Ultimate CHEF SKILLS Challenge: CREATIVITY | Sorted Food

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  • Roll up for the next episode in our brand new series: The Ultimate Chef Skills Challenge, and this time the theme is Creativity. Will our normal homecooks be able to think like a chef and earn their skills badges? Watch to find out!
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  • @brennonstark8363
    @brennonstark8363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3077

    Ben must be having the time of his life just judging his friends all day lol

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  3 ปีที่แล้ว +766

      He was born for this moment 😂

    • @TheNinnyfee
      @TheNinnyfee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@SortedFood And probably waiting for it a loooong time. 😄♥️

    • @Totalr3ddragon
      @Totalr3ddragon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Isn't that James job? 😂

    • @maxcodesave
      @maxcodesave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It’s just out loud now. XD

    • @MegasXaos
      @MegasXaos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Totalr3ddragon He doesn't much care for the "judgemental" label if I recall correctly... but he is kneady so maybe he's just making bread?

  • @gyrhan
    @gyrhan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +810

    9:54
    Mike: heritage carrots in butter
    Jamie in the back: ‘heritage carrots!’ 😫

    • @nourkourbeh7152
      @nourkourbeh7152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahahahaha

    • @alli1878
      @alli1878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Even after that revelation, in the last challenge he said rainbow carrots lol

    • @christianrichardsonescobia3828
      @christianrichardsonescobia3828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmaoooooo, i didn't notice it the first time

    • @AlanHope2013
      @AlanHope2013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@alli1878 They're commonly referred to as rainbow carrots on the Gregg Wallace side of the line. Heritage for poncy restaurants where they dress everything up with words even though you don't get to choose what you eat, you have to have a tasting menu.

    • @vaalnailo5789
      @vaalnailo5789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I felt his pain so much. You could see him still struggling for the word and then Mike just swooped in.

  • @shauntoleary
    @shauntoleary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +650

    I feel like Mike is constantly the underdog, and constantly exceeds in things he doesn't expect. I also take the most recipe ideas from his brain. Well done.

    • @SL-yt7qq
      @SL-yt7qq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He seems to work really hard on his dishes. It's such a bummer that he isn't acknowledged more. And Ben is a bully, there I said it! He comes across as insufferable sometimes. 😑

    • @boop6169
      @boop6169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@SL-yt7qq I don’t think he’s mean. I think he knows Mike can do better than he does here. He goes outside the box. I expected him to get a badge for creativity. But he doesn’t have as much of the bIind confidence that Jamie and Barry do. Much of Which is excessive to say the Ieast. (Tho they have ALL gotten better) But he second guesses himself more. You can see it in the Pass It Ons. He LoW baIis himself constantly When scoring. Ben is just a straight forward CIassic.chef. I think if James Were here Mike WOULD have more badges. James just recognizes creative effort more. I don’t think he’s doing it to be mean it’s just his Personal Style

    • @SL-yt7qq
      @SL-yt7qq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@boop6169 I can agree with difference of appreciation from Jamesand Ben. I guess it's just frustrating seeing what Mike has made usually looks amazing and his ideas (seem to me) more thoughtful than the other 2 norms dishes. I think maybe bully was too strong a word, I hadn't had my caffeine. Lol

    • @boop6169
      @boop6169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@SL-yt7qq no I get it Lol
      I Was kinda irritated too cz I honestly Preferred his dishes most of the time. But I get Why Ebbers may Wanna not Lean that Way

    • @keylimes_80
      @keylimes_80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@SL-yt7qq I think Mike and James line up more in tastes and style. Ben is more classical, traditional. James is more modern, gastro. Ben can appreciate that, but he’s very technique and skill driven. I think it’s also a bit personality as well - like in ultimate battles when you’d see Ben and James hovering, James is generally the one who steps in and says, “no, start again” or like when he comforted Jamie after his lava cake absolutely failed. Ben has high expectations. James is just expecting them to not be perfect. But both want to see them all succeed.

  • @annarogers3172
    @annarogers3172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    Serious shout out to the camera crew for catching Jamie’s ‘heritage’ epiphany 😂

  • @Thoughtsmith
    @Thoughtsmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1168

    "Pass it on but on my own"
    That's... cooking, Barry.

    • @keepinitrreal
      @keepinitrreal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha 😁😂😂

    • @dr.albantross1686
      @dr.albantross1686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Not really though. I have never stepped in to my kitchen not knowing what ingredients I’ve got and being on a time limit to make something out of thin air.

