POV: Head Chef Under Pressure at Top London Restaurant

GoPro during a hectic lunch service on a Friday afternoon, in 4K. This was filmed on a Friday service with both Will and Jack running the pass!

[@laurakojobeecham4872]

You guys are what every single kitchen should be. Calm whilst still maintaining a sense of urgency, respectful and incredible communication. Perfection

[@moisessoto1492]

that’s a team, working with the heart

[@markntexas8265]

You can tell they're in the weeds because his voice is firm. Reminds me of the good times back in the early 90s

[@laurakojobeecham4872]

@@markntexas8265 I’m so happy 😃

[@stephquinlan562]

Gordon Ramsay could learn a thing or two. No need for screaming and abuse. Just firm, calm control.

[@defeatSpace]

@@stephquinlan562 Any self-respecting chef will shout when their kitchen is full of donkeys.

[@cody.d4958]

Man at 22 but working line for 5 years in a place that made me go for anger management watching you guys work so seamlessly is honestly beautiful and inspiring Edit. Reading the stories and hearing your experiences has been an honor, now im working at a better place with people not threatening to fire me when i cant have 100lbs of chicken cleaned and prepared every other day on my own aside from other responsibilities and now have a seamless team that makes everyone's life easier. I hope you, wherever you are have the pleasure of having an awesome team that you can rely on❤️

[@levaramon2621]

Bro give yourself time. You didn't learn to walk in one day. Enjoy the process

[@minitehnicuss]

The industry is changing, I am in the same shoes as you, 5-6 years experience and I got to the sous-chef position in a really nice restaurant where the toxicity was slightly less present than in other places. Do not tolerate any toxic environment and look after yourself, chefs are highly sought at the moment so take your time and choose wisely. Good luck 🤞

[@Blaps16]

This is how a real kitchen operates. No screaming, no insults, just keeping cool under pressure and working as a team. This is why I do it

[@levaramon2621]

@@Blaps16 aka 40 and up lol

[@Blaps16]

@@levaramon2621 what do you mean by 40 and up?

[@angshukNag]

Hats off to the people behind the scenes that cook the delicious food in such a short time. We dont realise it too often but this is real hard work

[@Jcuzz88]

Nothing has made me regret not staying in the industry more than watching you and your kitchen work. Amazing.

[@camman1056]

This place is a dream - I did a four year sentence in high class event/hotel catering and it aged me 12 years.

[@davidfilep1106]

To be honest their kitchen is ran smoothly and there is no anger there. 99.99999% of the kitchens will run under a gordon ramsey wannabe who thinks the angrier they get and the more they treat their staff like an asswipe the more money their show will generate. They just forget that there is no show and they are just being c*nts. This kitchen that you see in this video is unique so don't feel too much regret as chances are you would not be able to find a place like this.

[@neliacwahs895]

Me too

[@johnbaldwin143]

Truly a proper POV managing under stress with a focus on delivering service. Love it and can't wait to experience it! Love the chop and change from the head chef! Professionalism delivered right there!

[@sgt_chilipepper]

You could feel the suspense with the mussels. The plating is a work of art.

[@MaikNL]

Everyone who works in a business to feed people are legends. I'm not cut out for this kind of work.

[@noahpoliti]

Holy, as someone working in a restaurant with the most poorly ran services I've ever seen. Seeing such calm collected communication gives me motivation, and insight on how to carry myself better in the kitchen. I also respect just how clean and tidy you keep you area during it all.

[@followingtheroe1952]

Yea man being in the shit is a relative term. People like to play up how in the shit they are to contrast it with how they seemingly handle it, then complain about everyone and anyone... and everywhere they worked in the past. Theres a total crab in the bucket mentality people carry with them and thats how you run into people who run those shit services. They dont just simply keep a positive attitude keep their head down and trust in the flow state, they gotta complicate shit.

[@mischiefone138]

This place does keep clean and still get stuff done on time, great job! I been there before, we did events simultaneously with 800 people that reserved for that day. But nothing gets messy if you keep yourself concentrated and collective when there is so much going on. 🫡

[@robertanderson1690]

As a culinary student, I'm absolutely in awe watching this - you and your team are the type of chef I hope to be some day.

