The Ritz: John Williams demos saddle of lamb 'Belle Epoque'

As he celebrates a decade in charge of the kitchens at The Ritz, executive chef John Williams' recipe calls on the venerable history of haute cuisine and the dining tradition at the prestigious property to create a distinguished dish for lunch at the iconic hotel.
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[@GoldenturtleBiz777]

watched a good 2 hours of these staff canteen videos. This gentleman shines through as a true craftsman, knows his trade and created a bangin plate. Old school with an evolving understanding.

[@raaron4315]

Sometimes these classical techniques blow my mind more than the modern ones

[@victorbanuelos8139]

Always

[@devinhalim5194]

But he used modern techniques as well,vaccum pack machine for example

[@hondomclean6759]

If you read Larousse gastronomique, there are so many techniques in there that are used that are still used today. Sous vide today is poaching in a pigs bladder back in the day for instance. Or en vessie as its called in French

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@jstanbury61]

Glad he credited M.Bourdin 😆 The inspiration to so many myself included

[@francescobertorelli7477]

Wow.Class and classic

[@ciarankelly4338]

He is a credit to his craft and I would love to visit him in his kitchen one day!

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@suckerfree23]

Just a moment, KZbin. Anyone else notice the duxelles? How perfectly it was cut, brunoise?

[@pgarande23]

Robot coupe

[@jasonclarkchannel]

Wow, my mouth and eyes were both watering haha. What an amazing video, what an amazing dish, this chef knows what true haute cuisine means and shows it in only one dish. I'm still in awe, would love to work for a chef that has this sort of mentality.

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@thorgarbinwessel-kjenner7736]

That Mr. Williams must be a joy working for. :)

[@amirkhan5312]

I worked with this chef .. he is the best.

[@jeffinphx517]

Amir Khan After you retired from boxing?

[@BB8enjoyer]

Any tips on job application and interview mate??

[@robertatx22]

U also got knocked the fuck out by canelo

[@TheDude-yw4kn]

Amir Khan That you glass chin?

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@leerobins9774]

what a brilliant chef and also appears to be very even tempered how wonderful

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@LceOnline]

Can’t believe I went through a microwave burger watching this.

[@bigboots8785]

Sad you are

[@Love4pizza.]

:)

[@DannyAmerican]

Well, that was the most beautiful thing I’ve seen all day

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@NIGAND]

Perfection

[@kevinclarke7353]

amazing! hats off!

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@matthewking9408]

This man is amazing. Cant imagine how difficult it is to work there if every dish is so complex. Will try this someday but i know it will not turn out this amazing

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@1979mrsean]

wow I would work for him in a heart beat I worked at le cirque in Manhattan and it was an incredible experience

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@aleratz]

My compliments

[@ianferrier3702]

Oh lord that's magnificent

[@sped988]

Amazing... Now that is what cooking is all about. Note - No espumas , No Gels , No foams , No popping whatsits , or Beetroot caviar . Just good accurate cooing and food that tastes like it`s meant to.

[@JenkyBoom]

no shit. cooking has gotten a tad "gimmicky" hasn't it?

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@nenadbibic2071]

The best

[@pumpkin1772]

But where's the mash and Yorkshire pudding? Only joking , that is an absolute work of art , I bet it tastes delicious too , wonderful .

[@keithmcgurk5065]

Yes John you are amazing for a Shields lad...Kindest Regards

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@jeromebuthello9318]

U have to give it to this guy, it's modern n classy. Time consuming for sure but worth it. He's an MBE for a reason.

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@hoilst]

What's the intro music to this video? Love it.

[@javierperez9182]

Buen menú

[@ivorypastry3990]

bravo chef

[@scippio3]

he made a difficult fiddly dish look like a piece of cake

[@petrus666love]

Chef Williams I salute you, every dish you cook I would love too eat , one day I will, I enjoy Raymond Blanc very much too , but for me lately he is being turned too the dark side by Vegans , and too little butter and cream , still a great Chef , but Right now you are beating him into a chef’s Torque .

[@Dodi_Gago]

Made this at home

[@ParthaDey97]

That's proper food, none of that 18 course knick knack modern rubbish you get nowadays

[@kait2972]

Taster menus are for tasting. It's for people that don't get the opportunity of fine dining often. You uncultured, overconfident oaf.

[@sandeepsanzgiri8003]

array s who the fuck are you ? The king of England?

[@forwonder419]

he does that stuff too bro

[@DanielBrownsan]

Video starts at 4:02 btw

[@weichentechnikk8083]

It must be quite difficult to work there and keep the standards up all the time. However the options to learn if you love to cook are endless.

[@warrenjbrown4898]

Curious and crass, but what would this dish cost at the Ritz on the menu?

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@Everthustodeadbeats]

what i dont understand is that the chicken mousse needs to be cooked to 165 to kill salmonella bacteria. so how is the lamb midrare? unless they are using some sort of pasturizing process that I am not aware of/ seeing here.

[@Byronjames89]

I wonder how this is prepared in service?

[@johnorgovan5259]

finally, we found the lamb sauce

[@bernardbxl]

chef, no rings please

[@oliverchristophergomez4642]

That dish is richer than Bill Gates

[@robertocimmino]

Popeye approves

[@bubumic2971]

Well ... this is a dish i`ll never get to eat :(

[@georgewbushcenterforintell147]

No talk of escoffie?

[@rickbar123]

All that needs is some ketchup.

[@Nothing-qq4hd]

The UK is blessed with great produce and it doesn't highlight it enough because of regional racisms the northern and southern thing...the london vs the countryside bla bla.

[@bernardbxl]

cher, les bagues doivent être interdites en cuisine

[@ianferrier3702]

❤❤❤❤

[@MyScubasteve]

He puts raw chicken moussoline inside. Colours it in a pan then cooks it for just 15 mins. There is zero chance of that chicken being cooked in a joint that size.

[@chain-wallet]

worth the salmonella

[@kait2972]

Convectors are beasts

[@MyScubasteve]

@@kait2972 I am a chef of 20 years and now work in Environmental Health. Lamb cooks at 18 mins PER POUND at 320 F. Thats for medium rare approx 50 degrees. Chicken moussoline(in the middle) has to reach ideally 75 or atleast 60 degrees for 45 mins. The two do not match up.

[@kait2972]

@@MyScubasteve as a chef you should understand that the heat didn't have to penetrate the muscle to cook the mousse and that mousse only takes a fraction of the time to cook compare to a muscle, because its less dense and more airated.

[@SamBrickell]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermomix Maybe he's not JUST pureeing it.

[@tonys-travels-2023]

Nice dish, very nice dish, but it’s not a “saddle of lamb” This is essentially a double loin of lamb. Sorry to correct head chef at the Ritz, but a saddle is “the loins and the rump” Sorry chef.

[@terrywatkins907]

I wouldn’t feed that to my dog

[@javicaballero99]

Please boycott the Ritz: it is owned by the dictatorial family from Qatar. Apart from all the classics (no freedom of speech, no free press, tortures…), LGBT people are persecuted and women are second class citizens. If all that is not enough, migrant workers from poor asian countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India…) work there in near-slavery conditions , specially during the construction of the infrastructures of the recent football cup. Give your money to someone else. Javi Caballero (Spain).

[@maryamnajumiable]

Looks like it would taste like a rats ass but since you paid so much for it you have to make yourself believe otherwise lol