    • @monageeuk6504
      @monageeuk6504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@dr.albantross1686 isn't that just what cooking a midweek meal is though

    • @lewismaddock1654
      @lewismaddock1654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This was actually a fantastic episode, and actually represents a lot about the channel.

    • @s_rofbear
      @s_rofbear 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @aprilriggs8407
    @aprilriggs8407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1750

    This is like the more intense version of Bake Off.

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  3 ปีที่แล้ว +319

      😂 that's a real compliment right there.... thank you!

    • @asiyah7714
      @asiyah7714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      It really is!!! I was on the edge of my seat and quite nervous

    • @victoriashevlin8587
      @victoriashevlin8587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Paul Hollywood wishes he could do this with food outside of baked goods 😆
      I dare not make a comment about Mary Berry, lest all future baking endeavors of mine fail horribly...

    • @crataegon7677
      @crataegon7677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I feel like they might actually do a version of this with viewers/contestants after corona's left.

    • @satanismybrother
      @satanismybrother 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A much better version!

  • @CazuhLynn
    @CazuhLynn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Mike had me in stitches with his casual "I don't do badges". So great to see that he nailed it this episode!

  • @CHEFPKR
    @CHEFPKR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +893

    Creativity in the kitchen is the most important skill to have. This is how we have deep fried Mars Bars.

    • @khristianidica1463
      @khristianidica1463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Oh my God chefpk, love the food wars recreations and reactions. Keep up the good work

    • @alleosussquirt8041
      @alleosussquirt8041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      There is sucha thing as too far.

    • @supernerd1999
      @supernerd1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Or a “Jelly Filled donut”

    • @KhronicD
      @KhronicD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Heh, actually they originated from chip shops allowing customers to bring in items and get them deep fried. I can only imagine what monstrosities were created that didn't become as famous as the deep fried mars bar.

    • @michaelmatthiesen8300
      @michaelmatthiesen8300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Deep fried mars bars is creativity at the fair lol

  • @alisonlindsay6316
    @alisonlindsay6316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +515

    Oh God, Mike reading out his menu is like me doing any public speaking ever

    • @peggysmith8393
      @peggysmith8393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He should have sang his menu. That would have been fun

    • @jazua315
      @jazua315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yaaaa, I got flashbacks of doing school presentations

    • @sunflower9481
      @sunflower9481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Especially the way he was holding his note😄

    • @MaZEEZaM
      @MaZEEZaM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      To me Mikes menu item sounded like he was targeting children's menu.,

    • @alisonlindsay6316
      @alisonlindsay6316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MaZEEZaM that's one bougie children's menu!

  • @richardp5920
    @richardp5920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +398

    Jamie’s face of realization when Mike says “heritage carrots” 🤣

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      Haha, it's GOLD.

    • @Laura_Norda
      @Laura_Norda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking vintage - I was only a few letters out ! XD

    • @richardp5920
      @richardp5920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Laura_Norda I’m guessing “heritage” is correct, but I’ve also heard them referred to as “heirloom” too

    • @kimberleygilliland2218
      @kimberleygilliland2218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I laughed out loud at that

    • @janmay3901
      @janmay3901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SortedFood and purple and orange and ...

  • @shis6295
    @shis6295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    Jamie's staff food was the most realistic considering its usually mass produced with limited time think they should have been tasked with at least 10 portions

    • @Warlundrie
      @Warlundrie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      Seriously, as a professional chef I cannot agree more. Jamie’s is quick, fast, feeds a lot of people and keep them going. It also goes fast to eat so people can shovel it in fast if it’s a stressful day as can easily happen in the restaurant field

    • @TransTess
      @TransTess 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      I think the setup didnt quite match the challenge; which was more like a mystery box.

    • @Kachna1989
      @Kachna1989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      This is exactly what I thought. Nice mike, but try making that for 10+ people on a regular basis in a pinch. Plus it is hard to imagine having so much leftover expensive meat.

    • @indigo0977
      @indigo0977 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      From what I've seen, when judging competitions, chefs tend to value innovation over practicality or even over somewhat superior performance of more basic cooking skills.

    • @DjaffOfficial
      @DjaffOfficial 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It was a good family meal, but the task was to be creative and his was the most predictable. Fair judgement.

  • @sodapopmermaid7897
    @sodapopmermaid7897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Ben’s poker face when Barry looked for help with the duck fat was ON POINT

  • @alexdavis5766
    @alexdavis5766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +717

    Anyone else want to see the boys wear scout esc outfits with their badges sewn on?!

    • @robertstewart5351
      @robertstewart5351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Let them earn sorted food chef’s jackets if they get enough badges.

