How Grill Master Tom Ellis Uses Fire and a "Little Hell" to Cook a Feast - Smoke Point

Swell Party grill master Tom Ellis considers himself an event planner before a chef. Using his skills as a trained actor and caterer, he thinks of his open fire kitchen as a stage, directing his locally sourced meat, vegetables, and fruits to roast over open fire grills for guests of large, elegant events.
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Producer/Director/Editor: Connor Reid
Camera: Connor Reid, McGraw Wolfman
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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[@muhammadaththariq1704]

Probably the most humble and genuine man ever done by Eater...

[@rizaocta6579]

👍

[@noworldorder]

Genuine? The guy is a hack. When he said he went to "theatre school," he should have said he never left theatre school. This was like watching a sketch from Portlandia.

[@ti5866]

What a snob.....

[@Nikp117]

@@noworldorder You seem upset, who hurt you king?

[@lukasmagnus1998]

In the wood with the facemask xDDD

[@natsukashitv8444]

i gotta love this man's respect for the idea of what a chef is.

[@BeJahnHobbies]

probably one of my all time favorite videos from Eater

[@markpang8847]

It would be a treat to learn from this man. What a master of this dying skill of cooking with fire. I can only imagine the logistical challenges that could arise while cheffing an event like this. I.e.-wind, rain, fire hazard, etc. The team makes it look so easy. Thank you Eater for putting this out. If the Michelin guys didn’t give him a star yet they should consider it.

[@electrictroy2010]

Michelin Guide only covers certain cities: San Francisco, LA, Chicago, New York, Washington so outside that area, chefs cannot get stars .

[@electrictroy2010]

Outside those cities I use AAA Diamond guide.

[@roylyle8222]

This food looks great. Love the use of the Dutch oven, those trays, hanging pineapples and the hay steamed fish. Great menu.

[@giohenry5803]

The whole time dude was like #쌈밥 Ssambap, I was like he can't be talking about doing Korean Vegetable Leaf wraps, and that's what he did. He is culturally aware and way more refined in his culinary skills than what he makes himself out to be. I'd call him a chef for sure.

[@giohenry5803]

Also his drop dumpling technique is very similar to #수제비 Sujebi which is a Korean Soup dish made from drop dumplings, but obviously his dish he turned into a dessert; genius.

[@dhrumilbhatt533]

He needs more shows !!! Genuine guy with a love for his craft

[@anklesturnt2dust691]

“A little butter” Proceeds to throw an entire cube of butter that weighs 2 pounds

[@dekaw9138]

AnklesTurnt 2Dust male Paula Dean

[@nitishkulkarni929]

One pound

[@Dan-vr7zs]

two shots of butter

[@hanifmckagan4448]

*bonk*

[@kilikus822]

@@Dan-vr7zs glugluglugluglugluglugluglug....

[@bobmob3922]

I work many yers as chef and got tired and bored of a job. But looking at this video, gives me passion to start cooking

[@FallsNight]

Watching videos like this makes me want to have a big cookout.

[@RM-pe6hq]

Had me at, “The smells of fire start the digestive process” lol

[@savintcrew76]

"I'm not a chef" - Says the man who made me hungry in the middle of the night, creating some of the most amazing dishes and unique prep in this channel.

[@mickeyji6918]

You guys are Totally Chefs... much respect to you all. Stay humble

[@1upSniper]

Dude really emphasized the "flavor notes " on the hay. Lol

[@mistyisland343]

Imagine the amount of times he got questioned over the utility of hay over the steaming fish lol. Probably just rolled off of his tongue automatically.

