MAIN COURSE | Ultimate Chef Skills Challenge: The FINALE | Sorted Food

[@loriegabidel]

So Mike is making a curry dish and Barry is making a Currie dish.

[@12Chris6]

Jamie tried to curry favor to the judges by pretending to bring them a piping hot plate

[@lancelindlelee7256]

Jamie made a Barry dish

[@MechaEmperor7000]

Regardless of what happens, it feels like we've been on a journey with Jamie. Back in 2019 he would ahve just seared a steak, fried some chips, and called it a day. If he said he was making a pasta back then, you'd hear the funny music play instantly. Now it feels like he can actually pull this off.

[@peternicol3439]

Don't forget a quick Pickle TM

[@Glaszy]

i just wish he played to his strengths and made a massive flavour bomb

[@tobubiify]

In the end, his character remains. Smacking people with flavours

[@michaelingrum4960]

He's my favorite to win, they did him so dirty over the years with the silly music.

[@finchhawthorne1302]

He could’ve gone for the win, but instead he plays to the spirit of the series and the challenge, very fun.

[@mushu-the-cat]

okay we have to give mike some credit here. it looked like he was the only one knowing what he was doing and therefore was very calm, like a good chef!

[@ItsPonder]

ya, the final scores didnt really seem to line up with the commentary. Mike's we the only one cooked to the judges liking and there was no complaints to the flavor and balance.

[@rbxCriss]

But Mike did get this round. And Jamie's was last.

[@CrimWorld9]

@@ItsPonderThe current final scores are in a weird place because Poppy gave Barry a 9.5 in the Starters, every other score so far has been in the 6~7s with the rare 8.

[@BenKloti-to5lw]

One posh dish, one James dish and a curry dish. It's like the episode is a tribute to everyones favourite ginger chef😂

[@SortedFood]

😋

[@segoi11]

😂

[@Insanit13s]

You could say there were two Curry dishes ...

[@rosehill9537]

Our fav Where's the dish chef left is still inspiring the guys

[@hansbass8119]

A curry dish and a Currie dish

[@skittlemenow]

Those judges must be really good to work for. Their ability to give productive criticism is amazing. Really liked seeing that in online content where many other channels would give in to the dramatic or silly. Offsets the comedic vibe they normally have on this channel in a very good way.

[@kimmychuang5564]

I gotta thank Mike Huttlestrone for always bringing in Asian cuisines throughout the years - It really helps to show that simple cooking can go up against (and win!) expensive, more "fancy" ingredients.

[@gerhardusretief3996]

I wish I could give Mike a pat on the back, he has so many hidden skills but he needs to believe in himself.

[@snezeire]

I think this often. I think what undermines him the most compared to Barry and Jamie is his confidence in himself.

[@bug-kong]

He sounded so nervous presenting it to them… come on Mike, you’ve got the skills, you’re miles and miles ahead of 99 percent of us non-cooking-show-host home cooks

[@wadeturner2665]

These two Finale episodes have ended very strangely. The scores are given at the end in about 2 seconds with no discussion or commentary. I would think there would be a quick reveal of the scores, a final commentary by the judges as to which dish was their favorite, and reaction from the normals. The lack of any follow up is just weird. 🤔

[@RovingRosettes]

Totally agree with this. I had to actually go back and replay multiple times to catch the scoring. It all felt a bit rushed! What have loved to have seen the boys' reactions to their scores. Next episode?

[@petertaylor4980]

I agree that it's weird, but I actually quite like it. It feels like a reaction against the trend of the last two or three decades of TV to infantilise the viewer.

[@mariechidiac6440]

I think it was all filmed in one day, and the scores were added later in editing. If not we would have seen the advertisement for "Snow way out" like the last couple videos.

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

That may happen in the final finale

[@MintyVoid]

yeah specially too if you were watching with subtitles like I was..they completely covered the scores. I didn't even notice them there the first time round on the starters vid. Even a move from the bottom to the center after Ben was done talking would've helped. Plus with how weird pc yt is with the playbar not going away when paused.. I always get a bit annoyed when vid editors put important info at the bottom of a vid..like i can't see it aaaa.