    • @soul_asmr
      @soul_asmr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@robertstewart5351 I see a sous-chef ceremony on the horizon 😂

    • @MegaFortinbras
      @MegaFortinbras 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges.

    • @arnekim1922
      @arnekim1922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MegaFortinbras yes, we do!

    • @kane2742
      @kane2742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'm imagine Girl Scout-style sashes displaying their badges.

  • @PurpleMask131
    @PurpleMask131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +612

    Jamie, in the background when Mike says “Heritage Carrots”: 💡

    • @AnimalMotha
      @AnimalMotha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Was looking for that comment xD
      Great work from the camera team capturing that moment

    • @carbonscythe
      @carbonscythe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      And yet he continues to say rainbow carrots

    • @markharris3704
      @markharris3704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I came looking for somebody to say this 🤣

    • @neiht20
      @neiht20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      9:56

    • @kiwigirl92
      @kiwigirl92 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yesss I saw that too :D

  • @PeanutButterfly92
    @PeanutButterfly92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    You should do an "identification" badge, have the boys try to identify ingredients that are commonly mistaken for another.

    • @etuanno
      @etuanno 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Every time I've had parley roots (Petroselinum crispum subsp. tuberosum), I've misidentified them as parsnip. They look the same, taste the same, except the parsley roots are more intense.

  • @uhhyousee
    @uhhyousee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    "I don't do badges Jamie" awwww Mike

  • @vaishali_prakash11
    @vaishali_prakash11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +503

    When Mike won the badge for the left over creativity challenge.... I was literally jumping in joy ❤🤩✨
    Congratulations Mike

    • @theblurredlights
      @theblurredlights 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      he looked like he was about to burst with anticipation when Ben cut off mid-sentence. lol.
      (also, great thing Ben didn't take away points for him dropping off one of his ramen buns on the floor. haha.)

    • @jessicab2202
      @jessicab2202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Totally agreed, that made me so happy!!! It really did look like an incredible dish, well done Mike!

    • @Pinkelel874
      @Pinkelel874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sorry... but I think only Mike deserved the creativity badge. Congrats Mike !!!

    • @MrSpirals
      @MrSpirals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! I was so happy

  • @muchluck7981
    @muchluck7981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1505

    Creativity Badge: Redeem This Mistake badge.
    In front of the boys will be a failed dish, something the dish was trying to be. Exp: A salty piece of chicken breast with some sides that are not seasoned well. It is up to them to try and fix the dish and turn it from a failure of a dish into something that is not only edible but very delicious. Extra points for minimizing waste to help Ben decide if they deserve the badge. Exp: If the boys leave out the salty chicken and just serve up a salad, then they fail because they are wasting food.

  • @darkswarn
    @darkswarn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Oh Mike’s comment “You know I don’t do badges “ broke my heart ❤️ he needs to get some

  • @StretchReality
    @StretchReality 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The idea of a chef cooking for and serving his team before a dinner rush makes me happier then it should

  • @lonestarlord
    @lonestarlord 3 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    I love how when Mike is describing his food, his Janice voice starts to come out.

    • @Gothic0ctopus
      @Gothic0ctopus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It absolutely does, I love it

  • @callumcasey9156
    @callumcasey9156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    Barry: "That is a beautiful quenelle straight away!"
    Ben: *Doubt*

  • @galogiha
    @galogiha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    efficiency badge:
    managing time and workspace while multitasking.

  • @nicholascrow8133
    @nicholascrow8133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Cleanliness and efficiency in the kitchen, but the kicker is you go back through the challenges and judge them on that, so their natural level of performance in these areas

  • @jordanharris5013
    @jordanharris5013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    The customer is always right badge. Take the piss out of them and see who can defuse a situation best

  • @WingRocka
    @WingRocka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +532

    Last time I was here, James was still taking over the kitchen with his wonderful sass and ginger beard.
    We miss you, James. Hope you’re ok.

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  3 ปีที่แล้ว +212

      We miss him too! Hopefully he will be back filming with us soon :)

    • @tuyetsnow1234
      @tuyetsnow1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Where did James go?

    • @rorybirt8598
      @rorybirt8598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      what happened james?

