Great idea! Just have the normals and then the Chef's build the most pretentious dish they can in an hour or so - but make sure the normals have to come up with the recipe without over assistance from the dev. chef! That would be great.
I think the biggest thing that tipped me towards Ben was he served a meal, not a dish. I’d associate a meal as being a couple or several courses, not a single dish. On reflection James deserved the loss for not meeting the cooking temperature on his steak, it was under and would have been highlighted if the roles were reversed like James did in the recipe-less Beef Wellington episode, it was a simple mistake and when Barry said Ebbers’ lamb was perfect that consolidates it even more, well played Ebbers! James you need to do us Scots proud next time 😂
andrineslife not gonna lie, i would be awfully interested to see ben and james play Overcooked - maybe not as a main video, but in the community tab? Yes please!
Watching two talented professionals glide around in their natural environments and always doing everything with purpose is a true pleasure. It’s not often we get to appreciate professionals doing what they’re so talented at so seeing these guys do it so regularly is such a blessing and being able to see just how skilled and talented they are by comparing them to the normals is an amazingly unique and satisfying experience
Can we point out the production quality???? Its as good as a TV show. It's clear you invest your income in improving the quality of your content. You are killing it!!!
James: "Time check" Ben: "Barry can't do it unless it's a round number." Jamie: "3 minutes left. You've only plated 1 dish out of 3 so far." Ben: "That's all James served." I thought chefs weren't supposed to burn things. 🤣
Kudos to both chefs! But Ben definitely won that, especially with the lamb and asparagus I definitely have to try out More importantly, BEN-NUENDOS! The trash talk! And the “escape pea” pun 🙌
How Ebbers manages to narrate what he’s doing, always thinking a couple steps ahead so he doesn’t get stuck at a standstill and still remain involved to contribute to the conversation in the studio. He’s a superhuman chef who’s often under appreciated for the performances he produces
So happy for Ben's win! (Ben's my bias❤) But I feel so sad for James! Getting hit in the 'nads on top of not winning, oof! Jamie needs to be more careful with that bell 😂
Wow, I'm thoroughly impressed! But Ben was the clear winner. His was way more "chefy", although of course both chef's dishes looked delicious. And we NEED the recipe for that asparagus soup, and maybe the lamb as well?!
Yup, I'm eating my student days special again right now, rice noodles (vermecelli also works), cooked in chicken stock with whatever is in the cupboard thrown in (in this case a tin of peas and carrots, water and all). Add a dash of Worcester sauce and it tastes... fine.
Trust me, look up cheap and inexpensive ways to add flavour. I went with a bland diet for about 4 months and adding a bit of flavour helps boost it so much.
I love seeing the comparison between him and the normals because Ebbers often goes for an ambitious result and lives up to it and not being unhappy with what he achieved in his time whereas the normals (excluding Mike) often err on the side of caution and play it safe to ensure they achieve what they intend and never choosing to choose a final outcome that pushes them that bit extra which would force them to remain calm and composed to achieve their goal
The only thing I regret is that it took me till today to hit SUBSCRIBE after watching you mad lads test kitchen gadgets for months. You're not only blessed with culinary skill but you're blessed with a friendship and comraderie that most people only dream of. Keep up the excellent work lads!!!
I'm conflicted. I don't know if this video had too much or not enough Mike. The man looks like a real life Disney prince which makes it difficult to see and hear what the others are saying and doing because of all the animated unicorns drinking from babbling brooks and rainbows appearing to the sound of harp music whenever he's infront of the camera.
@@zzskyninjazz1821 You don't see an amalgamation of Prince Eugene(Flynn Rider) from Tangled and Phillip from Sleeping Beauty if they were blond with dark blue eyes like John Smith from Pocahotas? Maybe it's just me. Also you'll have to ask Mike since he's the one who's smokin'
Have you considered doing a sort of running "show us your fridge" challenge? We send in pictures/lists of what's in our fridge/freezer/cupboards, and you try to make the best meal out of those ingredients. Sometimes it'll be fantastic, sometimes it'll be a student's list at the end of the month, meaning it'll be some kind of noodle soup with porridge and tinned peaches. I, for one, think it could be interesting to see what a chef can do with regular people's shopping.
