PRO CHEF Reacts.. To POV Head Chef at Top London Restaurant!

[@FallowLondon]

Hey Chef- when you come to the UK let’s do a POV together on the pass! Thanks for your feedback and look forward to meeting you mate. Will

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Hey Will! You have a great-looking restaurant and menu, I'm glad to see your place is so successful! I will be sure to visit you when I'm in London. You are also welcome to visit Barcelona ;) We can make some paella!

[@trevorcook4439]

Nice video me ole china, why is it called Fallow? Is it fallow from deer or to let things lie? Probably neither, probably Fallow Lane or something is the address 😂

[@datwistyman]

Great video mate 👍 This is one of calmest services going. No yelling😮 didn't even swear. Way different to normal. 🙂

[@Sniperboy5551]

I’ve been a fan of both of your channels for a long time! If I ever go to London, your restaurant is #1 on the list.

[@cryo3572]

@@trevorcook4439 you're first line of thought is probably not far off considering they recently opened a new restaurant focusing of fish, venison and game in general I believe

[@TreantmonksTemple]

This is a good video for us non-chefs to appreciate just how fast paced and efficient these kitchens can be.

[@siryogiwan]

tbh, this wasn't that fast paced, busy yes, these are the shifts you dream of in a kitchen, busy enough to make shift go fast, but not be stressful

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Glad you liked it!

[@themisvoul1045]

@@ChefJamesMakinson I see in all these POV videos that the person involved doesn't really wash hands regularly even after touching tickets that come outside the kitchen. Is that considered normal?

[@tomh5094]

@@themisvoul1045 everyone that is handling that ticket is expected to be clean. That is normal.

[@boom1538]

Multitasking does not exist. unless you work in a kitchen or at certain bar.

[@firejelly]

What I like about this is how calm and effortless he’s doing everything. He seems to know where everything is, what every dish needs for plating and he moves around very fluidly, almost like he’s dancing to a song he knows very well. It’s one of the few POV videos that hasn’t made me nauseous 😁

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

That's from years of practice!

[@firejelly]

@@ChefJamesMakinson it certainly shows. Thanks for sharing the video and giving your commentary.

[@thechefjessica]

We used to call service "the dance".

[@OrbObserver]

I'm sure with their level of experience things happen perfectly 99% of the time, but it's not like they're going to release footage of them messing up horribly (if it existed) lol

[@tomh5094]

Muscle Memory is everything for chefs. Anyone who lives with a chef will likely know how particular they can be with where things go in the kitchen. All of the mise will likely go in exactly the same layout each time so you move without even thinking eventually.

[@catherinedavidson7145]

It was good to see "firm but calm" from the Head Chef. No bullying. Enjoyed your breakdown of what and why and your stories! 😂

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you!

[@u235u235u235]

lol the head chef KNOWS he's filming you really think he's not on his best behavior? like that show COPS where the police were al polite and professional. we know that's not how it really goes.

[@captainboots]

This is such a great 'behind the scenes' video packed with information. Thanks! It's a fascinating view!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@realKRRZ]

4:22 this goes also for bars, I worked as a bar keeper at events and it is essential to ALWAYS wipe, when you have a free second, because an organised, clean and NOT STICKY bar isn’t only pleasant for customers, but ensures a smooth work routine and helps you work more efficiently! Wiping makes all the difference, folks! I still do it in my private kitchen to this day

[@No_Prob]

Do you keep the bar smooth so you can slide a shot of whiskey to the desperado at the end of the bar?

[@realKRRZ]

@@No_Prob haha no I never did this tbh 😅

[@bbcpfghs]

When you’re used to doing this but then cook somewhere or with someone who doesn’t do it and it’s so frustrating to deal with, especially if the kitchen is small. I’m the main cook for my families holiday meals and I’m usually the only person that’s wiping/cleaning as I cook and even then I’m constantly cleaning up after other peoples messes lmao. I have one sister I can rely on for actual help but I usually just tell everyone else to get some alcohol and go hangout away from the kitchen. Just works out better for everyone 😭😂

[@rodrigul3]

These types of vids I ❤. Do more. I loving seeing how real chefs work in the restaurant. They make me appreciate the restaurant service for the hard work and food they give us.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Glad you like them!

