The Ultimate BIG NIGHT IN Cooking Battle | Sorted Food

AD | Staying in is the new going out… So naturally we’ve got 2 of our normals together to create the Ultimate Big Night In dish. Today Jamie and Mike are going head to head in a battle with a twist - they have to pair their dish with a killer whisky cocktail! And there are points up for grabs...
With Barry and Ebbers watching from the sidelines, who can think like a chef? Who can keep their chill? And most importantly, who can come up with the most innovative dish paired with a knockout drink?
Watch to find out! And remember to let us know who YOUR winner is in the comments below.
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[@kateh7484]

The look of pure joy on Ben’s face and in his voice when Jamie said he would wash up whilst he was waiting was epic level.

[@aceggkspade958]

@@nicholasbishop6339 I think you responded to the wrong comment

[@nicholasbishop6339]

@@aceggkspade958 wasn’t trying to respond 😂

[@SheepdogSmokey]

A proud papa moment for sure.

[@Fyreflier]

and the "sucking up to dad" smile on Jamie's face at 7:35 is priceless

[@anisgilos]

Wait2 I missed it. Does anyone have the timestamp?

[@poniesgirl1]

"Moderately ouchie" - such a great way to judge how done something is.

[@LadyMiir]

Oh MAN I miss the old Big Night In series! Hopefully you guys can resume that when the world goes back to sanity!

[@SortedFood]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[@josephreierson2798]

Please do pass it on where every other person is Jamie! I just want to see the chaos!!

[@SortedFood]

Haha, now wouldn't that be something!

[@necro6767676]

Some people want to watch the world burn.

[@chestbumphero]

Watch it be lots of meat, tower of meat

[@aquaphoenixx]

And you can make it in 5 minute increments. So that the chefs can not really fix the mess Jamie and the other normals make lol

[@marcjones1411]

*Flees in evident terror*

[@ncisheadslapper]

"Top tip, maybe brulee on the table and not on your fingers." This is the chefy wisdom I needed in my life 🤣.

[@beacnjones24]

"You're making your own pastry in 45 minutes?" Hey, man. Some of us watched the lockdown videos. Gotta trust the Huttlestorm.

[@SortedFood]

He did well our Huttlestorm 😀

[@DjangoRaisuli]

The first thing I thought when I saw the trigger warning was: "What cuisine has Jamie defiled this time?"

[@albasapri3265]

I actually chuckled at this 😂

[@SortedFood]

Hahaha, we don't blame you!

[@christofferkvist433]

As a chef Jamie is the best normal.

[@Fyreflier]

Given how things look at 8:47, I'm gonna go with Italian

[@VictoryNibbles]

People are getting warnings?

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The moment Mike said ‘Rustic’: *HUTTLESTORM MODE ACTIVATED*

[@MercenaryPen]

makes me wonder if, when Mike next does some baking, the rest of the team get Huttlescones

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@MercenaryPen Nice idea!

[@MrSpirals]

If Mike doesn't win one of these challenges soon my lil' heart's gonna break

[@SortedFood]

Mike really does need a win, it's been a while!

[@elizabethashley42]

@@SortedFood Do a dessert challenge!

[@ketanchachad]

@@SortedFood Feels like Mike is channeling his inner voice here

[@starlightsall]

Yes, I want to see Mike win! He should trust himself more and also go for a tad less time-intensive dishes imho. Even though it's great to shoot for the stars, the time limit makes it so stressful

[@hulagirl144]

Mike's dishes are consistently the ones I most want to eat!

[@TheDragonaf1]

10:58 "I'm taking a leaf out of the Barry book" Me: "Leaving the hob on??"

[@scousemummy8856]

Love the way James blowtorches the tart in his hand no fear at all 😂

[@scottroyle-unscripted3191]

I'm assuming the age restriction is from the whiskey partnership

[@kingofmashedpotatoes]

Which is weird because I've never had this problem with Binging With Babish?

