Ultimate CHEF SKILLS Challenge: TEAMWORK | Sorted Food
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2021
- It’s time to test our homecooks’ CHEF SKILLS, and what better way to do it than take a trip down memory lane to Ebbers' bed and breakfast! Who’ll win this teamwork challenge? Watch to find out!
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Uniting the chefs against management and raising morale was the most spot on part of this video!!
I was gonna comment as soon as Ben said something, then Jamie said it for me!
The never ending war between chefs, management, and the front of the house.
It’s either against management or it’s against the other shifts we have a big things of morning vs night shifts
Came here to say the same thing! 😂
i mean, complaining about the same thing/uniting against a common foe IS rlly good for teamwork!
Outside of the Chef Skills challenges, I think this format - cooking to a brief and emulating a professional kitchen - is really effective and fun to watch! I'd love to see more of this in the future!
With you on this. Loved this. You can also do a real food delivery challenge in London too!
Yes! I would love to see more of this!
I couldn't agree more, I think this goes to one of my favorite videos of theirs. Love the format, love the reality of the challenge
Ya it is interesting to see.
Keep this coming back! Maybe a burger place format? Food truck?
MORE "NORMALS SERVICE"!! Different services, from cuisines to dietary requirements. Savoury, sweet, banquet-esque and beverage services!!
This format is amazing and I pray you do more of this!!
I think it would be a good idea to have Chef Skills challenges in the future where the badge up for grab isn't mentioned. The normals, if we can still call them that, are getting very good. I think by not telling them as the challenge being what's up for grabs they might having to call upon their entire repertoire of skills acquired over the years and really showcase what they've learnt. Maybe it's not the sollution for every badge and challenge, but certainly some blind testing wouldn't go amiss.
Very good point
The Consistency Badge: They are judged on whether or not they can show consistency of skill when not explicitly told what is being judged.
I'd watch an entire season of this, like every ep a different kind of kitchen, that'd be a damn good series, this was up there with Pass It On for me
Ditto! 😀
Literally
I would be super into that!
Same, I would love to see this become a series
@Malaeka Jihan🌟 what is this all about, I dont understand.
Really hope to see this turned into a format similar to pass it on! Different menus with curveballs (like the nut allergy) to spice it up and it could turn into a really fun series with a pass/fail system.
Agree!
And the series could be called...get this...On The Pass.
@@GrandIntellect bumping this up because that’s brilliant. I loved everything it
@@GrandIntellect Nice
@@GrandIntellect no more cheaky. On The Line (as they act like kooks on a line)
"Negative attitude is not good for Kitchen morale." James come back we need you!
All joking aside, it was really cool to see the normals work together like that! I'd love to see them do more with different meals.
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This is a prime example of how much the normals have come, couple of years ago if they had this challenge. They probably be panicking like crazy, taking mins to think, wasting alot of food etc. But you can see they immediately when to planning and fast, they already knew in they minds how some dishes can be prep and finished later or adding on further at the end. They knew almost all of how to cook the dishes as well as really helping each other out on the ingredients. It like watching a unit work together, everyone knows their job and covering each other backs. Now there are definitely room for improvements, however this was quite solid. Good on you boys
I've suggested before that the normals are now pretty cheffy these days, and maybe they need to find a non-chef friend they can rope in.
@@phyphor They probably already have non chef friends, however if you referring to them having that friend join in on their videos then that another subject entirely.
Ebber's BnB needs to CONTINUE! with different cuisines each week that the normals need to learn and plate up! Also i would love to see one video where some of the other crew from sorted appear and cook up something or judge some meals made by the normals
Excellent idea!
Or just be guests. Have them actually order things 😂☺️
Or Ebber's Kitchen, as a BnB typically only serves breakfast. That would allow for some other types of service.
More teamwork, less sabotage - I love seeing the friendship and taking it seriously, because you all manage to get the laughs in anyway. Wonderful episode.
YES!! I *much* prefer watching the friendship than the sabotage.
Sabotage by Ben would be fun.