[@christopherlebel1241]

YES! I love this format with the panel of chefs. Keep this up please! Also ongoing request for buzzed/drunk chefs remote control sober normals. Love you all!

[@SortedFood]

Will do!!

[@somethingelse4204]

I loved the interaction between the chefs. I especially loved how respectful they were with each other and let each other talk without interrupting or talking over each other.

[@alicemaggio8854]

I'm about halfway through, but it doesn't matter to me who wins, as I think all three are winners. Thinking back 5 years plus, 3 years, even 2 years, you guys have come soooooooooooo far. The "flapping" that didn't go on was amazing to watch. I used to get so nervous watching, but today was an absolute pleasure. Great job to you three! BTW I wanted to add: Jamie, your plating skills were top notch. You've come a long way in that area. It's been entertaining to watch. Mike, your dish looked so appetizing, I wanted to jump into the screen and grab a bite. And Barry, lovely as usual.

[@organicgrains]

This channel has genuinely made me a better cook. I always thought I was a decent home cook, but seeing the differences between a chefy mindset and a normal's mindset has slowly but surely helped me dial in my knowledge and skills. Thank you!

[@marcjones4351]

Me too - and I always clean up as I go these days!

[@poro9084]

oh same, i am not cook at all, i know like 15 dishes... but watching sorted it is just.. small parts which add more to dish - like making sure meat is nicely seared, cutting vegetable so it is all same size, deglazing

[@rinrat6754]

I really liked that the reviews were genuine. No fake enthusiasm, just honest and very fair opinions.

[@stewkulele]

Ohhh, so that’s how you make a dill dough. Thanks Jamie!

[@samrashdi98]

😂

[@0xStrangerDangerx0]

I’m so sad this is coming to an end but this and the previous episode has me feeling SO PROUD of the boys the entire time I’m watching it

[@gralcio]

You don't need bloopers if half of the episode is a blooper :D

[@donnaanselmo7626]

Yes we still do! We always need bloopers

[@ResinAlchemist2024]

💯% Agreed 👍. That is why, as a normal I adore Sorted. Approachable, and relatable.. Knowledge and skills in a fun way. Well done Gents.❤

[@Khazandar]

You don't need Bloopers when you have Spafford in it xD

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

With those end scores the final part of this final is definitely something I don’t want to miss. Given that Mike used to do loads of sweet dishes, he might be able to win this after all.

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

#Mikeforthewin

[@aseasyash]

The scoring for this is way off. Shouldn't be a 10 point scale but a ranking 1-2-3. One chef "not really feeling" a dish shouldn't impact on the scores so much.

[@mwrslr7845]

@@aseasyash agreed

[@robinsni]

Jamie shucking oysters is the most nerve-wracking moment in this entire series. #Can'tLook

[@Zelmel]

I initially thought the broken knife tip hit Kush in the face and was horrified.

[@GilliganAU]

For me it was how full the frying oil was for the chicken.

[@rebeccawight7228]

​@@GilliganAU SAME!!! AHHHHH!! 😵😵

[@mrroboshadow]

i love how Barry managed to annoy 2 chefs in 10 seconds he's lucky Kush and James arent judges

[@FIGHTTHECABLE]

What did i miss?

[@BWintJack]

@@FIGHTTHECABLE "My favorite dish ever was cooked by James Currie." (Kush shoots Barry a Look) "So you're going to copy James' dish?" "No, I'm going to make it better."

[@StewbertDewbert]

Baz I feel your pain I have the same pressure cooker at work and every single time the lid will not bloody go on.....my colleague of course then comes along and does a Kush.......lol

[@SortedFood]

Everyone needs a Kush!

[@indianeconomy2738]

The audio mixing in this video is top notch!

[@SortedFood]

Thanks for noticing 🥰

[@toni_go96]

So after 2.5 years of ultimate chef skills challenges - Barry doesn't know how to work a pressure cooker, Jamie broke Kush's knife while shucking oysters, and Mike is frying chicken. 🙃 Jokes aside, you can see in these videos just how far they've come. As delightful as it is to watch our favorite normals cook and banter with each other, watching the chefs talk about the dishes is a pleasure. All the chefs had so much to comment about - be it the technique, the flavour pairings, the plating - it wasn't like they just said, oh it's good, or Oh it's bad. Every dish had its good points and bad points and that's what makes this so exciting to watch. I'm really proud of all the boys irrespective of who wins this. Personally, I still think Barry's gonna win this. The last time they did something even close to a long term battle like this was the brownie points, and I think the memories of the shark's cage, the popsicle in the winter, and the fermented herring are pushing him to go all out, play to his strengths and really give his all here.