[@jazzmasterash5860]

@@kingofmashedpotatoes Binging with Babish gets more views. He's always on trending. KZbin is unfortunately very biased and loves to show favorites. I love BwB but yeah, kinda scummy on KZbin's part.

[@Smileyyn]

@@kingofmashedpotatoes I had the exact same thought! But it has to be from that, right?

[@lilayang303]

It could also be because they’re UK based and the drinking age is different there than it is in the US

[@jazzmasterash5860]

@@lilayang303 Ah. That could be it. Isn't the drinking age 18 though? Aren't 18 year olds considered adults in the UK?

[@ladymess1]

First time KZbin has ever told me that this content might be offensive to me 😂

[@Toastybees]

Drinking on camera is considered highly offensive these days apparently.

[@TheSuzberry]

NSFW?

[@danielahitstheroad]

Yeah, what was that about?

[@SortedFood]

😂 brilliant.

[@yamanakaino1234]

I didnt get a warning ... seems youtube knows me allready better😅🤣🤣

[@mousehill83]

That content warning made me double check which channel I clicked on

[@SortedFood]

😂 you're definitely watching Sorted Food.

[@niarsyad]

The title makes me miss the good ol Big Night In! That was so funnn 🥺

[@SortedFood]

We're glad you liked it :)

[@niarsyad]

@@SortedFood Definitely enjoy every single video you guys make! ❤️

[@Lilian040210]

"I'm chill with it" says Mike with shaking hands

[@heutenachtistmeintag3328]

James bruleeing in his hand worried and impressed me at the same time.

[@segoi11]

Thanks for the ending clip. I was wondering how his meringue succeeded with that big blob of egg yolk in there.

[@upwheretheairisclear]

Jamie's recipe would have been a great time to bring out that automatic stirring gadget from a million videos ago

[@xDarkTrinityx]

I think a certain someone took that one home with them... :P

[@karma1313]

"please verify your age" bruuuuh lmao sorted is family friendly

[@SortedFood]

😂

[@essess9375]

Yep. I can't watch the video unless I provide my credit card details or a picture of my passport. Sorry, KZbin, I don't want to do that.

[@Finwolven]

My account has existed for longer than the 13 years that Google requires to be 'of sufficient age', and I STILL need to make a check, even though they know my birthday, they ALREADY HAVE my card info from purchases from the Play Store etc. So why in hells can't I just verify my age by signing up in my Google Android Phone and authorising them to look at my data? Instead I have to 'authorize a transaction' on my credit card. What bs.

[@gimmick1018]

@@essess9375 Where do you live that it requires you to do that? If you don't mind me asking

[@essess9375]

@@gimmick1018 Finland.

[@LadyGigglesnort]

What does Mike have to do to win? Abseil whilst making pastry? Throw himself out of a plane whilst making pasta? He was completely out of his zone and his looked perfect. Jamie's was good as well but Mike deserved that one imo.

[@Amarah4600]

I agree

[@anakinligman3715]

To be fair, it's also DIY, while Jamie's came to the table fully formed

[@stellasimons1286]

I still can't believe I'm 18, watching you for years and your channel is the reason I'm prepared to cook at uni lmao. The spirit of the channel remains

[@drfoto2673]

As much as I want to see mike win and as tasty as that dish looked, I still gotta hand it to Jamie this episode he totally earned that win. That dish not only looked amazing even when it got "messed up" but it was also really interesting and novel. If I wanted to show off a little that's the one I would make.

[@brionleverich942]

Mike lost the battle, but he won our hearts :)

[@desigyal04]

Is it me or has Mike been missing the win by a hair every single time in the last few battles? I can’t remember the last time he’s won, and he’s pushed the envelope with each brief. Well done Mike!

[@zdoriksandorik]

last time i was this early mike still won battles

[@DominicPannell]

No age warning for me, but then I guess KZbin knew I was already drinking a whisky and soda...

[@Rillka]

Anyone else yelled "YEESSS!" when chill points went to Mike? 😁 No one deserves them more than him!

[@JokkeHimSelf]

He failed twice, Jamie lost once. ;) watch the clip.

