Signature Dishes, but They Get Increasingly Crazier | Hell's Kitchen

[@zachattack5742]

Raw venison, raw quail eggs, lime zest, olive oil, scallops, caviar and grated white chocolate. Capers as well.

[@shadowalker5467]

Fun fact: he has a youtube channel named cruisin with chef matt

[@AlanTuringWannabe]

That sounds have been number one.

[@TheWitheredSoul]

Can confirm what the first reply says, Matt does in fact have a yt channel he made it last November

[@dramaticScar]

@@shadowalker5467 he even just made a video with Vinny from season 8

[@therestiveone7369]

"Of course I put sugar in the mashed potatoes! It's what my mom always did!" is absolutely something you do with mashed potatoes. Dehydrated, boxed, instant potatoes to be precise. A teaspoon of sugar along with the butter/margarine and milk that the instructions call for gives you a balanced taste to DEHYDRATED food. Real potatoes DO NOT NEED SUGAR!

[@scruffythecat4]

Fun fact, on Hell's Kitchen Thailand, there was a contestant who was unable to finish his signature dish on time, so he just served a pile of rice. He scored a 0 and ended up as the first boot.

[@markchan2413]

During the signature dish challenge

[@AgentAbrella]

The pile of rice looked more appetizing than most of these terrible signature dishes.

[@dr.bright6272]

What? How?

[@l-wolverine2211]

Now why couldn’t GR do that, especially when some of them were guilty of using anything premade?!

[@pfelipens8522]

He wasn't eliminated after the challenge though

[@themechanist7875]

I always felt like Petrozza knew exactly what he was doing with his hen in a pumpkin. The way he presents it and is confidently smiling all the way through, like he purposefully made that monstrosity just to see how Gordon would react because it would be funny. And I wouldn't even blame him for taking that opportunity to create a memorable Hell's Kitchen moment. Absolute legend.

[@reidhanson4755]

We lost the guy so young. Apart from Jay and Lou Petrozza is my favorite contestant.

[@satorified1612]

Using orange soda and somehow mustering up a 3 is actually impressive!

[@shioriryukaze]

I laughed when I heard someone sing...who love orange soda???? I had to finish.... KEL LOVES ORANGE SODA!!!!

[@RedVinesTheUmbridgeW]

cooking with soda is very much a Southern American thing, it's not the wildest thing on this list by a long shot. seems like he might have gotten the idea from marinating meat in cola/Dr. Pepper/grape soda and tried to twist it and it didnt work

[@satorified1612]

@RedVinesTheUmbridgeW Well he got a 3, so not bad.

[@guillaumericher2830]

I used orange soda once when making a teriyaki style sauce for orange chicken because i didn't hace orange juice, it was pretty good

[@wahoo264]

The rest of the dish must have been really excellently done

[@ArielK1987]

This is what happens when you let chefs from Kitchen Nightmares to appear on Hell's kitchen

[@dillonwood3096]

Why would o Shay put orange soda in color green

[@atom5949]

The pumpkin will always be the final boss of signature dishes on this show

[@VMSvalentina]

I have to disagree, I would rather have Petroza's weird pumpkin than Matt's steak tartar 😭

[@atom5949]

@ you do got a good point there

[@ShadowMoon878]

RIP Petrozza, the nicest HK contestant ever

[@kingdomofnerdz1497]

I dunno, that "Mardi Gras Gumbo" looked pretty powerful for all the wrong reasons.

[@reidhanson4755]

That Pumpkin was just 'under seasoned'. Meaning the actual contents of the pumpkin were not half bad - to Ramsay's standard. It's why Petrozza is the goat.

[@franciscustandean9040]

Seafood & vegetables pancake, Mardi Gras Gumbo, and Exotic Tartare Never forgot those iconic dish

[@Blackmuseops]

Hen in a pumpkin

[@s.e.111films3]

I like the implication here that Raj isn't a bad chef; he's just batshit crazy.

[@Weesock]

Seafood and vegetable pancake is an actual thing in Asian countries, just not a traditional American pancake

[@aaronmurillo4354]

Seafood and vegetable pancake is actually a thing in Korea, it's called Haemul Pajeon. It's actually quite tasty, it's moreso like a flat omelette.

[@MxMe-su1ch]

​@aaronmurillo4354 in Spain it would be called a tortilla.

[@evanjacob8463]

I will never understand the logic of serving grilled watermelon to Chef Ramsay.

[@JC-wn7ih]

To convince him to open his horizons to vegan food

[@verdandex]

Then end up winning the season lol

[@anongamer5359]

Had to make sure Ramsey knew she was ebony

[@Dominator775]

Maybe she intentionally sand bagged so she could only go up from there?