[@carolinecrollick6305]

@@ChefJamesMakinson we love them

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Let me know how much you enjoy this video! ;) and be sure to see more Chef Basics and Tips here! kzbin.info/aero/PLR05U0X6SNWUkfRg-CWFhAJ3NbUMo24Lx

[@EatCarbs]

I loved this video.

[@lorikeetsarefun]

Loved it 👍

[@kmbbmj5857]

Loved it. For the ignorant among us, would love to see something about the different positions in in the kitchen and how the process works, as well as a comparison to the more typical chain restaurant set up which I'm sure very different in the kitchen.

[@aeve94]

This was very insightful! I'm glad you decided to make this kind of video. I've watched a couple "chef's pov videos" before, but since I've never worked in a professional kitchen, I was lost on most of what's happening. I'm glad to have someone explaining throughout the whole thing. Wonderful video chef James!

[@gabrielstrong2186]

@@ChefJamesMakinson loved the video, glad to see the Fallow guys getting more exposure and it is always interesting to hear your impressions.

[@davidsmart8594]

My first-ever job, at sixteen, was as a kitchen porter (pot-washer), which was okay but tiring. I had my eye on the chefs. I applied for the position of commis chef, and got it! I worked for a week as a commis chef. My mother was a waitress in the same restaurant. The owner, the Manager and the Head Chef were her classmates from school. The head chef's son was in my class at school... Service is Service. Head Chef: "He's too f***in' slow". Owner (to Manager and then to my mother): "David's going to become a waiter: Make sure he's got a dickie-bow and waistcoat for Monday". Service is Service. During Service (my Mother had warned me when I started as a porter to say "Yes Chef!". She, too, did this, the exception being in a social situation, such as during a smoke-break out the back), there was ONE boss, and everybody listened to him. (Don't DARE 'pick' from the food without asking - the garlic mushrooms were...amazing). The back of a knife across your knuckles when you picked at food...no matter the provenance. Service is Service.

[@celticHutch]

did you later on become a chef?

[@siryogiwan]

in Australia, we call dishwashers, dishies or dishpigs, did a few jobs as 1 lol

[@davidsmart8594]

@@celticHutch No...only in my own kitchen. I'm a 'decent' amateur chef.

[@jarjarbinks3360]

More of these please. Very enjoyable to listen to you explain as we see. Big thumbs up for this.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you so much!

[@tomh5094]

I'm pretty sure that gloves are considered worse over in Britain and Ireland. The requirement is there for things like deli servers but for chefs it is advised to use for certain things. The reason it's accepted is that it's considered that people will often forget to wash their hands BECAUSE they're wearing gloves.

[@lehoff]

@@tomh5094 100%. Also gloves makes it harder to do precise service or test food temp properly.

[@simonstrutt]

Absolutley. I hate to see chefs wearing gloves. Your hands should be clean, and you should be capable of feeling when they're dirty/contaminated and need washing again.

[@professorbutters]

We have it in the US probably because of Typhoid Mary, who in addition to being an asymptomatic carrier also specialized in ice cream desserts AND it wasn’t standard for everyone to wash their hands. The Health Department really bungled up handling her, partly because she was so obstreperous and partly because they literally didn’t know what to do with an asymptomatic carrier. It got to where she was changing her name so she could continue to cook at hospitals, of all things. Probably everyone washing their hands religiously would work better.

[@charanko2971]

I could watch this for hours. It is so satisfying watching a professional, organized kitchen at work pumping out order after order.

[@annika5893]

Yeah... no. Could never do this, even if my life depended on it. But I do appreciate KZbin creators for letting me get a glimpse of many different professions. Chef, carpenter, horse trainer, dog groomer, plumber, just to name a few.

[@Idiomatick]

Most kitchen staff make min wage too, or near that. I wouldn't survive a shift.