[@NerdyMusicChef]

This was great! Love that the normals are getting more adventurous with their dishes. I wouldn’t try many of the recent dishes because they are above my level.

[@evilpenguin4536]

Mike always gets overlooked, I'd give my points to Mike😎

[@eoinxtreme]

I feel Mike goes above and beyond with his dishes and should have got a few more of these wins

[@Blue-lh6co]

Early bird gets the worm! 😂 KZbin said this video is "inappropriate"

[@SortedFood]

Yeah..... the video is age restricted because it’s sponsored by an alcohol brand.

[@Blue-lh6co]

@@SortedFood Ahh I see. Have a great day! Love the video as always!😊

[@RosyRosie42]

I’ve watched soooooo many videos sponsored by alcohol... this is the first time I’ve ever seen one age-restricted. I was trying to think “what on earth could SORTED do that was inappropriate?!” 🙄

[@Blue-lh6co]

@@RosyRosie42 KZbin always like to bring the "small man" down.

[@seanthebluesheep]

@@SortedFood I mean you could stick that warning on half the ones not sponsored by booze. I'd still watch them, mind you.

[@angelkisses5933]

I can NEVER just watch one of the episodes I start binge watching and I can say I'm glad this channel started years before I found it so I CAN binge watch it xx

[@dahlyiadubonnet]

I think this should have been a Huttlestorm win!!! Mike often gets shafted and he does some amazing stuff!!! Our favorite is still the Hot Pokerface Challenge...Mike is feeling great and he's dead inside! lol Mike and Ebbers rule in my book!!! 💓💓💓

[@PokhrajRoy.]

“Even the frozen water is against me.” - Michael Brian Huttlestone, 2020. First, Rice and now, Ice. Am I the only one seeing a pattern?

[@fathmaamir]

The result was shocking and this is a first timer for any Sorted video! Mike had this from the get go! And the joy on James face when making his own pie sealed the deal! Oh how I wish I was served that stunning tray of interactive fun and genuine happiness 😏🥂❤️

[@opinionsgetyoubanned499]

Idea for the next pass it on: everyone draws an ingredient from a hat, which they keep to themselves. They HAVE to use it when their turn comes up.

[@oon-huing1729]

Lol Ben looking so proud and happy when Jamie said he would wash up 😂😂

[@bitsy00005]

Another battle where they both did a great job! Mike gets my vote for being relatively organized and calm. Plus, the cupcake cases for blind baking mini tarts is a great idea! I'm definitely using that.

[@princessdi6021]

Jaime is on a roll lately and I like it! Still want him with his theme music though 😂

[@BeardedDanishViking]

It's crazy. A pandemic, the US going up in fucking flames, Jamie winning multiple battles. End times indeed.

[@ahb5819]

Pass it on idea: Jamie's daughter comes in and chooses 15 ingredients that the guys should be cooking.

[@davidbaranowski2154]

At some point during almost every video I go “there’s absolutely no way Jamie wins this”

[@TheMrVengeance]

Let me guess, it's when he was smushing mudballs of goopy risotto? 😂

[@TheIrishAlchemist205]

I appreciate y'all at Sorted not only for some solid, doable techniques (super helpful when presented from a more- and less-skilled viewpoint from all of you!), but also that you make sure to caption all of your content as it's released! Far too many food-tubers (creators in general) don't, and it's super helpful for culinary stuff!

[@veganSavy]

I LOVE the idea of brining a DIY meringue to a dinner party. I think people would love making them and browning them

[@marika147]

"This content might be inappropriate for some users." message from yt app. That's it, bennuendos went too far, lads!

[@JenniferHudson3231]

Found this channel through a comment recommendation and honestly I am ashamed I haven't found you all sooner

[@SortedFood]

Welcome Jennifer! Plenty of stuff to catch up on! ;)

[@ejaazidris1649]

Ben getting further and further towards being blitzed is just wonderful 😂

[@ItsLtDaaan]

Having made arancini for a local Italian restaurant before, the second I saw Jamie was doing arancini in 45 minutes I laughed and thought “this can not go well” around 9:50 I’m not at all disappointed

[@aymiewalshe982]

Thank goodness it's Wednesday. Ducking out of a meeting to watch this...because that's my week so far.