[@irrelahvant]

It's giving Grilled Caesar Salad on that one episode of Kitchen Nightmares

[@GuessTheSongMS]

6:54 This is my signature dish. I’ve never made it before.

[@cjxj2202]

I love the Mardi Gras Gumbo, because Gordon makes literally everyone taste it except the person who cooked it

[@Crowski]

I wanna know what it tasted like! 😂😂

[@crystalsnow5046]

@@Crowskiaccording to one of them he said it tasted like a big bowl of mud

[@Fulgore2005]

According to Curtis, he didn’t had a mouthful. Lucky.

[@fayeslover]

You know the gumbo is bad when you pronounce the "s" in Mardi Gras. If she served that in Louisiana, she'd be arrested.

[@jackallope2200]

I legit thought Gordon was just going to kick her out then and there for that monstrosity

[@chupitrooper5878]

Was JUST about to say. Louisiana native here.

[@debjoy12]

and the one guy pronounced the L in salmon (surprisingly it wasn't bok chewy Zach)

[@MadameMeowth]

Instead of "Hen in a Pumpkin," Petrozza should have said, "Pump-k'Hen."

[@Alex-eo9rh]

It’s crazy how there is a few winners on here. Really goes to show it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish!

[@jamesrobert680]

Fortunately LaTasha recovered; she was a major asset to her team and won season 13.

[@azunkor422]

Same with Holly

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

@azunkor422 And Petrozza came in second

[@ColossalSins]

The live audience for signature dishes was the worst idea this show ever had. It's almost unwatchable.

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

Couldn’t agree more

[@pottytheparrot310]

So Margarita French Toast is a best of the worst and Exotic Tartare is the worst of the worst

[@l-wolverine2211]

Mardi Gras Gumbo was way worse, especially if everyone thought it was🤮

[@pottytheparrot310]

@ Raj: It wasn’t that bad

[@ScrumptiousSandwich47]

4:38 As far as i know, Mostly South Indian states serves food in Banana leafs. Rarely i've seen North Indian states serving food in banana leaf. Maharashtra also serves food in Banana leaf during religious Hindu rituals. But i've never seen food "Wrapped" in a banana leaf. At least not in India.

[@jesseinfinite]

What she was trying to make was actually a bengali dish known as Paturi, more specifically Macher Paturi. She did it completely wrong. But it's a considered a delicacy in Bengali cuisine.

[@LiterallyMe91]

4:44 Gordon is actually wrong here. That is a classic Indian dish, specifically from the South Indian State of Kerala. It is a dish called "Meen Pollichathu" (Fish Broiled or steamed, idk the exact english translation) Now of course, the lady didn't make it properly. It takes hours and hours to make, and is filled with spices. The whole fish is steamed in the banana leaf, which makes it tender and the meat just falls off from the bones. It is absolutely divine. But. That is still an Indian dish. Just because Gordon has been to India doesn't mean he knows everything in India. And this shows his ignorance of non classical French, Italian and English food.

[@ShadowMoon878]

We have that here in Indonesia too. It's called Pepes. Whole fish coated in spiced grated coconut, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed for hours.

[@kjninja164]

He didn't say it wasn't a dish, he was pointing out how she didn't make it properly using exaggerations obviously

[@craigdawsonmate2517]

@@kjninja164bro just wanted an excuse to write an essay

[@aaronmurillo4354]

@@kjninja164 He quite heavily implied it. "I have been to India, I haven't seen food like that". That remark is also honestly quite ignorant, just because you've been, doesn't mean you know every single dish, even if he is a renowned chef. Also, the representation of it is similar to the actual dish, so I'd get it if it looked bizarre, but it looked normal ish, flavor wise probably not.

[@thetruedonut]

*Gordon* - makes a comment *Crowd* - Ooooohhhhh *Gordon* - praises someone *Crowd* - Ooohhhhhh

[@tonyspike4492]

Hen in a pumpkin always makes me laugh

[@grahamvinyard24]

Started off strong with that french toast

[@ahmedmahmood2743]

12:00 Chrissa: I am not really used to people spitting out my food........ Me: You are not used to people spitting out your food, in front of you!! 😂

[@xysarenottheprize]

Exotic tartare is such an iconic staple.

[@PepperPeaches-n3h]

The part that blows my mind is that if I knew I would be on this show, I would be practicing my signature dish every day until I went. I will never even BE on the show and know what my dish would be. Don't these people get that this is their first impression for Ramsay? That this dish is supposed to represent who they are?! I am baffled.