[@Claudius_Nero]

I loved this video from you. It's...entertaining to watch people cooking badly/making beginner mistakes (like Kay's cooking) but this type of "professional" content is far better. I'd love to see more of this as well as maybe other people--not just the head chef but anyone working any station really well---even the dishwasher. Sort of an "all the different parts of a well running kitchen" type of playlist. Even a tiny setup like a 2-3 person food truck would be awesome to hear your thoughts on.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you! but it seems a lot of people still prefer the bad food content

[@davenjahtisan]

@@ChefJamesMakinson Personally, I like good food content. I don't like to watch negative stuff.

[@MrFrizzle]

11:00 Chef, we need more of these personal stories in your videos!! This one was great!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you!

[@dominikgose2609]

Different kind of broccoli 😂😂😂😂

[@ehfrw]

“In England we like to use a lot of vegetables, especially greens.” Cut to Jamie Oliver.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

🤣🤣🤣

[@alexmomeyer9]

I’m a home cook who aspires to cook/serve relatively simple, yet delicious, meals. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this as I always look for any tips/tricks/shortcuts to help me humble endeavors. Thanks for your channel, I enjoy every upload!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@u235u235u235]

cooking for strangers in a business = servant cooking for family = provider and appreciated

[@Meme.Supreme]

even a service as smooth as this one, I know I'd get anxious due to all the background noise! hats off to people that can work in that sort of environment !

[@AdamFloro]

I'd be forgetting where everything was.

[@applelover98]

@@AdamFloro Nah. Once you get used to it your hands instinctively know where things are. When you stop and think you mess yourself up!

[@cree_VI]

yeah, i couldn't work i am so slow and memory is tragic 😆

[@another7674]

@@Meme.Supreme you get in the zone and don’t even notice that stuff. Like an athlete doesn’t even hear the crowd

[@kineticnrgi]

You completely block out the noise around you. You will only focus on the chef's voice and on the times given by your co-workers. I think it's really tiring because of how many hours you have to stay laser focused. Especially on a really busy service

[@suzannekirkwood6392]

Not kitchen staff but used to work maintenance in a hotel that had both buffet and fine dining restaurants. Spent a lot of time in the kitchen fixing the equipment. Brings back memories of how hectic it can be but also how well oiled a machine it is when the kitchen crew are working in unison.

[@azyfloof]

I thought I recognised the kitchen layout and the pass, as well as the general vibe. I went on Fallkow's channel and sure enough I'd seen their half hour long busy service POV a while back :D I really love the ambience and the vibe, it's so enjoyable to watch, such a far cry from the overly dramatised shows like Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen. Also, as soon as you started talking about needing to fix that sauce, my immediate thought was "Oh just use food dye", so I'm glad we're both on the same cunning wavelength 😂

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

they do a good job! 😂😂

[@theshiftybloke4672]

SortedFood and Jolly did a video with them talking to the head chefs about their stock and such - it's a good one! They have their own mushroom growing storage

[@daianspahava8279]

This really shows how despite what you see the kitchen is a very different place and experience, yeah it’s definitely not for everyone but others can strive to perfection in this kind of situation and that you’ll make mistakes but a clean and efficient kitchen is one way to improve moral, but also that it’s stressful especially if you work catering, large events or even your old job banqueting

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

banqueting is another world! :)

[@Sharon46T]

This video and your explanations really opened up our eyes as to what goes on in a kitchen and makes you respect the chefs more 👏

[@matty_mcmattface]

Chef James always seems such a polite and gentle man. I can't imagine him working on the pass shouting at everyone like Ramsey or MPW! lol

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

🤣🤣 there is no need unless you have to yell

[@tomh5094]

It's the quiet ones you have to watch out for! 😉 Shouting is so counter productive.

[@666aron]

Oh, this is a first. I got dizzy just by watching the packed work. That being said, it was an excellent experience to watch.

[@AlexShutyuk]

OMG, that looks crazy, I feel like I'd start crying in 5 minutes 😅

[@ayakomaria1235]

I watched these videos before, I'm glad you found them too. It's relaxing to watch it from this pov, one time I watched them for hours. It's fascinating. Thank you for reacting, you gave us interesting info about what's happening. And as always I love your lil stories.

[@annsargent7933]

I really enjoyed this video. Seeing how the kitchen runs so smoothly, was phenomenal. I would not mind seeing more of these. Thank you for the sneak peak behind the scenes.

