FRENCH CHEF REVIEWS OUR COOKING | Sorted Food

[@mydogeatspuke]

Having a chef who specialises in the cuisine you're cooking tell you that they'd pay big money for your meal in a restaurant is an incredible compliment.

[@literate-aside]

Right? I was incredibly pleased for him.

[@santiagoperez5431]

I know right!!! You can tell how caught off guard/honored Jamie is

[@TheLikenessOfNormal]

Literally I had such a big smile for Jamie. He's usually the one that suffers when it comes to the more technical aspects (but also is always a BIG flavor man). Its so great to see him make a dish that a french chef says he WOULD serve in his restaurant.

[@georkost]

I really like how his criticism is so constructive and gentle. He was very kind and respectful! I love it! And I'd like to taste all of them :) Great video!

[@emmaleth63]

Agreed! Chef Franck is an excellent guest judge, and I'd like to see him back again at some point.

[@allanfulton8922]

Definitely not how a chef in a real kitchen would react. The 90s United Kingdom t.v. show chef is more how someone being taught in a restaurant setting would be treated. I'm sure its probably more like a combination of the 2 styles of teaching.

[@freddd369]

@@allanfulton8922 the tv show chef is outdated, learning is gentle, constructive and exploratorive.

[@allanfulton8922]

@@freddd369 none told any of the chefs I worked with at the high end French restaurants i have worked at over the last 10 years

[@PippetWhippet]

Of course he was, it’s an advert and he’s being paid to do pr

[@tinkerbinker1]

I feel like Chef Pontais is an absolutely amazing teacher-- he was gentle and kind, but had a good sense of humor! And an excellent sense of when to stop ribbing Mike, and give him some gentle encouragement. I would absolutely love to see him return in a future video. All the normals did fantastic, but Jamie really pulled through on the leadership!

[@junior29557]

Absolutely! Probably my favourite among the judges so far. If you are going to be judged, hope for Chef Franck

[@dizzydazed8055]

He was awesome considering Sorted have started scripting some of their 'badges' and 'winners' for battles. The reason why I keep watching is due to honesty, I'm from Hertfordshire and I feel these guys are from there or there abouts, so I know the banter. I loved it when Ben rescinded Barry's badge (that was not planned!). Never ever give up the genuine nature to your show.

[@AliSparks2]

Yeah, his kitchen probably has a good environment.

[@mattew0113]

What are you on about they are scripting their challenges? When did they say that

[@starryskies624]

Jamie absolutely smashed this one out of the park and deserved every moment of praise. Of course he had the benefit of going to France, but there was no guarantee he would put it into practise in such a wonderful way. Bravo!

[@Aviertje]

Additionally, I think the value of the trip itself is a bit overrated. Sure, it is definitely a boon, but even if you take a crazy amount of notes, there's a lot of things that will be lost at the end of the day, not to mention weeks later. In the end, it is about putting it in practice where it counts. Jamie may have done most of the research and planning, but there are plenty of sources (the internet, a certain ministry, etc) who could have assisted every single one of them with the practical implementation.

[@malcolmlake2450]

@@Aviertje Except the additional research is rather pointless to do for Baz and Mike when Jamie is the one deciding what the dishes will be and what they will be made of. He based the dishes and techniques/flavours round specific experiences he had on the trip. So general research probably wouldn’t have helped the other two out.

[@starryskies624]

@@Aviertje for sure! there's definitely bonuses to tasting exactly how things should be, but they could absolutely do their own outside research from the comfort of their sofas

[@redeye1016]

The food team likely largely developed and ideated a lot of these recipes, with the boys, as they do on a lot of challenges like this. You can notice it in the way they sometimes talk about what they are going to do next - it’s not coming from them. Nothing wrong with it, just wouldn’t be so quick to congratulate Jamie , likely some unsung hero behind the scenes 😀

[@giannidescalzo2101]

@@redeye1016lol, Sorted Food conspiracy theorists... something new on the internet every day!

[@skunkcabbages5040]

I worked for a classically trained french chef, he was allot nicer than his reputation would have you believe. I found that if I did exactly what he told me I was golden if you never cut corners or got lazy he would never never get angry even if it didn’t turn out the way he expected

[@goranpersson7726]

i mean,that's the thing. he has the experience so if you follow his instructions to the letter he can only blame himself for not explaining it right, if you find a better/more effective method? great test it out when you're not in the middle of the rush hour and you dont have as much of a time pressure on ya and can do it again if it fails, or just after work hours. it's when people go about it in their own way when they dont have time to make up for any mistakes that the headchef can get pissy but that's usually more about the customer than you contradicting the chef.