[@SortedFood]

Cheeky!

[@marley7145]

Mike really pulled that one out of the fire. Nicely done.

[@niulanwright347]

It would be so cool to see a video on how James crafts recipes for all the crazy ideas the normals have

[@booked_by_books]

Haven't watched it but I predict Jaime wins judging by how things have been going. I'm sorry Mike.

[@safhammed9131]

This is exactly how I feel

[@Loreurka]

What?

[@5TSong]

Totally think Mike has been robbed the past few challenges! He should've won this one.

[@kenthanson]

Mike won by FAR!!!!!!!! This is a travesty.

[@lelurve]

no. way. jose.

[@nyzrh]

YES. Ikr

[@Arnianor]

Nope he shouldn't. There's a clear editorial cheat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4iXeaGMhauneZo the mixer behind isn't mixing the meringue anymore. Give it a focus on the singleton bottle while he prep his cocktail: magic! The bowl is back in, the mixing working again! (reminder: egg yolk fell in his meringue earlier, so the meringue should be dead in the water.... then this, then his meringue come out perfect? common...)

[@Amarah4600]

@@Arnianor its called editing

[@ellie_kempe]

Mike would definitely win for me this round. I can see myself eating all of the tarts and get drunk with thhe whisky mojito all by myself on friday night 👌

[@stevanarsenijevic1103]

Absolutely love this format and the video as a whole! Very nice touch with the clip at the end, was wondering what happened to that bit o yolk!

[@madeleinehogue4245]

Love these videos. I watch a SortedFood video every day on my lunch break. 3 days a week I get a new video, the other 2 days I watch an older video. These videos have helped me through the year and I’m always excited for the next one!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

“Sugary egg whitey, deliciously and wonderfully smooth mixture...” - Michael Brian Huttlestone, Occasionally flirts with Yuzu, 2020. Isn’t there like an Adverb Limit in the English Language?

[@callistogarnet]

Those aren’t adverbs

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@callistogarnet There are 2. A Grammar Geek/Gestapo knows this.

[@callistogarnet]

@@PokhrajRoy. there’s no verb in that phrase to be modified though

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@callistogarnet Exactly .

[@ks-yl9ed]

I believe they removed the limit in update 3.1.2a

[@ondolonto8943]

Mike is slowly becoming an expert on DIY dishes in the competitive episodes :D

[@googaa4751]

can you guys make a bracket for this so we can have a whole year of these battles and see who comes out on top overall.

[@kittymcmeowmeow1]

They've done that a few years ago, just with "brownie points" and I think whoever won got their food dream and whoever lost got their food nightmare

[@googaa4751]

@@kittymcmeowmeow1 definitely would love to see that again

[@madisonpolston2028]

I'm SO HAPPY yall are bringing back big night in, even in battle form, it's so applicable. I have been rewatching old big night in eps

[@jodivandyk3649]

Have to say, I would much rather have a tart than be surprised with a gob of horseradish!

[@DeyanStrikes]

Sorted drinking game: Take a shot each time Mike says "yuzu" during this video.

[@sissysvids]

They both looked good, but I was rooting for Mike. Also, I hope you had a great birthday yesterday!

[@moonbook12]

Happy birthday

[@roflcopterannoysme]

Mike aligns so perfectly with my taste yet he wins so rarely. :(

[@alblin]

Jamie's been killing these! Great job!

[@user-pd7xw9iv3l]

It is not a "Big Night In" without being labeled as "inappropriate"

[@tarunimasinghsanawar9721]

OMG OMG BIG NIGHT IN ULTIMATE BATTLE!! Two of my favorite formats combined in one!! Can't wait to see this one!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

‘BIG NIGHT IN’ BATTLE! AAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Love it! The series is the best I’ve seen!

