Chef vs STARBUCKS | Sorted Food

[@AmbroseReed]

Kush's suspicion of Barry's sudden knife skills is so funny

[@netsquall]

Also Barry's suspicion of Kush's appreciation!

[@hannuala-olla4302]

@@netsquall basic survival instinct that

[@maromania7]

Barry's main problem has always just been effort. Man showed up to a pasta skill battle with no timer and spent most it reclining on a couch watching KZbin. He's pretty good when he wants to try. The issue comes when the timer starts or he has to follow instructions from someone who isn't kush XD

[@nathalian]

It makes me think that there could be a fun opportunity to collab with Too Good to go - making a dish out of whatever you get from the bag that day 😂

[@SortedFood]

That's a great idea!

[@emil3672]

This should definitely be a goal in the future

[@craftiebrown]

Too Good to Go is too unreliable. Some days you can sign up for 5 different places and get nothing in the end. You're better off just having a random person make a random purchase so that you at least know you'll have anything to work with. Ask Atomic Shrimp.

[@GrimbornWolf]

Great thinking!

[@MATT.04]

​@@craftiebrownive been quite regularly getting to good to go's for a couple of years now, ive only had one cancelled once. I have never heard anyone else having such disappointing experiences. I might have been very lucky, but i think having 5 of them cancelled in the same day is extremely unlucky Of course the contents vary, and some definitely haven't been great, but that would be part of the challenge.

[@frozenpixie8801]

I love how Kush is gleefully off the rails but also perfectly in control at the same time. He's such an amazing addition to the on-camera Sorted team.

[@jarzz3601]

I loved how happy barry was when kush complimented him

[@sushygored]

Also, like proud, but still modest ☺Baz's a good lad :)

[@merlion6613]

Barry was amazing!!

[@lynnettesue6240]

Yay, Kush for acknowledging Barry's skills and praising him. I think so many have gotten into the habit of poking fun at Barry's sous-chef apron and thus his accomplishments fall by the wayside. Great positivity, and fun vid! 🥰

[@TheCloudhopper]

Kush's positivity is just infectious. He is so often highlighting good work by the others on Sorted, encouraging them to be their best self. He is the kinda guy that you need on a team. Absolute champion. Love Kush.

[@CheckTheWiki]

Find yourself a woman that smiles at you like Baz does at his onions.

[@cloud__99]

I mean it was a bit of a backhanded compliment “you’ve started to earn that apron“ but still 😅

[@neruneri]

One of the big takeaways I've had ever since Kush started appearing on camera is that the blender is your best friend and good use of a food processor can let you make anything "more cheffy" without a ton of effort.

[@SortedFood]

Exactly this 😆

[@calgaryguyyyc]

Why not support a locally owned coffee shop? Give them some free press and have access to higher quality ingredients

[@gso619]

@@calgaryguyyyc Because the whole format is to take mass-produced fast food garbage and make it nice. There's no challenge to making something good out of coffee from a local shop or goods from a local bakery, they're already good.

[@calgaryguyyyc]

@@gso619 transforming is the challenge. They mention nothing of the quality just the transformation

[@WarriorHeart2024]

Most of the world has Starbucks and the other chains they have used in the transformations. We wouldn't be able to get things from the local shops they have.

[@bloemundude]

I really like how flexible Kush is in general. He takes suggestions, runs with them, and delegates tasks well, all while maintaining order. IOW, "he plays well with others".

[@vikashKumar-ir6ph]

He is a high class chef with years of experience and ebbers trust him

[@martinmcwilliams]

We need to put a stop to competent Barry. Him and Kush are entirely to happy together 😂

[@SortedFood]

🤣

[@ButyoucancallmeKat]

They are both new dads! They are just delusional from the sleep deprivation! They will go back to them lovingly ribbing each other in a year or two! 💕

[@lewismaddock1654]

​@@ButyoucancallmeKat Love rubbing each other!? Mate, what's that about?

[@Psylaine64]

I am very scared that Baz is starting to think like Kush ........very scared

[@ericconrad8854]

@@lewismaddock1654 it's about Kush quietly coming up behind Barry and gently nibbling on his earlobe then whispering "Order up chef".

