POV: Evening Service at Busy London Restaurant (Head Chef)

Head chef Will wears a GoPro during the evening dinner service on a Wednesday, in 4K.

[@andy16005343]

Huge respect to the Head Chef here, for treating the rest of the team respectfully. I have no idea how you stay so calm and composed, but can see how regimented the whole process is. Everyone doing what is expected, but being appreciated for it. Not in London again for a while, but will definitely try and get a table when next we are. Thanks for this view of what goes on.

[@davidcristi8835]

This is yow it is when is not very busy usually. IN the kitchen if you see gordon ramsay behavior that means someone is getting kinda fired, that is only entertaiment not a real thing.

[@oli2796]

@@davidcristi8835 would love to see a saturday night with the go pro

[@brandonloyo1394]

Lmao what did you expect? Not like he is going to call the staff “a bunch of dickheads” while the clientele is right in front of him and can hear everything

[@jakubszmigiel]

If you are showing emotions, you are loosing control. Your team don’t want head chef who’s loosing control. Being calm and steady with emotions is really important to be in charge.

[@alexkurogane8950]

@@jakubszmigiel I totally agree. maybe TV shows lead us to a misconception of the work environment at a restaurant.

[@richardtyson100]

as someone who's never worked in a restaraunt but has a huge interest in food - this is 10/10 content for me. i could watch this for hours. big ups for being polite and chill and professional in a busy and stressy situation .

[@devoncook-pe1wk]

Your gonna love it when you actually work in one😁

[@R0FLC4T5]

This ain't stressy my guy. They were cruising. When you're slammed is when the real show begins 💀 Some people are just born to live and breathe the chaotic flow.

[@bellyboyz512]

@@devoncook-pe1wkahahaha

[@chris-vecchio]

I think you are on the ground floor of a new movement where instead of TV shows filming service with high amounts of editing, the chefs themselves do it. It shows your integrity and passion for the food and more importantly, shows the respect you have for your staff as professionals. Especially showing how the head chefs lead from the front. You are in the weeds with everyone and still manage to mentor others and keep things on track. I live in the US but would immediately decide to visit after watching your gopro vids. Keep up the great work!

[@MoonlightStrider]

I love how most of the sounds in that kitchen have an almost ASMR quality to them, then there's the impact printer with that sound that cuts through the heart and soul.

[@TheKrazieness]

A calm, collective and respectful of others is rare to come by in an head chef nowadays. Much respect to you and your team.

[@gozutheDJ]

no, it's actually becoming more common. the old way of screaming at everyone is dying, especially in open kitchens like this

[@bellyboyz512]

@@gozutheDJya lol wtf

[@kevinkirk2672]

As a chef myself in "The Road Hole Restaurant" in St Andrews I have to say I'm very impressed with how you run your team and kitchen. I also saw you on Sorted foods few month back good too see the kitchen at work. Keep it up man. Respect too all members lead by example I love it.!

[@FallowLondon]

Great to hear. Good luck at The Road Hole, the menu looks fantastic!

[@kevinkirk2672]

@@FallowLondon Thank you, you too.

[@AwkwardAsian]

As a chef at “McDonald’s” I’m confused that nobody is cooking with a microwave

[@holdtightadele8017]

@@AwkwardAsian As a chef at Wetherspoons (no really), I totally agree

[@STSGuitar16]

@@FallowLondon where I'm from a Road Hole is a trashy woman who hangs out around truck stops....yeah, her menu is a little bit different

[@Azizshmr60]

The fact you can watch a busy kitchen from chefs perspective is such an amazing experience , please keep it up and wish u all health & wealth!

[@docohm50]

I served 24 years in the Air Force. I love the way you run your kitchen. Reminds me of my military days. You're very organized and your whole team understands their roles and you can see the teamwork. Very cool 👍

[@DisDatK9]

I think when you get into a position with the best, you're expected to do your job and do it well under the umbrella of the platoon and Team. At least for me that was the case; the screaming and being treated like shit is for the proving ground, but once you actually need to do the job, hopefully there's no screaming. At least that's my impression (Former Navy)

[@PS2Damon]

what was your air force job?

