Mystery Box Challenge | Recreating Famous Signature Dishes: Omelette Arnold Bennett | Sorted Food

“SURELY an omelette can’t be that difficult to make?” These were the famous last words of Barry Taylor as Ben challenged him to make an Omelette Arnold Bennett in the way that it was once created in 1929, by Jean Baptiste Virlogeux, a chef from London’s Savoy Hotel. Be prepared for lots of flapping and kitchen chaos!
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[@elizabethheyn5365]

"He's acknowledged it, but he still hasn't done it." This is such a mood

[@SortedFood]

😂 You're right.

[@Greendogblue]

Me everyday thinking about the homework I have overdue

[@idunhvachannel2019]

"seen"

[@Amateur.Nail.Art.1]

I feel like this often as a teacher. 😂

[@elissalarsen9145]

Parenthood in a nutshell 😂

[@peadar-o]

Ben in his chef's jacket, ordering Barry around, is like a PE teacher with a whistle.

[@saxyrocks]

Or perhaps some kind of electric shock device...

[@TheNinnyfee]

Except PE teachers usually cannot perform the things they order others to do. :D

[@jonevans6446]

@@TheNinnyfee yeah that sounds like my pe teacher when i was in school dont think i ever seen him do any exercise

[@aylacrissman3443]

The whistle makes me their god. ~Dean Winchester

[@DrakenH0rse]

Me: this is going to be a great video Barry: come on give me a challenge Me with Janice in my head: oh dear oh dear

[@furrantee]

As soon as he said that I could just hear the Dun Dun DUNNNN!! Famous last words there Barry, don't get too cocky now.

[@jule7958]

I love how Barry is just asking for James and the he realized that he isn't there to help him😂

[@ThatOneFemaleGamer]

Goes to show even after all these years they're still so reliant on Ben and James 😂🥺

[@Mitwadus]

That One Female Gamer which isn’t a bad thing.

[@EtwasMartin]

15 seconds in: "Give me a challenge!" 15 seconds beforee the end: "It makes perfect sense, now that I have done it." The 29 minutes 30 seconds inbetween: pure panic

[@lindseybillings3189]

We need a montage of Barry cleaning up all those dishes🤣

[@SortedFood]

😂 man that's a missed opportunity right there!

[@Rese92]

@@SortedFood don't you have a dishwasher?

[@LordSpuggy]

Probably cleaned them in another bowl

[@fergusgraham940]

Rese .von O yeah it’s called Ben.

[@jennv.s.o.p1603]

@@LordSpuggy hahaha🤣😂 now that's an image.

[@sebastiansantanaflores3601]

"Come on, give me a challenge" *Ben in his head: it was at this moment he knew, he f***ed up*

[@holaholafelipito]

I feel that would be more like a Janice kind of phrase

[@ThatOneFemaleGamer]

@@holaholafelipito oh yes for sure 😂

[@Tactavious]

One thing I've learned about this channel: If there's ever a counter on screen, it's not a good sign.

[@erins9256]

you mean it is hilarious XD

[@DatCreepyUnicorn]

OR IS IT?

[@CalebKam]

I uh-ohed when i heard the ding, didn’t even saw the counter at first glance but i knew something is going down lol

[@anniee6616]

"Come on give me a challenge" - Baz (famous last words)

[@SortedFood]

🤣

[@lineedemouy1047]

@@SortedFood Did I miss something or did Barry forget to strain the haddock pieces out of the double cream before adding it to the money [sic] sauce?

[@TotallyAwesomeMcknz]

“Maths! 🙌 “ - Ben 😂

[@SortedFood]

He's a Super Geek, Super Geek

[@TotallyAwesomeMcknz]

SORTEDfood “He’s suUUper Geeky! 🎶”

[@brandyhale2374]

That's one of the best things about Ben😊 and the red shorts LOVE those red shorts😍😉

[@rulitossimplyrulitos1088]

That’s a beautiful gif moment!

[@Wannabe_Baby]

"I hate to say this, Baz, because I don't feel like you need reminding to leave a hob on." - Ben's sass towards Barry is the best. :D He's become sassier during lockdown.

[@rizamelendez9820]

When Barry said "come on, give me a challenge", I remembered a video where Jamie said "he went to the cocky approach, and I can't wait to bite him on the ass." 😂

[@zapheil]

Riza Melendez Wait wait wait... was it “I can’t wait to bite him” or “I can’t wait for it to bite him” that he said?? The difference is key and I must know if Jamie really did do such a Freudian slip XD

[@mayce1922]

Why did I already know that quote is from the 20 min cooking challenge??? omd

[@MariiBlubb]

So happy to see you guys back in the studio, also love the irony of telling baz to turn ON a hob

[@SortedFood]

We know right! 😂

[@MyMusicalMusa]

When I saw Barry and Ben actually in person together in the studio, not gonna lie, I screamed! Miss you all!

