Chef Vs. Chef ULTIMATE £20 MARKET BATTLE | Sorted Food

CHEF vs. CHEF round 4!!! James goes head to head with Ben. They're set a Borough Market in London to prove themselves.
What would you have cooked for £20? Let us know in the comments.
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[@dnllschlt]

I'd love to see more episodes like this, where the guys go to the market, have a budget and have to adhere to a theme, then come back and cook head to head. This was fun to watch.

[@SortedFood]

Thanks for letting us know! We'll try.

[@jerden3285]

dnllschlt It would be interesting to see Barry, Jamie and Mike do the same challenge at some point... I feel it would be more chaotic!

[@CarlosRIOS777]

+SORTEDfood agreed, I love behind the scenes stuff as well as it helps us to know what to look for

[@ntlespino]

Bumping this

[@clippedwings225]

And they do it in an episode of Pass It On.

[@peterterry7918]

It does not get mentioned often enough, but I want to mention that the videography and the editing are really excellent!

[@tasiecabrera2491]

Peter Terry yes! I am constantly amazed at the skill and effort they put into all their videos 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@greenespo9647]

yeah, barry's great at editing these!

[@uweschroeder]

Well, they're using quite professional equipment. Looks like a C100 and a wireless microphone system. Obviously there's at least 2 cameras going around, so I'd say we're talking 10 to 15k (USD) for the cameras and lenses with microphone alone and that really depends on the lens since you can spent easily 5k on a lens for that camera. Well, it kinda looks like around $5k per camera. Of course the professional camera doesn't make a professional video - that would be too easy. A great camera and audio system does make it easier though because you have less inconsistencies in edit. Well, it's a bit like cooking: the right tools and the right ingredients make it easier - that doesn't mean those automatically make a great dinner :-)

[@kellyconnelly1429]

Incredible production value. I just love everything about this channel!

[@jennycooper8620]

I'm 3 years late, but was just thinking that ☺️

[@patwawryk7717]

So 4 years later and I'm still wondering what happened to the little cake with berries James tried cooking

[@juniperbeaty6226]

But where is the cake!?

[@op3129]

same ... WHAT happened?!?

[@marah4847]

@@op3129it failed so he had to drop it

[@vyran7044]

@@op3129 The cake is a lie obviously. ^^

[@op3129]

@@vyran7044 I both love that you posted that AND that I get the reference. (I'm over 40 and not a gamer but do)

[@erinhassey204]

I'm so glad to have James in videos more. Also, extremely jealous of the market in London.

[@jep9092]

Erin Hassey ya that market looked amazing

[@SortedFood]

Borough Market's one of our finest!

[@ymb6987]

God yes - that market is LIFE! Those spices alone would get my money!

[@ingriddubbel8468]

Erin Hassey I love Borough Market. It makes me miss living in London. I now live in Deliverance.

[@annother3350]

It's not bloody cheap though

[@mariparrott1098]

I LOVE James’s cooking style. His entire aesthetic with food is so clean. Ben is so traditionally Brit, which is fantastic but I love the contrast James brings

[@avrampaula8227]

Seeing James splash that puree with the spoon just made me think that it would be interesting if you did a video on plating techniques :) Or a battle :)

[@yoy331]

I second this good idea

[@carliegriffiths6290]

yes!! it could be a thing between all of them. they all have the same meal to plate up, but each plates it in their own style. Then they all take turns in rating the plates from best to worst, plus bonus points for guessing correctly who plated each. Whoever gets most overall points wins :)

[@thesexualfryingpan]

I like Ben and James battles. I think James brings the sassiness out of Ben.

[@noobvortex9299]

Also Ben doesn't get bullied

[@piros100]

pkilla.lolol I loved when Ben just started to eat James' peas.

[@ashfreywar9862]

James is an easier and less formidable target than the other guys

[@abyanfahar]

666 like

[@ydahshet9428]

Like all marriages should be.

[@calluum_]

next ultimate battle james and ben vs jamie, barry and mike

[@YosuaNangin]

Callum it's gonna be like re-watching Brazil vs Germany in 2014.

[@Nunofyuhbizness]

100% yes

[@bcityschreier1210]

Yes, please!

[@BrisMetalChic29]

The ultimate of Ultimate Battles

[@maryammalik3831]

Great idea (Y) MA I'd like to see that

[@ChrisWhiteAroundTheGround]

Next time, how about giving the £20's to two random strangers and asking them to pick the ingredients?