[@gangewifre]

The "I'm not trapped in here with you, you're trapped in here with ME" vibe from Kush in this video really cracked me up.

[@paris2010grealey]

You can tell Kush had kids now, the whispered “eggies” 😂

[@LickTheShaft]

Or could be a B. Dylan Hollis watcher as well.

[@Finwolven]

That or Dylan B. Hollis has been on his shorts recently.

[@frozenpixie8801]

Yup, as the parent of a two-year-old, I thought so too.

[@zuckasttv]

@@Finwolven We'll know for sure next time he needs baking powder. If he asks for floof powder, then we know :D

[@nauticallake]

I feel like that would be an amazing collaboration they already cook from old books so now let’s get the baker of old books in.

[@stone5against1]

These two work so well together, always fun seeing them do these kind of videos

[@SortedFood]

So glad you enjoy seeing this duo 😁

[@stone5against1]

@@SortedFood I mean, I enjoy every duo, but it's nice seeing Barry being an actual sous chef and doing whatever insanity Kush asks him to (and even gives his insane ideas to add to whatever they're doing)

[@logstargo627]

"Stunning onion" is phonetically satisfying at the highest level.

[@Gruchon]

The pure joy on Barry being appreciated by Kush is very cool to see. Made my little dinner and yt quite wholesome!

[@robertbuth]

I love how Kush has so many facial expressions when he's not even sure if his idea is going to work but he just wings it and commits. Great video!!

[@TooLegitToQuitLoL]

Damn fine job Barry/Kush, I wonder what Ben and Jamie would be like if they could be as in sync and produce something like this?

[@pileofstuff]

I'd like to have seen Ebbers judging and trying to guess what the source was.

[@juno81]

Barry biting the cheese pull.... I laughed so hard my entire household was wondering what happened :p

[@dodgers0n842]

Barry having his head tilted ready to go while saying "up, up, up!" I was just waiting lmao

[@krose6451]

I miss read that as cheese puff and was so confused but then the video actually got to that moment and I understood.

[@jemimahe298]

Why is this not higher up?!! I laughed so hard my toddler asked if I was okay 😂

[@noangelthis]

Kush is so encouraging and attentive as a teacher but also very precise. And you can see Barry brought his A game today, determined to earn Kush's stamp of approval and he got it, in spades! I love that while Kush can be bluntly critical but also be generous with his appreciation. Kush is known for bringing the chaos but in these food forward videos, he just slips so naturally into the role of a teacher, just happy to share and encourage learning. And Barry, famous for being an 'out-of-the box' thinker matched beautifully with Kush's maverick ideas! What a delight to watch! Kudos, as always, to the Sorted Team! ❤

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

Really nice to see them working without a deadline too, the pace of this was lovely. Very instructional from Kush and I love his calmness (in fairness he's pretty calm even with a deadline, just more chaos monkey also in those circumstances - which does have its own charm too)

[@SinisterMD]

I think the thing I like the most about this channel, and this particular challenge, is getting a glimpse into the mind of a chef. How someone can take literally dozens of ingredients they're not accustomed to putting together and yet in the end the dish looks like something that should be on a menu somewhere. Absolutely bloody brilliant. The teacher-student vibe was great too. Thanks fellas.

[@x13xAVALANCHE]

I know Barry got some grief from the other guys about his Sous Chef apron, I thought he earned it, but it would be cool to do a series and send him to a culinary program like the chefs went to so he could elevate his skills more and we could learn what it takes to become a chef.

[@LordBunnyBone]

Personally I would love to see Mike and Jamie do a few chef skills battles and the winner of those gets the chance to challenge Barry for the Apron. 😂

[@intricateearthling8388]

Basil at the culinary school, I'll watch that in a heartbeat!

[@its-aydonus6842]

To be honest, with how sparse Barry appearances have been lately, I thought that's exactly what he did, take a cooking class or something to earn that apron more.

[@mirrorsandmirages]

Or even spending a week as an apprentice in a professional kitchen

[@lewismaddock1654]

I really loved Kush and Barry's chemestry on this video. For a long time I thought they had some beef, but this video totally changed my mind. They work very well together.