[@EmpressMojoJojo]

Ben was unbelievably sassy in this one - he’s replaced Janice!! 😂😂

[@SortedFood]

You think Janice can be replaced? We don't think she will be happy with this comment 😂

[@linannsingh6165]

She's at home taking care of Tyrone.

[@Drnaynay]

Nobody, but nobody, replaces her!!

[@MituButChi]

Shhhhh!! Don’t let her see this or else she’d replace everyone 🤭🤭🤭

[@EmpressMojoJojo]

😬😬 sorry Janice 😘😘

[@matesafranka6110]

Barry uses bowls like Mike uses the word "interesting".

[@SocietiesSlave]

🤣🤣 This comment is spot on!

[@keawarren]

Fabulous

[@motardsmotoventures980]

I'm glad I wasn't convinced to have a drink for every pan or bowl this time.

[@MazzyJC]

I almost dropped my phone Bazza turned a hotplate off without being told too. Good to see the flap back.

[@zapheil]

Mazzy Cassidy Don’t worry, he went back to forgetting to do so (10:00)

[@donkey1512]

Barry: I can't quite touch you Mike: Good! Don't change guys!

[@jl1741]

4:57 Ben’s “Maths!” was just hilarious

[@SortedFood]

😂

[@oon-huing1729]

It says so much that Ben tried to help Barry and Barry just didn't believe him.

[@LuminousCorruption]

Barry's overconfidence gives me second-hand panic.

[@shilparajan2889]

I love all the individual and social-distanced content you guys have done these past few months. I really do appreciate the laughs and yumminess you've given us. BUT BOY ARE Y'ALL ENTERTAINING AS FUUU TOGETHER 😂😂❤

[@SortedFood]

Awww thank you for this. It really does mean a lot to the whole team.

[@robertstruder4434]

Undeniably a gold star for Barry, who sometimes is more savvy than for which he gets credit.

[@allistrata]

Does anyone else get a kick out of Ben's geeky laugh? It makes me smile. It's almost as perfect as Mike's hair.

[@heysaucemikehere1804]

I really want to thank the person who captions their videos, they never seem to fail to do it, and I feel they don’t get enough credit. 💕

[@SPR1150]

Not gonna lie, when Barry said "Give me a real challenge", I immediately thought "Oh yeah, I'm gonna enjoy watching you squirm" Can confirm, I enjoyed watching him squirm.

[@Taegre]

"cooking is a challenge when you haven't done it in a long time" Barry, buddy...you've been locked inside your house for 3 months now. What have you been eating if you haven't been cooking?!

[@XandraLeigh]

Taegre takeout probably lol

[@dedjderaladin298]

Smashed avocado, with mashed avocado, with a side of hashed avocado.

[@toooldforcitylife]

Much easier dishes or takeout.

[@MagicalKimmie]

@@dedjderaladin298 And a side of just avocado.

[@mr.9thdoctor615]

Mike had challenged himself and, in my eyes, gotten better t cooking during the lockdown. Jamie might have been cooking for his family and stayed at his competency level. Barry, on the other hand, seems to have gotten worse....

[@TheHaesoo1108]

Great to see you guys back in the studio again! the at-home videos were great, but these do (ironically) feel like home :) hope you guys are all staying safe and careful - and thank you for being our source of happiness throughout all these trying times :)

[@lennardgelb9180]

I love how excited Ben is for like everything

[@dannyzorc3259]

The camera cut to the burner still on is so classic. I love it

[@bvbfangirl778]

Ben quietly saying please dont when barry reached toward him killed me 🤣🤣

[@malc5601]

Pass it on idea: 5 course tasting menu, each guy that enters the kitchen has to start a new dish whilst continuing to cook the previous dishes before them. Simplicity is key! Ordering would have to be worst to best at multitasking (or flip it around to inflict some pain)

[@kittykatinabag]

I felt personally called out with that bowl counter. Even for the simplest of recipes I end up using half of my mixing and serving bowls

[@janalock6267]

"CHOP THE CHIVES"!! 🤣🤣

[@cgsze]

Alternate title: Barry has a meltdown making what he thought was "just an omelette" lmaoo

[@btgreenday]

was it really a video if barry didn't yell "FLAVOUR" randomly while cooking

[@SortedFood]

LOLLLL

[@jennv.s.o.p1603]

😆

[@PapaBushka]

Watching Barry trying to negotiate all the cookomg steps makes me think of silent movie comedies wher the hero is being overwhelmed wirh everyday demands.

[@MsSupermegaawesome]

Ben's new sassy, no nonsense approach is the mood I'm adopting for the rest of this year.