[@jarujav]

LOVE THIS!!!

[@burfordpop]

Chris White that's such a good idea!

[@trimdos]

Isn't that just Ready Steady Cook?

[@grouch314]

Or maybe they have to buy ingredients for each other

[@julietblue1240]

Ready Steady Cook?

[@evilmissmunchkin]

These two are dead funny together. I laughed when Ben stole James' peas for a snack :)

[@noya3301]

To show Mike that it was a good investment, did anyone else notice the blue boxing ring around the kitchen because it's a Battle vid?

[@naylahaji8124]

Noya Gideoni not until i read your comment

[@dumblewhoree]

it is as ugly as Mike's face

[@Nj1498]

@@dumblewhoree So it's beautiful?

[@bella.d83]

Flower Pot lmao yeees

[@Shelsight]

@@dumblewhoree- pretty sure the only ugly things on this post are your mind & personality. Why would you make such a comment?

[@cheryls8987]

That was fun and both dishes looked good. I'd like to see a "what's in the the cupboard" challenge. You can only use what is left in the kitchen at the end of the week. It's always my challenge before pay day/shopping day. It's a good way to practice skills and clean out the fridge.

[@Limonenmixgetraenk]

Sew Cheryl While that is a great idea, what is left at the end of the week in their kitchen won't have any relation at all to what's in mine, I'm afraid.

[@w4lshy1234]

P

[@grouch314]

Same. See what they can do with stale bread ends, pasta, almond milk and some soggy produce

[@LoryLilyBomber]

You could literally make an entire compilation video of Ben talking about “seasonal” food and/or geeking out over gardens/“farm fresh” food.

[@katiethedford6011]

Omg James is so awkward it’s adorable ❤️

[@NatashaEh]

I know I feel bad

[@bronxkies]

Im No Chef Natasha me too

[@clarehinchliffe4181]

James came on screen and I bagpipes started playing on the TV ... Coincidence? I think not!

[@nancylindsay4255]

I had never noticed the Saltire on each side of his neck! Love, love.

[@justinakioka7145]

3:43 The guy that sold James the marcona almonds is VERY ATTRACTIVE.

[@johnd5574]

haha, someone's thirsty... but you're right. :)

[@TheEpicGiuls]

Justin Akioka oh thank god I thought I was the only one who noticed

[@kjwhat3001]

James is very attractive

[@_sophie_5403]

@@kjwhat3001 I agree lel

[@emjayay]

I was hoping for a date there.

[@alisgray]

How chuffed was James shopping. So cute.

[@allisonmacdairmid646]

So sad he couldn't get his bread. 😥💔

[@valliarlette6596]

Oh you chefs! You just can't help yourselves, can you? I loved this episode! James, I understand your dish, but it borders on "tweezer food", which is challenging for us mortals. Ben, I think you have a more realistic understanding of your target demographic. Well done all.

[@nonamedontask4889]

"I'm an idiot", "as you can see i don't really know what i'm doing", *generally streesed * Same James, same.

[@smithiebird07]

I feel like Ben does classic stuff well, while James is more experimental/modern.

[@playamannyb.4364]

I love how they're on a chef's coat while on cargo shorts.

[@ilkaisawkward745]

I thought the tomatoes that Ben used were mini pumpkins 😂

[@audoldends6799]

Ilkaisawkward wait...they weren’t mini pumpkins?

[@BeesAndButtercups]

They are heritage tomatoes. A non-hybrid cultivar. Compared to most varieties sold in supermarkets they are less resistant to diseases and don't keep as long. They also don't have that genetic mutation that makes "regular" tomatoes nice and evenly red, hence the funky colours. But to make up for the points above they tend to be a lot sweeter and fuller in flavour. If you ever get the chance I recommend you give them a try, they are very delicious :)

[@reidecember5372]

Ilkaisawkward mini pumpkins are so cute!

[@edwardshields6691]

If you try the ancient varieties of heritage tomatoes you will never look back on those things that we find in the supermarket! There are so many varieties. The trouble with the heritage tomatoes is they do not travel well. The Supermarket varieties were built to travel not for flavor. The heritage varieties are the ones our grandparents and great grandparents grew on their own land. Many have not been seen in decades if not over a century, but they still exist, and they are delicious !

[@Mugthraka]

Heritage or Sicilian tomatoes, they're awesome!

[@anaayyagari]

This reminds me of the old fridgecam because James goes, "Shut up, Ben".

