BEAT THE CHEF: MYSTERY BOX CHALLENGE | Vol. 4 | Sorted Food

Taking one of the crazy flavour pairings from your recommendations, can Barry beat James to create a dish based off of fish fingers and custard? It's the ultimate exploration of flavour profiles...
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[@katedouthat6918]

I like how Barry leaves stove hobs on when he doesn't need them, but turns off the pre-heated oven when he actually needs it.

[@PhilBoswell]

In his defence, it sounds like Ben switched the oven on so Barry just flipped it without realising…

[@kennie39]

yeah he had a hard time this episode

[@shanaziolko5157]

It is nice to see that, true to form, it doesn't matter how many of these vids they make, Barry still won't turn off his hobs

[@Chezmeralda]

it's because he doesn't regularly turn them on and off so he doesn't remember which switches what off and on lol

[@cindyg1125]

Love the anxiety dance they both did while trying to figure out what to make. 🤣

[@Mhyreade]

"anxiety dance" love that. I will be using that in the future. also, I like that part too.

[@jorunje7041]

Do you want to see the studio burn down?

[@Mhyreade]

@@jorunje7041 ?

[@scottrhodes8160]

'The anxiety dance' that is a perfect word for that thing they do-lol

[@chelyvo]

Hahahaha I laughed my a** off 🤣🤣🤣 It was hilarious! James kinda looked like he had to pee!

[@animefallenangel]

I love the genuine look of concern from Jamie when Barry chopped himself. It's great to see the moments that prove they are really good friends.

[@destroya21]

Loving the fact that regardless of chef level, James still has as much panic as Baz does.

[@aasmahossain4290]

I love how Mike's got stuff on his face and while everyone is giggling, Mama Ebbers is ripping out a paper towel for him.

[@shanayazaveri2620]

True, he's such a mama

[@alexandraisabelle6588]

can you explain why fatherhood isnt good enough for Ebbers? alternatively, can you explain why motherhood is a joke? or an insult.... i dont know what to tell ya mate, with d*cks in thongs and vag*nas in strap ons, gender roles just arent what they used to be. catch up, yeah?

[@YogeshSharma-ox8zf]

@@alexandraisabelle6588 r/whoosh

[@tomaney420]

@@alexandraisabelle6588 shut the fuck up and have some fun.

[@danjones4432]

@@alexandraisabelle6588 Jesus you must be fun at parties

[@petercable9771]

I'd love to see a Pass It On with the three normals, while the two chefs judge. Just an idea...

[@darklordkitzu]

Peter Cable ooh the perfect recipe for disaster

[@petercable9771]

@@darklordkitzu I prefer to think of it as a chance for the boys to show what they are capable of XD

[@jettnash5217]

Simple ingredients or stuff they've never seen before?

[@localcaitortot]

Yes yes yes

[@petercable9771]

Jett Nash gotta give them a chance! I’d say give them a clear theme and 20 minutes each

[@kitkachee9835]

That vanilla mayo does look interesting. Really sorry for that parmesan that didn't made it to Barry's dish. And to whoever will scrap the heck out of it from the tray.

[@siennarichards3860]

scrap it from the tray into their mouth

[@br3wsan]

I think he shoulda just grated it into his bread crumbs..

[@espyboy]

The panic with the parmesan/coffee crisps was gold!

[@avatarphen]

Bread and eggs, I'd make French toast with some fruit on top

[@crispywaffle7864]

Yes but then there's the fish...

[@sinamcspacetoaster9360]

I was thinking French toast and fried fish as an answer to fried chicken and waffles

[@auntlynnie]

Sina McSpacetoaster Oooh. That sounds promising.

[@edwardshields6691]

You also could’ve done a savory French toast with a fish topping & herb mayonnaise.

[@JohnZeeX]

@@sinamcspacetoaster9360 that was my exact idea as well.

[@Twiggy76493]

"I'm not here to do what Barry would do:" proceeds to also do a fish fingers and custard inspired dish.

[@valkirionwolfsong1600]

Lol my daughter fixed herself something for lunch the other day and left the hob on I came in after her and the first thing out of my mouth was "Ok Barry" and she knew exactly what I was talking about and what she had done!

[@iamnotvanessa7460]

This is amazing ahhah. What a great parenting! ;)

[@Amarah4600]

She did a Barry

[@lutfiyyatimol]

I love Ben's reaction when Barry uses a metal whisk in the non stick pan.. Priceless!