[@jaxsonmahan950]

Who else besides me wants an "Oh Dear, Oh Dear" Janice ringtone? Sorted Gang, how about posting such to your website for Janice fans! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@starryeyes21]

Ohh that's a great idea! I would absolutely love to have that!!

[@jennv.s.o.p1603]

Same

[@angelayumartin5111]

2:08 Ben: We're gonna give you 30mins to do it, that should be ample! 12:08 Ben: The time limit was perhaps a *liiiiittle* tight... Barry's betrayed wee face!! 😂

[@ChrystalWater97]

😂😂😂Ok listen. I just watched a three minute ad for you guys. First of all to get you some more cents, second of all because it was a food gadget and the guy in the ad had the weirdest energy. The gadget is called a SLAPCHOP. And it does exactly what the name says (supposedly). You guys need to order it for the next gadget video. James is gonna hate that. (Oh and watch the ad for it hahahaha)

[@SortedFood]

We will have to check out CLAPCHOP LOL

[@zapheil]

Chrystalwater Was it the old one with Vince? That ad is over a decade old, so I’d be surprised if they’re still playing it, but the long version is 3 minutes and Vince definitely had the weirdest energy in it...

[@kittykatinabag]

Whoa whoa don't knock the slapchop! Best way to chop onions quickly if your knife skills are bad like mine

[@cribb]

It actually works pretty well. My Mom had the Pampered Chef version and I used to use it a lot before I moved out, but it is a real pain to clean

[@ImperfectlyLaura]

@@cribb I don't know if my family had the pampered chef version, but we definitely had one of these growing up and it definitely works pretty good for chopping. Dunno about cleaning; I never was the one responsible for cleaning it.

[@morganroberts5280]

Throughout the video Ebbers is recreating the gif of Homer Simpson going back into a hedge but with the FridgeCam Fridge 😂

[@SortedFood]

😂 You're right!

[@kthomas8385]

I love that you guys are semi back in studio... It's the best part of my morning seeing a new video even though I don't mind rewatching the old ones... Lots of love from 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@pugs910]

The video is liked before the ad even finishes. My favorite channel, my favorite British men, my favorite thing to see in my feed.

[@TotallyAwesomeMcknz]

“Wash up! Wash up! For the love of Ebbers WASH SOMETHING!” - me, every time Baz used another bowl

[@polyphonicgherkins]

Barry needs more of these, where he needs to follow a proper recipe instead of freestyling some nonsense onto a plate like in the cooking battles.

[@freethis222]

He needs 'em more than Mike did IMO!

[@lidort]

We like putting Barry in a box!

[@PixieII]

Yes! I struggle to watch him in the Pass in On videos - normally skip forwards, but in ones like this he's great

[@Wendy-iu4sg]

@PixieII I love watching him in the Pass It On videos. He’s comic gold!

[@Wendy-iu4sg]

We love you Barry, and of course everyone at Sorted Food! You made the lockdowns a lot more bearable and enjoyable. 😀

[@DomenBremecXCVI]

Ben's sassiness has a level of pride in what he and James have done over the years with Barry, Jamie and Mike. It's like he's waiting for the day when they get rid of the doubts and actually follow their intuition.

[@nataliebrown6277]

It's lovely to have this back to normal! Missed the banter in the studio

[@LuminousCorruption]

Sorted makes my day.

[@kirbynoles9712]

I missed the boys together in the studio. Watching them while I eat "breakfast" at noon because shift work essential worker. Thanks for the happy start, boys!

[@teacupoctopus]

Barry's face at 4:00 is priceless. Lad knew he was in way over his head.

[@fruitymango11]

when theres a counter for something (in this case its bowls by baz), you know its going to be an interesting video

[@gavinreid2343]

It's great that easing social distancing has allowed the battle format to return, but I enjoyed the guys using this book. Loved how uncomfortable the Normals were...

[@Ironwolf77]

Honestly, I think Barry did great! That was a lot of fun to watch guys! Thanks!

[@Daniel-zb5lm]

I loved the chemistry and the back and forth keep up the good work guys

[@Hazmatt20XX]

Yeah love these classic mystery cook challenges

[@tayloroh8563]

Oh how I missed the cheeky Ben quips that can only come from working together in person!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Barry is that guy who would be very unhappy without a dishwasher. He uses so many bowls!

[@kazorikumo9765]

for a dish you apparently have to make a few times before you get it right, that does look exceptional for a first try for sure.

[@danielmygrant3626]

The brief moment when Baz tries to talk to James... Haha!

[@thefoodtailoruk5319]

So bit the bullet and bought the Signature Dishes book....love it!! Arrived today and already obsessed and can’t wait to make some of the dishes. Spherical olives anyone? :)

[@nathanputtock11]

Good to see you boys back in the kitchen and cooking new dishes again.