[@christopherkarr1872]

@@goranpersson7726 Don't forget that you can experiment with your own lunches! That's always been my favorite time - I remember my first job as short-order/pizza cook. I would try different ingredients pre-cooked on the flat-top griddle. The place never changed its ways, but I learned that cooked mushrooms in the sauce of a pizza contribute much more flavor than throwing some slices on top. Also...this guy makes me rethink my racism against the French. Oh well, I've still got the Spaniards and Italians to despise.

[@Leg1503]

@@christopherkarr1872 just despise the French high class. They are the disgusting government and the liars that sell a French fantasy as a land of dreams, but THERE ARE NO DREAMS! Dreams are destroyed in France! Don’t let the frogs tell you otherwise! Their snail overlords are trying to take over the world! Escargot in French actually means “king”. (Don’t look that up)

[@thirstaefortae5057]

@@Leg1503 are you on meth? What are you on about

[@Leg1503]

@@thirstaefortae5057 meth is not a terrible thing… BUT THE FROGS WANT TO CONTROL YOU! Without the meth, I CANNOT BE SAFE!

[@rosabmariana]

Props to whoever edited this video, because they did a wonderful job combining the footage from France with the stuff you shot at the studio.

[@kateh7484]

I’m incredibly impressed with Jamie during this vid.

[@SortedFood]

Jamie was on 🔥

[@vaibhavguptawho]

I've said it before, but I think Jamie has really really REALLY benefited from the badge challenges this year. He's consistently more organized and more thoughtful about his food, and his progress and effort are clearly visible.

[@MrNeosantana]

@@vaibhavguptawho If any of them become actual chefs, it's Jaime. He's very talented.

[@sebeckley]

@@SortedFood I think he's the most improved from your start-- day one, not from badges start.

[@Khazandar]

@@MrNeosantana I doubt any of them will ever go to chefs college, at their age.

[@emrahaliova522]

Wonderful episode. Love the serious constructed criticism of chef Franck, not too easy on the guys but also fair and helpful. I vote for him coming more often on the show. Would love to see him cook and share some lovely ideas for a homecook. Maybe even a friendly chef vs chef against ebbers? 2 dishes, one french one british dish so no one has home turf advantage. Cheers, keep on being awesome guys!

[@retrogradebolide2198]

Or see him in a pass it on challenge

[@ArchangelShine]

I had to give him a follow. He was so funny all the while being so stern and everything he said seemed like fatherly criticism to help you improve. Also seems to definitely know what he is talking about

[@thenotsomadhatter4291]

Have him go first and carefully organise everything only for the boys to come in afterwards.

[@TweetingRawr]

Such a good idea omg

[@santiagoperez5431]

Jamie was great in this video! He handled the leader position very well, the amount of time and care he had put in for everything was cool!

[@SortedFood]

We have to say it..... Jamie absolutely nailed it in this episode!

[@asiyah7714]

I agree! Well done to Jamie👏

[@MeganSin]

I love when you get the guest judges. I would love to see franck back for another battle (maybe using the 1914 cookbook?)

[@SortedFood]

That would be super scary 😱

[@jong3303]

It would be awesome to have him, that kind of theme and then james as his opponent. :) Would be a fun challenge between chefs to watch

[@liinap.9144]

@@SortedFood Please do it!

[@mogthecat6833]

YES!!!

[@PunofHarts]

@@SortedFood Yes invite all the French chefs you have ever had on to play with 1914

[@bakadraco6321]

I felt Ben’s pain when Barry used a metal whisk on that nonstick pan 😂

[@SortedFood]

It seriously hurt our ears 😂

[@sharcalena]

*INSERT UNCLE ROGER COMMENT HERE*

[@sharayalee3376]

Hurt your ears and hurt our hearts

[@selfification]

I definitely said Haaiya out loud.

[@deprofundis3293]

Anyone want some carcinogen shavings in their dessert? 😅

[@alicemaggio8854]

I would like to see some lessons on plating. Jamie seems to do wonderful dishes and always falls short on plating. I think that's an issue with a lot of people, so that's why I'd like to see, not just one but several lessons going forward. I really enjoyed this episode as I felt the guest chef was extremely helpful, encouraging, and kind which was nice to see as the guys had to be nervous (but didn't show it too much). Congratulations to Jamie! You deserve it.