[@Jerorawr_XD]

Even working in fast food kitchens, "if you have time to lean, you have time to clean" was the motto we enforced. Any moment we had, there was a towel in our hands and wiping. Otherwise, you're looking at a lengthy and annoying cleaning at the end of the night, lol. Awesome video, Chef. Fun to take a tour of a real kitchen like this.

[@Americaninparis2012]

very insightful. I loved the commentary and education. It's funny to hear "86" something because we used this term while I worked for UPS back when I was in college. I worked inside the hub and didn't realize it was a culinary term.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Interesting! haha

[@dedalus4153]

This is a really great video, chef. Thank you for sharing. I especially like your manner of teaching restaurant customers (who were probably not chefs) how hard we work just to give them a perfectly timed meal. When you asked about bad v. good service from the kitchen's perspective I remembered that I had a handful of really, really good services. I reckon that's what makes me a professional culinary junkie. Those highs when we feed a record number of people in the space of a couple of hours with all customers raving! Good times. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

you are very welcome!

[@umeshudeer1]

Loved this so much! Love Fallow and learning about the order in the (apparent) chaos is really interesting.

[@hmistry]

Things I've learned from cooking videos, ALWAYS Mise en place first, and clean as you go! This was a great Video. Love the style. Thanks James!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

😉

[@Sr19769p]

Hi, James. Watching this half an hour before I actually do it at work - it's revved me up for service! Especially with your intelligent, mindful reflections on what's going on. Cheers 👍.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Great to hear! Don't work too hard and burn yourself out. it's easy to do.

[@savagefrieze4675]

Wow! that was fun! I’ve long wondered what it would be like to cook in a major kitchen. This gives me a good idea. Thanks!

[@bobbicatton]

That kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine. I enjoyed this video very much👍😊

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you very much!

[@eriklundin8685]

Hi Chef, really cool to see your reaction to Fallow's kitchen! I've been following for a long time, since they started uploading on youtube pretty much. I spent some time working in a kitchen for a few years, and seeing their kitchen in action is so cool. As you said, no yelling, or running around. I hope you watch more of their stuff!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

I will! it is fun to see how they work, they are so calm

[@Jerri-ellen]

This was great James. I loved watching the angle of the camera in their kitchen and I also really liked hearing about your memories in the kitchen. Very fun and interesting video. Thank you James.

[@ForrestTessen]

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fallow, and it was an experience to remember. Among the standout dishes I enjoyed, the lamb truly stole the show-it was, without a doubt, the best I’ve ever had. The care and attention to detail that went into its preparation were nothing short of extraordinary. From the perfect seasoning and tender texture to the way the flavors harmonized on the plate, every bite was a testament to the chef's skill and dedication. The presentation was equally impressive, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to elevating every aspect of the dining experience. Fallow has certainly set a new standard for lamb dishes in my book, and I can’t wait to return to explore more of their culinary creations.

[@italiana626sc]

I really enjoyed this video!! Very educational and that service did indeed look almost flawless. I'd love to see more like this, where you can explain what's going on and offer such valuable insight. Cheers!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you so much!

[@Naushad00]

This was so good to see. How a well run kitchen is. I'll be in London in December/January and visit them.

[@angelachouinard4581]

Watching a kitchen like this is like watching flight deck crews on an aircraft carrier or pit crews at a formula one race. A friend of mine who went from army cook to fine dining chef said the army discipline really helped. Oui chef = Yes Sir!

[@xpaddy14x]

Can confirm the vibe there is exactly as shown in the videos, even when they have a trainee in that is clearly very new theyre not hidden away and are instructed calmly. Their work might get checked a bit more often but they are trusted to get on with it

[@CostasAn]

It says a lot about Chef James's character that he has spent so much time in kitchens but still doesn't like to curse.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

I hold back haha 🤣

[@Wigid303]

Great reaction to my favorite London restaurant..... always so good with food , service and just generally nice people.....oh and the breakfast!!! Next level Love Fallow ❤

[@tetricacy]

Love this! The commentary and explanations are fascinating. As someone else said, the "bad cook" reactions are entertaining, but I would definitely like more of this.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@prognost1c]

This was my favorite of all your videos so far. Love @FallowLondon and have struggled to try to understand all the goings on as a home chef.

