$220 vs $19 Fish & Chips: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious

Professional chef Chris Scott from the Institute of Culinary Education and home cook Beth are trading fish and chips recipes and hitting the kitchen. We set Beth up with $220 worth of ingredients and Chris’s recipe while sending a more modest but still respectable $19 worth of goods back the other way. Food scientist Rose dialed in to lend Beth some expert advice while chef Chris worked some magic to improvise his way up to gourmet. Which fish and chips are you pairing with a pint?
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Director: Chris Principe
Director of Photography: Ben Dewey
Editor: Jared Hutchinson
Talent: Chris Scott
Talent: Beth Dimino
Sr. Culinary Director: Carrie Parente
Producer: Isabel Alcantara
Culinary Producer: Kelly Janke
Culinary Associate Producer: Kim Klatzkin
Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
Associate Producer: Alicia Aswat
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes

Camera Operator: Lauren Pruitt
Audio: Amelia Palmer
Production Assistant: Kayla Zimmerman
Post Production Supervisor: Stephanie Cardone
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
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Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
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[@gracieminabox]

Beth and Chris just seem like the kindest, chillest people in the world and I want to hang out and learn from both of them.

[@darekter87]

where oldschool and classic meets innovative and a bit flashy =D nice episode :)

[@eldibs]

I like chef Chris. He's chill and seems like a positive dude.

[@xoxojennaa]

Frr

[@dolphee]

Man grows Shiso leaves in his backyard, if that doesn't say chill and positive I don't know what will

[@SarahR5338]

Watch Top Chef season 15 in Denver. I adored him.

[@senseicheems3270]

He sounds like obama

[@tanyatazbrowne5705]

You are right on point!!! Chris and I are first cousins, he's been chilled all his life!!!

[@evelynmatheson918]

Beth is one of my favs. Too bad she didn’t get to talk about mozzarella this time. Love how she says “mutz”. This dish looked super yum.

[@stinooke]

I feel like they cast her whenever there's a dish that involves mozzarella haha

[@FAT9L]

If there was ever a doubt that Beth is from the East coast, just watch her break down that lobster with the confidence of a pro.

[@potatohead9257]

My favourite episode just because of the wholesomeness in the end 😭 just two wholesome people eating comfort food with their calm and peaceful energy

[@loriki8766]

I appreciate Chef Chris giving tips to home viewers!

[@snowyJake]

I love Chris! Glad to see him on the show again

[@akechi1990]

Ya!! i hope we can see more from chef Chris!!

[@Hex...]

As a Brit I was caught so off guard when they made “chips” by slicing the potato super thin

[@Han-gb5ov]

I know

[@LauraJean3]

As an American who watches Epicurious, I was caught off-guard as well!

[@dylanzrim3635]

Also, I’m not british nor do I live there, but street food???

[@amandaoroberts]

@@dylanzrim3635 as an American who watches way too many British shows. Yes! And it looks amazing

[@tic-tack]

@@dylanzrim3635 It's not a street food, street food is a uniquely American term to describe hot food sold from stalls on the street. Fish and chips comes from brick and mortar Chippies.

[@DrBrangar]

I am honestly amazed that Beth has never filleted a fish.

[@DuelScreen]

Yes, but did you see her with that Lobster? Definitely not her first time. 😄

[@amyg2659]

Me too! Especially after seeing her shell that lobster so fast.

[@ThatchNetherfold]

To be fair, in the common fish market (well, markets in MY country), you can ask for a fish to be filleted straightforward instead of asking for the whole fish and butcher it yourself. As for shellfish, you have to do the deed yourself.

[@DrBrangar]

@@ThatchNetherfold oh, of course, I don't blame her or mean to disparage her, it just seems like a skill she would have you know?

[@ThatchNetherfold]

@@DrBrangar I first thought she would have that sort of skill (fish filleting skills) too, until I think a bit deeper about it.