I love it. I willingly offer up mine. I cook a lot but I am stuck in a rut. Caveat: my country's main export is pork and dairy so that and products made from stuff I grow on my farm is the bulk content.
This is one of my favourite battles! Its amazing to see the chefs use all of their abilities since they were under time pressure this round. Very impressive
I love how calm, cool, and in control Ben was up until that moment mid way through, right after they told him how much time he had left, when he practically whimpered "awe..that's scary" That poor little cinnamon bun sounded so sad. Poor James getting whacked with the bell! James is at his most adorable when he's at least a little panicked. Those string fries looked crispy and delectable, but Ben's looked so fresh and vibrant. It was hard to pick. But I had to go with Ben's, between the gin infused dessert and the baby potatoes with the tri color roasted carrots, it just looked stunning. Both of them did beautifully.
The amount a chef can do in 20 min is so impressive… I’m lucky if I plate and warm up leftovers lol… also would love to see them continue this format, maybe with visiting chefs and once in awhile when James comes home
I'm the Executive Chef of the 3rd best hotel in Montana, USA. Very impressive, on both accounts! Time management, execution, and presentation were all on point. 3 dishes in 20 minutes...damn Ben! Strong work!
I care about the asparagus season, I lived in Europe for almost 3 years and it was amazing when the time for asparagus and strawberries was up. PS: Benall they way, he made soup in 20 minutes!
Ben cooks a lot like gordon ramsey especially with the voice over and i love it so much😁😊it’s so clear i feel like I’m right in the kitchen getting a show
As much as I love James, Ben almost always takes the win for me. He has such passion for food and it shows in his cooking. Ben - hope you had a good holiday.
I saw a Chef vs. Chef video for the first time the other day and immediately wanted to search the channel and binge all of them, but I knew there wouldn't be that many, so I decided to just let them come up in the rotation naturally, so I didn't run out too quickly lmao. more Chef vs. Chef videos please!!!!!
Here's a playlist of ALL the Chef vs. Chef Battles we've done: bit.ly/YTChefPlaylist
SORTEDfood keep up the good work guys!! ♥️
Quick question, are Yorkshire puddings the same or similar to popovers?
You guys upbeat nature is really helping me deal with exam stress. Thank you for being you lot :)
I still miss the old music. Please bring it back!
5th reply
Esca-pea was vastly underappreciated. Don't worry Ebbers. I laughed.
Connolly UK it is a recycled joke from their three things to do with potatoes video. I still laugh every time, but worth pointing out.
R.J. Really not worth pointing out 😂
I enjoyed it.
I actually laughed out loud as well!
@@candaceflynn7935 I smiled and said 'Oh gawd' hhaha
I always enjoy how Ben narrates what he is doing. It is very helpful
@emardsly0513 I only started watching sorted a few weeks ago (I'm bingeing) and I've yet to see him stress out.
He's quite good at being a chef-host
same
@@EcoLynn Wait for him to say Pants in frustration. One of my faves, it is in Barry's wedding cake vid.
Never going to make it but it is very helpful
I want an Ultimate Pretentious Battle pretty please with a gold leaf covered cherry on top!
Barry would walk it.
yes please pretentious battle using the useless kitchen gadgets that have been seen on sorted food
Great idea! Just have the normals and then the Chef's build the most pretentious dish they can in an hour or so - but make sure the normals have to come up with the recipe without over assistance from the dev. chef! That would be great.
I think Barry would JUDGE it, and each chef would join one normal!!
I think a pretentious Pass it On would be amazing.
"But will they get a soggy bottom?"
"A couple of fingers in the bottom"
*_This is the content I subscribed for_*
Exhibit 2: "Punched me in the balls with a bell! And then you gave the win to Ben!"
Nuff said XD
You can always rely on Ben 😂
"a couple fingers in the bottom" made me laugh so hard!
@@nicholecalkins4470 ticklish?