[@docohm50]

@@PS2Damon I was a avionics technician from 82' -06' I worked on the SR-71, U-2/TR-1, C-23A, C-141, EC-130E, KC-135Q, T-38, C-5. I retired and went on to work for Lockheed on the C-5 and F-35. LOL now I just screw off

[@ginger3884]

You are the type of chef I’d love to work for. Calm and collected, stern when you need to be, and actually respectful to your cooks. That is how you get a team of people to love you and support you and stay with you throughout your career. I love how you compliment their work as well- sometimes hearing a good job and A “that’s cooked beautifully” etc will make or break my mental during a crazy service. This is lovely to watch.

[@seanhettenbach2101]

I wish I could find a kitchen like this. It's near impossible in the states. Everything is so cutthroat still, it's sad.

[@brandonkjamessr4109]

​@@seanhettenbach2101Yea this isn't realistic in the states...I've found a few spots like this but their scattered across the country

[@MAGICC.GAMING]

Those sauces on the back are a huge time saver glad you let that guy know he’s smart as heck for that 😂

[@JagoBridgland]

love these videos, as a foodie but non-chef its so interesting to see how a proper kitchen operates

[@Sazed0]

same here. always sort of wished i got into it instead lol

[@thepandasdoitbetter]

@@Sazed0 to get to this level and find a kitchen with this level and a head chef who empowers his team to be able to just flow like this is rare indeed and yeah id like to see a full tilt service warts and all, chefs cruising here.

[@FallowLondon]

Cheers Jago!

[@coolguy-cs9po]

I've heard that kitchens in London are the hardest for work . That everyone is shouting and that there is unkind violence in the kitchen. This is the complete opposite, beautiful to look at. I admire how everyone in the team is respected.

[@LordDecklion]

Try North America its a third of the staff and a usually a massive menu because people want to cater every whim instead of being known and good a something. USA also rush's dining so fast they expect anything in 15-20 minutes with god awful portioning and just food descriptions that don't match the techniques used. Its actually starting to kill the industry because its been a warm body system with a 13$ USD an hour wage when living wage is 24$ (In my city living wage is 24.50). The margins for food are maybe 7-9% profit and everybody complains about prices when they are engaged in a luxury (America has forgotten dining out is a luxury due to fast food)

[@sharky1154]

From one chef to another, great work chef. It’s great to see so much efficiency in a kitchen. Loved every second of it.

[@brownie3454]

you are no chef. you are peon

[@Kennyd8111]

My hand would be covered in marker by the end of my shift! Wonderful content, Chef and team. This goes to show how important the role is for each staff member. Absolutely wonderful!

[@pinmast0r]

DO MORE OF THIS! Honestly the foodie community fecking love this! We love to see it real but we appreciate the co-ordination, the coaching, the finesse, the orchestration, quality control.....POV busy service is the best foodie content, period!

[@TheChosenRed]

Maximum respect to chef. Calm and cool and speaking to his staff not shouting. 👏🏽

[@NahuFranCook]

As a student in culinary school and working in a restaurant and learning this is really lovely, I would love to work like you and with a team like that

[@shakedbm3829]

Can't get enough of this. I feel you're on the verge of a new trend of video making. Would appreciate more! Thanks

[@d1want34]

this is a new niche, and i love it

[@andrewstevenson8740]

Loved this, I worked in kitchens in my early 20’s while studying and enjoyed it. Strangely soothing to have on in the background….

[@Ali-dd9zk]

I'm loving these videos, they are exceptional. Huge respect to you Chef! The respect in this kitchen and how smoothly everything runs is absolutely amazing.

[@jeffcook6436]

I wish you would do more of these videos. I'm "retired" from the industry and had to transition to work from home after covid. I love to have these videos going on a side monitor, keeps me grounded so I can continue to stare at my computer screen all day. Eventually when I make it through London I'll be sure to stop by, but until then, keep up the stellar work, wanted to share my appreciation from the Birmingham across the pond.

[@icsheeple]

They make retractable sharpies if you're done fiddling with those caps.

[@arciukasiukas]

Worked in London in a kitchen and never seen so respectful head chef, you are amazing brother. That is how it is supossed to be🙏

[@stephencrowell1447]

People either think every kitchen has an angry chef throwing things or they have no clue what it’s like in BOH. Super realistic and I love watching it. Please continue uploading more and thank you chef.