[@1archorn]

Challenge suggestion: "Remote Control" Make two pairs (one normal+one chef in each). The normal is in the kitchen, the chef is in another room and can't see what happens in the kitchen. The pair communicate using some sort of "voice chat" (walkie talkie, phone, skype or similar). The final normal is the judge. The chefs role is telling the normal what actions to take (without saying what the he is aiming for). The normal don't know what they are making and has to follow what the chef tells them to do. Another Challenge that would be interesting is a "Pass it along" Duel. Still Pairs of two but using Pass it along rules and either both the chef and normal gets two turns or possibly the normal gets three turns in which case they go normal, chef, normal, chef, normal. Possible Vatiations on the "Remote Control": Include a Mystery box, The normal opens the "box" and tells the chef the ingredients (or what he thinks they are) and the chef gets a few minutes to decide what to make. Make communication even harder, (have two ideas here and both give the normals decisions while cooking more weight) Fist way is to have the Voice Chat only be available for some of the time (5 min on, 5 min of looped maybe) Second is to have the communications be one way (think walkie talkie) but switching every 2-5 min, so first the chef can talk but the normal can't answer and then the normal can talk but the chef can't answer (the chef would use his time to say what needs to be done and ask questions abut how it is going (to get a better idea of what is happening in the kitchen) the normal would use his time to answer the questions the chef stated and then basicly say what he is doing) Variation of this second is that the normal can always be heard but the chefs mic is only on for short intervals of time (possibly the chef can choose when to activate the mic and after which the mic gets a "Cool down" before it can be activated again)

[@rinah_dm]

they really do read comments! they made remote control video few weeks ago

[@iamnotvanessa7460]

Love that you made a new content! Ahaha i enjoyed it so thank you very much ;)

[@LeilaniLovesElephants]

"It's got a whole dolphin... " 😂😂😂

[@LeilaniLovesElephants]

"Holy crap, we're learning stuff!" (Mike, 2019)

[@libbymiss]

As much as I sit here and laugh at everyone's failure, I know deep down that I wouldn't even get past thinking of a dish in three minutes. Remind me never to go on a cooking show.

[@nataliacliff75]

Same! Take away my recipe and like twice the time I actually need to cook and I don't think I could produce something edible.

[@RH-hs3ni]

Barry trying to get the Parmesan crisps off the tray in a rush was the funniest thing I’ve seen all week! 😂

[@mitchellhuggins2464]

Do a ultimate battle only using the gadgets that you buy from the chef review!!

[@rachelgelbard5377]

James is everything I want in a man. He’s hugely talented. Sweet. Lovely. Handsome. Tall and a ginger. Love him. Love the channel.

[@kateh7484]

Do you think Barry realizes you don’t actually have to add yourself into the dish.

[@SortedFood]

😂😂😂

[@KainaX122]

Really? O-o

[@lawdsunny3462]

The way he held the knife when he opened the vanilla bean had me worried, 😅 and then slice

[@marynichols1398]

Taking fish "finger" to all new levels.

[@rachismify]

@@marynichols1398 your comment is under rated 😂

[@JudyCZ]

A practical question - the guys go cooking one after the other? Doesn't the second dish get an advantage (not having to be kept warm)? Am I overthinking this?

[@Missmethinksalot1]

Nope I've wondered the same dozens of times

[@MrGameadd1ct]

I believe they have two kitchens. That said It does look like they are going one after a time.

[@deprofundis3293]

I'm pretty much constantly wondering this. I REALLY want to know. And it can't be two kitchens, given that Jamie and Ben are there the whole time...

[@suemccarthy853]

I think they go one after the other. Ben mentions in a different video that when you're presenting a cooking show, you just have to get used to the food being not so fresh or warm anymore by the time you get to eat it.

[@HAlC-up4hm]

I loved Ben's safety tip. "Always flip away from you. It doesn't splash you, it splashes the camera man." LOL

[@aaronbenson5410]

I'M HERE EARLY TO SUGGEST THIS: Instead of the normals trying to recreate a chef dish based solely on taste, what if one chef tries to recreate a normal dish based on taste or smell?