Donkey Ask and ye shall receive
Aw Ben and James praising each other, it’s what they deserve
The mutual appreciation society is adorable!
Chefs tend to do that
The funniest line in this episode was 'Esca-PEA!'
For a moment there I was scared that that little golden nugget went unnoticed.
That's the kind of silly pun I love to make. Absolute gem. Ebbers could not be more charming. c:
That and James having his bells rung....
I noticed that and laughed a bit too much.
@@ZehraDogru0 5:10
Ultimate Afternoon Tea Battle, Mike will be in his element.
That would be the best 😍
Jamie will steep some bacon in hot water and Barry will make some Indian tea he can’t pronounce.
@@YosuaNangin this sounds so accurate lmao
YES!
Mike will be the supreme judge.
Ben did deserve the win. It looked really good. I am a steak lover at heart, but Ben's meal looked scrumptious.
Yeah, and that soup must have really been incredible the way their eyes almost popped out if their heads.
I think the biggest thing that tipped me towards Ben was he served a meal, not a dish. I’d associate a meal as being a couple or several courses, not a single dish. On reflection James deserved the loss for not meeting the cooking temperature on his steak, it was under and would have been highlighted if the roles were reversed like James did in the recipe-less Beef Wellington episode, it was a simple mistake and when Barry said Ebbers’ lamb was perfect that consolidates it even more, well played Ebbers! James you need to do us Scots proud next time 😂
@@ethancampbell215 agreed. One dish and the main component was under temp. In a restaurant, that would have gotten sent back to the kitchen.
James: the first thing I am going to do is turn all the hobs on
Is that Barry or james
Well barry just would turn them on and walk away...
I can picture Barry turning the hobs on and then quietly riding off into the sunset😂
not before putting gold foil and black truffles on a plate
Turning all the hobs on is the last thing Barry does
I love how efficiently they move - it's like watching dancers!
andrineslife not gonna lie, i would be awfully interested to see ben and james play Overcooked - maybe not as a main video, but in the community tab? Yes please!
@@Exayevie As a chef playing overcooked pains me. The game play mechanics force you to be so inefficient.
Watching two talented professionals glide around in their natural environments and always doing everything with purpose is a true pleasure. It’s not often we get to appreciate professionals doing what they’re so talented at so seeing these guys do it so regularly is such a blessing and being able to see just how skilled and talented they are by comparing them to the normals is an amazingly unique and satisfying experience
Can we point out the production quality???? Its as good as a TV show. It's clear you invest your income in improving the quality of your content. You are killing it!!!
I love that James always enunciates "af" so clearly
Wow Jamie.. Putting the ding to James' dong I see 😂😂
I applaud you for this one, truly lmao
James: "Time check"
Ben: "Barry can't do it unless it's a round number."
Jamie: "3 minutes left. You've only plated 1 dish out of 3 so far."
Ben: "That's all James served."
I thought chefs weren't supposed to burn things. 🤣
It's called caramelization, when a chef does it.
@@coyoteseattle Or the maillard reaction
Ben: "Couple of fingers in the bottom"
Also Ben: "BEHAVE!" Come on Ebbers
I'm sure the first leads to the last?...
@@blueocean43 😂😂👏🏼
"You've only plated one dish of three so far"
"That's all James served."
Jesus Christ I felt that burn all the way in Australia.
Grace Ma This comment did not age well at all...
I was relieved that this was posted 7 months ago 🤯
The real winners here were Jamie and Barry who got to feast on amazing food that looked absolutely delicious.
3 courses in 20 minutes! Incredible.
Also 😍😍😍 that shot of Mike behind the camera
hearing ben say his actual last name instead of ebbers threw me off, not gonna lie
was fully expecting to hear "my name is ben ebbers" 2:34
SAME
I HAD NO IDEA "EBBERS" WASN'T HIS ACTUAL LAST NAME
@@elizabethashley42 me neither??? we been lied to
Yeah ebberel
Totes same!