[@dumblewhoree]

i thought that was Mike who said that

[@abuiel]

With Jamie and Barry as judges all James really had to do is make a big pot of Spaghetti Bolognese, a plate of chips and a 6 pack of what ever beer was on sale. He would have cleaned up on the Brownie points.

[@TheCarmelswan67]

Alex B 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SimonMetin]

Remember the time Ben got you guys cooking whilst getting electric shocks? Pepperidge farm remembers...and Pepperidge farm thinks you should return the favour in a chef head-to-head battle!

[@lenaevess]

Simon Metin YES! :D

[@MsMEAGAIN1]

Hold everything...James has a lisp? I LOVE IT!

[@julia.carino]

WHAT HAPPENED TO JAMES'S OTHER DISH I NEED ANSWERS

[@jep9092]

juliacar thats what I'm saying!

[@Matt_is_Sleepy]

9:14 There's your answer, look through the entire video, don't just skip to the end.

[@bitterbatterdog]

it didn't work so he bailed.

[@CrimsonStigmata]

TheElement OfFyre he changed his mind but he never said why. XD I'm guessing they burnt or didn't taste very good.

[@chocho12321]

It was probably overcooked. Clafoutis is supposed to be fairly custardy and the mold he used was really small. The size of the mold would make it very hard to get the right consistency for clafoutis and it probably just turned out like a really thick and dense pancake if not burnt.

[@kurisichin]

That thumbnail tho. It's like hot, serious chef vs adorable, geeky chef. Love you both ❤

[@AnaBeatriz-nz8nt]

I am so happy to see James cooking and I would like to see James cooking more often..

[@cookienomnom]

The amount of stress in Jame's "which you have to peel twice!!" LOL🤣 cracked me up😂

[@jessesucksatviolin5113]

So nice to see James in more videos :)

[@dimmydoo2505]

Am I the only one who finds good knife skills really sexy?!

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Then you must check out videos displaying chinese chef knife skills and japanese chef knife skills

[@nickycarreras2947]

I miss Ben and the red shorts!!

[@carriehodlik8424]

James: *spots the Carolina Reaper* "Nope." Me too, James. Me too.

[@nikko_neko_]

aw man what happened to James' sweet thing/dessert? I wanted to know how it turned out too

[@SortedFood]

It got abandoned

[@SharlzG]

I was skimming comments (because I need to get ready for work) and thought you were calling James sweet thing... 😊

[@ChelseaJeanBentley]

I mean he is :p

[@enderium9605]

I only have one question.. WHERE DID THE LITTLE BLACKBERRY TART GO?!

[@tokaytessy]

I enjoy seeing the progress the lads have made since they first started. It has been a progression to be proud of.

[@MsCheshirskaya]

If I saw pictures of these 2 dishes in a menu - I'd go with that colourful plate that James made. Enjoyed the splashes on a plate too

[@TheCarmelswan67]

Cat&Milk Me too!

[@mbsminny120]

HOLD ON that thumbnail though. DAYUM james

[@monsebp3817]

Michelle C ikr❤️❤️

[@hannahplas2495]

Michelle C look at that thumbnail again. Ben looks like he's 65 on there 😂👴🏻

[@seraphin-e]

The tomatoes at 7:08 was so trippy HAHAHA

[@bcaye]

Andreia, they are heirloom, meaning much closer to what tomatoes looked like before we started selectively breeding them. The flavor is intense.

[@hannahmembury6989]

James’ beard is the best out of the 4 of you

[@Alex-fk9wn]

Barry asked a colour blind person if he noticed that the potatoes were purple.

[@Pomagranite167]

lol he may be colorblind, but he is still absolutely capable of perceiving value XD

[@macaoron]

Yeah Jamie’s red-green colorblind, so he would’ve been able to tell a yellow potato from a purple potato. I’m guessing neither of them noticed the purple potatoes when it’s covered with the beurre blanc sauce.

[@ranguvar1175]

Barry with glasses makes me happy; as someone who wears glasses I’m glad you’re part of our clan.

[@miseriacanterai]

First time seeing James so flustered, does it make him even more attractive?! Yes, yes it does.

[@littleredxiii9799]

Just realized how tall James is. Wow

[@lyinsroar9637]

alternatively he is regular sized and all four sorted boys have been pintsized all along

[@SleepyWhaleShark]

"They have 60 minutes to create their ultimate dish, before they get judged by two fantastically good looking eating professionals *runs out of breath* *cough* ..me and barry." I found that little bit of a cough really funny I don't know why 😂

[@Madison_95]

Ben is so sassy in this video 😂

[@johanna6924]

Ben looks so extra handsome in this... 🤔 How old is He again?