[@Liselyn99]

That's a great point! There's always some flack for poor plating but never any teaching moments to remedy it. From what they've said in the past, I don't think it's soemthing Ebbers is particularly great at either though, so perhaps they could get someone in who's really good at it to give a maaterclass

[@asiyah7714]

I agree

[@KillinTime2792]

@@Liselyn99 James comes back to teach the normals plating

[@Shadowreaper5]

Jamie definitely earned a basic planning badge if he doesn't already have it. The chefs had nothing but praise for thr wine pairings and the dishes were all praised.

[@zartesiempre9554]

Chef Franck terrifying Mike throughout the whole video is hilarious. Still spent most of the video crushing on Ebbers though, I think I have a problem :')

[@SortedFood]

Poor Mike being put on the bench closest to the Chefs 😂

[@molonyy]

ahahaha the way they just ignored the second half the the comment lmao

[@zartesiempre9554]

@@molonyy I know, right? Clearly don't want to help set me up ;)

[@ZelosWalgrem]

I really loved that French chef guest, he was serious and insightful at the same time! He was super interesting to listen to!

[@jong3303]

I just love seeing all these different chefs come by and different cuisines, It really is a journey with you guys :)

[@SortedFood]

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback, we're so glad you're enjoying the content :)

[@Serperi]

It really is fun watching people from outside of the main group judge and give tips. Now, a full chef-only Pass It On is something i would love to see.

[@Kavvak12345]

Love how after they explain their bits they pause to watch his reaction like you would do with your teacher in school. Absolutely adorable but an amazing opportunity to learn from the chef.

[@icechiang]

I feel like Barry thinks time limits are more time recommendations these days. He just ignores them. The Guest Chef was the perfect guest. He made good comments. Explained things well. Was genuinely interested. Not at all degrading or rude. I hope he returns for more. Wonderful job!

[@Kaladelia]

Especially since he won a battle after going over. At least this time it was just garnish

[@freshparsnips]

its always a little hard to watch the outside chefs come in and judge, especially if they aren't used to the kind of banter you guys do on a regular basis, but this one was really fun to watch because he seemed to just roll with everything lol (not all of them are difficult, its just the awkwardness that comes with it sometimes)

[@iabbervocium]

I feel like Jamie has improved so much lately. His presence in the kitchen is more organized and professional than ever before. Loved this episode!

[@b_uppy]

Jamie keeps going for meat dishes which I think gives him an advantage at judging times...

[@PawsitivelyQuestionable]

@@b_uppy this was a dish with a ton of vegetable elements, he's shown before that he's really good at making desserts and non meat dishes

[@b_uppy]

@@PawsitivelyQuestionable You're really missing the point. He chooses meat dishes because they're an easier win...

[@MrCharlieBucket]

Chef Franck was such a great guest! He brought the precise palette, but also clearly a love of food and of sharing French cuisine. I think it made the normals actually work together, which was nice to see!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “I never seen anything like it in my life, but I think it’s something.”

[@SortedFood]

That was hilarious 😂

[@MaikNL]

Funny how Franck had enough of Barry's desert after one spoon and a few moments later Ben's glass is almost empty.

[@blackcrown260]

Having watched the boys for years, I feel like this is a perfect example of how unorthodox Jamie can be. Almost every time he steps out of his comfort zone and does something that doesn’t scream “Jamie did that” he absolutely crushes it. But when he sticks to what he knows, all of the MEAT, it’s a little lackluster. They’ve all grown so much but Jamie impresses me the most.

[@persontypething]

Jamie's "proud" face never fails to cheer my spirits..and his "If you carried some bitterness into your dessert, maybe we wouldn't be having this conversation!" quote was absolutely perfect...

[@asiyah7714]

yes his expressions are always hilarious and that zinger to Barry was very clever and extremely funny!

[@MaikNL]

I like that the guest judges are sometimes a bit more strict and honest.

[@SortedFood]

They don't hold back and we love that. We always welcome constructive criticism.... it's what helps you to grow :)

[@Aviertje]

Agreed. I completely expected the badges to be for all or no one, even though Barry clearly delivered something that was not of the same standard as the other two normals. Seeing the badges be awarded like that, and the badges not being tactical to boot (because hey, keeping the normals really close is best to build up hype among viewers!) is really nice.