[@shadowklepto]

I love this idea, I feel like it’d get pretty close cause James and Ben both have pretty good sense of smell and taste when it comes to picking ingredients in things. But it’d still be fun to watch

[@UnrealJiraiya]

Taste it now make it challenge are fun to watch

[@WongFuAvatar]

11:58 I love how Barry couldn't believe that he made one of the best things he's eaten in a long long time!!! Friendship!

[@abbyclark8648]

I just wanted to say thank you for all you guys have done :). I've been wanting to send this message to you guys for a while; but seriously thank you guys have encouraged and inspired me to try many more new things in the kitchen and practice new skills and experiment with other recipes. I would not have done it without your guys inspiring content.

[@TheEberdz]

That awesome bicep shot at 2:20 is giving me life

[@OmarAli-gy4vw]

Love how the most fish-fingery thing about Barry's "fish-finger" sandwich was him losing a piece of his own finger making it.

[@gmax-go3pp]

enjoy how these guys care for each other. Reminds me of when I first watched top gear. friends ribbing each other but with true affection.

[@jackl7078]

Jamie nodding his head like a chef while Ben explains how to make a custard Lol

[@faithgirl6332]

The way jamie went into full dad mode when barry got hurt is so cute. I love how much you guys care and love each other

[@alexdiamantis9141]

Like how jamie looks super concerned there for his mate

[@emilclaudell]

Can you guys do a Brexit vid where you can't use any imported ingredients? Edit: People, i'm sorry, i know Brexit is very political and all, i just saw it as a cool opportunity for them to celebrate local food. We should all be better at buying locally, as it is great for the environment. For example, they could limit themselves to buying ingredients made withing a 50 km distance :)

[@ElijsDima]

Oooooh, perfect.

[@almadiadjula1133]

Oh! I like that!

[@doubbleenchantment6029]

Or if brexit is too political, a low food-miles challenge

[@jean-lucwalker3690]

@@doubbleenchantment6029 using only local and seasonal foods

[@davidpatel5267]

@@doubbleenchantment6029 It could be considered more of an environmentally friendly vid with the least carbon emissions from its production maybe?

[@atuma]

A new mystery box AND beat the chef video, all five of you in it, including a panicky James - that's the perfect gift for my birthday today, thank you! :) Thank you for making my year a little brighter. Much love from Berlin!

[@nati7985]

Gosh I LOVE chemistry between all of you! You are all so different from each other yet you create such a harmonious group where everyone brings something unique and absolutely adorable in it. I couldn't imagine it any different or for that matter better than what it is.

[@kirab3630]

MEASUREMENTS!!!!!! LOL Meanwhile...... *using wisk* Ebbers has a heart attack while holding wooden spoon "Sorry Ebbers"

[@dr.health1688]

Kira B., why do they call him Ebbers?

[@kirab3630]

@@dr.health1688 His last name is Ebbrell. Ebbers for short

[@seera987]

I was a little confused about that, why the upset over the whisk in the pot? is that.... a bad thing..? *sweats nervously*

[@TheTardisNamedSexy]

h You’re not supposed to use metal on non-stick pots or pans.

[@TheDiggster13]

Please can we have more of Ben and James cooking out of the pretentious french cooking book?

[@matthewparrott8369]

I love it when Barry gets flustered

[@michaeltaylor464]

Please do more of these, it is my absolute favourite series in your channel

[@od1401]

This channel is an absolute goldmine of content I started watching a month ago, have watched 100 vids or so and still not running out. This is great

[@oxybe]

I baz-lieved in Barry. While he didn't win, he did make me real hungry for a fish finger sandwich.

[@sarahmarie9396]

No one ever: Custard tartar sauce Barry: 👨‍🍳

[@iainronald4217]

Immediately thinking savoury vanilla the ingredient that came to mind is Dark Filipino Soy Sauce. That's a savoury pairing made in heaven! Also idea: Pass it On SLOSHED. Really simple, come into the studio after having four or five rounds of drinks and do a pass it on. Do order based on remaining phone battery percentage.

[@xnuntius]

James is finally back on track. Well done both. Would have been interesting to see what the result was in case the parmesan crisp came off the tray

[@stacyleiter651]

What was in the jar that neither Barry nor James could identify?

[@RevampedMel]

Love these episodes, would love to see another pretentious ingredients episode 😍

[@SortedFood]

Noted!

