- White
- Fastening
- Zip
- Material
- Polycotton
£40.31(£48.37 inc VAT)
£40.31(£48.37 inc VAT)
The Chef Works Hartford is a unisex chef jacket designed for everyday kitchen and front-of-house use. It is cut from a polycotton blend and features a concealed zip fastening, giving it a cleaner silhouette than a traditional double-breasted style while still being practical to put on and take off quickly during service.
The jacket incorporates Chef Works' Cool Vent system, which promotes air circulation through the fabric during sustained periods of heat and activity. In a busy kitchen environment — where temperatures build quickly during a full service — this kind of passive ventilation makes a genuine difference to staff comfort over a long shift. The polycotton construction keeps the jacket manageable in a commercial laundry cycle and holds its shape well through regular washing.
From an operational standpoint, the Hartford works well as a standardised team uniform across mixed kitchen roles:
- Concealed zip fastening gives a neat, consistent appearance across the team
- Cool Vent panels help manage body temperature during high-heat service periods
- Roll-up sleeves with tab fastenings allow staff to adjust without removing the jacket
- Polycotton fabric withstands frequent commercial laundering without rapid deterioration
- Unisex cut makes it practical for mixed teams without managing separate styles
It is worth noting that at 230g this is a lightweight jacket, which suits warmer kitchens and front-of-house environments well. Operators working in cooler prep environments or requiring heavier fabric durability may want to consider a heavier-weight alternative from the broader range.
The Hartford is a sensible choice for restaurants, cafés, hotels, and contract catering operations that want a clean, practical uniform without high per-unit cost. It suits teams where comfort during service and ease of laundering are priorities.
If you are kitting out a full brigade or want guidance on sizing across a mixed team, we are happy to help before you place your order.
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