Kudos to both chefs! But Ben definitely won that, especially with the lamb and asparagus I definitely have to try out
More importantly, BEN-NUENDOS! The trash talk! And the “escape pea” pun 🙌
I love how it starts off with Ben and James complementing each other :)
They love each other really hahaa
Ben is just amazing, 3 courses in 20 mins! With some great Benuendo's thrown in too! Damn, the boy is pure perfection
How Ebbers manages to narrate what he’s doing, always thinking a couple steps ahead so he doesn’t get stuck at a standstill and still remain involved to contribute to the conversation in the studio. He’s a superhuman chef who’s often under appreciated for the performances he produces
yup, Ben had it. James was fabulous, but 3 courses in 20 min! And apparently all were good.
I don't know why but when Ben crushed that garlic with his hands it was so chefy and hot. Just me or...
Same here, so freakin hot..
I was all "oooh brute stregnth" swoooon.
Nah its not just you....swoonsssss
You shoulda seen it in their last speed battle (15 minute meals, i think?) even Mike was impressed :P
Edit: Ultimate Fast Food Battle at 3:53
Ben is hot. I find his nerdiness and his cooking make him hotter
Ultimate zero waste battle and chefs battle pleaaaaaassssssseeeeee ❤️ 🌏
Yes! 🌍
OH, I like this! Wish I'd thought of it! They do seem to waste a lot more than they did when I first joined the channel.
Stefanny Junefer YEEESSSSS
Ultimate Battle ideas:
Soufflé
Waffles
Sandwich
Breakfast
Roast Dinner
Kebab
Layered Dish(terrible name I know)
Fish/Fried fish
Okay but what if: Pass it on where they do a layered dish and each person does one layer.
I have to say Escapea was really a stroke of genius...Ben is brilliant
I said to my girlfriend:
"I'll be personally offended if Ben doesn't win this with a 3 course meal in 20 minutes."
I said to my girlfriend while watching thi… oh … 😔😂
@@ethancampbell215 Don't worry. You'll get there eventually.
Or boyfriend, I don't judge.
I know you guys work alot, but 14 mins is not enough of seeing you guys! Love Sorted!
Ben mentioned this at the end. 2 Normals vs 1 Chef battle.
MrBamzo they should do all 3 normals vs. Ben and James
They do normal vs chef series.
It is 1.13am here.
Sleep? Cancelled.
Assignments? Procrastinated.
20min Chef's Battle? Watched.
Hotel? Trivago
Gordon Ramsay? Mimiced.
So happy for Ben's win! (Ben's my bias❤) But I feel so sad for James! Getting hit in the 'nads on top of not winning, oof! Jamie needs to be more careful with that bell 😂
Wow, I'm thoroughly impressed! But Ben was the clear winner. His was way more "chefy", although of course both chef's dishes looked delicious. And we NEED the recipe for that asparagus soup, and maybe the lamb as well?!
well, I think the win was well deserved- but James gets to exact revenge with the bell
I will never be able to see James and Barry the same after the "I'm his"
"Barry can't tell the time, unless it's a round number" LMAOOOO can we get that on a t-shirt??
would totally buy that 😂
The level of multitasking shown here gives me anxiety😂😂
Yeah… I know they're both chefs & definitely used to this kind of workload but still it's amazingly terrifying to me 😨
Anyone else watch these videos while eating plain rice or noodles and imagining eating all this awesome food?
(Student life yay)
Yup, I'm eating my student days special again right now, rice noodles (vermecelli also works), cooked in chicken stock with whatever is in the cupboard thrown in (in this case a tin of peas and carrots, water and all). Add a dash of Worcester sauce and it tastes... fine.
Trust me, look up cheap and inexpensive ways to add flavour. I went with a bland diet for about 4 months and adding a bit of flavour helps boost it so much.
I put tomatoes and onion in my spicy canned tuna just to feel a little better
I just ate half a can of soup out of the can and a snack size cup of corn.
Ultimate Food Battle in a PROPER restaurant!! The three work a shift, head chef makes decision on who was best!
Esca"PEA" i see what you did there ben
I AM SO ATTRACTED TO JAMES IT HURTS MY HEART AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DEAL
Zara Dittu he’s just too cute for his and our own good
Girl, preach
Mood
@Taps fan I found one that looks surprisingly like James, but he can't cook! It's been ten years, my teaching skills clearly need some work.