    • @ketanchachad
      @ketanchachad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      #JamesComeBack

    • @damic3237
      @damic3237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@tuyetsnow1234 Family matters

  • @merlion6613
    @merlion6613 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am binge watching all of Sorted episodes and realise the variety of characters in this group is what makes it so entertaining. Mike’s endearing humility, Barry an artistic rogue, Jamie just super competitive on winning badges. Ben and now Kush ground them like a glue with very helpful and hilarious but kind educators’ demeanour. What a fabulous friendship group and a fun one for us to enjoy ❤

  • @themessylittleartist6081
    @themessylittleartist6081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Ideas: 1. Best tool for the job (what utensil/tool would get the job done most efficiently)
    2. Speed challenge of basic recipes (e.g 2 egg omelet)
    3. Knowing the ratios of things like cake batter, pastry etc
    4. Mass plating, 5+ dishes that have to look the same
    5. Naming what herbs so best with what, classically and twists?
    6. Creating a dish from scratch, then writing a basic recipe that others can understand enough to get the same result.
    7. Creative problem solving, what to do when a sauce splits, or you don't have enough of something
    8. eggs, one of every kind. soft boiled, poached, scrambled etc.
    9. Name when foods are in season.
    10. One pan challenge.

  • @vulture61
    @vulture61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +468

    "Feed the brigade" Pass It On
    You have to make a meal that feeds the entire Sorted Food team. Show the support some love!

    • @BeardedDanishViking
      @BeardedDanishViking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The entire support team isn't there. They're operating with a skeleton crew, because of the lockdown.

    • @vulture61
      @vulture61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@BeardedDanishViking Well then save the idea for later!

    • @ZackYKWong
      @ZackYKWong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@BeardedDanishViking appreciation episode after lockdown 😆

    • @ReedoTV
      @ReedoTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe the entire team could have 10 mins each

    • @wwaxwork
      @wwaxwork 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@BeardedDanishViking Make a meal kit up, so many restaurants are having to do meal kits etc to get by right now. Have them put together a meal kit that Ben then has to cook.

  • @callumcasey9156
    @callumcasey9156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +799

    "The only one we'd send out into a restaurant is Jamie's."
    Well that's it ladies and gentlemen: Hell has frozen over

    • @jordant3694
      @jordant3694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Honestly, though, his plate didn't look all that appetizing to me.

    • @Chronicallywitty
      @Chronicallywitty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Global warming? 🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @nicolelasher
      @nicolelasher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, I'm not that big on astrology, but I chalked this one up to Mercury retrograde.

    • @SquidandCatAdventures
      @SquidandCatAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I thought Barry's asymmetrical plating was the prettiest.

    • @derschwartzadder
      @derschwartzadder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@SquidandCatAdventures really? It just looked kind of unintentional and random to me. Also drips he never fixed.

  • @gregorylotze8314
    @gregorylotze8314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is, without exaggeration, my favorite of your videos to date. I especially loved the leftovers challenge just letting the guys flex their skills without all the gimmicks of other video types was a very nice treat.

  • @KatesCooking
    @KatesCooking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Jamie mouthing “HERITAGE carrots” sent me lol

  • @Shelsight
    @Shelsight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    My favourite part is absolutely 09:53 where Mike describes heritage carrots and behind his shoulder, Jamie just rolls his eyes like a teen who realised he got an answer wrong after an exam - and mouths silently... “Ohhh... herrrr-iiii-tage carrots...”

  • @shireenfaisal4950
    @shireenfaisal4950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    I'm really loving this new contest!

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      We're glad you're enjoying it! What badge do you think you would nail?

    • @shireenfaisal4950
      @shireenfaisal4950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@SortedFood I would like to say vocabulary. I am a content writer 😅

    • @RuffledFox
      @RuffledFox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@SortedFood I would say endurance, being a chef is also about being effective even after hours of hard work. I would say a challenge can be to make a simple dish that they would have time to learn before and then doing it like 5 times from scratch and make it exactly the same each time with the same presentation.

    • @MikuruChan123
      @MikuruChan123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shireenfaisal4950 then that means you would have done well in their second challenge!

    • @DjTiesticles
      @DjTiesticles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I couldn't agree more. Whoever came up with this idea for a series should get their own badge

  • @desireeskumachan
    @desireeskumachan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The menu creation descriptive challenge is such a good one! Really tough challenge. As Ben said, it does forces the normals to think about what they’re eating and be creative yet direct with the language used

  • @chibiyumeusa
    @chibiyumeusa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    I do not think, having left out NUTS, that Barry should have gotten a badge for his description in the second challenge.

    • @cosmerepodcast3569
      @cosmerepodcast3569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Right? That should have been an immediate disqualification. You do that on a real menu and your restaurant kills someone.

    • @dwightlewis4316
      @dwightlewis4316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Your allergy is your problem. Just ask you whiny baby.