As someone with A LOT of food allergies, I often have to ask the restaurant/chef to make modifications to meals. Some places simply leave things out which can make food bland (but safe). However, occasionally chefs make modifications that are delicious and don’t leave me feeling like I’m missing out. I think it takes a lot of creativity and understanding of flavor combinations to make modifications on the fly. Another chef skill!
I have a few allergies& intolerances, I always ring ahead before going to a restaurant, just don't like dropping it on someone. I did have one restaurant we used to go to where the chef's son had allergies so they were really helpful to the point I no longer needed to ring ahead. Unfortunately they are now closed. I have also had a few bad experiences at restaurant, although it's been a while, there's more awareness out there now.
@@irdairda514 I’ve tried that, but by the time going to the restaurant comes around, it’s like I never called. They are busy, they forget. So I always have to explain it all again at the table. They are usually very understanding.
@@allibaker Coming from kitchen manager, please, please please keep on ringing ahead with your allergies, it is especially helpful when you do, certainly extra helpful if you made a reservation with it. It would definitely help the kitchen, and a good restaurant would always make sure that it's not cross contaminated etc...... granted, I do understand that some restaurants are not up to par with the rest :)
As someone with food allergies I just don't order items that contain things I am allergic to. The only reason I mention it at all is in the hope they'll be a little extra cautious about cross contamination.
It's never occurred to me that I could ask the kitchen staff to reinvent the menu to accommodate my conditions.
@@i-hate-handle-names reinvent the menu? Seriously? Pretty sure I stated that I just request things be left off. If the kitchen staff, the professionals, offers more creative modifications than I greatly appreciate it. I didn’t say I demand it, request it, or expect it in any way. I was saying how nice it is when a chef goes above and beyond in creative ways that I wouldn’t have thought of. And completely their choice as I would never ask them to do it. I carry a supply of medications and epipens in case of cross contamination. I try to order cautiously to avoid possible allergens, because it’s my responsibility to do so. Sheesh! Try to show appreciation for people going the extra mile and being kind, instead get accused of demanding staff reinvent menus. You must be fun to dine with!
I lol'd every time they hated on "management". It truly is where the team most unites 😂
It feels like it’s the one universal constant across all service industries. Bitching about management doing things to make our jobs infinitely harder
Here's the trick for making service smooth during brunch: keep the coffee coming. People are okay waiting a bit as long as the coffee is hot. Or mimosas cold.
Good tip!
Doesn't really work for those of us who can't stand coffee.
@@squiresam Then how about a cup of tea?
@@TheIvoryDingo yea cup of tea sounds good
@@TheIvoryDingo free bread probably works too.
Honestly though, it's sweet to see the boys working together and supporting each other. Makes my heart all warm and fuzzy. 🥰
We're glad you enjoyed it!
Yeah, you can really see how they effectively run a company together.
It's almost as if they're actual friends!
@@SortedFood please do more of this type of format! It’s absolutely great. The anti-thesis of Pass It On with all the fun
Jamie has grown so much. He seemed to be the best organized but he also had his forte to work with.
Please, I'd actually love to see the Normals cook as if they're on a restaurant tackling different cuisines and diets with, for example, a cranky customer or picky eaters. No doubt they've picked up from Ebbers and James but as the challenges keep coming, how will they fare?
With this suggestion, might as well put them in actual service lol (maybe though?) but for now, this format was a blast and would love to see more!
Darn Mangement adding corn and opening oven. The boys should unionise against ben :D
GREAT idea!
Not to mention not giving out the order ticket
Favourite thing to do on a Sunday/Wednesday moring, eat my breakfast and watch SORTED foods.
What's your favourite breakfast to eat while watching?
@@SortedFood Eggs tends to be the food of the morning. 2 basted eggs with a bit of salt and pepper, 2 pieces of toast, 4 strips of bacon (American style as I live in the America's) some homemade hash browns and a coffee.
Same!
@@SortedFood for me in Canada it's lunch not breakfast just being able to sit down and enjoy a good sandwich and watch sorted foods is a wonderful thing
@@ThyBountyHunter Nice!