[@NerdyMusicChef]

Can’t wait for the finale! Team Mike here!

[@tricia9559]

I’m team Mike

[@mattgieseke8302]

Team Mike! Team Mike!

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

#Mikeforthewin

[@sebastiaankoopman3304]

I would only really trust Mike as a sous chef, no need to worry about hobs being left on.

[@valentinekadungure4778]

Team Mike 🌠

[@woodchipnz]

How about a "cooking for allergies" series, each episode covering different allergies and alternatives you can use in recipes?

[@danharden7690]

Way to go Barry! Pulling into the lead!🎉🎉🎉 With the scores so close it’s still anyone’s game! Can’t wait to see the end results! Good luck guys!

[@arcturuskaelar]

Mike has to be feeling good about that one. That chicken looked amazing.

[@SamLMoarDrumz]

Honestly, this was the first time in a long while that I couldn’t possibly choose between the three dishes if they were on a menu in front of me. They all look bloody fantastic. Normals!? Pfft, no chance. You boys absolutely smashed it! 🔥

[@yvan2218]

Was fully expecting Jamie to do a paella burrito for the main course 😆

[@MrRobertoMoir]

Then what would he do for dessert?

[@christophedlauer1443]

Spain might still have a restraining order against him.

[@black_rabbit_0f_inle805]

Its like the end of Breaking Bad where the assassins are always there waiting for Paella shenanigans

[@jiaqizhao4740]

nah，let's offend another bunch， pineapple and honey pizza

[@WTT_321]

I was laughing my ass off when Jamie was making a toast, and then burning his shallots in the process 😂 I had a feeling something was gonna happen somewhere lol

[@iammary191995]

i also love how mike and baz also ended up using the champagne jamie gave for them for the toast in their dish in some way 😂

[@nh2301]

And chugging the Champagne....

[@endymallorn]

I really appreciate how Poppy comes out sounding more like a loving big sister than the other two chefs.

[@gamerbear84]

Ya know what, I'm proud of Jamie for launching himself out of his comfort zone in terms of the style of cuisine here, he challenged himself when playing it safer would've made all the sense. That's gutsy.

[@santiagohdz5249]

Recently made a butter chicken sandwich. Made the butter sauce (general ingredients: cashews, onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, tandoori masala, butter, chicken broth), saved half. To the other half I added some milk, some more spices, the chicken and more salt (1% of the weight of the chicken). It marinated overnight, and in the morning I set it in the flour mixture ( 4 parts ap flour 1 part potato starch 1 part cornstarch, seasoned with salt, pepper, hot chili powder and tandoori masala). Let sit for 4-6 hrs. Sepparate the reserved sauce into halves again. To ½ add milk til watery. Preheat high temp frying oil to 185°C. Set up a baking tray or plate with paper towels. Pass every piece of chicken briefly through this dredge (it should be a thin coating) and return to the flour mixture, coat in its entirity + shake off excess. Fry each piece til done 2 at a time, 3 at most ( check with thermometer) ~6 min breast, ~ 8 min thighs. Drain + season while oil comes back to temp. When done with ¾, butter bread + toast. *I like to toast in the oven @180°C that way I can keep @ temp the chicken I've already fried.* As for the sandwich construction, a small dollop of butter sauce in bottom, japanese pickled red cabbage, chicken, dollop of sauce, pickled red onion, onion sprouts and on the top bun, mustard of choice, and butter sauce (sour pickle slices optional).

[@nitegloss]

Question: are there going to be opportunities for the normals to try and topple one another out of the position of "Sorted Sous Chef"?

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

That would be so much fun! And would give some proper photography badge vibes I can imagine.

[@SortedFood]

Perhaps 🤔

[@altrix251]

Could be a once a year thing. Who gets the jacket for the next year?

[@nat3007]

I feel like everyone needs some fun and silliness first before any more competitions.