    • @thetranscestor9296
      @thetranscestor9296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@dwightlewis4316 the Internet never fails to serve the most rancid takes I've ever heard

    • @dwightlewis4316
      @dwightlewis4316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@thetranscestor9296 I know right! There are literally thousands of allergies out there- acting like it is the restaurant or servers liability for not mentioning every single one of them is insane. My nephew has some very severe allergies and his parents are absolutely responsible about asking about them at restaurants. Imagine blaming a poor waiter for not mentioning soy because you, the person with the allergy, never asked. We live in a society that just wants to blame others.

    • @thetranscestor9296
      @thetranscestor9296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@dwightlewis4316 you misunderstand, I'm disagreeing with you. If someone describes a dish to you and doesn't mention nuts, you would have no reason to ask if it contains them. Even aside from the allergy debate, Barry was told to describe the dish and left out a very prominent and visible component, thus he shouldn't have received the badge.

  • @KatDJZ
    @KatDJZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Mike reading his description sounds like me nervously presenting in front of every class I ever had in school. So many "ums" 😆

  • @PrettyOkayRay
    @PrettyOkayRay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    "what if bake off was more stressful bc you were more invested in the contestants progress and achievements because you've been watching them for years already?" question answered, it's this series and it's bad for my blood pressure ❤

  • @thomasandrewclifford
    @thomasandrewclifford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm not surprised Jay is coming out on top so often. He's the one who I think has definitely worked hardest to improve from the early days, or at least thats how it seems.

  • @amymcgilvary8070
    @amymcgilvary8070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Jamie in the back painfully mouthing “heritage”

  • @emilyhunter666
    @emilyhunter666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1984

    Can we maybe see a kitchen safety badge? Over the years, I've seen some positively terrifying moments from the trio that left me wondering how the hell anyone thought it was a good idea to let them in a kitchen together. They have all improved lately, but it might be interesting to see if they can spot hazards and behave appropriately.

    • @elizabethashley42
      @elizabethashley42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

      It will be the first episode where not a single hob gets left on. +1

    •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      This would be a very important one. Also, you'd get to set stuff on fire and have them extinguish it properly. Fire marshal on standby always look great 😉

    • @AsheramK
      @AsheramK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      The "mise en place" badge?

    • @adde9506
      @adde9506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @ As a firefighter, I'm going to straight up say no to this one. Not that it isn't a good idea for a badge, but because it's asking for trouble. Maybe as a bonus badge that they can earn if there is a spontaneous fire.

    • @FatherPrax
      @FatherPrax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@adde9506 I agree. If you announce it as a badge up front, it'll be on their minds and people can make mistake. But on another challenge, maybe one of the more complex ones, make it a hidden 3rd badge? After the first two badges are awarded, announce that the 3rd badge was this.

  • @trentk7732
    @trentk7732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    Jamie's crew meal would be the one you would most likely actually see, because of how long the others would take mass produce.

    • @theblackantonio
      @theblackantonio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Agreed. Barry and Mike's crew meals struck me as really really bougie.

    • @masansr
      @masansr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@theblackantonio Barry's would't be THAT hard to do in bigger quantity, Mike's would probably have to be assembled by the crew themselves, but it's so out of the box they probably wouldn't mind.
      But yeah, Jamie already made a meal for like 6 people in 30 mins, while the others made 1 portion.

    • @lancelindlelee7256
      @lancelindlelee7256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Not to mention Jamie's is the one best at having other leftovers thrown in.

    • @Flavour_Beans
      @Flavour_Beans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Unwrapping fresh blocks of brie and giving such a large portion of it for each dish feels a bit contrary to their mission brief.

    • @faatman42
      @faatman42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Pre work meal, that's a heavy dish. Orzo works but looks awful. That duck sandwich would be great

  • @xilverxoul6917
    @xilverxoul6917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Big props to Mike for coming up with that awesome ramen burger! I'd be willing to bet that if you threw another 50 people in there to come up with a dish from those ingredients, none would come up with something like that!

  • @maryjoyspohrer9011
    @maryjoyspohrer9011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a Scout Mom, I'm LOVING these challenges!! Is there a budget meal badge? I love you're guys budget meals.

  • @Blackandwhitepolkadots2828
    @Blackandwhitepolkadots2828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Ben’s cut to camera looks are priceless, especially every time the boys identified a food item incorrectly. 😂
    Also-yay Mike got his first badge and we’re all so proud! 🙌🏼

  • @markman278
    @markman278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Mike’s food description has high school student presentation energy

    • @crataegon7677
      @crataegon7677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yet if I was sitting in a restaurant I would prefer it over the others'. It seems more genuine. With the other two, I would feel like they're overselling it using pretentious words. And that would make me suspicious lol

    • @stevenkiefer7834
      @stevenkiefer7834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crataegon7677 Worse than the pretentious words is the "perfectly cooked" frequency - combining chefs' arrogance with the thought it leaves in diners' minds "So everything else was done hapdash and with fuck-all care?" (At least they didn't say it was "cooked with love")

    • @Pomagranite167
      @Pomagranite167 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crataegon7677 I honestly just gloss over the adjectives, and just look at the ingredients. I actually prefer restaurants that simply list ingredient or main components in their menus. Makes my job easier.