Zara Dittu i feel you
I'm in awe with how calm collected and SORTED Ben is always.
Ben is just a super chef! He does SO much in such little time! And he looks calm all along!
I love seeing the comparison between him and the normals because Ebbers often goes for an ambitious result and lives up to it and not being unhappy with what he achieved in his time whereas the normals (excluding Mike) often err on the side of caution and play it safe to ensure they achieve what they intend and never choosing to choose a final outcome that pushes them that bit extra which would force them to remain calm and composed to achieve their goal
I love how Ben is still teaching and explaining while cooking in a 20 minute battle!
Both looked so amazing! But Ben did put the most effort and came out with a lot more food than James did. So Ben was the rightful winner!
I adore the entire sorted crew but Ben is such a charismatic speaker. He could explain quantum physics to me and I wouldn’t be bored.
Petition for 30 min dishes with one or two interesting twists that's actually feasible for home cooks/ students
I voted for Ben in this episode! The food was obviously great but "EscaPEA" is the quality dweeb content we love. Ebbers Squad, woo!
The only thing I regret is that it took me till today to hit SUBSCRIBE after watching you mad lads test kitchen gadgets for months. You're not only blessed with culinary skill but you're blessed with a friendship and comraderie that most people only dream of. Keep up the excellent work lads!!!
20 minute battle.
15 minute video.
wait, that's illegal
I'm conflicted. I don't know if this video had too much or not enough Mike. The man looks like a real life Disney prince which makes it difficult to see and hear what the others are saying and doing because of all the animated unicorns drinking from babbling brooks and rainbows appearing to the sound of harp music whenever he's infront of the camera.
This needs more likes.
So can I have whatever you’re smoking?
@@zzskyninjazz1821 You don't see an amalgamation of Prince Eugene(Flynn Rider) from Tangled and Phillip from Sleeping Beauty if they were blond with dark blue eyes like John Smith from Pocahotas? Maybe it's just me. Also you'll have to ask Mike since he's the one who's smokin'
This needs to be commented on every single sorted video and pinned for top comment everytime
Have you considered doing a sort of running "show us your fridge" challenge?
We send in pictures/lists of what's in our fridge/freezer/cupboards, and you try to make the best meal out of those ingredients.
Sometimes it'll be fantastic, sometimes it'll be a student's list at the end of the month, meaning it'll be some kind of noodle soup with porridge and tinned peaches.
I, for one, think it could be interesting to see what a chef can do with regular people's shopping.
Brilliant idea!!
I love it. I willingly offer up mine. I cook a lot but I am stuck in a rut. Caveat: my country's main export is pork and dairy so that and products made from stuff I grow on my farm is the bulk content.
You two arguing about who is going to win was so sweet. Yes! Build each other up. Friendship goals, yeah?
ZTE
Ben and James are the cutest couple on Sorted lmaooo
I still maintain that they're commonlaw hitched and looking after their three overgrown children at this point.
This is one of my favourite battles! Its amazing to see the chefs use all of their abilities since they were under time pressure this round. Very impressive
There goes Ben, impressing me with his speed and control again. 👏
I love how much they support each other even when they're batteling
I love how calm, cool, and in control Ben was up until that moment mid way through, right after they told him how much time he had left, when he practically whimpered "awe..that's scary" That poor little cinnamon bun sounded so sad. Poor James getting whacked with the bell! James is at his most adorable when he's at least a little panicked. Those string fries looked crispy and delectable, but Ben's looked so fresh and vibrant. It was hard to pick. But I had to go with Ben's, between the gin infused dessert and the baby potatoes with the tri color roasted carrots, it just looked stunning. Both of them did beautifully.
When Ben said “aw” I said “aw” and then I got sad because that was so innocent 😢
Cooking a three course meal and teaching me about the UK’s spring finest ingredients. All class.
"Esca-pea!" Ben, you are totally awesome!