[@thechefjessica]

Brought back lots of memories from kitchen life. This was a beautiful service.

[@jonthealth9187]

I'd love to see more! Been loving Fallow's content. I work in a hospital kitchen and it's a lot different, everything comes in a box and is reheated. You would think it would be easier, but honestly having miserable staff that are at each others throats all the time and the backstabbing makes it so much more difficult to get anything done half the time.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

I will keep this in mind!

[@the14th.]

Im glad how you chef gave me lots of information what a life of a chef behind the scene , i learn so much from this video how to handle the intense , being calm and those piles of orders ... Thank you a lot chef this will be helpful for me for my future restaurant hahahaha ...

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

you are welcome!

[@FloridaBard89]

Enjoyed your walk through on this POV. Really like the Fallow Channel and looking forward to going there next time im in the UK.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you! they do great!

[@KrishnaDhaneswara]

i love to see a busy kitchen, a very coordinated chaos i might say, everyone is doing what they do best, everyone is on hyper-focus on achieving one goal, and they really know what they do, if i ever need a career change, this is definitely on my top list.

[@OrionRox]

This kitchen is so calm and organized! I'm not a trained cook, but I worked part-time in a pizza/burger/wing/pasta restaurants when I was in the University, our Friday and Saturday night was absolutely chaos, pressure was high when you see that little fricking printer throw out all the orders, we have a huge conveyor belt oven and with other equiments the temptaure in the kitchen was like hell. Tough job but I had a lots of fun doing it, that's why until this day I always have big respect for anyone working in the kitchen.

[@twatmunro]

Fallow's videos have become my favourite cooking videos of late -- which is probably why the algorhythm recommended this one, though I've watched many of James' other videos as well.

[@roamingthereal4060]

4 min puree is rough but doable in a panic. Chop, rinse, salt, cover and microwave broc, throw butter in hot pan to brown, instantly hit with cream and pray it stops cooking, grab stick blender and start blending cream/butter and throwing in steamed broccoli after 2 mins in microwave... season and pray

[@EatCarbs]

I loved this video. ❤❤❤ I used to be a cook and I did so for 14 years so I am quite familiar with kitchens and working the line. I've had times when the servers or the manager didn't know what they were doing and just bombed the kitchen. They had no clue about staggering the orders so the kitchen wasn't swamped. It's the customer that ends up suffering and they didn't seem to understand that. The managers only cared about turning the tables and getting more guests in. I've lost count how many times I've seen a cook walk out or quit in the middle of their shift. Thanks for the video.. I hope you do more of these.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

yeah I have seen a lot of chefs walk out during service but it's how some places are

[@YouDonkeyfu]

in my own experience, the few time this happened was because the couples broke up during service lol so while they are having their fight, one of us will just scoop them to a side and just continue working to push through orders.

[@christopherdonald9001]

It was fantastic to learn how the back of the kitchen works and how the food is made! Excellent Chef James!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Rick_Hoppe]

I LOVE this video! I learned so much about how a restaurant kitchen works! More please!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

okay!

[@AndreJNick1]

2:35 when i worked in a restaurant we played the cone game, where you take a water cone and dip the rim in mustard and if you can stick it to the managers hat without them knowing then you win

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vancesenter4766]

"Oui, chef" immediately reminded me of the British comedy Chef! with Everton and the others calling out "Yes, chef" in reply to the latest insult hurled by chef Gareth Blackstock. 😄

[@petergrudge189]

Hi Chef! 😃 Great video and very informative. This was a nice break, relax and take a class with our favorite chef. 😊

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

hey buddy! haha thank you! but I can't I have to cook, film, edit, and repeat. haha

[@petergrudge189]

@ChefJamesMakinson That is very tough to do 😂

[@ronlyon4645]

very great job, as a homecook i learn a lot of cooking terms that i do not get because i don't go to culinary school. thank you james.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

You are so welcome!

[@kashimoto1994]

This made me remember the days of being on the pass, I was only a head runner but watched how the head chef and sous chef plated up, so i was the only person on my team that started doing this job role to help out the other chefs, good experience and hard work.

