Chefs Review DIY Food Kits | Sorted Food

[@becboobear]

At this point James is like the fun uncle come to watch the kids while the dads are on vacation and I love it

[@Shelsight]

You win the comment of the day… 😂

[@bloemundude]

And Poppy would be the boozy aunt everybody loves and is guaranteed to get the party going.

[@becboobear]

@@bloemundude I can’t remember if we’ve seen Poppy cook with James or not. But I feel like it would be chaotic fun 🤣

[@JaySay]

It's so nice that they have James on for a massive, glamorous meal like this! It's like treating him while he's back, rather than putting him to work.😂

[@DoctorsCookbook]

Hahaha my thoughts exactly!

[@SortedFood]

Nice way of looking at it 😂

[@JaySay]

​@@SortedFoodYou gotta pamper the Ginger Prince from time to time! And after this past live show, he is now #KingCurrie, so he got his flowers.🤙

[@kms7527]

​@SortedFood please have James back more! We love him and miss him..kush is OK.. but he's not james!

[@nathancarlk]

​@kms7527 why not both???

[@Getpojke]

Barry's comment at 16:58 about liking this type of kit 'cause they all have kids now makes you realise how far they've travelled in the 14 years they've been going. No longer a bunch of spotty students trying to eat well but cheaply.

[@webster695]

Yes, I had the same thought!

[@ShuntKrunt]

This is easily the best DIY box you have done (as it probably should be), not only because the food is fantastic, but because it encapsulates what I think Michelin star restaurants should be showcasing: Locally sourced, seasonal food prepared with skill and appreciation for the ingredients.

[@kirstenpaff8946]

It feels like Kush and Ben are on vacation and asked Uncle James to babysit the kids while they're away.

[@Manofkp33]

James is wonderful. I love how they're not together for months, and then they're back together, and it's like no time has passed. Wish he could come back permanently because this epic group is absolutely amazing.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

More james videos?! Very happy he's back so often! Mike reflects my mood perfectly!😊😊😊😊

[@HoricHraje]

I would love another Pass It On with James!

[@meatbyproducts]

Love James.

[@NOLAfugee]

Kush parental leave. The more babies he makes, the more we see James.

[@slindish]

Mike being the presenter/host/all round professional. Contrasted to Barry just constantly shoving food in his mouth. Brilliant work!

[@Michelle-1]

Mike is my favorite one to host these, honestly!

[@Sunnylyndis]

When Baz ate his bread and Mike was like wtf?! Thats me at a friend’s house or dinner with friends. I wait for everyone to get their food before I eat.

[@Harry-sp3fz]

Can I just say, probably on behalf of everyone, how much I love seeing James in these videos. What a treat.

[@KimAndrewsbykimbo]

Barry scarfing everything down is wonderful and the best visual recommendation the product could have!

[@Embarblaze]

This isn’t the first appearance of Chef Banks on this channel, if you remember Mike burning some beetroots in beef tallow all the way back in the first few episodes of Pass-it-on, That was an attempt at replicating Chef Banks recipe!

[@SortedFood]

Wow, fantastic memory! 👏

[@mayangsya]

@@SortedFood ooh that's why I remember about the Black Swan thing

[@Musicman9492]

That feels like it would be a pass-it-on or some other quiz/competition question for the boys.

[@drewby132]

I was going to mention this as well, great memory!

[@pyxie8356]

we may need “sorted trivia” where the boys try to answer questions about their own channel’s past

[@krystalas84]

Barry shoving 3 oz of beef wellington in his mouth and hoping the cameras didn't catch it had me giggling

[@georkost]

There are so many tiny moments that I really love your friendship guys!!! Great episode and hey James!!!

[@SortedFood]

Love this comment 💛

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

​@@SortedFoodlove your content ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@birdiekay686]

Couldn't agree more! It's the true friendship and trying really hard to make quality, useful, positive-change videos that makes me love this channel so much! It all just wouldn't work if they didn't really, genuinely care about each other.