[@ppt1234567890]

I've always looked at it as Kush demanding more of Barry since he has the sous chef title.

[@Jounzey]

Kush giving such direct (and indirect) compliments to Barry this episode is honestly both wholesome and really funny xD

[@yiqingtan4079]

Love Barry stepping into his Sous Chef role so brilliantly... And then taking a bite out of the pulled cheese in midair 😂❤

[@JaySay]

It's nice to see Kush and Baz working together while cooking, as opposed to the intense rivalry and disdain that Kush usually has for "Sous-Chef" Barry.😂 Happy to see them together!

[@cstz]

Yes, I like this dynamic so much more, they actually work well together and it's a joy to watch.

[@JaySay]

@@cstz Brings a tear to my eye!😁

[@JeffKelly03]

10:47 "That's mad. This is Kush." Well, that pretty much sums it up.

[@llamafromspace]

I agree with Kush, Barry did a great job. Love this format where it is challenging but they can take their time.

[@Silentgrace11]

And here I thought I was being innovative having bulked some leftover fajitas from takeaway the other day with some rice and spices to make a pseudo stir fried rice. The way you all can take a look at premade food items and say “i can use the components of this to make something entirely different” never ceases to baffle me

[@NeverMetABadCheesecake]

The difference between Barry being in the kitchen with Kush, compared to being in there with Ben, is amazing. With Kush he actually seems to learn things, and seems to feel a sense of pride and reward for what he is doing. When he's with Ben, he's pretty much just mucking around and not paying full attention. Kush really has been an amazing addition to this channel.

[@schuylerhayes9283]

Barry forever in high school with professor ben

[@TheSeatedView]

I think it's because Ben expects him to go by some rules, and Kush is so out there that it seems like there aren't any (except there are, you just don't see them under the mayhem).

[@violetskies14]

@@TheSeatedView I think it's also that Barry has known Ben for well over 20 years, long before he was ever a chef, and Ben is in that family/friend you've known forever category where you're not really trying to impress them so much and you're not necessarily going to listen to them so much whereas Kush was a professional chef with a lot of experience when they hired him so there's naturally a bit more of a desire to impress him.

[@whydoineedanameiwillneverp7790]

Oh this is one of my favourite formats! Love to see Kush's cheffy brain at work (and seeing Baz being ordered around is quite a fun bonus 😅) Also, I can't stop laughing at the excited/curious "oh two course meal?" followed by the completely nonchalant "No, just two directions"

[@SortedFood]

Kush was being very complimentary of Barry today 😆

[@kayerin5749]

@@SortedFood As they all should be - from time to time. Gives balance to the format!

[@whydoineedanameiwillneverp7790]

​@@SortedFoodBecoming a dad _is_ really warming him up, I see 😂

[@mikewatson4034]

I'd like to see them try it without any extra ingredients. The format tbh (and no pun intended) has got a bit stale.

[@ppt1234567890]

@@SortedFood I think Barry earned it in this video. He was working with Kush, instead of for Kush

[@notsoelusive]

Barry definitely levelled up for this video

[@Kermitthebadger]

This was genuinely one of the most entertaining videos lately. They worked so well together!

[@laurabailey2152]

Kush is right, he and Barry work beautifully together

[@HEYDW1]

Kush's enthusiam to cooking is so good, he's such a good addition to the team and such a good decision to put him in front of the camera

[@ZanguSwe]

Kush is always so funny when he starts naming five dishes in one sentence so that no one can come after him

[@bethrogers816]

Barry's slight smile when Kush told him how well the onions were diced...priceless!

[@andy70d35]

Kush could even make cornflakes taste good, the man is a genius. We need a Kush Burger king

[@Patriiiiick]

Have you never eaten a cornflake tart? It's not a stretch to make cornflakes taste good.

[@OrbObserver]

Cornflakes taste pretty good if you don't eat sweets often. There's a natural corn sweetness and with a bit of honey or a sprinkle of sugar it's a nice simple pleasure.