[@LeilaniLovesElephants]

Agreed. I also like the idea of the battle including the 2 people from the pretentious or not Wed video. Quite a lovely flow, @sortedfood.

[@sabrina.h2737]

Yes, I love the pretentious ingredients. 👍

[@grouch314]

I'd love to see one of these that's judged by both a chef and a normal separately, to see if they agree

[@stefanristicmovies]

jamies out here looking like some kind of fever dream referree

[@offcenteredpotter]

Stefan Ristic Movies he’s worn that shirt in too many videos! Time to speak to wardrobe!

[@alisgray]

Jamie is looking very fit.

[@Annie1962]

You mean FIFA.?

[@unlimitlesspower6340]

Gotta love Barry Edit: Barry might be on to something, injure yourself and then you have time to collect your thoughts

[@felixc543]

Once accidentally overdosed on caffeine during Finals because I was too exhausted to study and couldn't focus, when I told the teacher I threw up and was clearly in bad shape he gave me the extra day I needed to review my notes

[@robylove9190]

Both dishes look wonderful. Barry did an amazing job and James worked his magic as usual.

[@maryjoyspohrer256]

I love how both James and Barry were 'nervous dancing'!

[@sarahleonard7309]

These two are so cute when they're in a panic at the beginning!

[@durtihippo]

I'm working nights (its midnight in Japan), this is perfectly timed to keep me going!!!

[@triciaw3064]

Been sick so only just seen Sundays offering !! Loved it, and congrats to James, but when are we going to see the rest of the food test meals ????

[@badrel-huni4394]

Finally, James the chef won the "Beat The Chef" 3rd time is the time I guess

[@lancelindlelee7256]

7:58 The one time Barry turned the hob off (or in this case the oven), he needed it on.

[@gabrieltavares5706]

Barry using a metal fue on a non stick pan Me *Whyyyyy????????* Ben *almost dies*

[@katedouthat6918]

James' indecisiveness when trying to choose what to cook, speaks to me on a person level.

[@LeilaniLovesElephants]

Aren't you wondering what the plate would have looked like had James chosen one instead of split the ingredients between two? Maybe the same, maybe not?

[@katedouthat6918]

@@LeilaniLovesElephants Yeah, I am a little curious. Because it looked like he still wasn't decided on an exact dish for a period of time, while Barry already committed to Fish Fingers and Custard. I was worried he would choose something that would lose the battle, whereas the other might have won. Luckily, James won though. I was kinda rooting for him since he's been losing these "Beat the Chef" battles lately. I'm also kinda curious what the dish he didn't choose when plating looked like.

[@jammernoc]

I’ve been watching for years .. and you guys just keep getting better, thank you for all the videos

[@senseisunny8083]

I know this video is 3 years old, but is there any chance we’ll be getting the podcasts back? Was really enjoying those, good fun!

[@sarahk8758]

i wouldve done a "french toast" fish sandwich, where i'd make a not sweet vanilla custard to soak the bread in, then use the other savory ingredients for the sandwich filling :)

[@offcenteredpotter]

I love Barry’s facial expressions when Mike is talking about the dishes.

[@jensovadina5954]

Now do...beat the chef but IT has to be : Ben vs. Crew of sortedfood (oldest And youngest) And normals have to film it 😀 Fun video as Always

[@tomlay3593]

AGREED, I want the crew to appear more :)

[@aleth017]

Ben: always flip away from you, it doesn't splash you, it splashes the camera man! 😂 and his reaction to the metal thingy on the non stick pan 😱 I give this win to Ben!

[@roj6895]

Found your channel last night and have been binging then it uploads the next morning 😊

[@katy4523]

I think both win again! Both are super creative, look well cooked and it was fun to watch

[@oxnyxws]

I would just like to say I'm really glad that sorted stop the timer so that Berry could get his finger I always like it when people take health and safety first.

[@JanPospisilArt]

Barry frantically chomping on dill is the best.

[@gregoriomagno17]

That fish sandwich actually looked really good. I want to try that now :)

[@leiknudsen7758]

The laugh at Barry's Cloud Eggs in the intro is still one of my favourite moments

[@MsJavaWolf]

8:00 Barry turning something OFF by mistake? Am I in some parallel universe?

[@izzy1221]

0:38 That’s right you get that quality control James!