[@CharlieCharlie-zf2hs]

"I'm glad you can't see under this worktable." Oh Jamie 🤣💀🤣💀🤣💀

[@dodgers0n842]

the fact that there was no reaction

[@toni_go96]

Love this video. The banter between the boys is everything. And there's a lot less sass from James cuz he's not cooking anything with the normals, just cooking up pre-made Michelin star-level food. Just critique of Jamie's plating. So fun to watch this! It's also amazing just how many videos y'all managed to get in like the two days James came back. Y'all have an incredible team to be able to prep and put these videos out so quickly! Great vid guys!

[@SortedFood]

So glad you enjoyed the vid and James being back! Thanks for watching 😁

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

@@SortedFood JAMES IS AMAZING ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sonnyboy2340]

Sass is toned down because I reckon he really missed cooking with sorted

[@maih600]

Love seeing James back on the regular! Love Ebbers but James just brings a different energy to the videos, gives us variety!

[@14rs2]

8:03 Mike teaching Barry some manners made me laugh 😂😂

[@maryrottman1530]

I can understand though, I for one love fresh warm bread and butter!

[@roselindadevalentine5994]

Mike's "I don't leave my house anymore" at 17:05 is such a mood. He really justified how priceless (for a parent) this DIY Food Kit experience really would be at home with such a simple yet meaningful line.

[@noangelthis]

I was so thrilled to see another James video that I forgot about commenting. Rewatching on loop for the second time and have to say, I love how affectionate they all are with each other- their friendship really shines through but also it is so refreshing to see guys display genuine platonic affection. while also ribbing each at every opportunity! Cheers for the SORTED team being the complete opposite of toxic masculinity.

[@margowsky]

Baz sounding like he was having a stroke while he ate that fudge. 😂 What a great video!! I would LOVE to try that kit! It all looked so delicious. I love these type of videos. So good to have James back.

[@SortedFood]

He really loved this kit. That fudge was dreamy 🤤

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

​@@SortedFoodit sure was❤❤❤❤❤

[@its-aydonus6842]

"...and straight after that chocolate it works beautifully GIVE ME SOME FUDGE!", Barry wasn't playing with dessert.

[@alyssakenney384]

The level of friendship you all have was so evident in this video! ❤️ Welcome back, James!

[@stone5against1]

"I got fudge in my ear hole, thanks!" The way Barry laughed at that, pretty sure he ended up with some up his nose! Haha

[@jinqster4384]

Although I really love Kush I started watching when Iames was the Chef. So it's a bit of nostalgia seeing James back.

[@SortedFood]

Enjoy 😁

[@nehas8847]

love that James is back in these videos. His chefy inputs are the best

[@Huckleberry42]

Having james back (for now) feels like old skool sorted is back. I love it.

[@Kristene.L]

I think for a couple with young kids, this would be good. Also, an older couple that doesn't necessarily want to brave restaurants but wants that special option this would work great. Or even just for a fun little date night. Barry was in class form today lol 🙂

[@SortedFood]

Definitely - such a good menu that appeals to many 😋

[@alexdavis5766]

With a welcome back like that, James will leave more! I wish my friends gave me gifts like this when I see them after a long while 😂

[@SortedFood]

Wouldn’t that be nice if we all got welcome back gifts like this 😆

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

​@@SortedFoodVERY NICE ❤❤❤❤❤

[@duncanmackay310]

James is so much more chill than before he took his break. Sorry whatever he tried didn’t work out but good to see him back. Looking forward to cook offs between him and Kush.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

These apparences of james make me very happy! Please make these a regular thing! His sass is amazing 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@merlion6613]

There were so many great moments in this video; Barry scoffing everything like a naughty hungry child, Jamie smiling saying how happy he is, Mike gently asking Barry if he was okay twice. What a lovely friendship they have - so beautiful to witness ❤

[@cassandramuller7337]

I love seeing James in videos again. He just seems to bring out the little happiness in all the normals (and us too) so the vids with James and his deadpan sarcastic sense of humour are just everything.