[@swissfoodie3542]

Can you please make Ben to do one of those episodes ? For example, turning a Big Mac meal into "gourmet food". I think he would hate it, and it would be great fun for us to watch.

[@SortedFood]

@thomasandrewclifford😆

[@swissfoodie3542]

@thomasandrewclifford I can of course also be a Gregs. Just any kind of fast food, which Ben would normally not touch (or admit touching it).

[@maskeddave]

I love the idea that Kush keeps saying he wants to do a burger so instead that goes to Ben :D

[@Steakylover123]

Barry looked so happy lol. Amazing knife skills!

[@clobsentinel]

I blame Kush for this one. He is just far too good at coming up with on the cuff ideas, ready to fly completely of the handle with whatever he does. Had a blast watching this. Thanks for the upload.

[@a_horde_of_kittens]

As a Starbucks barista, this brought me so much joy. And I am going to be seriously considering frappuccino panna cotta in my future.

[@PollyW326]

Kush is amazing. And Barry, you were a stand up guy this video!!! Fantastic.

[@rulitossimplyrulitos1088]

I’m a huge fan of carbs, sugar and coffee. This episode spoke to me in a nearly spiritual level. The dessert, I think I will dream about it.

[@mzansime]

Kush and Barry is a terrific combo! 🎉 Kush thinks and acts soo fast and is always ad libbing his dishes on the go. Barry is the one Normal who genuinely does have the skills tb his sous chef. It was soo great to see them vibing along and enjoying themselves. We weren't so distracted by pranks that we couldn't remembered the food they made. Which is just as well because Kush is so inventive and with Barry's helpful input, had some great tips. ❤️👌

[@kimmyquevil]

Reduced roulette is my favorite game to play. Trying to cook a meal out of whatever is in the reduced sections of the shops :)

[@hwXD]

The absolute sibling energy of Kush squinting at Baz for being nice and doing a good job ahahahahha

[@colinwebb5018]

Great video. Have you done Chinese take away yet? That would be amazing. Thank you for all the colourful videos and excellent entertainment over the years. Cheers from Canada!

[@mcanix]

The look of glee on Kush's face when Barry said "a cheesy bread and butter pudding" sent me. Barry got him totally

[@tranquilo6897]

I always learn so much and end up hungry after a Sorted video.

[@margarett_b]

I love how both of you were genuinely excited about everything happening in this one. The energy was just so good!

[@sirbubblegum9224]

God I love the duo of chef+Sous-chef *actually* working in the kitchen as chef and sous-chef. Barry enabling Kush to focus on what to do and assisting with ideas and prep was oddly nice to watch. Would be awesome to see a normal+chef thing doing an waaay over-engineered dish in time that would be impossible on your own, normal prepping for the chef to cook.

[@charleneclaassen]

Wow! Kush and Barry were 'of one mind' here. Really loved the ebb and flow of ideas and tasks. Nobody would believe the origin of the ingredients that gave birth to those dishes. I'm in awe.❤

[@zenpool]

It’s not a Kush episode without a blender and a torch 😂

[@flii87]

I'm two minutes into the video and I just have to stop and say, Kush's passion for cooking is contagious. You can see it in his eyes, he genuinely loves what he does. It makes watching so much more fun for me, because it gets me excited to break out the blender and try stuff myself! You rock Sorted!!

[@SortedFood]

Thank you! kush seriously LOVES to cook. We love eating his food and learning too, win, win 😆

[@briancoleman9330]

I have to give credit where it's due. Barry absolutely stepped up his game and impressed Kush. Though I do think that with Kush by his side, helped. Kush seems to have that natural "Teacher/mentor" approach, where it seems like he can put people at ease and help build them up.

[@cosybadgeradventures3936]

It's been so nice to see the different dynamics lately of the normals being paired up with Kush. Even if there's still an element of chaos it's very calm and he seems to bring out even better work and showcase their skills. I still love the battles/PIOs and craziness, but this is so down to earth, genuine friendship and teaching that's really lovely to see.