[@georkost]

I feel left out... KZbin didn't warn me!!! Not that I care... Just saying 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aprajitakesar]

I swear to God, I'm gonna go on a protest if Mike doesn't win one soon!

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

I love the background music they play in every episode when Jamie’s slowing down or getting confused. I now hear that “dooododoo” and automatically look around for what’s getting messed up.

[@arbiterally101]

Y'know, gotta say, absolutely love how Mike tends to go for the "cheats" style of cooking. Really time efficient ways of getting at what you're looking for. It's a skill that's really useful for spicing up your midweek cooking. As a guy who does a lot of cooking for the household on the daily, these sorts of things are absolute lifesavers when you've got to get something on the table and ready before rushing off to do something else. Even if he doesn't get a ton of wins at it, rather like seeing how he goes for ways of doing things that help him get more done in less time, like using the microwave and pressure cooker in the 20 minute battle to get tender ribs and baked potatoes, cheats methods to get ice cream for the mochi ice cream in the Japanese battle nearly two years ago. It's great to see how to cut corners, and love how he goes for ambitious meals within these time limits, by using the proper tricks to save loads of time over the traditional ways of doing things. Love seeing how each of the lads have their own style and how they're good to learn from.

[@Silentgrace11]

A beetroot risotto actually sounds amazing. I kind of want to make that now

[@osieorb18]

So many Benuendos that the episode was age-restricted.

[@calvinandrews54]

They killed it this week, both look amazing and cheffy!

[@SortedFood]

Why thank you :)

[@RiverDanube]

They are the sweetest guys. I loved it when Jamie, the winner, said it must have been close.

[@njhuda]

I feel like Mike deserved to win this one, he is really always choosing variety when he does these battles, I feel like Jaime is sort of predictable. Mike FTW

[@willconnellan1626]

when James is judging a Jamie dish, the bias is evident to see. Thought Mike knocked it out the park making pastry in 45 mins, whereas Jamie made poorly shaped aranchini. Mike FTW

[@Ilovetvd12]

Yes! 90% of the time Mike's dish is the one I want to eat most, followed by Barry and then Jamie in very last place. To be fair I'm not a big fan of bacon or cheese, I could live without steak, and I can't handle spice so the majority of food he makes just isn't to my taste. It does feel disappointing that Jamie consistently wins with what feels like variations of steak, bacon, cheese and chilli, with some other ingredients thrown in. I'm honestly surprised when his dish doesn't have those elements in it. I'm sure it tastes delicious, but it would be nice to see a dish of a different kind win these battles more often. Mike and Barry both mix it up often with different ingredients, and from different cultures - often ones a lot of people might not have heard of eg Barry's malapua pancakes in the pancake battle. It's a shame Jamie is so often rewarded for staying in his comfort zone, whilst the other two experiment, and seem to push themselves more and still lose. Also, this is in no way a criticism of Jamie - he seems lovely on screen, I'm sure the food tastes great, and he's found what works for him so I don't blame him at all. I'd probably do the same in his position! But it would be nice to see someone else win sometimes

[@tyunik]

@@willconnellan1626 Agreed! Apparently they are judging based on creativity but Jamie's dishes are always predictable and sometimes unoriginal...

[@BourbonRose_]

:o I was sure Ben's point would go to Mike. Either way, great episode.

[@ChyoChiroi]

I'm not a fan of whiskey but those drinks had me wondering if I should go and get some because man, do I love mixing things up! These looked delicious. P.S. The blooper at the end where Barry slammed his hand on his mouth at the sight of yolk dropping in with the egg white -- golden.

[@apurvachinu]

Watching sortedfood is like watching a never ending favorite TV show. Believe me when i say that half of your Pass it On views come directly from me. I have watched every single Pass It On video atleast 100+ times. And shown 15+ of my friends. Please make Pass It On more. And wish you guys a happy holiday season. Much love from Varanasi, India

[@luciasiebenstichova5194]

I was super looking forward to this one 🤩

[@SortedFood]

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[@luciasiebenstichova5194]

@@SortedFood amazing content as always :) I am rooting so much for Mike he really deserves to win some, so sad to see him lose last few episodes. Keep it up guys, lots of love from Slovakia. ❤

[@no9scrum]

Giving Barry and Ben a drink is a continuity nightmare 😂

[@dsmp7467]

I’ve been watching all the big night ins on shuffle lately so this is great!