[@1upSniper]

@@mistyisland343 "Hay is for horses",... *USES IT FOR FISH *

[@hellfish2309]

“Infiernillo” (Little Hell) is a south american technique

[@Kihidokid]

Makes sense Tom Ellis is the actor from Lucifer

[@pjnla]

Thank you

[@ThomasLinrabbitpenguin]

I'd love to hear more about how he draws inspiration from different cultures in what looks like such an American looking style of cooking

[@arunmohan8882]

Barbecuing is definitely a primal experience

[@user-vk5kg2pn5i]

ssambap이 진짜 쌈밥일줄은 몰랐지; I found Korean recipe in this video unexpected interesting how they adapted it

[@statiusANDyuxzelf]

it looks so good

[@yLeprechaun]

Very cool. I used to earn a living packing in the wilderness. I have such huge respect for those have mastered the open fire and dutch ovens. Best eatin on Earth!

[@sonnyv6888]

Love it. Especially as a casual backyard open fire cooker

[@martinestradacontreras5095]

Best outdoor BBQing video I've ever seen so far

[@houselife3485]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video! Hats off to you boys!

[@AfrikanTaO]

This guy cooks like a Southerner.. Like Hemisphere 👍👍

[@halbergwrestling]

This has to be one of the most enjoyable vids I’ve watched on KZbin. Very unexpected, but very welcomed.

[@parachute3725]

Incredible! Looks like so much work.

[@khadkasubash1613]

Awesome ! Simply the best. The smoky flavour in dish . Yummy

[@rolandbullock6444]

This is very innovative and takes skill....People love to talk so much smack when they probably can only make a hot dog and ramen noodles

[@recoil53]

I think it takes skill to manage a fire and sure, it's solid cooking. But I don't know about innovation. Every tool they used is pre-made, not changed by them. And the methods they use are standard.

[@bryanrmcf]

Skillful and artful, yes, innovative, not really...

[@raguram9343]

Oh boi some people master cooking hot dogs and ramen too please don't undermine them everyone is unique in their own way, saying like this totally unethical

[@MyHomeFoodsCrafts]

FANTASTIC cooking recipe thanks for sharing

[@BigZGamez]

I have stayed at the glen falls house. absolutely beautiful and stunning place to stay with plenty of nature to explore!

[@kennytieshisshoes]

This was so good! It makes me want to cook on an open fire!

[@alantyson7379]

I just watched excellence. Dude is so chill.

[@vinceallensanvicente5490]

I thought it's gonna be lucifer

[@35i_Hearse_Driver]

😈

[@drwrath300]

That would be great hearing Tom Ellis lucifer commentary

[@poutinery]

This isn't the Lucifer I remember

[@bodyandsoulinconstanttrans9190]

amazing work you doing guys!!!

[@ferminsiberon2205]

dude what creative ways of cooking!!

[@s_u_b_z_e_r_0896]

Fire cooking is the real deal 🔥 take so much skills but rewarding is when the ingredients n flavors come together n just enjoy nature

[@BronsonWally]

Very true !!

[@markchristopher4165]

Love this

[@kambobefrancis]

So you are a chef. Own it man.

[@truebluekit]

"A chef is... Morimoto" I approve.

[@zerpy9540]

I 💯% agree about what the smell of burning wood does to our digestive process. And it adds a great taste to the food too.

[@hayabusa1974]

I like everything about what this guy is doing.

[@89elston]

What a sweet, honest man!

[@irishkeebler]

i am from the Hudson valley 845 I grew up in Westtown !!! this guy seems really awesome

[@johnwessner]

Thank you.

[@Jesta106]

I love the korean inspiration with ssambap too

[@WonnieWon04]

Who else expected Lucifer?

[@troll2637]

I just want part b now. Not a bbq. 😂

[@Mistakenbacon]

My mother-in-law?

[@borgeeen]

what do you mean?

[@troll2637]

@@borgeeen By Justin Bieber. 😂 Lucifer is TV show by netflix. Awesome one. 👌

[@WonnieWon04]

Cause Lucifer is a character by Tom Ellis.