"not everyone is a team player"
everyone immediately: he means Barry
I had pass it on flashbacks, ngl
@@takemetoglasgow09 Why would someone lie about that in the first place?
I would love to see more challenges involving food allergies. As someone with a lot of them it's very hard for me to eat anywhere, and a lot of people still don't understand even the most basic parts of accommodating allergies.
I agree with this.
It frustrates me that supermarkets have multiple fridges for plant based food but next to nothing for allergy sufferers. An allergy curveball would be welcomed or even an allergy challenge.
@@michaellennon873 I don’t really understand what you’re saying. Do you mean that you want grocery stores to stock certain items they don’t have or that they should move items that already have a place in the store to one section? Either way, no. If the demand for an item was big enough, they’d stock it. If an item already has a place, why move it?
It’s always good to think about what you’re gonna say before you actually say it.
“…it’s very hard for me to eat anywhere, and a lot of people still don’t understand even the most basic parts of accommodating allergies.”
You’re the exception and not the rule, and most people don’t have to worry one bit about food allergies. If you find somewhere you can eat, eat there. If the staff isn’t very knowledgeable, it’s your health on the line, not theirs. You picked the short straw but thems the breaks.
@@cwg73160 Are you really saying that someone's life and health are less important than other people's convenience?
gotta say I love watching the Normals work together instead of against each other for a change (i still love battles, don't get me wrong) but i really enjoyed seeing them play to each others strengths after years of competing (again i still LOVE battles!). Would love to see more vids like this with a menu and prep time and service!!
Might i say.. that entire planning stage was actually remarkable! Watching them plan and delegate different jobs amongst them was impressive🤭
Them motivating each other throughout the video was actually quite precious to watch tbh.
I hadn't really thought of it like this before this comment, but I imagine that's a skill they've actually been developing for decades behind the scenes :D
@@Exayevie agreed. Its just that we see the unhinged versions on pass it on😂 where it all goes haywire a lot.. that proper planning and delegation seen in this video is an awesome change.
Yep it was really great. I wanted the Meringue video to be like that but unfortunately it was poorly planned out.
The whole us v THE MANAGEMENT is legitly what brought my coworkers and I together.
@Rose 25 y.o - check my vidéó This is like the 3rd comment that a p0rn account has replied to on sorted videos. Either the bots are evolving, or you forgot to switch accounts. Teamwork is important though, you're right.
I don't know if there's a leadership badge or anything, but if there is, Jamie deserves it. He was calm and measured and seemed like he had his finger on the pulse of the whole kitchen
If I were to have ordered from Ebber's BnB, it would have been the pancakes solely so Mike's prep work wouldn't have been in vain
I think Ebbers ordered the omelette specifically because they were dissing the corn...
4 orders of pancakes... Just because Mike only prepared 2.
I’m a barista in Manhattan and when you said the workers complaining and uniting against management and thus improving morale overall I died 😂
My son's a head chef and he's pretty impressed with the guys and wants to know if any of them want a job! 😂
In the however many years I've been watching you guys I must say that this has been one of my absolute favorite episodes ever.
It had a great bit of everything and you came out on top.
Fantastic job, gents!
I would LOVE to see more of this, for sure.
When you said the normals are cooking for a family of four, I thought Ben will bring Tyrone along with two more secret siblings.
Would really love an update on tyrone, tbh
I'm feeling oddly proud of these guys? I think after seeing all the (comedic) selfish chaos of Pass It On, it's so refreshing to see them work together! 💕
I think there could be a recipe writing badge badge. Normal 1 creates a dish, makes the dish and writes up a recipe for it. Normal 2 has to make the dish from normal 1's recipe but when they've finished the dish they need to write up a full restaurant description of the dish. Normal 3 then has to make the same dish without the recipe but only has the restaurant dish description and measured out ingredients and see how close they can get to the original dish.
Ooh, that would be so much fun! Like the game "Telephone," but with a recipe.