[@notis188]

When you need to go with 50 covers at once for a party, and plus you have another 7 tables waiting for mains or starters, thats different talk. Here its just a chill, compare where im working.

[@rednazray]

Please do more of these videos! This was great to watch. Love the leadership, teamwork, organisation and of course the food!

[@cleansheetpete4029]

Honestly love watching this stuff, watching a plate just come together is such a sight to see

[@Dutch__Z900]

Love how calm the head chef is

[@williamosirian4506]

This wonderful restuarant sure earns its money! Truly a well oiled machine it is! Huge props to the Head and sous chefs! Hope to see more of this soon! 😍

[@joshuagop5909]

As a line cook with over 20 years in the industry I have to say I love your attitude towards your crew..... I cannot stand when head chefs are just overly critical and demanding.... it's obvious your line respects you and I totally understand why!!!! Great job chef

[@displacedhippie3296]

I got a little sad when I saw the beautiful plating on the dish with the white sauce and drizzle got covered up by the fried greens.. still looked delicious. Thanks for the vids! Never thought I'd love watching a line work on KZbin after getting off of one haha! Love it, great kitchen! Wish I could visit to try it

[@UhhhNiko]

More of these please, they are super relaxing! Food looks incredible keep up the good work chefs!

[@jgpatterson38]

Now this what chefs want to see I'm and I'm sure the general public can really appreciate what goes into a real service..can't wait visit in a few weeks

[@merced175]

I worked in a kitchen and I love the calm urgency you present when you need something and need it now, like when you were waiting for the sriracha butter for the cod heads, calmly saying "I'm desperate for it" when the cook was dragging, no yelling no screaming, very nice display

[@joanneskugler2894]

I am an apprentice at the moment and I have had the idea of doing something like this (just as a livestream maybe) just for people to see how everything is going on in the kitchen... I absolutely love your content!! It would also be really cool to see an line cooks perpective:))

[@sophtware_slump]

Calm and composed, this is remarkable. I get all rambly and confused under pressure and this guy just does it! Mad respect.

[@johnblonde8589]

Wonderful to watch seemingly complete control of what appears to be a very complex situation. Love the calm vibe just taking care of business. Great viewing.

[@J450NAv3ng3d]

If possible, should consider doing a regular live stream! These videos are so fun to watch and would be great to see regular different shifts.

[@joshlinehan]

Food and service was brilliant when I came last weekend. Keep up the good work, this is a great insight!

[@christopherrahman1358]

This is my new favorite channel. I love this. If you have any team members who would be willing, maybe videos of different stations as well would be super fun to watch! This is a dream kitchen to work in for sure.

[@christopherrahman1358]

Honestly, I'm only seeing the two videos of this style content but I love it so much! More like this please!!

[@macedonianmessi9613]

Love these videos as a food lover but someone who'd never be able to hack the pressure as a chef 😂Really unique perspective. All the best to the team at Fallow.

[@parketus]

Food lover ? Love it or hate it you must to eat to survive.

[@kieranmcmahon1745]

@@parketus Just because you have to do something, doesn't mean you have to enjoy, or love, it.

[@hsreG12]

I never realized how much of my food the chef eats, makes me mad but at the same time I understand why lol

[@Nitrix77]

Those older ribbon kitchen model epsons are so slow to print tickets - there's better stuff out there now!

[@yanvid]

I used to work in the restaurant and our head chef was just a d*ck. He was always mad about something and everything we did was just not good enough for him. But seeing a head chefs like you guys makes me wanna get back into gastronomy and work with food again. I could watch this whole day. You find everyone as a crucial member of the team and treat them with respect just like every head chef should do and because of that you got big respect from me ❤.

[@kishanpatel1323]

Love the POV videos. Thank you so much!!

[@FallowLondon]

More to come!

[@kishanpatel1323]

@@FallowLondon Thank you. Watching your POV videos as a chef are truly amazing. Keep up the good work!

[@andrewcathcart]

@@FallowLondon Can we get a kitchen guide / explanation / tutorial of sorts? Would love to learn how a proper kitchen runs so efficiently etc.