[@michaelfelsinger-k2i]

Excellent video, James ! You are one very likeable guy, and certainly not the kind of chef who'd put his knives to bad use. Some people fear clowns, I fear chefs, ughhh. Any-who...how do you guys do what you do ? I guess, if everyone knows what their job is, front and back, and does it, based on a complete understanding of the food being served, it should be ... all right on the night ! I've never seen such an over the shoulder look at a top kitchen before, so, thank you very much. The story about the broccoli was priceless ! All the best, amigo !

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Thank you! its life and you have to work to survive, its not easy but neither is life.

[@bobd2659]

While I've never cooked professionally in a pro kitchen, I have cooked in a pro kitchen. ONCE. Friends restaurant, Sunday, after service. Small staff and about 5 others. No one wanted to cook the trad family meal, so I did! Luckily I knew the kitchen well enough that I could pull it off! Hardest thing was planning the meal basically using up the rest of that weeks fresh or prepped ingredients (closed Mondays), and trying to get it out in 30-45 mins! It was fun for an afternoon!

[@Enzo-zj9bj]

i have always liked cooking more than anything and i would love to work in a cruise as a cook, good to have an idea on what will the atmosphere be like in a real kitchen. Thanks for the information Chef James!

[@JPgreekgaming]

It takes nerves of steel and incredible focus to work in a professional kitchen. Mad respect to everyone. I love cooking for myself but i could never do this.

[@jhardeman4]

I've watched several of Fallow's POV service videos and I've found the perfection nearly meditative. I'm not in foodservice but as an engineer I find it marvelous.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

yeah a good service is fun to watch and cook

[@Kyle-nm1kh]

I would like more restaurant themed videos like this. Its nice having you commentate on kitchens

[@CreatorInTrng]

Thanks for the Chef's Eye view. There's a rhythm, a dance with a lot of improvisation to the flow. It's definitely not flinging Burgers on the backyard grill, though coordinating with the 'Kitchen' inside can have its challenges. This type of video would be a great change-up to the food reviews and "let's try and reproduce that dish," (which I love, BTW).

[@no_one01-5]

Thank you, chef, for giving even a glimpse of your life.

[@justin555666]

As a home cook who has never experienced this life, I found it fascinating to get your take. Thanks James!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexrompen805]

My favorite part of this was the chef wiping down when he was waiting... I managed a McDonalds for 5 years and the best thing I was ever taught was "If you have time to lean, you have time to clean" and that always stuck with me during my time running a restaurant, I am VERY proud that we were the ONLY McDonalds in Canada to EVER get 100% on an internal inspection (at least at that time, its been 20 years since then lol)... wait... 9:33 he used the spoon to eat.. then used it again to serve food? is that normal in the UK? Or did he switch spoons that wasn't shown? Because there's no way that would be acceptable right? at least in North America that would shut your restaurant down forever, maybe its different in Europe?

[@kylebeatty7643]

Informative. I would watch this as a regular thing

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

good to know! :)

[@meredithunit]

Love to see it. Kitchen working fast, collaboratively, only necessary shouting to be heard, this is what I hope to experience in a restaurant where I can perceive what’s going on in the kitchen. Something I do absolutely want to see is food being tried and enjoyed by the chefs. Obviously, they have to taste things ahead of time, throughout cooking and seasoning, all of that, but so many environmental factors can change the way something tastes. And if the chefs making what I’m going to eat aren’t way into how it tastes, I’m not interested. Awesome video!

[@meredithunit]

Also, kudos to the head chef for being so available and on top of things so that teaching was able to happen throughout.

[@seanmc1351]

Love your video, I would like to correct you on one thing lol, my old job as KP and Pot Wash, we are the guys who are last to finish, just catching up before evening service and being there till after midnight lol,

[@marketads1]

Non-stop!! Even more aerobic than running a marathon it seems!! 🏃🧑‍🍳

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

Yep! I used to walk about 25 km a day in the kitchen.

[@chiefbosnmate]

Excellent episode! i've never been a chef or a cook but i was the lead stockman for 3 buffet s within a casino

[@vanitas_tusgikuni]

its very cool to see its like an orchestra

[@subroy7123]

Yes there are so many good POV's on this channel! I would love more reactions to this.