  • @purelightapologetics4930
    @purelightapologetics4930 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jamie’s “It’s nice to keep diners guessing” had me rolling. 🤣

  • @Jazmin-bn7jp
    @Jazmin-bn7jp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is no one going to applaud Jamie on his glorious penmanship?! AND he's a lefty!!!! That deserves a round of applause.👏👏👏👏

  • @farrahwho
    @farrahwho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    mike’s elation after getting that last badge is everything :’)

    • @shm2099
      @shm2099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True. Not sure why Barry's getting one too. It should be one badge per skill.

  • @paigefanatic90
    @paigefanatic90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    as someone who has worked in professional kitchens for 14 years, Jaime's dish is the only realistic dish that would be served for family/staff meal.

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      You're probably not wrong... Mike's may not be hugely practical to cook for a dozen chefs... But still... Massively creative!

    • @evaldes3698
      @evaldes3698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      It was a creativity challenge, not a cooking for a crew challenge

    • @gniktrebor
      @gniktrebor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      “The other chefs will be thanking you for weeks” yeah, via text or down at the pub once the boss fires you for not using the leftovers and instead cooking duck that wasn’t about to go off.

  • @orlaghmccormick3934
    @orlaghmccormick3934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't I have ever been as happy for anyone as I was for Mike winning that creativity badge!

  • @Rillka
    @Rillka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    While I'm unapologetically cheering for Mike, I have to say I'm impressed with how Jamie is doing so far! He really surprised me with the plating and use of techniques in that mac'n'cheese. Who could've expected that Jamie would even think of making a pickle! 😁

  • @mariovanderwal1695
    @mariovanderwal1695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    If anything, this chanel has taught me how much of a difference there is between chefs and regular people. Having such a clear contrast between the nomrals, who are obviously very good at cooking, and actual chefs shows all the skills that any normal person simply doesn't have.

    • @mattsnyder4754
      @mattsnyder4754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      100%
      I almost wish they had one of the chef’s also competing for “reference” haha

    • @AnnabelSmyth
      @AnnabelSmyth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They do, but sometimes the chef skills show me why I don't always enjoy eating out - I've been cooking for over 50 years, my mother for over 70, and, frankly, we don't always need the faff! Good plain food, responsibly sourced, and NO BEETROOT!

    • @Pomagranite167
      @Pomagranite167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AnnabelSmyth I will gladly take all the beetroot!

  • @grendelum
    @grendelum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    weights and measures badge:
    gram of salt, 50g of butter and 100g of sugar by eye... same with 25ml, 100ml and 500ml of water.

  • @Zelmel
    @Zelmel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Having a "recreate this dish without seeing it" challenge might be a fun trainwreck!

  • @camcastano
    @camcastano 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    By far one of my fave videos. The anticipation and emotions from the guys cracks me up haha and Barry’s dance moves when he got a badge in the end! Adorable!

  • @cazzioc
    @cazzioc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    So pleased for Mike after he was robbed in the last challenge. Made me laugh though when at the beginning he goes 'I don't do badges', then got so excited when he won the first one! Bless him.

  • @nylaara882
    @nylaara882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Jamie remembering they're called heritage carrots and not rainbow carrots at 9:56 is my favourite part

  • @avivgalmidi
    @avivgalmidi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I really like this series so far! Sitting at the edge of my seat waiting to see who gets a badge

  • @ryanbell6672
    @ryanbell6672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh it is the best of days seeing Mike be awarded for doing well. He is a heart that makes the show human.

  • @sertec6071
    @sertec6071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Happy Valentines Day
    Dad joke of the week
    Why shouldn't you fall in love with a pastry chef?
    He'll dessert you.

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      😂

    • @adde9506
      @adde9506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I miss dad joke of the week.

    • @Nosgoroth
      @Nosgoroth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Oh god I instantly heard the "Dad Joke of the Week" jingle in my head. Ta-tara-ta-ta-ta!

    • @sertec6071
      @sertec6071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@adde9506 so do i, i wish they bring it back.

