do most chefs actually wear those chef hats, If so why? And if not where does the idea that they do come from?

Question

Been puzzling me for a while.

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Answer 1

Where I worked the chefs wore tall white hats if they were on on floor cutting meat or something similar to that being visible to guests, as well as a white coat. But when they cook they wear all kinds of different hats it’s more for function than style.