[@johnbolanos483]

Nothing will ever be worse than exotic tartare😂

[@l-wolverine2211]

That Mardi Gras Gumbo was 💯 worse, like Big Bowl of Mud.

[@johnbolanos483]

@ I’m so sorry you don’t like it😂😂😂😂

[@AniGamerNX]

@@johnbolanos483 Don't like it? 😂

[@basemtalha]

@@AniGamerNX I'm sorry that it wasn't up to par. 🤣

[@johnbolanos483]

@@basemtalha up to par?😂

[@AniGamerNX]

12:06 Hen in a Pumpkin 😂

[@Inordinate15Plays]

Ngl colleen s5's enchiladas (diapers) should be up there as well

[@jeffmiesen]

“I teach manners too chef.”

[@Slytherin1]

I can't believe they forgot Danny's mahi gone bananas lol

[@nanparayeah]

I was thinking the same

[@l-wolverine2211]

I need a good laugh with Raj’s Seafood & Vegetable “Pancake”. (6:18) MY GOD!!!

[@nanparayeah]

I bursted out laughing this 😂

[@petercocchiara659]

Certified Raj moment

[@lizzyball64]

I had to restrain myself from peeking at what the dishes were, I must have forgotten some of the dishes because I genuinely said to myself, "what was worse than the gumbo that made him throw up" then I saw the rest and I was like, "yup, that checks out"

[@leafsauce8470]

Next time i go to ihop im gonna ask them for the seafood and vegetable pancake

[@Flvkoセノミック]

4:14 someone done yelled, "Don't eat it"

[@basemtalha]

Both Holli Ugalde 4:50 and Latasha 5:25 even though they had trash signature dishes ended up winning their respective seasons in season 7 (Holli) and season 13 (Latasha).

[@DeadheartZero]

This sums up 2020-2025. It just keeps getting wild

[@shinobuisalegend012]

The dishes can speak for themselves, they know who they are

[@dr.bright6272]

Tequila before your signature dish. Not a good sign.

[@rangertubefan]

I'm so glad they stopped doing signature dishes in front of an audience. They were annoying af

[@jeconiahjoelmichaelsiregar7917]

Hell's Kitchen YT joining the "(video subject) but they get increasingly (adjective)" trend was not on my 2025 bingo sheet but here we are. What a throwback of a video too.

[@mrckapm2241]

12:08 if I ever go on Hell’s Kitchen I am determined to serve a version of this dish that works to Chef Ramsay

[@chupitrooper5878]

Petrozza's dish was definitely as memorable as he wound up being that season, which is a compliment on both fronts. RIP legend.

[@robertshulenberger]

12:05, Rest in Peace Petrozza

[@TVChannel350]

Gordon: Why did they make this? Producers: It’ll make some sense later

[@WhipLashJimmyFrank]

Idk why Ramsey never asked why Amanda would like to leave right now, French Toast with Tequila really?!

[@fritzkrieg2344]

The whole hen in a whole pumpkin cracked me up for longer than it should have. Then when he said it was called "hen in a pumpkin", 😂 man..

[@will-i-am-not]

It's incredible that they use terms such as executive chef, or even the word chef. None of them have any idea about food, except how to waste it

[@Nudgee-2805]

When i go camping, my signature dish is " A SMOKE AND A LOOK AROUND"

[@carmenmajor6432]

Are these people for real 😂😂😂😂 good lord

[@ZoraTheberge]

I feel like a lot of contestants are like, line cooks and work in a way that’s more a trade than an art. They’re slinging burgers or grilled chicken all day dreaming of a signature dish. But the challenge is not “make the most interesting thing” it’s “Impress Gordon”. He’d much prefer a perfect grilled chicken with good sauce over a big swing and a miss.

[@bc-518]

You need to respect that man for actually putting those things in his mouth

[@martinjmcc1981]

Hen in a Pumpkin, legendary!🎉❤

[@Exceliear]

Seafood and Vegetables Pancake is truly a revolutionary dish.

[@ospreyphil8995]

Tbf the only thing wrong with it was its presentation. Plus you do get savoury pancakes so it’s not the worse thing Raj could’ve come up with

[@thepunkrocker4093]

The craziest dishes can speak for themselvees, they know who they are

[@shush2000]

Knew the hen in a pumpkin was taking the gold medal in this video before I even starting watching it.