  • @itssunny9491
    @itssunny9491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    It looks like there needs to be an ingredient taste test/identification challenge based on the first two challenges LOL

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      100% 😂

    • @DjTiesticles
      @DjTiesticles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      A blindfolded taste test like they do on Masterchef Australia would be good to really test their palate

  • @TheOldOwl8
    @TheOldOwl8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jay is always my favorite, he just seems like such a cool guy.

  • @christianpoulin3997
    @christianpoulin3997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'd like to see a teaching badge - when a checked comes up with a dish - he should be able to explain it to staff so they can replicate it.

  • @alexanderwang8871
    @alexanderwang8871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Jamie saying “you must keep the diners guessing” was hilarious 😂

  • @missheniki
    @missheniki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I would like to see them wearing a sash with their badges like the Girl Guides do 😬

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      If Ben had his way....

    • @janani1826
      @janani1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Maybe aprons with badges sewn on!

    • @neilthehermit4655
      @neilthehermit4655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SortedFood should be full girl scout uniform!!! ( Oh god Barry's legs, no changed my mind!).

    • @mrcrabmoney
      @mrcrabmoney 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really need a sash with badges, dear God!

    • @craftie7721
      @craftie7721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SortedFood Ben *should* have his way. :D

  • @gerardlim5636
    @gerardlim5636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Anyone else notice the tinge of Janice that slips into Mike's voice when he describes the food?

  • @pulgimole5
    @pulgimole5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aww the dancing that Barry make knowing he get the badge was everything. Thanks for make so great content.

  • @florenceball9102
    @florenceball9102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    The pain in Jamies face when Mike said Heritage carrots lol

  • @undertaker3134
    @undertaker3134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Mike just needed to use Janice's voice to ace describing the meal.

    • @sjokomelk
      @sjokomelk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You can kind of hear her poking thru when he is reading 😄

  • @carharttfan92
    @carharttfan92 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love, love, loooove the new series. I am excited that badges can be revoked, so the stakes are high. I first started watching you guys when you helped "charlie is so cool like" to make burgers with the cheese middle... what a looooong way the normals have come since hahahah.
    Years later and I am still watching. Thank you for still being here! xx

  • @LucGendrot
    @LucGendrot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd love to somehow see a badge for saving a dish that's in the midst of going wrong, goodness knows they've all got some experience after all the pass it ons they've done. Good fit for the creativity category, methinks.

  • @kabbaage
    @kabbaage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    The amount of butter these guys used to sauté some of their ingredients... they really are turning into chefs

    • @arklytte
      @arklytte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a former chef, can confirm! :)

  • @aaronsonger5582
    @aaronsonger5582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Jamie's face when he realizes what Rainbow carrots are realy called lol.

  • @tracydicker1296
    @tracydicker1296 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love you guys, I have never cooked at much as I do now following your recipes. I love it when your all together, your entertaining, funny and your recipes are doable, thank you. Ben you are a very patient, brilliant man...

  • @wandaanderson2643
    @wandaanderson2643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I adore how much Mike needs the approval of Ben. He tries to play it cool, but you can see the hope in his face the whole time.

  • @blazinfear
    @blazinfear 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Mike near the end was going to explode from happiness! He was shaking and trying to hide his joy it was adorable! WOO I’m glad he got some badges after none from episode 1

    • @desireeskumachan
      @desireeskumachan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ! Seriously his menu was just bang on impressive. Personally, I HATE HATE eating gruel like mushy meals in a communal-work setting so Jamies’ Mac & Cheese was already a meh for me. I would 10000% be happy showing up to work knowing my lunch meal was a Hoisin Duck Ramen Burger.

    • @Gothic0ctopus
      @Gothic0ctopus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love that he was less excited when Barry also got the badge lol

  • @geraldwalker6101
    @geraldwalker6101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +353

    "Let's spunk this up" is a phrase that should never be uttered on a cooking show.

    • @GigaBoost
      @GigaBoost 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That just means to make something more interesting you mon

    • @geraldwalker6101
      @geraldwalker6101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GigaBoost yes I know it was à joke!
      The word spunk doesn't have the same meaning in England as it has in the U.S

  • @JudyCZ
    @JudyCZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The video is a week old and already I find it good enough for rewatch. Love this series.

  • @allisonwyman2188
    @allisonwyman2188 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have come back with a bang with this series! This fresh new content has the humor of your older videos with the production quality of your newer ones. Kudos! It has me laughing so hard I’m crying, which was the hallmark of your older videos. 👏🏻

  • @lannisterfilth
    @lannisterfilth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    You guys really have to do a blind taste testing ingredients for palettes badge. Hell's Kitchen contestants were known to confuse the simplest ingredients.

    • @kgrobinson007
      @kgrobinson007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My favorite part of the show!!