I would like to see them taking turns for being the "head chef" for awhile each as a similar challenge!
If i have 4 guests to serve i either ask them the day before what they want or i prep every meal 4x and use the leftovers through the day hehe :P Also that Nut allergy curveball was Vicious! Great Job Ben xD
You sound like a super organised person.
@@SortedFood and thus, this comment has given us enough information to know that ben is the one replying.
Question for Ben: When you were planning this challenge, did you consider getting the electric shock pads out again?
@@alexa--------1045 Reported
@@Timalay Did the same, why do arseholes feel the need to post stuff like that? It’s crazy!
@UCj_KaqaMhMja43dIzRbxa7Q You’re kidding! 😂 Wow, every day I wake up and understand the world a little bit less…
Reported the spam too, dislike grubby spammers.
@@Getpojke well done, haha I’ve been going through the comments and reporting all of the guy’s posts!
Ebbers: But I'm not judging the food.
Also Ebbers: **Literally just finished judging the food**
🤣
After many Battles, this format is refreshing and engaging! There's still the challenge to perform well and to demonstrate skill and knowledge, but the teamwork is such a crucial part of accomplishing the goal. Looking forward to seeing more like this!
You should upload the “Ben’s B&B” video with some Non - copyright music underneath. I think people would still appreciate the visual and elements
I like the vids with normals cooperating just a smidge more than when they are against each other probably because of an added sense of team accomplishment. They are equally very fun though! Well done boys!
I have that "How we cook" cookbook and just recently referenced it when trying to make my first ever homemade mayo (brilliant, by the way).
This was such a heartwarming episode! I was honestly never a big fan of the sabotage and this was just extra in the other direction. So impressive work, guys!
With the Chefs Skills Challenge I would love to see something like the "THE ULTIMATE *TRIPLE* CHOCOLATE BATTLE" again - all three cook the same, slightly shortened recipe under a time crunch. I dont now under which Chefs Skill but I think it would be a nice comparison of their overall skills in planing, execution etc.
This is a great idea.
Barry still hasn't got the unlimited budget battle againt Ben, and I think we all want it to be close race so more badges videos!!!!!!!!!!!
This was like watching a live action version of Overcooked. Wonder if the normals have played the game? Curious if it would be good for practicing communication.
I would love to see this done again at some point with more than one table and both Ebbers and James as verbal customers at different tables. Or maybe make them same tables and add in either preferences or dietary substitutes
I want this done again but with the food team each picking something (so there's several orders and they can time when they want to place theirs). They don't have to be on camera, it can just be a piece of paper if they want- I just remember from other videos some of the team have allergies/preferences. I would also like to see Ben and James do this but with the normals ordering.
As a cook of over 20 years it’s great to see how well they did for their first kitchen service and you guys definitely need to do more of these
The remodeled kitchen looks amazing!!
Why thank you so much :)
@@SortedFood have you guys finally got running water yet?
I’m loving the aprons guys!
Barry you’ve got some catching up to do with the badges! 😁
Barry is falling behind! Hopefully he can catch up soon.
Ebbers has, quite cruelly, removed some of Barry's badges... I suspect because he was going to run away with it.
@@dominicpannell2992 I remember Ebbers removing Barry’s spice badge! He was ahead to begin with too! 🙂
@@SortedFood Good Luck Barry, I want to see you make a come back with the most badges at the end of the year! 😊🎉
I really want to buy those aprons..... 😭
I think the nicest thing about this video was seeing the normals actually working together rather than competing and celebrating their success together. And it felt like they really wanted to do well together. Great video!
I find it impressive that this particular challenge highlighted the ability to work relatively well together for having no professional experience in a kitchen.
Usually close friends are the worst kitchen staff ever, they flounder about in a kitchen and completely muck up everything up in the perfect nightmare
These guys went well together as a team of cooks, and made amazing-looking meals including avoiding any mentioned allergies and starting fresh when needed.
I dare say you'll make decent chef-equivalents out of them yet!
Yay! All three normals are finally together in the remodelled kitchen to cook.