[@OG-uq9yb]

@@him050yeah bc it’s bussin in that motherfucker. Don’t talk shit if you don’t have the experience

[@cookncrook6902]

I’ve worked with culinary graduates. The rush is something they don’t teach you in school. I’ve seen graduates crumble under pressure. Something to consider and I wish you well on your culinary journey

[@thewhitetigerp1397]

Can any of you teach me a few things about Mexican food??

[@TheYohis25]

It feels weird watching this after my 12 hour shift, but that's why it's just awesome, there's always room to improve in this job (for me that is). Great job, Chef.

[@XJokermanX]

Cool

[@CubeBizz]

chef baj

[@luutarb]

I C Bajs

[@TheDeathLove]

Aint no baj has a real job. Stop coping.

[@dkguy12]

How do i become a line cook wit no experience i love cooking thing is i only know how to cook ramen noodles and make ur regular food(eggs, bacon, stuff like that)

[@GeneralN0va]

I tell you. If you had a video of just explaining the different stations/positions including the back and what everyone does. That would be amazing and would help me, and probably others, understand what everyone is doing and what to expect from everyone. Great job under a lot of pressure, great communication.

[@hondomclean6759]

What exactly did you need to know?

[@hondomclean6759]

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[@ChronicLaughter]

Someone tell me about their little spoon hole that magically has infinite spoons and takes spoons into it. I don't understand

[@TheSevenS1207]

@@ChronicLaughter there is a hot water there,he put it there just to rinse it then he can take it again when is needed so its clean everytime.

[@ChronicLaughter]

@@TheSevenS1207 thank you!

[@martymcdermott67]

Awesome. Calm under pressure, communication and respect, given and received. The ultimate in teamwork. No shouting. No bad language. No abuse. Just everyone woking together to get the job done. Inspiring. Head chef leading by example. Class Oh, and the food looks great!

[@hizaruasuma5689]

Awesome job, Will. Love the energy and atmosphere out there. Also I think this is the first video where you and Jack work together on the pass. Great chemistry as always. What a massive orders you guys got there. Handled it super well too.

[@FallowLondon]

Yes! Thank you!

[@planemadmatt]

This is awesome. More of this, please! Utterly fascinating.

[@sharky1154]

Chefs, the way you got out of that hectic period with such calmness and precision, is seriously something to watch. Communication was on point. The food looked delicious too!! Well done!!

[@introkick1111]

this is exciting to watch, very smooth service! Loved the fact that you guys managed to remain calm while being under that amount of pressure. Huge respect, and more of these please:)

[@dthor999]

Love the constant calm under pressure. Communication and acknowledgement of time management and attention to detail is crazy!

[@ShreddingKing13]

Great work Chef, it is awesome to see you be respectful yet running a tight ship at the same time, wish more chefs could communicate like this!

[@pokeybit]

Please more and more. We could watch you every day. 30 minutes isn't quite enough. Some viewers are ex chefs who are unable to do kitchen work anymore. Speaking for myself your videos allow me to relive my youth.

[@nathanielburcroff6077]

I worked in a nice restaurant for a while in High School. On slow nights, sometimes I would get the privilege of expediting & organizing the tickets. That communication with the chefs and the focus is something I really miss. Nothing beats the feeling of getting thru 20 tickets in under an hour. The kitchen is just a machine at that point. I think being allowed to do that did a lot for my confidence.

[@blokin5039]

Yet you didn't achieve your dreams.

[@Vrir16]

This is my favorite way of decompressing after working. Appreciate you guys showcasing your food, attitude, respect, and talent for others to admire. Much love from FL

[@christinecamley]

Outstanding seamless service and people are spoken to in a respectful way and that matters enormously. All too rare in a professional kitchen. This is such a superb channel!! Clean!! I'd be happy to be eating at this restaurant! There is enormous care for the food being prepared! Excellent calm! Will and Jack and all the staff are amazing!! Thank you!! 🙂

[@joeybagadonuts5763]

Having basically no knowledge of the kitchen outside of very simple recipes I make for myself. This is both incredible and awe inspiring, hats off to the head chef and his team.