[@pedrogarcia3975]

You are a chef my friend in your own style you are rocking

[@GeorgesOpinion]

“And a little butter”😳

[@avoidingtrees560]

Humble respect from France.....CHEF

[@midinerd]

That was really fun to watch

[@GrahamSmith1523]

Connor Reid 👏

[@chansaicommerce1721]

AWESOME !!!

[@Jambukizee]

Sending love from Nairobi Kenya

[@frsilvatrs]

Amazing system

[@Zee_1003]

these men are the real deal!!!

[@robb6105]

Love it

[@sarthakbiswas2201]

Looks really good

[@christopherakami6398]

that little butter XD

[@harleyfrench9997]

Amazing 🤤

[@westcoast9354]

Beautiful

[@kimevanmunez7140]

so this is what lucifer do every sunday with his demons. kidding aside the passion these people show in their craft is very inspiring!!.

[@pekkalaitinen8769]

love it

[@13daniel1974]

It is a WAGON train and a cattle DRIVE. Yes, I know this because I grew up in the areas where this took place and grew up working cattle ranches....LOL. Sweet video and amazing food.

[@imrajkabir]

it Looks Like an experience!

[@marcusmuriithi]

This is very interesting and unique

[@eringray1160]

respect to a fellow theatre student who turned to a different profession.

[@edris4372]

this is awsome

[@rhox1567]

YO! I live in Glens Falls NY! this is EPIC

[@user-zd6yf5yd6t]

I am envious of your pastoral life

[@alandefreice4657]

What a geezer

[@goodmythicalmukbang3757]

This is some next level hipsterness

[@dermottosullivan1456]

Very cool

[@jpatrick4373]

those apple dumplings look really good!

[@no0bbbb]

Great video. Would love to bang out daily doing this

[@FilipinoEatsMarjU]

This is making me hungry!

[@cgw123]

very cool

[@rtheactech]

Glorious fooddsss

[@williambloor4816]

Where can I apply to work for this man, absolute legend

[@Jwaukechon]

Funny enough, there is a roundtop, Texas as well. It's home to one of the best orchestral festivals for young musicians in Texas.

[@jeffreychen8105]

"Everyone has to be moving" - sits down and does an interview

[@rerolley]

Looks tasty. I bet it would be fun to attend one of his events, or any event for that matter. Some day...

[@any4p608]

Ok i need some fast food now thanks to this video

[@AndreasDuessca]

That’s cooking. I’d love to see that live.

[@eatingadventures9614]

What tasty feast!!!

[@artofwargh]

Good stuff 🤠

[@harrisonshaul5589]

He is the ultimate GLIZZY GLADIATOR

[@filswang5496]

-A little butter... *ads a whole block of butter*

[@chrisklark4879]

I mean I may be just stupid but to keep my wood dry I put a tarp over it and hold it down with bungee cords.... Works really really really well

[@tajelunglimbu6857]

Big fan

[@sugaanthm3897]

It's wholesome, I want this, and I'm not even American.. 😂😂

[@henricokski5549]

Jedi Master Francis Malmann is proud of you.

[@wnhbn.8548]

Nice torturing setup.

[@owentova]

love how straight after opening the pot a whole bunch of ashe goes in. yummy

[@RYANG-qd1mv]

That is the last ingredient of the dish, adds the most creative hint of flavor

[@supakoolkris]

did you know there wooden structures called sheds where firewood can be stored to keep it dry ??

[@kamotetops1572]

I guess them caterers need to build a portable shed huh?

[@blazemk93]

I wish i worked for this man.

[@Four-24]

that black seabass looks so juicy and damnnn. 😍

[@crewcutter2030]

i wonder how large is large butter.

[@antn8387]

love dutch oven cookery

[@natetron21]

That food looks NUTS!

[@straytarnish9443]

You got to use that roasted pineapple to make that Mexican version of Kombucha

[@backinX]

In the beginning when he talked about not being able to do anything. Did he cover his wood stock with a tarp?

[@benspatoisgarden5982]

Exactly. They are so dramatic