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

More to come!

[@CagedPaps]

Definitely do more of these, I like the Fallow guys but it's nice hearing the details a non-chef doesn't know. Like the one handed quenelle, explaining its real name. Whey they're doing thing.

[@matagasparicova2287]

I absolutely love Fallow! Their Corn ribs and Rhubarb & Custard spritz are to die for

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

😋

[@timturkkan]

Great video! Have been watching Fallow's videos for a while and glad to hear your thoughts.

[@Legend064]

I like how clean and organized the kitchen is. 👌

[@theblackhand6485]

The colored broccoli purée was fun. I will keep that in mind: buy colorants just in case 🙈. Thx.

[@pockygirlpinkmoo101]

Your kitchen stories are so fun! I’d love a full video of just those!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

🤣 I have a lot!

[@sapperjohn256]

Thank you for this insight! Im not even in this industry, but i find this fascinating

[@1463sirmatt]

There’s a universality to kitchen culture that crosses borders. You talked about working at a high end restaurant and singing ´Another one bites the dust’ when someone would cry. I worked at a casual dining chain in Canada and we would sing weird Al’s version ´Another one rides the bus’ 😂

[@Miranda-c6q]

I like these chefs. I’m looking forward to this video. Thank you!

[@Miranda-c6q]

Nitrile gloves are great! I always prefer them. Videos with people wearing rings or even dangling bracelets really disturb me. There is one British fellow many know of that wears many rings. He’s great but it’s difficult watching some videos. Don’t even get me started on nail polish! 🤮

[@USMCAirwinger8387]

Great video. Very interesting to see this as well as your explanation on what is going on.

[@chickyandchuguchannel1616]

omg super love this, love both of these channels, subscribed to both, agree with the 9 pans, I always grab them in our kitchen otherwise you'll ran out, also the 6s, but gastro are called hotel pans here in Canada I always watch the POVs and I must say agree with all the harmony and quietness, they seem all skilled and know their station. would love to work here

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

thank you! we do as well in the US but over here Gastro is international, its the same in English, French, and Spanish.

[@chickyandchuguchannel1616]

@@ChefJamesMakinson thank you Chef!

[@douglasbrown3493]

This absolutely fascinated me. Thanks for this insight!

[@BenBreeg1138]

Been loving the Fallow channel!

[@LilMonkeyFella87]

Love the videos from Fallow. I like their tutorials on making better food with just some simple technique changes. Hope you see more. I recommend their chicken video "POV: Cooking Restaurant Quality Chicken (How To Make it at Home)"

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

ahhh I will take a look!

[@djram2nv]

Lovely video and loved your insight on this from a chef prospective. Would love to see these types of videos

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

thank you! I will keep it in mind!

[@Eurydice-cj6tv]

This was so much fun to watch. I was never a chef, but I did work as a cook at an "Olde English Pub" for several years while in college. The men got to wear chef's jackets and I had to wear the waitress uniform of mob cap and low cut top, which was not very protective around the grill and fryers. Still, I learned a lot and was good at it - I finally got to wear a jacket and even thought about culinary school, but then decided it was safer to become a physicist. 😁

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

you can still learn a lot in a pub!

[@Miranda-c6q]

Chef! Thanks again for this great video! I think people would find it interesting if you explain the titles and roles of various positions in another video.

[@moonstarry6214]

I used to work as a prep cook in a less-than-fine-dining restaurant, but we had to do a lot of measuring portions, precooking and fills for the front cook line and the service area. “Quality control” was something all of us did, especially early in the morning. 😂 Damn this brings back memories.

[@citizenplane5840]

Pretty cool to see the team working together no hollering

[@CCUnderhill1007]

Very interesting to see from that Point of View! Very smooth service! I only ever worked in a pizza place when I was in high school, but for 20 years I delivered beer & wine to restaurants. Always fair and good commentary, not too spicy, Chef! LOL Variety is the spice of life, amirite?

[@MaxPower162]

I'll be in fallow in April, really looking forward to trying the Cods head!

[@ChefJamesMakinson]

brilliant! I hope you enjoy it!😉