[@haycos]

feel like its the first time ive seen barry wear his sous-chef apron in forever 😭

[@Wolfmate21]

Kush taking an absolutely massive bite and just chomping away while Barry just talks 😂

[@risky101]

I thought we were supposed to be boycotting? 😢

[@alicetwain]

"Dry fry?" "Yes, there's enough butter in there" Proceeds to add some 50 grams of extra butter.

[@mathieuwilkens3721]

Kush: All of a sudden Barry is helpful and skilled. What the hell is going on?

[@gagandeepsingh9212]

Lovely video, with meme worthy content of Barry eating the cheese halfway!! Towards the end Kush and Barry looked like two brothers having fun when the parents are not around! 😂

[@synchonic4683]

i like how kush said "yeah dry toast the chocolate croissants thers enough fat in there" and then after 30 sek puts a giant knob of butter in there LOL

[@wwaxwork]

That's because he decided to caramelize them with sugar and butter

[@TheDiggster13]

You can take the chef out of the Michelin kitchen….

[@sammiepeace13]

I think you both did amazing. Barry has definitely earned his apron for sure. Also his chopping technique was absolutely brilliant ❤❤

[@DomEReapeR]

I'm so glad Kush became a larger part of this team, imagine the power-couple him and James would be!

[@sebastianpedersen1495]

Love seeing the gears grinding on Kush and then watching him do his magic. What a guy

[@kris123o]

We need a chef vs chef version of this!

[@TheAwesomeAlberto]

Every time i see Kush have some sort of brain blast of inspiration, is so satisfying to watch and idk how else to explain it

[@pileofstuff]

I'd love to see this format try a milliary daily ration pack (MRE) for the source ingredients.

[@offsidewithakj]

bro kush is a magician and Barry is so good, what a duo!! Barry snatching the cheese string with his mouth was exactly what I would have done. great vid.

[@dizzielizzie9989]

OMG I’ve put on 7lbs just watching this😮. Not sure if it’s a cardiac arrest on a plate or a diabetic coma. Love the way Kush’s mind works.

[@Scott-sd1zj]

I know he’s been around for a good while now but Kush has been a brilliant addition to the team. ❤

[@BiGGGs00]

Yep, not even 2 minutes in before a blender appears. 😂

[@trifontrifonov4297]

This whole video has a really fun buddy atmosphere. The competition type content is always fun, but from time to time just a video of the guys messing about and just having fun is also really good.

[@anumeon]

Nice Kushmment of the video... "You have elevated your knifeskills.. Somehow" :D

[@LadyMiir]

Well played Kush and Baz! This was a great video, really enjoy this series!

[@SortedFood]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@SebastianEmmeluth]

That Starbucks food was propably the price of a three course meal😂

[@mmesanaa]

@@SebastianEmmeluth and the price of their soul. Free 🇵🇸

[@MARDTravel]

Props to Barry on this! He's come a long way, putting in the effort, and starting to reap the rewards. Keep it up!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love this format! Question guys: Will we be seeing kush dream menu anytime soon? He more than deserves it

[@SortedFood]

Oooooh great idea. He does deserve it! However, the meal would have to be INCREDIBLE. What a challenge 😅

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

@@SortedFood You guys are more than up to the task! Full faith in You all

[@andrewhenley7691]

Brilliant idea !

[@vaalnailo5789]

This is probably the best version of this video you all have done yet. Didn't just blitz everything up or use too many outside ingredients. The balance was absolutely perfect. As for the next place to pick from, well the the lad a bit of Nando's eh?

[@kalzamar]

How about helping out a local independent fast food joint using their specialty foods

[@mmesanaa]

Yes! And not supporting a murd3rous g3n0c1dal multinational... 🤮

[@mmesanaa]

@@kalzamar i agree

[@mmesanaa]

@@kalzamar and also free 🇵🇸

[@heyy13]

13:17 of Kush in bliss putting that eggy bread cheese thing in his mouth shows just how good it is.

[@sayididit2930]

10:39 _Chef John joined the chat_

[@cstz]

Yes, I loved it!