[@mayangsya]

what I like about this is that they still complement and cheer each other, despite this is a competition👏

[@HeWhoSlayethCain]

You guys have helped my cooking improve so much over the past few years, I can not thank you enough for the knowledge and laughs. I can't wait to see what the future holds for our normals.

[@SortedFood]

Our pleasure! Thank you so much ☺️

[@NerdyMusicChef]

The meal packs for me have comment changed the way I shop and design meals/menus.

[@SoItsSara]

Love that the champagne made its way into everyone's dishes 😂 why not right?

[@kingster652]

Although I think Barry should have points off for not coming up with a dish like the other, I’m still so happy to have been on this journey of watching them improve as home cooks throughout the years 😭 great job to all of them! ❤❤ impressive dishes all around!

[@cjamused7005]

I'm so excited for the finale! I think they all looked wonderful, but Mike's in particular looked amazing! Quick note for the future, I wish there was a little bit more emphasis on the scores ala just saying them out loud or leaving them up a little longer. With the captions on I couldn't read them. I didn't even realize we were told last episode what the appetizers ranked

[@Zuraneve]

I complained about this on the last video. I also didn't initially notice them and couldn't read them when I went back to look. The scores should be larger and center screen so they won't be covered up by captions/subtitles or the playback bar when paused.

[@cjamused7005]

@@Zuraneve yeah larger at center screen would help. I was able to go back and pause. The scoring compared to what the judges were saying was really interesting

[@reyals474]

Kush having to close the pressure cooker for Barry is just the cherry on top for this video, that's so funny

[@trishsilverhide7451]

Barry, that attempt at the pressure cooker was a shocker. I could feel the heavy sigh from Kush

[@acelilumelody4445]

I love that jamie is actually holding his own in these last challenges. His character arc has been one heck of a roller coaster 😂 in terms of all i genuinely think spaff daddy has come the farthest.

[@clippedwings225]

wish there was a chef skills playlist so I could binge all the badge videos before this!

[@lynnbean7200]

I can't believe Mike used a premade red curry paste. It's so easy to make your own and tastes a million times better.

[@sashasscribbles]

Loved this! These chefs have amazing pallets to pick out all of these points of improvement, its pretty impressive to me. Unfortunate that all 3 of them skimped on freshness seemingly Looking forward to desert!

[@ChrisHow]

Wow, direction and production quality is out of the park on this episode, intro absolutely smoked.

[@anna9072]

I like Jamie’s concept of a “thinking shallot”. I realize that I do something like this fairly frequently - busy myself with a mundane, no thinking required but necessary chore while I plan a more complicated task.

[@keab42]

Its great to see the normals pulling these dishes off. I love seeing what they can do when they go all in.

[@leighloebig5580]

Everyone is doing so well!! No matter who wins, I think we can all agree you've all come a long way and I hope you're as proud of yourselves as we are of you!!

[@wormsontoast9311]

the way my neck SNAPPED up when barry said "im going to make it better"... the gall of this man

[@runawaychickenfarm9910]

I haven't finished watching but...Mike cooking chicken and the boys trying to impress with ingredients just seems that the universe should reward Mike.

[@deathlord269]

I know we have more more video to go, but this full course competition is amazing, personally I'd love if the Sous Chef title was up for grabs every year. if that were to happen, some changes that could be made, have Kush or other members of the team essentially act as the servers bringing out the dishes, meaning the normals will have to have what they're going for on note cards ahead of time so the servers know what they're presenting (and if there are questions) and have them go from making 1 dish to the next (still split up between 3 videos in a way, but this way they can be working on multiple dishes at a time. alternatively, and I don't think this would work for this, but would just be fun to see as a different competition, each normal creates a menu featuring dishes that presumably they feel confident making, (though I feel a few dishes that they don't feel confident in will slip through) the judges can then select what they're getting at each course. from here, this kind of splits off depending on how you feel it'd best be presented, option 1: 1 judge at a time, so the normals still only need to focus on 1 dish at a time, or option 2: all the judges order something at the same time, meaning the normals are working on multiple dishes at a time. I would imagine for this format it'd only be 1 normal in the kitchen at a time so they have the space to work, whereas in option 1 so long as it was planned properly, could still have all 3 in the kitchen at the same time.

