Kiss the cook! Well, not really, but his apron might ask you to – it's not unusual to see that barbecue master waving a spatula around with a chef hat and colorful apron on. Barbecue chefs are known for their stylin' apparel. It's how you distinguish the amateurs from the pros, in a lot of cases.
All right, not exactly. Barbecue aprons do a lot more for a cook than just make him look good. They also protect him against splatters, spills and rogue flames that might jump up from the barbecue while he's cooking. A great chef knows how to deal with the intense barbecue heat by making sure he's safe, from his head to his toes.
There are several different types of grill aprons for the discerning barbecue maestro:
Barbecue aprons normally cost anywhere between $10 and $40, and come in two styles.
Chef-style or bib-style aprons slip over your head and tie around your neck and waist. These are the most common barbecue aprons. Cobbler-style, or smock-style aprons slip over your head, drape over your shoulders and tie at the sides of the waist. Both styles include pockets to store cooking utensils and anything else you want to carry.
You can make your barbecue aprons fun by adding a monogram or an embroidered name or logo. This is a great way to give a personalized present to the barbecue chef in your family. You can also add a matching chef's hat; choose a brightly colored apron or silkscreen it with a photo. Why not add barbecue gloves & barbecue utensils and make it a really great gift that he'll use for years?