[@kaesowna4478]

I love that the Chef was so open and not scared to crack jokes. I hope to see him on the show again and become more comfortable. Omg imagine if they have a Chef vs Chef battle. Lol good luck Ben!

[@handballman10]

You know when you do something special when your audience is genuinely rooting for you So happy for Mike and Spaff and their hugely positive feedback

[@Erdnussbuttertoast]

I love these collaborative videos where you're trying to make one cohesive dish/menu, rather than in a battle format. Ben's B&B, the giant fish pastry from the 1914 cookbook, even the valentine's day cooking battle from a few years ago to some extent! Team work makes the dream work, babey!

[@valliarlette6596]

This was an admirable episode. Great work from everyone, and your guest was both intelligent and elegant.

[@SortedFood]

Thank you, we're so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@adamrobertson4100]

Spaff totally did his homework for this episode! All 3 of you cooked like total pros and learned so much, thanks again guys

[@maplestoryPigBoneSoup]

I loved the video concept with a specific cuisine like this! Maybe there could be a collab with Koreanenglishman who always shares Korean cuisine to friends and people in the uk. Later they could come on to sorted as guest judges for a Korean cuisine cook off with Gabie Kook (Josh’s wife) invited along as well as she was second place in Masterchef Korea and is always helping the team prepare Korean food for guests!

[@annl.8909]

Well, this was fun.... everything looked delicious.... the trifle looked divine Barry, even if was bit too sweet... well done to you all... the guest chef was lovely, he said plenty but in a nice calm non screechy way that I really appreciated. He explained why something worked, why it didn't, or why it worked but was not to his personal taste... I hope he will be back again at some point. And Jamie, very good leadership qualities displayed today. Mike, I loved the idea of your dish, I will try it over Christmas for certain....

[@hrithikasarvodayan]

Ive got a Chem exam tmrw I gave myself a half an hour break. This is 100% worth it. Chef Frank looks quite intimidating tbh , i wouldnt speak in front of him out of fear of mispronouncing words😂. Loving the confidence, Barry Mike and Jamie, well done 👏🏽🤭

[@SortedFood]

We're glad you enjoyed your break, thanks for watching and good luck with your exam!

[@katiejjkk]

I really liked this format having the guys work together more and be constructive together, I think this challenge has just shown how well they can do with the right amount of research! Would be interesting to see this done with Mike or Barry having to do some research and being the head of the group

[@rosalieseton4412]

The first time I went to the UK, I was surprised by how sweet everything is! I think Barry made a dessert by English standards instead of French. Loved this episode! So cool that you guys got to work with the French Government :)

[@WelshDdraig]

Jamie held this one fantastically. Great research (especially with the wine choices) and leadership. That was seriously impressive.

[@andrewbowser9492]

Jaime could have easily got a "Research" and "Wine Pairing" badge from this episode, Mike could have also got a "working under pressure" badge for having to work right in front of the judges because that has to be nerve wracking.

[@nathanaelroux4575]

As a French, I was really happy to hear Chef Franck say the thickness of the galette was not to his liking. Galettes are the regional staple in my area and they should be much thinner than what Mike did.

[@Phals]

il a jamais dit que c'était une galette il a bien parlé d'un pancake

[@TheMrVengeance]

I was kind of expecting that to happen when they talked about crêpes but then Mike said he was making it the thickness of an American pancake. D:

[@TheDisturbed0Angel]

To echo so many other comments Chef Franck was amazing, and I really hope Sorted can find another way to work with him in the future. Secondly, Jamie knocked it out of the park with applying what he learned to the menu. Can really tell that he was genuinely excited to do the challenge as best as he could.

[@keeperofthegood]

Wow ... well enjoyed. I found this Chef Review to be the least cringe and most constructive of all to date. Chef Franck gives a very good review, and good feedback through out. Worth listening not just to what he said, but how he said it and importantly what he left out. When learning French cooking in college, what I learned is that 1) people first eat with their eyes, presentation is very important, 2) people eat foods not symphonies, choose well but don't complicate it, and 3) if you do complicated steps, make them your first ones so every step after is an augmentation of the one before (mother sauces are the most well known of this process, Mike had the idea and Chef Franck said it was not Mayonnaise, meaning - make the Mayonnaise first then bring it to where you want it to go).