[@dumblewhoree]

he was 30 in this video 😍

[@dumblewhoree]

He looks very handsome when he is not wearing his Chefs jacket. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@chimpaflimp]

You should a challenge where each person is only allowed to use foods they dislike.

[@CallMeDeby]

I love seeing more videos with James please don't stop ❤️

[@trobin]

You should do a challenge where you can’t use any cookware, only your hands and the table.

[@jep9092]

Starrgate that sound gross they have to use their hands so much

[@JP-dj3ty]

Starrgate so basically they can’t cook anything.......it’s just gonna be a battle of assembly

[@joostdofferhoff4024]

What about a battle where they cant use any food , but can only use cookware?

[@JM_Karting02]

They need to make the most difficult omelette at some point on this channel. Andrew on buzz feed did it but I'm wondering how hard it would be for Ben and james

[@trobin]

J Plays oh true maybe just a pan and a spatula

[@13Fayt13]

they both did amazing. I think james went for a big challenge and really pushed himself and made a dish he should be proud of.

[@kxngbishop]

im pretty sure james is the only person ben can successfully pick on in these videos.

[@a.i.m9292]

James deserved to win this one. But It can’t be overlooked how much thought and effort went into bens dish as always.

[@evansanders70]

I would really love to see this format done again. Especially if the normals did it.

[@mattsmith6558]

I think Ben would make an excellent foil for James if they opened a restaurant together. James would come up with crazy ideas which Ben would dial back to create an awesome dish that works.

[@maxhaibara8828]

I vote for James, because I wonder what does that dish taste like

[@noobvortex9299]

It probs tasted like food

[@nanoflower1]

I did too because Ben's dish looked a bit heavy for a summer dish. James's dish looked perfect for a summer day. Light, refreshing with the chorizo providing a slight bit of heat.

[@Tarietta]

It just looks really yummy and colorful - I'd order that in a heartbeat :)

[@jhkk1269]

you calling james a dish? cheeky ;)

[@minwellitsanicknamebegrate2531]

I don’t like fish at all so James would have been my pick. I have say they make the food sound good even when they use ingredients I hate.

[@altejoh]

Really would love to see this done again, only next time done on a student's budget of around £11 for four people.

[@snehas8236]

44 seconds after posting, i have never felt more accomplished in my life

[@dolan-duk]

Yay! Another James video! I have to say that I preferred his plating but Ben bringing out Monkfish with that budget is killer.

[@MohammedUsaid]

FINALLY !!!!!, Thank you SORTED!!!

[@aubreybh]

the choice of music in this is spot on. made ben and james look extremely professional. well done!

[@netowner666]

Ben was so sassy in this! I loved it! (Still James wins)

[@fallensway855]

J "How can you beat that..?" B "I did, 2 brownie points" I was already loving this episode then this subtle dig just made this whole episode for me 😂 hands down one of my favourites please do this again.

[@stormbob]

For the Americans in the group, £20 is $27USD, so quite a bit of money for one dish.

[@DoctorLodi]

stormbob with London’s cost of living though it’s probably roughly equivalent to just giving someone $20, unless they live in NYC or San Francisco.

[@emjayay]

@@DoctorLodi Actually food at supermarkets in NYC is not necessarily that expensive compared to elsewhere, particularly if you consider areas outside of Manhattan. And Trader Joe's prices (now with a bunch of Manhattan locations) are about the same everywhere.

[@MisterJDagger]

That tomato morph effect during the addition of salt pepper and oil, caught me off guard so nicely I watched it twice. Whoever did the edit and did that fun little subtlety deserves props!

[@danielfennessey]

Can I suggest a chef Vs chef mystery box challenge?

[@maxiney6522]

James is probably my favorite. Keep him coming

[@nanatayang954]

Ben's food looks so good😋

[@jamiebundy7817]

I'd like to see a variation on this; The length of time taken to shop is how long the other cook has to .... cook. Shop fast and miss stuff/ over pay/not get quality but have a time advantage, or shop slow to get what you want/need but risk the time yourself.......