[@horsedrawn8347]

This is the perfect time to try out the "Remote Control" format! I would love to see a Normal Controls a Normal episode!

[@petermiller8727]

I love these Dishes that Matter videos, especially seeing the Normals work them. Always gives me a rush of confidence in the kitchen to try new dishes, keep these videos coming!

[@dianac52176]

I wish you had a playlist from the very beginning so those of us that are retired, and loving all of your content, could push “play all”, and binge for days. Please consider.

[@TessaOswin]

I think reading through the whole recipe before starting is the best thing I even learnt.

[@joewilson4740]

It just took me half an hour to make a sandwich and a pot noodle, I wouldn’t last a second in that kitchen 😂

[@DreadedVikingPenguin]

I'm so glad they can be back in the studio!

[@SheepdogSmokey]

I can tell you now, he did far better than I would have, and it looks amazing.

[@harryvj6397]

Would love to see the boys go to the Savoy and have a go in the kitchen!

[@wings0sgniw]

I love the Signature Dish videos! Always so much snark until they start cooking ;)

[@kateemma22]

The zoom in on the still on hob with heavy rock music over the top... French art films could never.

[@uhhyousee]

9:42 same guy who said: "come on gimme a challenge" :))

[@jameshill9654]

Love this style of video, one of my faves you guys do.

[@rulitossimplyrulitos1088]

In words of one Mr. Currie, I am Barry Taylor. Unlike James, though, I am not saying it with sarcasm. Watching Barry felt like watching me, using so many bowls and pans, diminish the task ahead, yet arise triumphant with a slightly burned but delicious dish. I am Barry Taylor and proud of it!

[@Andrew-zr2yu]

We love the mystery box/iconic dish recreations!!!

[@KZ-hu9uj]

Barry *while holding a grate*: "Oh great" Missed opportunity there 😂

[@tokaytessy]

Yes please. More of those.

[@antoniajagodic]

Final products is perfect ❤️😊

[@juliatam9388]

Barry's sigh and whisking at 7:35 = how I imagine him multi-tasking as a dad...

[@theoldgrowler3489]

It shows what a "Civilian" cook can do with proper information. This was impressive.

[@TwinMamaCrafts]

I honestly think this is the earliest I've ever gotten in on a video. Barry in this video is so my mood today.

[@SortedFood]

🙌

[@HowToCuisine]

This is such a long video for an omelette lol! Good job! 😂👍😍

[@alanstern6930]

More of these please. That looks amazingly tasty if done with a little more time

[@SortedFood]

Mystery box challenges are always great!

[@alanstern6930]

@@SortedFood I more specifically ment less common food dishes from esteemed restaurants. Its nice to learn something or see a dish I was not familiar with. I mean curries and burgers and lemon tarts are great delightful, but I know how to make them. I had never even heard of this and I appreciate the multiple techniques and elements required for its execution

[@blakeevans9053]

More iconic dishes I love this book

[@The_King_of_Chefs]

I absolutely refuse to believe he made that in an actual 30 minutes lol. Amazing video nonetheless

[@SortedFood]

We really did stick to the timeframe - incredible right?

[@The_King_of_Chefs]

@@SortedFood Then I really do have to congratulate him. Really well done, and good technique most of the time. I bet Ben was a bit off put by the lack of 'clearing as you go' though

[@dominikaanna5349]

I like that you guys showing great example,we still should maintain good habits, wash hands,wear mask,keep distance!

[@snoopikitten]

I feel like such a proud mama! Way to go Bas! No longer normals, indeed!

[@melissas1865]

So glad you are back in the studio!

[@shirleycastle5170]

Nice to see you in your lovely environment again. Stay safe everyone including those behind the cameras. I'm clapping for you Barry you did an excellent job at making that omelet .

[@amberb3117]

Every time I watch this show I sit thinking for about an hour for outrageous dishes to try make for supper 🤔 I haven't decided on one yet lol

[@MegaJuppe]

Love Ben's energy/attitude in this. Great work

[@chicktapus463]

Love to see you all together!

[@celticecho]

I love seeing classic dishes from this book reproduced. More please!!

[@BorisAriay]

BEN! CAREFUL WITH YOUR LEAN, MATE!! That fridge is weeble wobbling and I don’t think we want it to fall down!!!!! Had me on edge the whole vid.

[@alexisbell3333]

I love Baz's little cry to James for help

[@needmetal]

I love when you do challenging and iconic dishes. It inspires me to attempt them for myself.

[@lordikka5146]

Love the iconic dishes, keep them coming! Always great to see a normal using classic, fussy French cooking techniques!

[@adeen5438]

Barry: Co-Stars in a famous cooking show. Also Barry: Hasn't cooked in a "really long time."

[@luandthelion]

This recipe horrifies me, but what a joy to see you three back together again!! Praise GOD for the triumph of the human spirit!!