[@Finwolven]

Yeah, it's pretty clear he's also done quite a bit of passing the torch, teaching new chefs and cooks and giving constructive criticism on new dishes and variations they come up with. Very much a good job for the team, even if Barry got a little too sweet in the end.

[@ArchangelShine]

I like how he didn't say that's not mayo ie. it's not good. But he was more like okay you have made something that may not be regular mayonnaise but it may still taste delicious so go on

[@cstz]

"I found this Chef Review to be the least cringe and most constructive of all to date." Exactly! TBH, mean chefs get boring very fast, and I have no patience for bullies. Give me constructive criticism supported by a killer sense of humour instead!

[@hnana8]

The tension was felt - it must've been so nerve-wracking to cook in front of a real French chef!! The finished dishes looked marvelous, and it was such a delight to hear the chef enjoying them as well. Well done guys! Another great episode!!

[@alicelucian4570]

"For me it's too sweet, one tablespoon for me is enough" and in the mean time Ben ate the hole thing, love it

[@IzThizThingOn]

My favorite Sorted episode since I've been a subscriber. I loved the noticable earnestness of the lads, eager to impress a highly regarded chef with their accumulated knowledge and skills. You could tell Jamie was bursting with pride at the chef's high praise. Mike's comments about the value of the criticism were as gracious as they were heartfelt and sincere. Well done, boys! ❤

[@piplupcola]

Definitely one of the most intimidating looking judges u guys had on the channel, even I was nervous watching. Glad to see he has a sense of humour tho

[@SortedFood]

Frank had a great sense of humour!

[@junior29557]

Classic example of don’t judge a book by its cover. Looks intimidating , but so gentle when giving constructive criticism. Not overeacting, not too subtle, just perfect.

[@celticecho]

I’m in love with that trifle! As a child of the 80’s, Birds trifle was always the go to for my family and I kind of love the ‘cheapness’ of it. I’m planning to have trifle as the dessert for my wedding reception and something like this would be fabulous! It’s trifle “Levelled Up”!!!!

[@SortedFood]

That sounds awesome, we're happy we managed to give you a bit of inspo for your wedding :)

[@jakeadams97isawsome]

I would love to see yall do some German food sometime

[@Aki-gb8gm]

Same, although thinking back on the time(s? I dont really remember if they did it more than once) they did make "german inspired" food it was rlly stereotypical 😬 I know they can do better 😩

[@arnootie]

Missed opportunity for a Paris food marathon guys. I love those episodes the most, fantastically entertaining each time

[@ncisheadslapper]

It's funny how they are all so afraid to use proper French terms and the judge had to convince them it was ok to call it what it was. Except the Mikeonaise of course🤣

[@chaosic08]

Really impressed by Jamie in this episode, with the planning and wine pairing, but also I felt like he proved he's able to go beyond the tried and true pairings (like bacon with everything 😂)

[@kaptainriflebeard5980]

This is honestly the most chill I've seen the guys been. No mishaps in the kitchen and everyone gave good plates of food.

[@Raina111111]

Now we need this exact same video with two more different countries and Mike/Barry each being the one who did the research. Jamie seemed really in charge during this and it was pretty nice to see. I also loved the guest chef. I'm used to french chefs being snooty and holier than thou, so to hear him give proper criticism AND praise was just suuuuuuuuper nice. He was so much better than I thought he was gonna be.

[@barrelwolf]

I really enjoyed how much the chef got involved, he seemed like he really wanted to be there and all of his criticism was fair and light-hearted. Sorted genuinely has took me on a journey in my own cooking and watching the normals do the same is fantastic

[@RockIntensse]

I'd love to see Sorted get Chefs specialized in different cuisines to judge their battles! it can be a series where each video they tackle a different cuisine with a different Chef judging

[@jacobm954]

It was so lovely to see them getting excited for each other at the end. Underneath the jokes and banter, there is clearly a lot of love and I think this was a great example of it.

[@HiMy_Name_Is]

Jamie should get a wine pairing badge as well, this was impressive what he done

[@OZLelila]

Awesome episode! Will briefly repeat what has been said in other comments: Chef Pontais was a great guest; good constructive criticism and willing to jump into the goofy fray now and again. Jamie was awesome this episode: his skills were spot on and his presentation to the camera was even - dare I say it - professional! Mike being nervous the whole episode was adorable. A few other random comments: That wine glass Ebbers was drinking out of at the end looked comically huge! Does he need to cut back, or is he just that small? And while Baz may not have gotten a French Cuisine badge, he definitely gets the badge for best hair!