[@Themaquilter66]

I love these boys! I think all taste tests should be blind - not knowing who cooked each dish.

[@rawanarshad3407]

when's mike gonna win 😂😂

[@kthomas8385]

Again the Sorted men rescued me from 'brain death' I really enjoyed this episode, and the rules.. 😂 Great job.. 🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@kmglasgo]

I loved this. Also both of those dishes would be so much fun for a restaurant to serve and have with friends

[@kirawrxD]

Aw it feels like forever since we’ve seen a Big Night In 🥲 feels like seeing an old friend again (during Covid heh) thanks for bringing it back before the year ends!

[@BorisAriay]

MIKE CAN'T CATCH A BREAK!!! Let him win mates!!!! That Yuzu tart and the mojito looked AMAZING.

[@ankhera]

Noooo! Mike's looked so good, and far more cheffy. Do the chefs have a vendetta because he's beaten them? Justice for Huttlestorm!

[@jacquelinepeskett4970]

Very nice, love these battles.. I would love to see a leftovers battle. Being creative with last night's meal to make something new. 😁

[@quintonquill]

This is a good reason to bring back the brownie points for a season . Its good clean fun seeing the lads compete 👌 it gives fun watching the race and the level of chef finesse. Great nostalgia this was.

[@estefaniags93]

I love Jamie, but I thought Mike was the winner here 💕

[@mattyspratt9906]

did mike take the piss out of someone really badly or something? it’s like a ‘sit on the naughty step, you’re banned from winning any battles’ kinda vibe lol

[@srcstcgngr2905]

Yeah it really feels like that the last couple of videos

[@Mr0011011]

Yeah. He didn't really mess up at all here and still lost?

[@Arnianor]

@@Mr0011011 He did, and pretty big: his meringue was dead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4iXeaGMhauneZo mixer not mixing, bowl not there... focus on the whisky bottle, then the bowl is back, mixing again. The meringue comes out perfect, though it shouldn't because egg yolk fell in.

[@Mr0011011]

@@Arnianor His meringue wasn't dead though. You're picking on a editing thing. Jamie's balls weren't even balls and he was playing with goop.

[@chosethebluepill]

I always thought it's because they expect more from him than the other two, but now it's just straight up offensive, given that he has been trying the hardest and clearly making the more superior dishes! Maybe they just hate him and want him to quit? - It's a joke, but I almost believe it. Lol.

[@erinparker1734]

I was just thinking that I miss the big night in vids.... love that you brought this back!!

[@rossco3603]

I worked with a chef who trained at the Intercontinental Park Lane and he was obsessed with beetroot. He had us using it 3 ways in risottos, adding something a bit extra to dauphinoise, dehydrating it for powders, using it in coconut curries, making it into foams, as a "blood" in vegetarian dishes and in deserts as a dye or as a flavouring. Guy was a genius. Up until that point (coming from the scheme) pickled was my only experience with the stuff.

[@1TheRaven]

Upon reading the comments, and seeing the notice, I now realized why Wednesday vid wasnt showing on my feed. Anyway, nice video! Cheers!! 🥃🥃🍻🍻

[@Christopher_Wheeler]

Okay, I gotta say, Jamie is getting really good at this.

[@adamrobertson4100]

You were both winners here, this was such an excellent battle and would HAPPILY have Jamies as a main, Mikes as a dessert!

[@The_Bean_Machine_]

I have to say that this is by far my favorite battle because there is no clear winner in my mind. Each recipe was so well thought out and executed, and both Jamie and Mike used their knowledge and skills to create unique dishes outside of what they usually create! I thought both ideas were fun and I'm betting flavorful! I am definitely going to try them both out on my family. Well done to both of you and I can't wait to see more battles like this!