[@mamakitty6549]

James looked like something I'd want to buy on a menu to be honest though

[@greencolouredpeas8235]

Damn this could actually be a series where each time the budget increases (maybe by 5 or 10 quid) and maybe when it gets really high they'll be expected to make a full course. I think its great that you showed the guys walking around the market and buying the ingredients, lets us see the brief recipe thought process of the recipe and the shopping experience too. Great addition there and would love to see that again. Maybe next time give them slightly more time for planning but overall great video. Loved that there was no time limit though since they can then be more relaxed and make a dish that they're satisfied with. Though dishes didn't seem that amazing (probs the lack of time for recipe planning)this was an amazing video and i think many people, me included, would love to see more of. More chef vs chef please!

[@jennykate8610]

These both looked delicious

[@kirsteninthepnw]

I like how there’s just a cut up lemon just chillin in the fridge at the end 😂

[@ellamarshmella8749]

Barry: "They're purple..did you not notice that" considering Jamie is Colour blind I don't think he did XD

[@crispychicken5495]

If there's something I've noticed after watching this channel for a while, it's that Ben can poker face a loss quite well whereas James does not seem to hide it lol

[@paraboo8994]

God, that food market alone would be reason enough to travel to the UK ❤❤❤

[@SuperJMichael]

JAMES & MIKE! My favorites of the show!

[@eastynmead9151]

Ultimate Oktoberfest Battle between Barry, Mike, and Jamie

[@Apocalypz]

My favourite part is the two of them joking/working through it together. Not to sound corporate, but "Go Team!"

[@tipshaxx_for_you]

Aww James' was way more chef-fy :-) I would love to see another chef vs chef battle: battle molecular gastronomy!

[@ROBIEM97]

The first sorted video I ever watched, since then I have seen every one of them hahah

[@hannahplas2495]

Omg, I have just noticed that Ben looks like he's 65 in the thumbnail!😳😂👴🏻

[@angeliquemaealconera2336]

BEST CHEF BATTLE EVER!!!! This made me sooo hungry. Great job guys! This is now my favorite sorted vid

[@madssaucexx5250]

It's more "Chefie" 😂😂

[@zoe7day]

I may be a tad drunk but this is the best chef vs chef by far! I loved how both of them are really confused and came up with really experimental, fine dining looking (sorry im not fancy ha) food! Also bonus points for borough market, this makes it feel so easy to get to, grab fresh ingredients and try it out myself!!

[@ymb6987]

These battles make me salivate! I voted for James because the dish had all kinds of elements and kept me guessing on its taste. I loved the tomatoes and purple potatoes from Ben's dish. Both winners, but that's not really fair is it?!

[@hopeful9723]

I would love for them to try this again, maybe a different price point. This was so fun to see what James and Ben came up with when they have the whole market at their disposal.

[@ekaterinashapyrina9552]

sidenote: Barry looks really good in this video

[@powerxtrip]

I loved this episode ! The budget was a super fun element - and Ben definitely deserved to win!

[@jouliamclaren3103]

I vote for James, he comes up with brilliant ideas and congrats on yet more wonderful plates!!

[@EudaemoniusMarkII]

What would you do with 20 quid or FOR 20 quid? LOL I love your banter and fun loving spirit guys! Keep up the great work.

[@schmonkey42]

This is a very serious cooking question. When reheating 1 slice of pizza, do you microwave it or stick it in the oven? Its fast vs not soggy

[@cadd9572]

Both! Blast it in the microwave first, then throw it in the oven super high to get crispy. Works every time!

[@schmonkey42]

Interesting. I shall try it out with my next slice. Thanks!

[@nigellafan81]

Chef John, at foodwishes.com, has an entire tutorial on how to reheat pizza on the pan. No need to waste so much time and money on heating up a whole oven for 1 slice of pizza! :)

[@cnudollAKTF]

mostly do it in the pan because I used to not have oven nor microwave

[@DannyNQH]

J KO use a pan, heat it up in the microwave first if you want it quicker

[@cherishwit]

More chef v chef. Ingredients form the pantry on covid-19 day 12 quarantine. Too dark? Okay, celebratory meal on day 15.

[@bulman07]

My thoughts on the berries? "James Currie you madman". #vindicated

[@yuebrian]

Best video of all time, do this again LETS GO

[@andread9807]

What happened to tyrone (bens son)

[@ganiisness]

Please more episodes like this. Also Ben's dish looked so good!

[@francoisdegrandpre9848]

I really think James' dish was more vibrant and bold and I'm a bit sad that we don't get the recipes for these battles.

[@JadeGordon]

Half way through Ben's shopping I was hoping a surprise twist would be swapping ingredients at the end. That might be a challenge on hard mode!