[@redone6171]

"Even the lobster thinks it's ridiculous"😂 ...she already won the cook off at that point..lol

[@ela.evigilant]

I like how excited Beth was over the ingredients. It was like she couldn't wait to get started and could taste it already.

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

I really like this pro chef. I could watch him for hours, his manner is so soothing.

[@IthicaIvey]

he was on top chef and the great soul food cook off. :)

[@nollypolly]

Also, that voice! So soothing

[@Novedrake]

Watching these type shows, filleting fish always seems easy, but watching a pretty good chef struggle with it kinda put it in perspective how much practice it takes. But damn did she handle that lobster like a boss!

[@lancebeltran2002]

*Beth is like a Grandma who knows how to do anything with just a little teaching her how to do it*

[@reklin]

Beth is the Grandma who grew up watching cooking shows, and now has the chance to host her own I'm always happy to watch a Beth episode because she feels the most "home cook" out of everyone involved.

[@maryudomah4387]

She IS a grandma!

[@shadow_slayer6921]

Yeah. It's like a grandma skill

[@pretzelmaker3122]

I love Chris' voice. He always sounds so reassuring, even when staring at his restricted ingredients. His and Beth's energies are great.

[@emilymckeeby6442]

I just need to say that I love watching Beth. Her accent sounds exactly like my dearly departed Aunt Carolyn, and Beth is so sweet and passionate about food, I feel such nostalgia watching her.

[@YourMajesty143]

We want more Chris! And more Beth! This video gave us a beautiful combination of chill and wholesome!!

[@noneofyourbusiness7094]

More of these two together please! Love their chemistry and positivity! They remind me of family members having fun comparing recipes in the kitchen!

[@shannonfauwkes9941]

Yep... Chef Chris is like the nephew showing his cool Auntie Beth a new spin on a dish they both enjoy. Love to see it.

[@frontdesk8652]

This is the type of chef I'd want to work with, positive and understanding. He gave props when needed.

[@Timmermanofficial]

I love how Chris' recipe book includes the newpaper at the end.

[@eivind261093]

One of the, if not THE, most wholesome episodes! Love it.

[@ThKiwi]

Yay Beth is back!! Love both of these chefs!

[@kysunshine450]

Wow they get to taste each other’s dishes I’m so glad they get to be there in person

[@essence174]

Yay!!!! So glad to see chef Chris here!! He killed it on great soul food cook off! True professional!!!!!!

[@almakenyon2324]

I just love how excited Beth gets about the ingredients

[@godshounds]

all the home cooks in this series are fun to watch, but beth is such a treat because it's clear she's a talented cook & has love/respect for food. she broke that lobster down so confidently & she never seems intimidated by ingredients or techniques. she seems like a really cool lady

[@n.ayisha]

we ordered fish and chips for lunch right before i saw this video in my YT subs, so clearly it was meant to be! also... as a Brooklyn girl living far away from home, hearing Beth talk in these videos always makes me smile, but it also leaves me missing home.

[@randyroseeternal89]

The beauty of fish and chips is how much is up to interpretation. I know in the uk "chips" are actually like American "french fries" or even "wedges" but any fried potato item virtually works

[@chonkyseal7164]

Another great and wholesome episode, congrats on both cooks !

[@khaleemaalkainaat8178]

You guys always get the best chefs! They’re so down to earth and make me want to try their recipes. Hope we see more Chef Chris in the future!

[@melissafields3376]

I adore both chefs; but I do have soft spot for Beth

[@dilettaluna]

"Even the lobster thinks that's ridiculous" is gonna be my new catchphrase! Love you, Beth!

[@kaitlynekuhn]

Chris has to be the best pro chef, so sweet and heartwarming. Beth and him really work well together, honestly, the way they shared both there dish like a family style dinner was so cute!

[@RobskiBobskiPower]

Neither of them actually made "chips" but they looked so happy doing it 😂😁

[@SarahR5338]

If you haven't seen Chris on Top Chef Denver, you are missing out. His signature phrase; "MY MAN!"