[@sharminir]

Loving the visiting chefs series. Really enjoyed watching the 3 dishes with the sequence Mike, Barry and Jamie. Can't wait for you guys to explore Asian food maybe Japanese or Korean?

[@ryuusei1907]

I saw Ben and Barry (or I think it was them) in a frame of a Korean Englishman video the other day so perhaps that one's on the cards?

[@SortedFood]

You’re gonna love our Sake series!! There’s 7 episodes to catch up on, the last 3 are in Japan!

[@RockinTheBassGuitar]

I think this was one of the most fun episodes in a while. But can we really still call them normals if they impressed a French Chef.

[@adeptusmedicus]

What I found really interesting was the French food on their trip and the idea of "break the rules", I seem to have had a stereotype in my head that all French food is very traditional and precise, but some of the variation and pairings on their trip looked amazing.

[@shilohbozant1182]

I had to pause the video just to look for French Alex collaboration video, I love how passionate and detail oriented he is, such an amazing guy to work with!

[@naelissimmer4152]

Wow, Jamie really was impressive in this competition! All the thoughtfulness he put into the menu, and the main he served up, again, wow!

[@Rickenlily]

This was a wonderful episode. Such love, respect and appreciation coming through. Everything looked delicious. Would love to learn more about figs and wine. Love watching. Get'em next time Barry!

[@Iam0pti]

Did not expect to see Alex. What a treat!

[@blakebraden21]

I like how the normals are on their best behavior when a world-renowned chef is in their presence

[@rhombicuboctahedron9343]

Ben clearly didn't find the trifle too sweet haha! Look at that empty glass!

[@chris9937a]

Properly enjoyed this one. Worth a watch and made me smile for the entire video! Which, given what I do for a living, is such a massive thing. Thank you guys. You put out high quality entertainment and you made my night.

[@JoelSyverud]

Sorted really is turning up the heat on the Normals! I love it!

[@73Stargazer]

Jamie is constantly impressing this year. I absolutely loved watching his brain explode from the praised. Well deserved.

[@asiyah7714]

Haha, his face expressions, I agree well deserved

[@ThatCroewGuy]

As always, perfect timing for my dinner. Looking forwards to another fun and interesting video!

[@SortedFood]

Enjoy :)

[@Anjel1e]

It's breakfast for me. 😄 Enjoy your dinner!!!

[@pkolysher8448]

Great episode and amazing dishes. Nice to see how the normals have grown and improved over the years. Now would love to see an episode with Alex!

[@rymorgo994]

Awesome looking forward to this one! Need more french videos as it’s what I’m studying at the moment in my final year of collage 🤙

[@SortedFood]

Oh nice! French language or French language or French food?

[@Lappelduvideify]

Why are you learning French to scrapbook?

[@Cubium]

@@Lappelduvideify 😂

[@SamWhiskin]

Chef Pontais is lovely, please have him back! Instructive but also kind, all topped with a sense of humor.

[@rainbowxgaymer4393]

I love the surprise "Alex french guy cooking" cameo. Would love to see a proper collaboration 😍

[@kitterz8529]

When chef Franck says he can't eat more than a mouthful of the pudding because its too sweet....que Ebbers scraping the edge of his pudding cause he's eaten it all 😂

[@pierremaiden]

They had a french chef just there , they should've ask him to say Milles-Feuilles properly so they can say it properly in the future xD

[@spinderola]

Omg yes

[@2001benraze]

We need more of chef Franck Pontais! It felt like there was extra pressure on the boys with him watching their every move and calling them out any time he smelled a hint of BS. Thanks for a great video; well done guys!

[@wuxy4169]

Barry thought he got a badge at the end, he looked so confused when Ebbers said " 2 badges out of 3" lol. I liked his dish too, visually at least

[@imthatawsome95]

Mike cheering Jaime on is the cutest thing ever!!! Great example of how… “he’s the maaan”

[@taheera8849]

I remember a Feast Your Ears podcast where a joke was made about an apple and red onion pie, and now Jamie's made an onion and apple tarte tatin and it looks like it worked! Amazing work, besides the unbalanced trifle. I'm glad Jamie admitted that that might have been partially his fault, but Baz should have left time to taste all the elements together to adjust as needed.