[@RkJ0809]

Ten minutes of this feels like a lifetime. This definitely takes special people to accomplish

[@reythomas8532]

You’ve GOT to be a special human being to do restaurant work. These people, no matter if it’s a fine restaurant or fast food, they’re amazing when they work hard.

[@mats-5970]

I got so so much respect for the job you guys do! amazing to watch, so hard working

[@jordanalexander1592]

Thank you chef for all of these pov videos. Always interesting

[@themessiah7542]

love the communication and respect to eachother & props for keeping your head level under that much pressure i could never haha

[@neliacwahs895]

No Chef or restaurant has made me want to get back into the kitchen until watching your videos I wish we had places like this where I live.

[@misterkunnyfunt]

Excellent leadership skills. lets everyone know how busy they are but never raised his voice. priorities are spot on. leads by example and never places blame or singles anyone out. holding the ship steady!

[@noahpoliti]

Couldn't say it better myself, definitely an inspiration.

[@isaacb725]

My favorite moments are when people are making a toast, cheering, laughing smiling, while your team is hard at work making that happy moment possible

[@macedonianmessi9613]

Thanks for the great upload. Great to see a pro kitchen during a real busy service, it's so interesting :D All the best to the Fallow team.

[@Mmmmmagic]

Fantastic communication, as an aspiring chef myself you lot inspire me so much! Thanks for this!

[@sophielewis6539]

Same!

[@camerondagg2443]

Currently off work as I fractured my radial head on my right. Since I have been off it has been so depressing. Like COVID all over again. After I found these videos It has actually helped. Not just my need for our industry but inspired to make similar content. Not for KZbin. No chance I can be done with that. But just to show people what we do and go through for the customer. Some truly awesome and therapeutic contents chefs.

[@theskyth205]

Love Your videos - this is really amazing stuff that You all do in the kitchen. Trully inspiring

[@kishanpatel1323]

Love the POV: Head Chef.. videos. You do an amazing job!! Thank you

[@unholyangeli]

Would absolutely love the chance to work at your fantastic restauraunt, been cooking in a kitchen for a year now. Intense, fun and exciting, been watching you guys for a while and can't get enough of it. Keep it up guys awesome work!

[@iFr4ntiK]

I’m foh through and through, I watch these videos after my shift just to zone out and be in awe. This is magic to me because I haven’t ever developed these skills. Mad cool stuff

[@BattOnly]

Man, I have so much to learn to get to this point, but thats the fun part! Great service you guys.

[@tewus]

don't you ever stop uploading new clips :) I love to watch them!

[@DominicNguyenLP]

finally another head chef pov, Been waiting for these pov. Thank you.

[@Captainclump1]

I'll say, the "dance" of working the line is what made me fall in love with the craft. never gets old.

[@freddy7349]

It's crazy here I am watching service videos on my days off from working in a fine dining restaurant. 😅😂 I love it tho. Lol

[@samlau1100]

Thanks you Chef for sharing this amazing Busy Service video working in process ❤💪👍

[@scottgray1511]

This is an absolute joy to watch.. totally mesmerising

[@user-tv5ht8ig6q]

Your team has grace under pressure and they make it all work beautifully ! 😊

[@thejackoss]

Somehow I find those videos really relaxing.

[@justatypicalyoutuber8402]

This has to be one of the most inspiring videos ever, especially for aspiring chefs. I, myself, am an aspiring chef who's currently in the process of having my college internship in a 5-star hotel here in my country. I'm looking forward to working in the kitchen. Looking forward to both positives and negatives. This genuinely inspires me and it motivates me even more. Thank you for this!

[@sophielewis6539]

Same!

[@Kai_El]

Just remember to stay positive, be aware everyone is different especially their personalities and sometimes you'll have a poorly managed operation so stay cool my friend. 💪🏾

[@justatypicalyoutuber8402]

@Kai El your words help alot especially during this time when I'm slowly shaping a new mindset for myself. Thank you!

[@obigspritztkenobi487]

love the videos, would be cool to see a kitchen prep/setup before service starts video at once.

[@James-ov5xr]

Videos always make my day , thanks very much !

[@contrajedi8]

The precision. The efficiency. The communication.

[@matthewricketts5330]

Another amazing video as always. Keep up the great work chef!

[@kennymitchell4361]

Constant talking and communication by the head chef absolutely essential to a successful service

[@CollinsHD]

Real professionals create magic. Beautiful flow.