[@ericshiel]

This is why I don’t get snippy about waiting for food. Kitchens like this one work so hard. If I’m waiting an hour for food like this, that’s totally fine by me

[@user-tv5ht8ig6q]

Wonderful teamwork to serve guests their meals quickly; very professional ! 😊

[@june1july]

Absolutely mesmerizing!

[@Chzydawg]

Loving these service videos, kind of re-igniting my passion for the industry. Every time I want to get out something sucks me back in. Love how you guys are always tasting, cleaning and slipping the occasional bit of banter in. Hate the noise of the docket machine though, that haunts my nightmares.

[@SpruceJammy312]

Need more of these! Love seeing dinner services from back in England. 🇬🇧🇪🇸

[@KnightMirkoYo]

It would be amazing to learn a bit more about the dishes, maybe in the subtitles. All of them looked incredible, but sometimes I didn't know what I was looking at :) Thank you Chef!

[@cleshsesh6155]

I googled the menu and it's interesting to see what each one is described as, would recommend

[@organicmechanic5150]

Commendations to the head chefs. A quiet, clean well organised kitchen speaks volumes of the mindset of those running the brigade.

[@willfrederick8348]

I’m obsessed with watching these

[@KrizTheMan]

I'm thinking the green sharpie is highlighting allergies, I'm probably wrong, but if I'm right I'm impressed by the spot on supervision

[@104ist]

23:28 i think he highlights for a regular repeat customer, so it could just be any kind of ‘vip’

[@KrizTheMan]

@@104ist Oh, if you're right then I can respect that in a chef...Treat the visitors nice, but the repeat visitors "nicer"

[@Starscream513]

@17:50 My man let the intrusive thoughts win with that knife 😂

[@jeffreyhodge5564]

I love the hygiene ,constantly wiping down ,rinsing hands ,changing utensils ,spot on and a gentleman who recognises the value of his staff ,and lots of pleases and thank you ,a few out there could learn from this next time in London I know where to eat👍

[@kosys5338]

Jeez, and that isn't even time lapsed. that's him moving in real time. Awesome video, great POV! Thanx for bringing us along .

[@GoBuddieGo]

I feel right at home while watching this, I used to expedite in a busy Italian restaurant for 6 years and sometimes I miss but other times I remember how stressful it can be.

[@thedadchef]

Amazing to watch Chef. Thank you.

[@johnjuice933]

This is so relaxing to watch for some reason.

[@wide_awake]

Respect. Calm, cool, collective with a lot going on here! I know how easy it is to get in weeds, but this dude has got it completely under control. Those are a lot of tickets coming in! Too much anxiety for me lol way to kill it guys! 🔥

[@user-yy3sf1zt1s]

You guys seriously make me want to drop everything and be a chief. Just found your channel and I love it.

[@Verzah_]

As a chef in Sweden this really inspires me to travel and work in new environments 🤩

[@damianocortesi6676]

the only bad thing here is the printer. Amazing respect for the chef and all the team! Truly inspiring!

[@tylersousa9257]

this channel is awesome, it’s unfortunate i didn’t discover it sooner! please keep up the hard work. 🎉😊

[@Linkk99]

The fish heads were terrifying lol. That with cheese sauce it looked like? idk man, maybe its just me but nooooo thank you on that.

[@SigurTibbs]

Totally unrealistic, nobody crying in the walk-in. Nobody got stabbed in the leg. Nobody calling him Carmy, or cousin.

[@KeebCR]

It still amazes me that there is restaurants that allow you to taste and eat food while you work. I worked in several place here in the US on the line and every place was instant termination if you were found eating, tasting, drink or taking a break. Most days it was 10 to 15 hour shifts -No breaks- No food- No drinks

[@hustlebustle3986]

Nice seeing such a good working atmosphere. I was working in a similar flow restaurant but less than half their staff size and its total chaos specially on weekends. And its 12 hour service so you can imagine.

[@westarrr]

I get exhausted even watching this. You guys work so hard. Big ups.

[@hungnguyenkhac99]

The fish head looks freaking amazing!! OMG!!

[@233morgan]

As a young chef your purées are something to die for only watched a couple of videos

[@whitecollartradie4862]

So insightful chef , great composure , thank you chef

[@Iamkolette]

This is one of the most neat restaurant I seen

[@Aimtofflan]

Need more of these POV videos! This is absolute fire!