The amount a chef can do in 20 min is so impressive… I’m lucky if I plate and warm up leftovers lol… also would love to see them continue this format, maybe with visiting chefs and once in awhile when James comes home
"ESCAPEA!"
I'm dead xD
“Does Yorkshire pudding belong on a plate of steak and chips?”
Are you even British?! Yorkshire pudding goes with everything!!
5:57. I adore the bent and beat up pan. I have a few like that. They work great.
Yes this makes wednesdays worth it 😄I’ve been waiting this battle for everrrrr well since last Sunday
I'm the Executive Chef of the 3rd best hotel in Montana, USA. Very impressive, on both accounts! Time management, execution, and presentation were all on point. 3 dishes in 20 minutes...damn Ben! Strong work!
I love chef vs chef! They are so intense!!
Producing those dishes in 20 minutes, that's so impressive!
"Awwwww... thats scary" Ben is soooooo adorable ahhhhhh
It melts your heart!!!!
Esca-pea is such an under appreciated pun. It's amazing.
Ben made a proper 3 course, exceptional. Definitely deserves the win!
Limited ingredients battle!!
Cocktail/mocktails battle
Travel to more places!!
- you guys are amazing!!
"Right lads your next battle is only going to be 20 minutes each-"
James: I'm doing a whole Sunday roast
Ben: I'm doing three dishes
The spaffordus extra Maximus bit at the beginning had me rolling nice one micheal
I NEED THE RECIPE FOR THE ASPARAGUS SOUP!!! Please post it!
This was great, both meals looked really nice. The only thing that would make these videos even better would be to offer the recipes for the meals.
I care about the asparagus season, I lived in Europe for almost 3 years and it was amazing when the time for asparagus and strawberries was up.
PS: Benall they way, he made soup in 20 minutes!
I am impressed at how clean Ben's station is when the last second is called
That sad Ben noise! Really tugged at the heart strings ngl
Agreed!!!!!
You don’t know how much your vids brighten my day I’m extremely thankful for you all. And Ebbers def deserved this one
Ben cooks a lot like gordon ramsey especially with the voice over and i love it so much😁😊it’s so clear i feel like I’m right in the kitchen getting a show
Even though I've heard it so many times now, I can't help but chuckle when the tag line "We've got chef, we've got normal" is spoken
"that's all James served" was awesome 😂😂😂
That was a true burn!
I enjoyed this so much. Love these battles! Great job guys.
Poor James! Being hit by Jamie and loosing the battle 🤣
I'm always rooting for him but gotta give it to Ben this time. 🤷🏼♀️
Legit me too. James is better than that. I'm sure he'll beat Ben on the next face-off
"You've plated up one dish of three so far"
"That's all James did"
Loving the sass from Ebbers! 😂
Gotta love it when sorted uploads
Have a great week guys❤️
As much as I love James, Ben almost always takes the win for me.
He has such passion for food and it shows in his cooking.
Ben - hope you had a good holiday.
of course Ben included a sprig of mint...
Agree with Callum Atkinson. Ultimate Afternoon Tea Battle!
Even though James' plate looked amazing Ben absolutely nailed this one. Clear winner for me
That hit with the bell is... Amazing. I can feel it
James deserves a brownie point for judge induced injury.
"Escape-peas" . . . pun game on point.
Also, poor James, having his bell rung that way
3 courses in 20 mins! Well done Ben, definitely deserved the win 🎉
I know James said "chef v. chef battle" in the outro, but it really sounded like "chefy-chef battle". I giggle every time I watch it.
I got the notification and ran downstairs. I almost fell but I recovered.
I will always be Team James. But 3 courses in 20 is impressive.
GlitterNinja 3 courses in *20 minutes* PLUS facts and self commentary
#teamEbbers
@@talialalalala I love Ebbers. I'd date Ebbers just as hard as I'd date James. I just love that James shows how nervous he is.
I saw a Chef vs. Chef video for the first time the other day and immediately wanted to search the channel and binge all of them, but I knew there wouldn't be that many, so I decided to just let them come up in the rotation naturally, so I didn't run out too quickly lmao. more Chef vs. Chef videos please!!!!!