[@Cozza1313]

Love it, This is awesome it's so hectic yet so in control.

[@FJMARINE]

Love how is calm and control his clan ❤

[@cowboybill63]

More More More! Love this content! Truly fascinating to watch this. You all work, head chef, chefs, sous-chefs and service like a finely tuned machine! What is the white stuff you put on the plate with steaks, mashed potatoes? Enjoying watching from NYC!

[@rustyabramson2663]

This was brilliant to watch, getting out of the weeds while keeping cool. Very rare to see a kitchen handle a rush like that without hearing a single swear word!

[@xin8992]

watching this clip makes me remember the "sauce guy" in our town. the resto have a ongoing tradition. and it's already several generations old. the tradition is, the oldest chef, once retired will be the sauce guy. there's only 2 chefs. one is the main chef who handles everything. cook, fry sauteé and everything. but the oldest is the sauce guy. he does not do anything but cook sauce. that's how they retained the flavor several generations over. regardless if family or not. if in case there is a break in line like the current chef resigned or moved to greener pasture, he is still welcome as the sauce guy when he returns, given that he works as main chef for 1 yr to return the feeling. after a year, he will then be the sauce guy. same thing once the sauce guy is done, the main chef will take over and train the chef who will take over as the main chef

[@osciboyhernadez3957]

Amazing communication and leadership! Keep up the good work!

[@k13r34]

This is absolutely fantastic.

[@thelonercoder5816]

I've worked in a kitchen several times (in a hospital and care home) and this makes me appreciate restaurant chefs more. Seems like so much lol.

[@sadiekanoa3318]

I’m loving your channel every time I see a new video I get excited to watch it❤❤ keep up the good work👍👍👏👏

[@fergushamilton-jones9748]

Love these videos! Would love to see a busy garnish section pov video??! Keep it up!

[@CasperLD]

Amazing to watch. Supreme professionalism.

[@THEHAMMERJNR]

Absolutely love watching your videos

[@cdht942]

You know you're in the shit when you're lifting silvers out the salamander without a cloth

[@HarveyJackson1967]

Ayo we all been there bruh

[@James-ov5xr]

Amazing video as usual , keep them coming !❤😊

[@tsminnal]

Truly amazing, even under pressure.

[@billyaxon]

These Fallow videos (which I assume first popped up in my feed because I'm addicted to Gordon Ramsay swearing) are quite mesmerizing, prompted me to go in to the restaurant a few weeks back and the food and service was really good.

[@brndonpaulino]

this is like watching film for athletes but chef/line cook version. great service!

[@newtonianromance]

Why is this so satisfying to watch...

[@Zarzar22]

I love cooking and adore baking, but whenever my mom asked if I wanted to pursue it professionally this is why I always say I will never be a chef. I love the art but I despise the environment it is most often created in, and I could never live happily with this kind of stress and pressure. Very impressive

[@cookncrook6902]

You adapt to it. I never thought I’d love this but I do. Don’t count yourself out

[@99fruitbat94]

Not a chef , or even worked in the restaurant business , but fascinating to watch the dance between the staff . I work in health care and that dance / teamwork is essential to a smooth run 👍 Subbed

[@KEVINXFRESKO]

Can we also get more bar pov too? These are awesome to watch!

[@str0kedj]

Did my stint in a kitchen from 15 til 18 and was running a 30 cover place myself but getting paid really shit wages (1.60 an hour) so jacked it in and went into financial services. A lot of my mates (and my older son) work in restaurants and I was considering going back but had a massive stroke and don't have the speed or skills anymore. But watching this is great and ignites the passion in me, I still love cooking for family though

[@MajPickles]

Love how calm and professional everyone is.

[@blokin5039]

Just for show.

[@MajPickles]

@blokin5039 oookkkkkkk

[@blokin5039]

@@MajPickles You and me both buddy, you and me both.

[@MajPickles]

@blokin5039 now I am hungry 🤣😂

[@thediamondgeezer3756]

As someone who used to work in a busy restaurant, I can't hear the word "SERVICE" without feeling a sudden tingle of anxiety in my chest

[@srh76able]

I could watch this for hours.