[@baumgrt]

That was a great reference for the ones in the know

[@susannea4196]

I love that Kush now genuinely asks Barry for advice or just "please tell me what's in your brain" during these challenges 😊

[@BotloB]

I simply love Kush's little smirks. Barry really behaved like a sous chef, the food looked amazing, nice job, guys!

[@Idiomatick]

Legit sous chef today

[@jackifaulkner87]

Love this format, the normal cooking alongside the chef. This one was especially good in my opinion, because I've felt there was tension between these two, maybe because Kush knows what it takes to become a sous chef in the restaurant world, and Barry was sort of gifted that title (no offense, Barry; I know you worked through that whole year of challenges to earn it) in comparison. Yeah, so thought this was a great episode.

[@SortedFood]

So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@SedraKotova-wb9ib]

Can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!

[@MoonlightHorizon-ev7ev]

The fact he turned cold starbucks items into proper food - Kush is an absolute monster in the kitchen lol. Barry was a kickass sous chef though that can't be denied.

[@TraceyOfficial]

1. five guys and Kush 2. Kush bring proud of Barry 😊 3. That croque madame with jam was my best 4. I love these videos

[@glasswingbutterfly]

Well done, Kush and Baz! The cheese circle w ham jam looks sooooo yummy. I really wanted to have a slice w you guys. The dessert looks delicious, too. I'd def love to see more vids like this.

[@hoshikuzu4954]

featuring starbucks at a time like sure is a choice 😶

[@sufiahussain811]

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 Boycott Starbucks

[@jessicab2202]

@@sufiahussain811that was my first thought when I saw this too, ‘aren’t we boycotting Starbucks?’ I won’t be watching this video.

[@DollbyFresh]

“Aren’t we boycotting Starbucks”, did they ever say that? Have they ever come out in a video and said explicitly “we support Palestine” or “we support Israel”? Jesus Christ you people need to get a grip. This channel has nothing to do with any sort of politics and yet you people have to make it political because they spent 30 pounds at Starbucks. Grow up.

[@hoshikuzu4954]

My guy if you prefer being shooter for pricy coffee be my guest there's plenty of reasons to drop sbux lmao

[@msfoodiediva]

Kush is great. Need to feature him more. He and Barry work well together. His facial expressions make me laugh

[@wallythewondercorncake8657]

I'd like to see Ben try this with Greggs

[@blairhoughton7918]

Haven't they already done that though?

[@wallythewondercorncake8657]

@@blairhoughton7918 They did a Greggs sausage roll cheese toastie once I a food trend video, but for some reason they didn't even use Gregg's. They used Walls and pukka

[@boester69]

Kush playing Barry to make all the calls and just excecuting them is just the best, especially as Barry has no clue whatsoever about what is happening haha

[@tigerz8174]

Starbucks only needs to go in the "RUBISH BIN"!!!!!!

[@mmesanaa]

Specially because they are funding the war crimes of IsnotReal. Disgusting

[@mmesanaa]

@@tigerz8174 💯

[@spotosaurus]

Love Barry's tentative "thank you chef" 😅

[@SortedFood]

😅

[@fayezaali2113]

Guys, I love you lot and your videos so much, I've honestly been watching for 10 years now, I'm not sure why we're still having to mention companies that we should be boycotting coz they're financially supporting a literal Gen*cide ?

[@Nooticus]

No they aren’t. Do your research. A manager or starbucks’ parent company (or something) is a Zionist, as are 90% of Jews. Big deal

[@Oriandu]

That momentary grimace after Kush makes after putting the cheese ball on top of the egg cheese chip thing is a great encapsulation of this format.

[@andreeaiacob2859]

actually promoting starbucks...

[@CarlGorn]

It's really gratifying to see Kush educating Baz into his role of sous chef. He's proving to be a good student. 👍

[@fabianag111]

love you all but starbucks of all places? FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA

[@larak877]

my first thought

[@jurijayb5984]

yup. not gonna watch this time🙁

[@thaisstone5192]

Please keep politics out of non-political channels.

[@Dailycoffeeee]

@@thaisstone5192 its a humanitarian issue more than a political one

[@MaireadM]

@@fabianag111 PALESTINE WILL BE FREE!