[@Adz.23]

Just started watching these live POV videos, absolutely great! I’m addicted already! Great idea, my dad has worked as a chef in restaurants all his life and I can now see why!! The teamwork is like no other job can compete to. Must be motivating to be around people who are good at communicating and work as a team. I’m currently stuck in a call centre job for a short while but I am honestly tempted to pursue a career change to working in a restaurant kitchen, looks a lot more fulfilling and must keep you active too! One other comment did mention this but if you are able to at some point for future video ideas, a POV of a service from the different stations and the pass would be pretty unique and interesting to watch! My diet is Halal but your food especially those burgers look damn good otherwise I’d come in to try it out!

[@cantosu]

I loved this series. Please upload more . Love u

[@Mathewmartialart]

man, 26 years since i started in the kitchens, and yet the industry are still using the same ticket system and ticket rails.

[@FallowLondon]

if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

[@theadventuresofkanga6447]

ive been a chef 14 years and never used the ticket system, only ever screens 😅🫣

[@geeksified]

It's the same thought as 26 years riding a car yet youre still using a round tire. 😅

[@xosepineiro104]

I would be forever grateful if you found the time to explain how your ticketing system works, i can see diferent tickets go to diferent work stations in adition to the main ones with table numbers on them. Great videos!!! It is amazing to see the work being put together!!

[@OhioPaulDE]

I have worked in food and bev my entire adult life (39 y/o), and most of my experience is the front. But I did spend a great deal of time at expo, as well as some limited cooking, and I have to say I could never catch on to referencing a screen for orders, but rather tickets. Might seem weird, but I always thought tickets were way easier to disseminate.

[@jasonking6892]

Nice one lads👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@sunsetdawn2285]

Always love doing plating, still remember the first time our CDP teach team how to plating. A work of Art

[@ampegify]

Guys! Now that is awesome. I watched and loved all of your videos and really appreciate your whole approach to food and running a restaurant. But especially these POV Videos are just great. I could watch you work for days. Same goes for Jack. He’s equally cool to watch.

[@SuperChurryFan]

This is brilliant! Cannot stop watching.

[@d1want34]

this is what a well oiled machine looks like, superb

[@dad_robot1105]

These vids are the best yo please keep them coming!

[@E.R.9017]

Amazing work chef!

[@AhmadFauzan-fu3mm]

Big respect to the head chef. I hope I can visit to your kitchen and joined your teammate chef

[@PeterPan_fresh]

Thank you sir for this video! I have learn chef in switzerland. I love this view in your kitchen. Thanks 🤗 dishes looks very nice

[@Ashe_Tracks]

Smooth and talented teamwork

[@hadyanhibatullah2484]

I'm a fresh graduated student, i would love to work here.. maybe later.. need to catch up some experience first i suppose

[@imtheroots]

As a commis waiter, I would love to work in this kitchen. everything is so organised

[@matthewlucas1858]

Watching this whilst cooking my daughters fish fingers and broccoli, I feel the same

[@johnbaldwin143]

Very professional service!

[@FallowLondon]

Thanks John!

[@nopenope8725]

can't stop watching

[@graveyardBILL]

The placement of that salamander on the left is perfect. Would love to know who designed this kitchen.

[@FallowLondon]

Thank you, we designed the kitchen to be as streamlined and efficient as possible, glad you noticed!

[@davidaucoin7280]

can you explain some of the dishes you are serving or even the condiments that go along with a dish.....more specifically the AMAZING quenells you place on most dishes...... brown .... Appple Ketchup (I think we call that Apple Sauce here in Canada) etc.

[@strateo7108]

Loving these videos! Please keep doing these!!!

[@donalonzo63]

Like a well oiled machine. A fine example, thank you for the insight.

[@icy4761]

Thank you mate

[@samuelettore5648]

Wow u are so calm. And ur pretty creative. Ive only been working as a cook 4 a year and im starting to pick things up, in that case, Im taking fine dinning next semester at my school in culinary arts.

[@samuelettore5648]

I think ur a few that helped me stay calmer in the kitchen these days. Cheers to you