[@claireblake8187]

“Main course. This is one of the biggest parts of a three course meal” Thanks for that insight Poppy. Where would we be without you.

[@Louiscypher93]

Going into the final with the score so tight, especially between Mike and Jamie, means its make or break and I'm genuinely excited

[@beckysmith2751]

You guys have gotten so good over the years

[@sophiekampitsch829]

Mikes dish is definitely the most aesthetically pleasing❤

[@skyepyro7104]

Absolutely in love with Kush's "why is the Normal telling the Chef what to do" face.

[@namesy]

Tip on parsnip purée which I think is something that gets overlooked all the time. Sauté the parsnip chunks in some butter first to get a nice caramelisation on them before cooking in milk (also half milk and half cream gives a much more luxurious purée)

[@ashleydonniehanson8953]

Mike has done my favorite dishes so far. He is doing the best of coming up with non traditional, while not jarring, flavor pairings and deliveries. These are pro chefs, they want something not on every mid/high end restaurant from the 90's menu.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I feel like it’s a marathon I’ve seen a lot of but I don’t want it to end. And obviously rooting for TEAM MIKE*! Happy Sunday to everyone! *Provided there’s no Huttlestorm

[@starryskies9655]

Thank god someone (Mike) is finally playing it safe, I didn’t think they knew the concept haha

[@funakfunak2740]

Really like Francks descriptions. No idea if he is correct or anything, but he sounds extremely convincing.

[@ajalfano]

ME: "I'm not sure we should still be calling them normals." JAIME (not 10 seconds later): "I'm now going to go in with a butt ton of cream and some dill." ME: "OK. Normals it is."

[@jacijoyce2685]

THE most brilliant editing and production EVAR!!! but, WHY is this not on TV???

[@markarbar2226]

All there have earned a Normal + ranking. I hope the sous-chef title is a yearly aspiration, to be earned /defended via championship battles for each course, like this finale series. This way all have the opportunity to showcase their strengths and earn an accolade.

[@valliarlette6596]

Wow! That was all mighty cheffy for normals. Well done!

[@thembill8246]

Honestly congratulations and well done all around boys. This is a mountain of a challenge to end a mountain range of challenges. This whole thing has been the Himalayas and this is your Everest. I'm proud of how far you all have come! ❤

[@jeanneferguson7124]

They've come so far, it's really impressive!

[@ThePhortex]

The toast made me so happy. Thank you for everything (so far). It’s been a blast

[@abstar996]

All three dishes were presented so beautifully!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Fair play to them all. Each of those mains looked super-cheffy and utterly delicious!

[@kellymorrisset57]

Mike did so well. The dish looked amazing and sounded delicious. 👏

[@threethousandbees7260]

Oh hey, woke up at just the right time to enjoy this. Chef Franck is always a treasure.

[@feelosophy1921]

Great job with the double batter Mike. I did want those pieces to get a little more love on the clean. I may just give his flavor profile a taste. 🍽️

[@platinum_lego8384]

This is shaping up to be an interesting finale and honestly anyone can win this as there is only a 1.5 point difference between first and last right now, so it all comes down to desert. Assuming cumulative point totals: Mike is in 3rd place with 41.5 points, Jamie is in second with 41.6 points, and Barry is in 1st place with 43 points. It is still very much anyone's game to win (or lose depending on your point of view). I also would like to point out that based on the scores given Poppy(avg score given of 8) is the most generous with points while Franck(avg score given of 5.8) is the least while Philli(avg score given of 7.2) is in the middle. Personally, I am excited to see how this shapes up and it will certainly be interesting to watch; though, all three of them should be immensely proud of themselves as to how far they have come as home cooks and frankly all three of them have earned the ability to call themselves home chefs and not just Normals regardless of who wins this challenge.

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

I love the pop-up video style with a little bits of information

[@ccsjc6697]

Good job all round lads you've all done well, I was quite surprised and pleased by Jamie's choice as it was quite different for him as I expected it to be steak or bacon or steak with bacon lol

[@alexdavis5766]

Team Mike here! Watching from a broken down train somewhere in the West Midlands very ready for food bed and this isn’t helping my hunger! 😂

[@SortedFood]

Oh no. Good luck with the train! Hope you get home okay xxx

[@alexdavis5766]

@@SortedFood finally home! Train skidded on the slippery track and over shot the platform. Never had a roast dinner tasted so good!