  • @TheGreedybee
    @TheGreedybee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Jamie's face after Ben says "plating skills" is everything

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      And then he goes and wins that badge!

    • @TheGreedybee
      @TheGreedybee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SortedFood I know?! Crazy stuff, very proud!

    • @sshishegar
      @sshishegar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SortedFood SPOILERS

  • @Georgia-rx3jr
    @Georgia-rx3jr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching Ebbers give feedback just reminds me of being in the classroom. Would be a great teacher!

  • @morganparsons7737
    @morganparsons7737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aww man. If it wasn't for covid, at the end of this challenge, I would have loved to see the normals work an actual dinner service on the line as their final challenge.

  • @lunar_boobs_94x
    @lunar_boobs_94x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Please god let Mike win this one I feel so bad for his confidence 🤞🏻

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      It would have been pretty brutal if Mike didn't win any badges again 😂

    • @lunar_boobs_94x
      @lunar_boobs_94x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@SortedFood I literally cheered at the end 😂😂

    • @DjTiesticles
      @DjTiesticles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm so pleased Mike won some badges. Every member of Sorted seems like such a lovely person

  • @dairekennedy5084
    @dairekennedy5084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    someone wanna count how many times Ben has looked at the camera like it was The Office in this episode?

    • @karsten_m
      @karsten_m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Identity theft is not a joke.

    • @polyphonicgherkins
      @polyphonicgherkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ben during the third round talking through the three guys’ cooking process like a sports commentator

  • @brooksington4696
    @brooksington4696 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly loving this series, its a ton of fun to watch, thanks for the hard work that went into making it!

  • @HawkEye9323
    @HawkEye9323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this more please. How about the science behind food? The intermingling of tastes that chefs know off the top of their heads they can pair together?

  • @FleurHatesCupcakes
    @FleurHatesCupcakes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I feel like we can all agree that Barry apologizing for leaving the hobs on is what we call Growth.

  • @datsvewynice
    @datsvewynice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    can we just talk about how lovely jamie’s handwriting is for a minute

    • @asiyah7714
      @asiyah7714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      YES!!! Absolutely lovely ❤

    • @datsvewynice
      @datsvewynice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@asiyah7714 i’m so jealous

    • @asiyah7714
      @asiyah7714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@datsvewynice Me too!!! my handwriting sucks

    • @shitlista4283
      @shitlista4283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Give us a time stamp

    • @asiyah7714
      @asiyah7714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shitlista4283 7:44

  • @tips22
    @tips22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the cheffiest things I can think of is the 'clean as you cook' kitchen badge where you keep the tidiest and cleanest cook during a set main or dessert dish prep.

  • @callumlawrence6546
    @callumlawrence6546 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving this new format!
    I watch Sorted to get better at cooking and learn something, so its great to see how the guys are progressing and I can compare knowing they're learning as well

  • @robinscannell
    @robinscannell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The high standards needed make this really fun. Every badge feels earned.

  • @irkuzki
    @irkuzki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I love how they're waiting for Ben's judgement every time, like they know they're going to get scolded but not necessarily what for ('cause there are plenty of options)

  • @kimanomaly
    @kimanomaly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love this series on the channel! My eyes were glued to the screen!

  • @samanthastarnes3146
    @samanthastarnes3146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite series! Can’t wait for more of these.

  • @playanakobi4407
    @playanakobi4407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    When James is back, hope Ebbers and James would share their experiences working in professional kitchens.

    • @Cass_M
      @Cass_M 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That could even be in a podcast.

    • @corrosion83
      @corrosion83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where's he been anyways?

    • @margaretwilson8736
      @margaretwilson8736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah! I'd love to hear about more of the administrative side of being a chef. Yes, you have to cook, but it's so much more than that especially if you run the kitchen!

  • @alexanderwood6123
    @alexanderwood6123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Adaptation badge idea:
    Reviving a ruined/ spoiled sauce,
    Taking a dish to a different part of the world,
    Making a savoury dish sweet (vice versa) ?

    • @SirVilder
      @SirVilder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like the saving the broth idea.

    • @nancylindsay4255
      @nancylindsay4255 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And "customer asks for something very low sodium" (at a slow time in the restaurant!).

  • @julieneufeld3962
    @julieneufeld3962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these! It would be fun to see them identifying things. One could be a bunch of dried spices/seasoning, one could be fresh herbs/ edible flowers, one could be different vinegars, one could be different oils etc.

  • @jamiemac3727
    @jamiemac3727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was a good looking beetroot purée.
    Can you imagine the 3 of them having to read out a multiple dishes to customers, they’d be there till closing time 😂