[@Ramshead]

YAY BETH!!! I love Beth. We haven't seen Beth for awhile and I have really missed her. I would love to cook along side you one day and swap Family recipes and traditions!

[@mariakatieandrews9499]

Okay so I'm British and I have to say there were a couple of little things that hurt me watching this; tater tots and crisps?! BUT this all looks so tasty, a really good reimagining of classic fish and chips :)

[@tomgillespie4191]

Same it triggered me just a little bit 😂

[@olliekennedy1075]

It hurts, so so bad

[@SirOshi]

I'm not even Brittish and when I saw that was thinking "Comments are going to have a field day with this. Neither chef is making fish and chips"

[@danielriley7380]

@@SirOshi I think left to her own devices Beth would have made the closest thing to a fish and chip dinner. Chris threw her a curveball.

[@videos44]

wait but beth made chips

[@2ntwins]

Oh my god it toook this long to recognize him. Chef chris is one of my favorite top chef people. Finalist as well

[@paulablatz9665]

They are a dream duo! Beth is always smiling and clearly loves to learn and explore new stuff and chef was just super chill. I love them. They are the perfect duo

[@dan4x4]

Why, yes, we on the British streets do tend to have fresh live lobsters just hanging around just in case we want some fish and chips.

[@uttermil]

Beth is my favorite. I scan through all the Epicurious episodes to find her! Now I love Chris as well!! More of these two, please!

[@Beeslaughter]

This was so wholesome and awesome! Loved that I learned so much!

[@jarradsharman5181]

Love to see more of chef Chris...Great to see him back!

[@Majorweck]

Sweet! Finished cooking and now this upload popped up. Good food AND good show.

[@MakeItBlueADisneyAdventure]

I want more Beth chef vs home cook! She is doing fantastic ❤️

[@baboon500]

I love seeing Beth. The professional chef explains each step as he goes on. I love that.

[@rileyjoseph3488]

As soon as I saw the two cooks I knew this would be a good episode

[@coquigirl0789]

One of my favorite chefs and one of my favorite grandmas! 😍

[@Gikendasso]

What a great wholesome episode! The food looked delicious as well 😊

[@fragrance418]

Both of them are so sweet and talented, I loved this one🥺❤

[@laprincescaw]

such a wholesome duo :((( love their energy and hope to see this two more often :D

[@jareddomingo5622]

Ah yes, it's Chris. My man who always call his chicken BIRD. Birdman!

[@natasha2855]

This fast becoming one of our fav channels and programs

[@winscho2014]

This is the best episode, both chefs are create wonderful dishes and they were friendly and funny. I liked how the episode end without the hate's comments from Rose

[@jilllucyfan7835]

Any time Beth is on, it's a great episode!!

[@michelslaura]

Love Beth and Chris!! Glad to see them!

[@jecharles4743]

I love the end in the way they came together to taste and see what each other did

[@prestonsays]

Beth is literally so pleasant and fun to watch!

[@Maisonikkokufan]

Great attempts from both chefs but nothing beats a good British chippy from a takeaway ;) EDIT: it was definitely kinda painful seeing them do the chips though 🥲 we call those crisps, and our chips are what Americans call fries

[@MrKezzaRHCP]

wheres the curry sauce :'(

[@thaliafaudith9387]

Don't chips have thicker cut?

[@hollyc9554]

I agree, cannot beat a fish and chips from England , so watching this did make my heart break 🤣

[@danielriley7380]

@@MrKezzaRHCP no tartare sauce or mushy peas either… ( curry sauce belongs with a sausage, not a battered fish fillet).

[@marcbhoy2811]

@@thaliafaudith9387 yes

[@kimitellez]

Beth is finally back! Love both of them… 🥰

[@rdfjfgjyfdhfghy67456]

I was really impressed by both chefs! Beth certainly did much better than I would - hope to see them both again!

