Why chefs wore tall hats #factsnews #shorts

Have you ever considered the purpose of chefs' tall hats? Well, they were a rating system, which may surprise you. The hats, known as toque, have been worn since the 16th century, and the chef's rank was closely associated with the height of the hats. White is regarded as the ideal colour for cooks since it represents the sterility of the kitchen. The hat itself can be used to symbolize the prowess of the chef. The most senior chef would have worn the tallest, and the height would go down with each rank. Now, most kitchens don't typically use this hierarchy, but in some traditional restaurants, the most senior chef still wears the tallest hat.