[@sharonn9991]

I really like the way they are thinking about how things could be improved for a home cook following the instructions and not just raving about every single thing just cos it came from a Michelin-starred restaurant ❤ having said that, this looks like an amazing meal kit that I’ll never be able to enjoy as I’m outside of the UK 😢

[@VamLoveAndKisses]

"I've got fudge in my ear hole now, thanks." And both Barry and Mike cracking up is adorable.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

14:41 "Im glad you can't see under this work top" what are you hiding spaff😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

0:05 i disagree james! Love to see you AND spaff working together! You make an amazing team🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@cahirpl]

Great video as always guys, great to see James again. My criticism is around packaging, ton of plastic wrapping and trays !

[@efi945]

The calmness of James is what current sorted food doesn't really have

[@JaySay]

That's a really great way to put it; I didn't really consider how calm James is, because for a long time Ben was the "calm, collected chef giving the recipe" in vids. He has a very soft spoken voice, but he loves the guys banter and cracks up from time to time!

[@noangelthis]

Yes, he's the perfect foil for the usually hyperventilating normals. I'm guessing he'll be appearing more while Kush is aay on paternity leave and Ben's holidaying. I hope it continues even after Ben and Kush get back.

[@segoi11]

omg. That's what I've been thinking.

[@hablin1]

Yes I agree 👍🥰

[@ericaschner3283]

Are you saying Kush doesn't exude serenity? 😂

[@anumeon]

James brightens up every video he takes part in. :)

[@dann1295]

I have missed these, because it's just good people cooking good food, and it makes me hungry everytime 😋

[@SortedFood]

Soooooo yummy and delicious 🤤

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

@@SortedFood Yessir

[@traceypotter7669]

I love all of you guys at Sorted Food, but I love seeing James back! I hope he is in more, or even better, is coming back! I had this kit pegged at £175, and even though at £135 it was much cheaper than i thought, i feel it is worth it. For those that dont like fish, you have the charcuterie board. And that beef Wellington could easily feed four (I'd be more than happy with the crusty end 😂) im not one who would go for an expensive meal kit, but get 4 friends, and it is more than enough, and looks absolutely delicious!

[@exerceyo4405]

James is by far my favourite person, glad he's back in more videos now.

[@shadodragonette]

May I ask you to do a 3 part series about poverty food? More if you want, I'm only asking for 3. You do so many fancy foods, but most of us can't afford those. Other channels have covered hardtack/ship biscuit, gruel, and others from the USA side. I would like to hear it from the British side. Old or new, your choice. Cook food for the poor.

[@Thebookrat]

Mike and Baz giggling in unison like a couple of seagulls at 15:24 was absolutely delightful 😂

[@averyeml]

Read this before I got there but WOW you weren’t exaggerating 😂

[@DoctorsCookbook]

Hehehe this feels like a celebratory feast for James, such a sweet gesture 🥰

[@Tray8729]

I love the reviews of DIY kits. More PLEASE!!!❤

[@violetskies14]

I love these sorts of videos where it feels like a bunch of friends having a good time. It's what got me watching during covid when I had to shield (I'm disabled) and was lonely and depressed.

[@zacablaster]

This felt comfortable and satisfying. I think more videos like this would be nice, I love the panic Pass it On creates but I think it's nice to see everybody having a good time just as often

[@kerrywilhite7846]

James seems so comfortable and happy, love it!

[@averyeml]

I like that this is a genuine review, praising this incredible box but also pointing out little things they’d notice and change like the order of cooking or how the instructions don’t match the picture

[@jonnyanderson2271]

Love the up close shot of Barry stuffing his face with the Welly 😂😎👊

[@okayashe]

James, yay! I'm so excited to see him in more videos. I love these types of videos about how to make cooking more inmate. Thanks ☺

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

Had a salad for supper but now I’ve got to get a little more! I’m drooling! Fun to see James! Hope Ben is having a good time! Hope Kush is enjoying his family time!!

[@gconnor18]

The black swan? If I remember rightly they mentioned this in a pass it on when Mike tried to cook beetroot in beef dripping?

[@SortedFood]

That’s correct! Fantastic memory 👏

[@bondfool]

James’s insight on recipe development/normals instruction is very useful in this video.

[@Dyscrazia]

Mike and Barry chucking together about "fudge in my ear hole" is so pure.