[@robwilliams6753]

"I'm gonna make tater tots! Why not?" because then it's not fish and chips.

[@robwilliams6753]

And as much as i love watching Beth cook, she is getting american chips confused with british ones

[@dario4694]

Love how mommy like Beth is so sweet

[@ShieldofTerror]

I really like Chris. Hope to see more of him in the future!

[@Kirbstomp219]

Chef Chris and Chef Frank, along with some of the other regulars need to have a cook off. Maybe with an ingredient or theme picked by the viewers.

[@ChrisZ2024]

Big fan of Beth! I can't help but smile along with her while she cooks.

[@Shimmerin]

I look forward to every episode!

[@EmilyVioletMarie]

I know chef Chris from watching his season of top chef!! He’s awesome, he was one of my favorites!

[@heartw0r3]

I love them both they warm my heart!!

[@retonito92]

It should be professional chef vs professional grandma

[@thatonedude5857]

Omg it is so good to see chris again

[@SameReasons]

I just finished The Great Soul Food Cookoff, so it’s so cool to see Chef Chris here! I wanna try his food so bad 😭

[@romecottrell4558]

This is a good show especially using 2 different cooks who cook the same item 😋.

[@mike1024.]

One of my favorite little tidbits when it comes to professional chefs vs home cooks in any context is that the humble potato can be used as is without having to find something fancier.

[@noorjehanzeeshan4579]

Yummy I am already craving the food you make thanks for the repices Btw ;)

[@kieran7675]

Don't think I've seen Chris before but I definitely like him

[@samanthawilson8220]

This lady is absolutely delightful; makes me think of cooking with my grandmother

[@lynnstlaurent6789]

I mean who doesn’t want to go to Beth’s for a wonderful home cooked meal ❤️

[@_Toxicity]

And a hug!

[@mangothebirb3100]

Man I could watch these people cook all day with all this chaos going on in the world

[@nicole01516]

Beth is finally back!! I loves it

[@Jcheese95]

their dynamic is so wholesome lol

[@FlagCutie]

This episode was ridiculously wholesome!

[@mon6745]

Ok Chef Chris +Beth? Omg I love it! 😍

[@ricardoalexisnolazcocontre9110]

Chef Chris literally grew the leaves in his garden lol

[@mon6745]

Omg rhe way Chef Chris is feeding Beth 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@shaboom362]

Glad to see Beth again. Thankfully the fish is battered as she mentioned hiding the butchering is the fish.

[@TheFire1202]

Awesome, my Name Day is coming up so I will be cooking Fish & Chips. Thanks for this ideas.

[@undokat]

$20 for fish and chips cooked at home is still quite expensive

[@yayow_p]

Great combo these two!

[@KaraanMalaastare]

I love watching Chef Chris and Beth!

[@Sarah-ti6xb]

This is the most positive comment section I have ever read. Love it

[@physastra4962]

That 220 fish and chips is a travesty. Every Brit cried out at once when they watched it.

[@Wyntah888]

I absolutely loved that hug 🫂 ❤️

[@r4ultra]

I love this pair!!! omg

[@515aleon]

Beth was so cute! Like a kid in a candy store. What a great episode. I'm not sure how much help Beth needed but I wouldn't think much.

[@kylegarza1743]

I love Beth's excitement when she bit into that shiso leaf!

[@robertrico7598]

YAY BETH IS BACK!!!

[@serahchava8469]

Chris is a great informative chef

[@reklin]

Beth + British food? You had me at Beth. Also, Guinness is the best batter beer. It's so yeasty, bready, and bubbly to start with, it's exactly what you're looing for when cooking.

[@VampyrMygg]

As a random European, I really like Beth's accent, I love a lot of the ones that sound a bit different from the "normal" TV American. :) Also, living on the coast of Norway growing up having to deal with the fish we caught as kids ourselves... I forget that might not be that common for everyone. >.< Ate a lot of Cod and Mackerel we caught ourselves as kids. :)