And it felt gooooooood.
@@SortedFood I can imagine that. It’s so great that you get to do this again.
Full English was missing the beans. Ebbers loses his Expediter badge, because he didn't catch the issue at the pass before it went out.
And we saw them warming... editors put it in
The person making the order left the beans out, it wasn't on the ticket
I was thinking that myself, Ebber’s missed it.
Beans weren't on the order. It's possible that the customer asked for no beans.
To be honest the only thing needing to be prepared during mise en place is the pancake batter, the hollandaise & maybe the sausages, but as soon as Ben mentioned that the stuff not served feeds the team, you know Jamie was like, "yeah we need to cook all the bacon, all the sausages, all the fried bread, we got any steaks?" Man, I love this channel!
This was my favorite part of being in a culinary class where we actually served people. The rush and the communication was alot of fun.
Rewatched this video a dozen times; always has me cracking up. But, Mike and Jamie's harmony at the end is that welcome surprise I forget about. Like a mint after a great dinner
I usually order stuff the way it's presented on the menu for 3 reasons. 1 it's what the kitchen recommends, 2 they know better than me what they're good at making, and 3 they've probably made it that way 10000 times so they're probably pretty good at it.
As a professional cook, I LUV watching your normal's in the kitchen! I wish more normal's new how hectic service can be! Luv luv this!!
Watching this reminded me of playing Overcooked. But ya know. Without the flames and moving kitchen parts. And the Unbread.
Okay everyone - who do you think is going to be the first to lose their teamwork badge during a Pass it On? ...my money's on Barry. He's got the history.
Seeing them cheer each other up while they were being evaluated was just so wholesome
The incredible teamwork and kindness among the boys was a super refreshing change of pace! The competition and playful fighting is entertaining, but this was a joy to watch.
I would love the bois to take on a teaching challenge - just like in a professional kitchen, they each need to teach a less skilled cook. At the end, the "students" battle it out, and depending on the result, the boys might recieve a "teaching" badge!
All right normals it's time for your midterms.
The food needs to make three identical plates of food for each normal to taste and then replicate that includes plating as well.
There are no badges up for grabs however the normals must select five badges that they have and thus must show some skill in, or the badge is revoked.
I love Teamwork as a theme. Hope to see more because this was great.
Sidenote: Y'all had me yelling you forgot the beans!!!!!!! 🤣
Jamie lays it on so thick about teamwork and it’s funny 😂
Absolutely love the synchrony you created together. A joy to watch. Dedicating 2 decades of working in professional kitchens has brought me back to when I first stepped into the industry, really impressed by how it all came together. You should all be really proud. The main point I feel is that you are giving a true insight into the chefs role with the totality of steps needed to complete each dish ordered. Sending a big appreciation into the dedication.that you all at Sorted are doing, thank you for shining that light on the industry.
ps would like to add that to be fair the boys should have been given a written order on a piece of paper to support the verbal order. Chefs never are required to write down what a customer orders,
Oh you guys got a new worktop station! It looks so nice~ Can’t wait to see all the new stuff in it!
Y’all should do a teamwork pass it on with 2 people in the kitchen at one time - each team has 10 minutes: Baz/Mike, Baz/Jamie, Baz/Ben, Mike/Jamie, Jamie/Ben, Mike/Ben. For an added twist: each person can only use one hand
Jamie's comment bout negativity bringing morale to the team against management is the most accurate statement ive heard all week!!!!! #sortedwisdom #sorted #jamiewisdom
As much as I love the bickering of battles, I want more cooperative challenges now!
Amazing, I was literally thinking that it could be interesting to have a teamwork badge.
Like, each normal is working towards a personal badge by cooking one part of the meal in a Pass it on format, meaning that if they dont do it well, the next person might have trouble earning their badge, forcing the normals to do their very best to help out the next person in line to make sure they can earn their badge or fail the entire challenge.
At the beginning Ben was just emanating proud dad energy lol
The first half of this was by far the best energy of any of these challenge episodes.