[@KOzmun]

Oh poor Barry!! Also, has James always been taking us to the gun show? Wow! Vanilla mayo / vanilla custard tartar sauce + herb must try.

[@pugs910]

This has quickly become my favorite channel

[@johnd5574]

Can I just say, the little icons of their heads in the corner with their names and either "normal" or "chef" really made me chuckle. Really fun as usual!

[@ollieveleigh3855]

first sorted video iv watched since moving to Birmingham to study at UCB!! Following in your footsteps Ben and James! Thanks to the whole Sorted team and family for all the inspiration you have provided and all the high quality content that you produce!! keep up these fab videos you amazing people!!!!!!

[@sekirk]

Aww at Jamie’s Dad like concern at Berry cutting his finger

[@ernymartinez98]

The thumbnail is perfect. I feel like it conveyed the entire video without me evening watching it. The Barry cluelessness, the James sass and confidence

[@pelegriniandre]

PASS IT ON PLEASE! I miss Janice :(

[@JustWildy]

Oh my god, when Barry was frantically trying to scape the parm off I died.

[@lucasbramante4218]

"The Mystery Tea Towel" didn't sound quite nice, did it?

[@Laura_Norda]

'Mystery cloth'? 🤔

[@lucasbramante4218]

@@Laura_Norda You've just killed Ben hahahahaha

[@KainaX122]

I quite like it "Challengers, remove the tea towel!"

[@bcaye]

Can't make a choice without tasting. Both unusual, inventive and sound good. Well done guys!

[@SortedFood]

Thanks so much!

[@gregorgrega8702]

First thing I thought, when I saw the ingredients, was citrus french toast :D

[@danaporter5480]

ABSOLUTELY ❤ James panic dance in final seconds....❤ gingerbread MAN

[@chicklette76]

Ben gasping about Barry using a metal whisk in a nonstick pan!🥰

[@TheEberdz]

If you were having a day of shopping and craved something hearty and yummy, a fried fish sandwich from a cart would hit the spot so good.....then at the end of the day, an elegant yet light fish dinner, beautifully presented on a plate, preferably with James sitting opposite me, now THAT is a way to end the day

[@suzyqc7607able]

Well Done Fellas. I'm so proud for James & Barry.

[@rakshana9896]

I've been waiting for a mystery box challenge for ages

[@johndoe-zs6gf]

Absolutely amazing, so cool to see you guys make such great dishes under these constraints.

[@monusbrewer4911]

Dude, Barry's dish looked amazing! James good job as well. 👍✌️

[@megjones6549]

Yesss the best thing to watch on a Sunday highlight of the week for sure !

[@AerinKurosaka9]

Two of my favorite things in the world; food and watching sorted food.

[@DanteYewToob]

You guys should do a video where you all draw names from a cup, and try to make a dish imitating the name drawn with no one allowed to know who got who, and then at the end let everyone taste and try to figure out 1. Who cooked each dish, and 2. Who they were imitating. So for instance Mike might draw Jamie and try to make a dish he thinks Jamie would make, and Jamie might draw ben and make a dish he thinks ben would... etc. Simple but fun!

[@RockAddicted7]

James dish is elaborate and well balanced in flavours with great plating and colours combination. Looks fresh. Barry did surprisingly good! The ingredients were not easy. His dish looks delicious and a perfect street food. Good job to both!

[@stef2712.]

Mike makes me happy

[@theartist_harlivi]

This was incredible!!! It’s amazing to see how far everyone has come 💕

[@Smileyyn]

Loving the mystery box videos! 😍 Pairing it with beat the chef just makes everything slightly better!

[@fluffybakes]

Love this as always 👍🏻 great job guys. I think the fish finger sandwich by Barry would have been my fav 😋

[@valliarlette6596]

Only a chef would peel those tomatoes. What an entertaining posting!

[@caseynicoleprodger1662]

Barry panicking is a mood

[@LeilaniLovesElephants]

Overall, Mike: Big Mood. Barry 😲, That's a mood. Reacting to James and his adorable face and big guns: BIG MOOD. 😎😍🔥💪💘

[@hnrysbabygrl06]

I LOVE carbs and handheld food so I would've chose Baz but they both look amazing!

[@patrickjarvis3834]

Somehow, even with a sandwich, Barry made it look impressive.

[@SortedFood]

He’s getting better every time!