[@amberl653]

When Jamie said “I’m glad you can’t see under this worktop” I nearly spat out my drink with laughter. Thanks a bunch for that imagery, Jamie, thanks a f**king bunch 😬😂

[@amyboyle550]

I loved seeing Jamie grow in confidence with his plating :) Such a great moment when he did the wellington! Yes Jamie!!

[@istisel]

Aww looking at James's enthusiasm reminds me of how he once said he'd spend hundreds on five-hour meals to learn how other chefs cook.

[@noursobh4303]

James AGAIN!!! what a treat 🥰

[@padders1068]

Looks amazing, a lot of £s but I'd say way worth it as a once a while massive treat 😋 James so good to see you back again, I really hope this is a permanent return! Great video Guys and all of the Sorted team! Much ❤

[@mazchen]

So glad seeing James more often. He's such a kind an modest guy, despite his great talent and knowledge.

[@Fenyally]

ahhhh so happy james is back!!!!

[@sirderpington7704]

8:20 milke looking at baz after he didn't cheers the bread is utterly hilarious

[@JagMods]

It's soo good to see James having a good time with the 3 amigos!

[@anne-marie9842]

Great episode guys! James looks so happy, I’m glad he’s back this year. My Swiss-French friend once said their Sunday lunches lasted 4 hours; courses were cooked one after another. If you eat that way it makes sense to have a gap between starters and the Beef Wellington.

[@noranaughton3376]

I was drooling throughout and laughing , but I think this Michelin star kit was sent to the perfect folks.. you’ve given them great tips to perhaps for restaurant to edit or even make it easier for “ normal cooks at home” always a high point of our day with you guys ❤❤

[@Erik_The_Viking]

YAY! Happy to see James back for an episode! Not a bad price for what you're getting.

[@ellen_globetrotter3783]

I'm so jealous of this type of meal available on your side of the pond! YES! I would buy this for special occasion or birthday. No doubt in my mind!

[@SortedFood]

It's so good!😊

[@CarolineCox-dd8hi]

When I ate there a couple of years ago the bread and butter was the best ever. Tommy is always there and comes out to talk to the dinners, he's not pretentious at all, the setting is amazing, and despite being expensive was my best ever Mich meal experience

[@waynedaniels1243]

Awesome! Great to have James in another video!! 😊

[@ian3314]

Man these are such cool videos. I would love to see more critiques of individual diy meal kits like these. The companies must love it too, real r&d from 2 different perspectives. I totally agree with James, with the order of prep being way more important than by course.

[@nathanbrown492]

2:45 I'm thinking that the linear way (a) makes you appreciate a multi course menu, (b) means the first course is prioritised (for nibbles), and while waiting for things to cook, you can skip ahead and start to do the main course.

[@GoldGryphon-jd9pu]

Woohoo! So happy to have James back in the fold! It was wonderful seeing him in the Live Battle Royal this past Saturday! And congrats on the win, James! Also, it was a crazy, chaotic, fun live event! 💗

[@sharayalee3376]

Barry hit the nail on the head! When you have young kids but want to eat something fancy that might not travel well, cooking a kit from a restaurant like this could be such a nice evening in. Also poor Mike! Been there love, hang in there! I’ve heard we get to leave the house when the kids are older

[@birdiekay686]

Love love love having James back! And such a cool type of episode, too!

[@Amm17ar]

A cool video idea would be maybe a couple of you guys putting together a meal kit and seeing if the others can execute it and it turns out good?

[@Dnc1ngQueen]

Love that idea! The normals get the home kit, the chefs just get the same ingredients and the menu description!

[@aimeeparrott9204]

Yay, Jaaaames! This was a fun video for sure. That kit looks amazing.

[@kingstonart]

Best food kit I've ever seen. Those flavour combos, omg. Divine. Maybe this us the push we need to get scallops and flavours like spruce tips into the Sorted app?

[@black_rabbit_0f_inle805]

James is such a delight. So happy to see him back with the lads.

[@winnieluioftuc]

Makes my mouth water the whole time I was watching them cook and eat this feast. Yummm

[@RiverDanube]

Barry said it was a welcome back gift for James. How exciting, such wonderful news.

[@andrewmontague9682]

“It’s your welcome back gift!” Does this mean James is back on the team permanently? 😮

[@smay745]

Love you, James! We love to see you! Mike’s hair poof: Nice to see you…were you invited?