Honestly this format needs to continue, that was one of the best videos ive seen with the three working together. Like others have said, you should do more of these with different cuisines and different times (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and throw in curveballs like the nut allergy. Was great to see jaime thinking on his feet and redoing the porridge brilliantly
Barry’s face in the beginning… I honestly want him to win
As a left hander, I'm not embarrassed to admit that I cheered when Jamie managed that first time. Tin openers are the work of the devil and don't you forget it.
I have been watching Sorted food for 10 years now (I can't remember but it's been a while). Seeing everyone grow has been such a treated! Seeing their talents grow, getting married and starting a family, and moving on to new stages of their life has been amazing! Thanking for showing us this and being part of my life half way across the world! ❤️
This is a actually a really fun new segment wouldn't mind seeing this getting expanded besides going for badges.
Really cool challenge for the boys. Wouldn’t mind a repeat with a more challenging dish for lunch or dinner
Loved this challenge. It was so fun seeing them with the chaos of a battle, but everyone was so uplifting and just kept complimenting each other. Good vibes ^.^
Pass It On - Professional Kitchen Edition!!!
I'm addicted to the Chefs skills videos! I've rewatched the series like seven times so far
I’m half through the video and impressed by all the organisation skills but also secretly hoping that some carnage will ensue.
Apparently I like to see the world burn. Or you know, some food in a Sortedfood video. 😂
Teamwork is ganging up on management.
I can agree to this 😂
By FAR the best chef skills episode, full of Ebbers abuse as well as an excellent display of skills by the lads
I am genuinely impressed that they met the challenge, where still funny/fun to watch, and they didn't completely turn on each other. Shout out to Mike who got his job done and was a total nag about "Anyone need help" that's good quality teamwork. You don't want to be standing around while your team may well be flailing about. Genuinely one of the most impressive of the chef skills.
Loved loved loved this format. I hope it turns into a series (kinda like Pass it on or Beat the chef). Would love to see this done for lunch or dinner or even keep it as a BnB, but with different cuisines.
Not gonna lie, I was expecting actual guests to be the “customers.” Like maybe a surprise James appearance.
I enyojed this video from end to end! And seeing the boys happy with the results of their efforts, complimenting each other was just heartwarming. We definitely should see more challenges like this one: a brief with a twist and the boys having to tackle the challenge as a team.
Honestly this was genuinely so fun to watch! Love a collaborative challenge, and it was really rewarding to watch the guys play to their various strengths and figure out how to get a plate on the table!! I’d love to see more of these style of challenges as well
This challenge was amazing start to finish and i'd love to see more in this style, bringing out the best in everyone was great to see
This was a great episode. The kind of feel good you need on a Sunday.
This was so satisfying to watch! We have so much of the normals trying to trip each other up during food battles and stuff, it's very nice to see them work together and lift each other up (against management). More of this please.
I really loved this episode, the guys were nice to each other, really helping out in every stage, Ben was delicately sarcastic and stinging. Really nice! And the plating was good even if it was a bit simplistic.
New kitchen actually looks like a kitchen for 3 people
I love this format so much! Really want to see the normals take on a challenge together. Team games are always more fun than single player.
We definitely need more videos like this, whole series possibly?! Barry came into his own and got appreciated 😊 well done all xx
Please do more of this format!! Love the teamwork and positivity and each of their strengths really shone through! Well done all!!
In the world of corporate team building days, this could be one of the more exciting and interesting ones :D
As someone with Coeliac Disease and other dietary requiremnts, my heart absolutely leapt to hear Ben talk about cross contamination of allergens at the end there, thank you. And the video really highlights how easy it is in the bustle of a kitchen to cross contaminate someone and make them seriously ill, which is why chefs who understand our needs are rare safe havens for us. Very impressed, such an informative as well as entertaining video.
I'd love to see this but with Ebbers taking charge to show how its actually meant to be done!
I was impressed with the final minutes. I have seen teams crumble in the last second panic, but they really pulled together, shifting tasks as needed to get it all out together. Brilliantly done.