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I have done a little research on this.
The Chef's uniform that is now known worldwide started in France in the early 19th century.
The accepted dress is;
Toque (chef's hat) to cover the hair.
White double breasted jacket to reflect heat.
Hounds-tooth check trousers to disguise spills and stains
Apron which is usually tied at the waist as extra protection.
The man who is attributed with its design was a French Chef, Marie-Antoine Carême, who was an early exponent of what later became Haute Cuisine. He cooked for Napoleon and other notables.
The idea of a kitchen uniform was carried on and exported to Britain by Escoffier. At the same time the French term 'Chef de Cuisine' (Chief cook) entered the English language as 'Chef'.
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The Mad Landsman
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