[@mgunter]

Seasonal has taken the place of organic in just a word to charge you more. Greenhouse technology and vertical farming means everything is in season. They do that in the Sonoran desert in Arizona.

[@tinnagigja3723]

Greenhouses aren't free - both water and electricity cost money. If you own land in a place with a favorable climate, you don't have to pay for artificial UV light and you don't need to pay (as much) for water. If that land is in a place with low labor costs, you can sell your produce cheaper than somebody who is paying for water, electricity, greenhouse upkeep, and whatever is considered a liveable wage in your country, even if you have to pay for international shipping. Also, not everything is suitable for greenhouse growing - I'm from Iceland and we're practically covered in greenhouses, our labor costs are high but we have cheap electricity for the lights, we have plenty of water, we have geothermal heat (that seems tautological) and we still end up importing potatoes (often from Denmark or France, which don't have low labor costs at all). Every fall there is much rejoicing when new potato season comes around. If we could harvest potatoes reliably and economically all year round by using greenhouses, I feel like we would have done so by now. As it stands it is clearly better or cheaper to import them from areas with lots of land and a favorable climate rather than try to grow them in limited space with an artificial climate.

[@BOREDGAMINGPH]

Mike Reflects me when Sorted food is in my feed! Yaayyyy Sorteeed haha

[@neilmunro6683]

Fellas you did a great job.. The quality of the products that were showcased !! I have no words to explain my sheer satisfaction in viewing this.. Amazing!!! Lochness Scottish Highlands...

[@TheBigk1964]

It looked amazing , even with Spaff dishing up!

[@katarzynazofia]

What a lovely episode 😊🎉 And soooo nice to see James again, 🎉🎉

[@scotty6346]

Great to see James turning up for the last few videos! 👌

[@weaZler]

so nice to see James back in business, he's such a lovely guy :)

[@bvdmeer]

So good to see James back in the kitchen!

[@lastock01]

Great Vlog! Absolutely would buy this if it was available where I lived 😊 please do more of these!

[@melissalambert7615]

Kit looks better than the last *** one. Looked easy enough and tasty. Not too many little containers. I would have read ahead and planned the meal out. Only issue I had was the beef was a bit rare for me. Pickled apple sounded brilliant. Good job J and J!

[@tetchedistress]

Another lovely video. Thank You for letting us join in vicariously through you. Looked incredible.

[@SortedFood]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

​@@SortedFood😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@wendycarr133]

I wish we had something of that quality here in Texas. Such a wonderful celebratory meal. Thank you for sharing. Love this channel!

[@hallscroft]

I agree with James, the beef looked very underdone - quite raw in the middle. How would you rectify that without burning the pastry?

[@petertaylor4980]

Foil shield for the pastry and apply blowtorch. You have a blowtorch at home, don't you? ;)

[@violetskies14]

Just the foil shield would do. Same for anything you're baking, if it starts to look done on top while the middle is raw the foil will help stop browning.

[@positronalpha]

Kit looks amazing! I think even my very much non-foodie wife would love this meal. Looks relatively simple and completely delicious.

[@umboccioni]

A couple of weeks ago you did a review of gymkhana sauces. I ordered the All star sauce package based on this ( Goan curry, butter masala, vindaloo, rogan josh for £29. ) and so far they are amazing. Had the Goan curry and butter masala so far. Very special and well worth trying if your here as a “normal” that enjoys cooking and consider it to be instead of getting a takeaway as a treat as they are not cheap sauces. But delicious.

[@SortedFood]

So glad to hear you love the sauces! So delicious 🤤

[@KyleJamesFrazer]

Always good to see James join the crew, loved the video :)

[@Pastanut]

I'm in the US, not the UK, but a few days ago I ordered generic Chinese food for a pre-birthday treat, using DoorDash. It was one of those "B-for-two" sorts of meals with various dishes (I think $39 for two people), an order of potstickers, and an order of Singapore rice noodles. Total for food/fees/tax/tips was $95. It was very acceptable, if unexciting, food. lol. I would absolutely have paid £135/$165 for that instead. Fun episode!