[@ChrisM541]

This is fantastic to watch, huge thanks @Fallow for doing this. Your work ethos is golden, particularly how you help and encourage other members of this brilliant team. Keep them coming. Subbed. Interestingly (light-heartedly :) though with a good level of truth), while watching several videos and my own experience as a customer in various restaurants over the years, one of the most important ingredients to so many dishes is...the sauce! particularly the sauce that's creatively poured over meats etc (and into the little sauce jugs). --> While it does happen(obviously), the %age of folk who will happily eat with no sauce is vastly outnumbered by those who 'need' a sauce, so.... I'm going to open a restaurant myself, and I'm going to call it "Saucy". The primary component will be.....sauce. I think I'm on to a winner ;)

[@justme2]

These are so much fun to watch.

[@phoenixskyward9972]

Damn, this triggers PTSD, but in all honesty, nothing beats that feeling after completing a stressful rush service. 😂

[@Nosceteipsum166]

Such precious content, mate. I love that.

[@gladdersdon]

I get dizzy seeing how much this guy spins. I worked in the kitchen at a college Italian place years ago, I can’t imagine the organization it takes to run a place like this. Kudos 🤟👌🍺

[@Anistotle]

This is somewhat fun and relax to watch people working.

[@Huntermoody]

It’s weird watching the line being ran so calmly after watching Gordon Ramsay videos for so long .

[@governmentlab6162]

You can see them constantly wiping down the table. Cleanliness is the cornerstone of a great restaurant!

[@Bighoss1886]

Wish these videos were a little bit longer but asmr this is relaxing 😌

[@arthurwong9017]

Sometimes i dont know why we do what we do. We come in dreading maximum kitchen service. But once muscle memory takes over, its like a drug and we keep craving more. Nothing quite like moving at maximum efficiency on a busy weekend turning tables. Its a packed weekend over here. I always watch your videos to get mentally amped up before getting on the line.

[@smorziie5060]

Ahh the busyness is so soothing for me . Its a sunday for me today hopefully service isnt too crazy .

[@jaidynbelbin4863]

There's nothing like the adrenaline rush of a hectic lunch service. I miss it in a way.

[@user-lj9bc1bu7r]

would love to see you guys do a day in the life beginging to end. would be amazing to see what a 16 hour day looks like and what your week looks like with days on and off. amazing video tho guys

[@samuelhodil1458]

16 hours and you barely get paid to even live. This industry is very very toxic and they will work you to death. Speaking as someone who has and is currently working for kitchens over a decade not one single restaurant has paid fair wages no matter how "nice" they are. Nice doesn't pay bills. Nice doesn't grant me a balanced life. Why the hell would I work 16 hours a day. For the "passion". What a load of shit.

[@enderzebak2863]

@@samuelhodil1458then why work there?

[@jackredfern1027]

I wish Civvies could watch this side by side with half an hour in a disfunctional kitchen’s service. Keep up the good work, Team! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AAA-em9dq]

Great video!!! Crazy service!!

[@lars_geurts45]

I respect you a lot guys, It really is hard work cooking in a kitchen

[@chrisbarrett4163]

You guys make it look so easy I know it’s hard as hell would be fun I think to be in the kitchen like this

[@hyunsyu]

That was awesome watching Will. Only disappointed it ended at 26 minutes!

[@dakotamarzouca8302]

2:30am rn watching this and the flow is just incredible.

[@worthyprince]

16:58 I noticed that the chef doing the burgers under the grill was still doing it with the bacon on the side rather than on top of the cheese as asked. Awesome service under pressure though.

[@ehilderful]

Excited to visit. Question; what is that bin you toss the dirty plates in to? I notice it never fills up. Does someone take the plate out of there frequently or does it go to some dishwashing area?

[@MyBitchez1]

If you pay attention in some videos, you will see just very briefly an individual with whites pop in the video. That individual grabs the bin and replaces it. Majority of the video is focused on the flow of the food, so it has to be perfect timing for the dishwasher and the cook to do and look into the same spot.

[@teddy2787]

Yes what those bins and where do you get them?!

[@jameswatling3203]

Wondering what the finishing touch is you put to the steaks (or venison) with the grater? Super interesting watching you guys working and learning a lot.