[@Jay-xz6rw]

All of the dishes look delicious, but Mike's technique on double frying the chicken and creating a 2nd batter is nice, and I will use that technique for sure.

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

Both Barry and Jamie not being able to use some of the equipment they’ve been given, made me wonder: should they be penalised for this? 🤔

[@SortedFood]

Harsh!! But I like it! Ha

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

@@SortedFoodhaha, it is isn’t it? But would be so much fun.

[@derschwartzadder]

should have just let Barry figure out the pressure cooker. Jaime 's was a little mere health and safety related?

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

Absolutely they should! Badges should be removed!! Mike was landed with the most outrageous 10-minute penalty on the starter course (a third of their overall cooking time!) and yet at this level we have someone still unable to actually use the kit they want to impress us with (5:25)? Barry often gets treated very leniently and Mike often seems to end up with a much harsher treatment #Mikeforthewin

[@AceOBlade]

That 1.4 point leed Barry has is HUGE

[@Argentavisen]

I hope he has a well thought out dessert

[@raideurng2508]

What absolutely kills me is Jamie is such a good home chef that delivers great hearty meals. It's unfortunate we didn't see an excellent spaghetti and meatballs or a perfectly cooked steak and delightful slaw. Play to your strengths and don't be afraid of a cuisine that is more rustic. Ebbers does it all the time!

[@ColeDowden]

I love the judges!!! Incredible perspective and great content. 🎉❤

[@bpalmer985]

I’d just like to say that all 3 of those finished plates might have looked the best that each of them has ever done. Well done fellas

[@darthplagueis13]

Nice to see that everything is still to play for, especially since I seem to recall dessert being both the least practiced and most hotly contended category among the normals.

[@belitega]

They are not normal anymore. After all these years of cooking alongside professional chefs now they are chefs without a degree ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 well done guys. My vote its for mike

[@emmavampire59]

jamie referencing champagne problems is the greatest thing that i have ever watched, swifties everywhere are so proud

[@the.eco.system]

the camera work and editing is so well done

[@constantsong]

Very proud of the boys for their plating, they all looked so nice!

[@GreenyWolf]

Poppy is an absolute treasure and I'm loving her being on the judging panel

[@Kuffen_infinity]

ouu, that scoreing is tense, so tight. And id love all three of the judges to do the 10min burger :)

[@streips]

Watched it, loved it. Particularly loved how you showed the scores that were given for precisely 0.03 seconds before changing the scene. Looking forward to the dessert video to see who ends up winning. I'm rooting for Barry, primarily because he's the cutest one among you lot. Yes. I am that cheap.

[@jarzz3601]

I'm glad we have someone covering the innuendos while ben is not here

[@mikewatson4034]

In reverse order (they all had their merits) Pasta - oysters a bit weird in a sauce. But the flavours looked good if theres is such a thing. Lamb - not enough sear on the lamb but a more balanced dish. Could almost make the sauce & parsnip + some greenery into a dish on its own Curry - Needs something extra to balance out chicken and sauce. Chips would be lovely.

[@Y0G0FU]

Jamie and Barry slighlty undercooked their "star" of the Dish. Must be the nerves getting to them. Mike overall made the most appealing Dish. It looked amazing :D

[@ajap_]

In terms of creativity and execution I’m really cheering for Mike to win it all he’s had such good concepts so far

[@christineh14]

Sous vide is a terrific technique for cooking meat but it needs a quick sear to be perfectly cooked. I adore lamb and I would happily tuck into Barry’s dish, with a glass of Jamie’s champagne.

[@thaisstone5192]

Ah. I've never seen this channel before. Really interesting, enlightening and fun to watch.

[@GameOpsDevStyle]

OK - the "thinking shallot" is probably about the funniest kitchen concept I've heard

[@amandak84]

For me, Mike has been killing it and has shown so much improvement since Sorted's early years

[@lauracannon7857]

Feel a bit like a proud sister that's shouted at the boys for 30 minutes but knew they'd all pull it out the bag. Well done lads! Uncle James world be proud.