[@elliewitham4757]

my mum made a leek soup in a pumpkin for christmas and that was delicious

[@AJ-ut8cz]

Pumpkin hen would have been better

[@sashahsoheili3190]

Petrozza with the most craziest signature dish made it to the finale somehow

[@Jimcooksfire]

**New Segment Idea" you already do a best dish throne. Try a worst dish dismissal. Set a challenge and during testing, the worst dish owner stands near the door with their hand on the handle until a worse dish is tasted. Last one with their hand on the door, walks out

[@pats6671]

Rumor has it Kevin went back to the store after being eliminated

[@joseph-fernando-piano]

RIP Petrozza, I hope he’s serving Hen in a Pumpkin tableside to the angels…

[@Wandamiancrucifixplat]

Rip petrozza

[@Detfan12]

I just started watching this lol and the first one was crazy. I don’t even know what to expect and I’ve seen most of these over the years

[@pralenechetty8746]

"Who loooves Orange Soda?? 😄😂"

[@fanofbioshock2nolastname861]

I still think to this day Antonia faked her way out of this show

[@nathanmackenzie1174]

No question about it! Realized she was in waaaaaaaaay over her head

[@colintitcomb2544]

Her attitude when Chef Gordon rips her dish apart is horrid as well.

[@fanofbioshock2nolastname861]

@@colintitcomb2544 shows what kind of person she was

[@kingdomofnerdz1497]

I don't know what's crazier about the first lady: the fact that she thought French toast, a common breakfast dish, would impress Chef Ramsay, or the fact that she tried to get him to take a shot with her.

[@missnaomi613]

The title was definitely accurate! 😂

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

MATT THE TRUE CULINARIAN diver scallops caviar and white chocolate

[@raiyaniqbal1994]

The signature dishes weren't the only things that were cooked.

[@andreguia1731]

bad thing to watch this hungry

[@unclecreepy4185]

It seems like Gordon stocks the Hell’s Kitchen pantry with pre-made foods as a trap for contestants. He always complains when food isn’t made fresh even though he’s the one providing the food.

[@lakiniahundt8253]

My stuffed chicken with rice and broccoli and cheese is a huge hit idk what Gordon talking about

[@Noneofyourbuisness-ji9tw]

Yo the hickory rubbed 🍉…… you got my f***** up 🤣

[@jamesquirk8656]

I knew the Cornish Hen a la Pumpkin would be on top, followed by that hideous white chocolate tartare.

[@dakanalkarin8225]

Amanda and Petrozza make their dishes as a joke. And you can see it the rest of them were blant crazy

[@alexmavromatis2310]

Every one of those dishes was memorable for all the wrong reasons!!

[@hannamariewilson]

Orange soda collard greens sounds southern af

[@midnitest0rm]

Forgot Danny’s grilled banana

[@annihilationHaven]

Manda was the most sane of the lot, how wild is that? They really dug through the trenches of kitchendom to find these folks and their taste for wormfood.

[@Samuel-fv6ze]

If you only watched the first episode of season 7 you would never know that Holly would win

[@earthknight60]

The seafood pancake is valid, it's essentially what an okonomiyaki is, and in English it's often called a 'pancake'. Convinced the tequila girl was trying to hit on Ramsey though.

[@DrTaunu]

He might have massacred that dove in a horrible dish, but all of the reactions on cooking dove are exaggerated and Gordon knows it. Dove is actually eaten (and quite tasty if cooked well).

[@fanta4155]

It's always amusing when some of the worst signatures ever, end up winners or high placements/

[@ChristopherSaindon]

*"Oh...GOD!"* 🤣

[@moeb3059]

What's funny, at 4:40, Holli was the winner of that season.

[@anthonyshort2478]

1:32 Dude thinks he’s Kel Mitchell with adding orange soda 😅. And ironically, they’re both the same age

[@weerobot]

Ok Epic Video Title 😂

[@heshamazab8363]

"Do you smoke?" "Cigarettes?" "No...."

[@Terrivel119]

So this is ending with Petrozza right?

[@lucajaner-7809]

The fact that he tried to eat matts foot is crazy.

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

“I don’t understand what chef Ramsay didn’t like about the dish”

[@ryan979_]

12:12 happy Halloween

[@aron1089]

I never get how any of these contestants think adding like chocolate or cookie dough is a good idea.

[@brettshears]

What about PUMPK-HEN it was right there

[@Sillygoose4297]

Three kids single mom is crazy work

[@DamplyDoo]

That Manda girl is cute. How did she end up doing?

[@iamphoenix6310]

Who loves Orange Soda? Kel loves Orange Soda

[@YGOLimburg]

holly actually won the competition

[@domleoPineda]

Hi chef welcome to the pH🇵🇭 hope you enjoy the dish of my contry

[@winthaichannel3037]

season 6 5 sous chef is joseph ariel jim amanda and suzanne

[@CodyLeon]

I clicked this video just to see Hen in a Pumpkin

[@nathanieljourat6723]

These signature dishes are just plain weird.