[@Gerbera726]

I think it's one of his weakness when it comes to cooking. He focuses more on the style versus the substance. Hopefully, he'll take the Chef's criticism into consideration for future recipes.

[@zeea6561]

I would LOVE Chef Franck Pontais back in the SORTED kitchen. It was so wonderful to see honest and genuinely constructive feedback instead of just overdoing a strict chef stereotype for the camera or being lenient because it's youtube. Perfect balance, this is one of my favourite videos.

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

The big question is: how many French words will get mispronounced and how will the French chef respond to it? 😉

[@amontpetit]

All of them, and with an aghast face and an "oh lala"

[@SortedFood]

You'll have to watch and find out! 😉

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

@@SortedFood I’m on it. 😉 Love the chef making fun of Mike sauce. Mike-onaise. 😂

[@bluej511]

I'm french and I'm ok with it, as long as it's not fully butchered lol. Plus, Ben just fine in French.

[@sherylb4405]

This is the way I look at it, as long as someone is trying, do they really deserve to be corrected or judged on how well they are saying the words? (they are not taking a French class)

[@seraphale]

It takes some real diplomacy and tact to give someone an unfavourable review in such a kind and constructive way. 11/10

[@PokhrajRoy.]

‘Mike-onnaise’ sounds brilliant. We need a jar 👏🏽

[@SortedFood]

It's a new trend!

[@GMMisha]

FINALLY a sorted/Alex crossover, I've been waiting for years!

[@kayleadiane6549]

We need to see more of the trip with Alex!!! Love him.

[@AimyS91]

This video is so wholesome. It is all what I love about Sorted: you have teamwork, you have friends, you have an amazing learning experience and you have a bit of humor too. I kind of want another video where Ebbers has to follow the chef in French while not being able to see what Chef Franck is doing :p

[@MazzyJC]

To me chef was polite, firm and also respectful to the normals it was nice to see. I thought French desserts were overly sweet? If so then Baz hit the nail right on the head. Ebbers looked like he enjoyed it. I think each of the normals did very well. Could you guys do a Colab with Elise from My cupcake addiction. It would have to be over zoom but she is amazing

[@zzskyninjazz1821]

Oh no French desserts aren’t sweet. Or at least in contrast to British desserts that are vastly sweeter

[@Monnikutiaa]

I’m so proud of the guys! Jamie has evolved a million miles!!!

[@peervangeldrop9160]

Teaming up with the french ministry of agriculture and food….damn, serious business

[@fredrik_g]

LOVE this episode! Love Alex! Please do get him into the sorted kitchen!

[@yeta.]

Gotta say, Jamies dish was one of the best looking and sounding dishes that I have seen on Sorted. Worthy of all the praise for sure.

[@mwrslr7845]

The differences between Chef Poppy and Chef Franck is a wonderful change of pace. This was such a different video than the past. The normals always try to do well, but there is lots of joking and seriousness often takes a back seat. There was joking today...but the normals were ALL business. They put working hard first and pulled through. The starter and main course looked and sounded amazing. The dessert also looked amazing, but I agree with Chef Franck about the sweetness...especially with the ferrero rocher. But overall and incredible job well done and most impressed with Jamie, not just for his dish but also the leadership in developing the meal.

[@erinhowett3630]

More collaborations with Alex please 😊

[@adam346]

Jamie receiving praise is the best part about this show, his expressions are priceless.

[@rasmusazu]

I really hope they'll release the livestream of the "Pass it on live" a few days after its been streamed. Would love some more content to have running in the background as I work :) Not to mention, I'd love to see the carnage that I missed due to other obligations.

[@TheSmartOjus]

The amount of knowledge and skills that Jamie, Mike, and Barry are showing is absolutely amazing! They've learned so much and they now talk like experienced cooks! They totally aren't normals anymore! :D

[@marethyuthefirstshinigami162]

I really loved this chefs more serious sort of judging

[@SortedFood]

His feedback was firm but fair, a great Chef to learn from!

[@goudawgs]

I would want to say Jamie deserves more than just the Basic French cuisine badge. I'd say he deserves the Advanced French Cuisine

[@s_rofbear]

Or at least an Intermediate French Cuisine badge!

[@cosmerepodcast3569]

Barry ignoring the time limit is what happens when you give him a win after going well over time once.

[@asiyah7714]

THANK YOU! Exactly my thoughts