Ultimate CHEF SKILLS Challenge: BAKING & DECORATING

[@Huckleberry42]

How was there less panic building this than making an ordinary dish.

[@claymationcricket]

There was probably a lot of panic, but they compressed 3 hours into 17 minutes. Some tough decisions were made on the cutting room floor

[@attiasprouse682]

3 hours + 3 people instead of 1 person per dish(es) &/or 10 minutes per person.

[@niseplank4527]

Remembering that Barry is a 35 year old dad always makes me feel like I suddenly stepped off a curb.

[@alexandriadsh]

I laughed so hard at this my dog grew concerned. Also, you're not wrong.

[@bufftucker]

Barry typing 3 times 6 into a calculator is so on brand.

[@JudithOpdebeeck]

we've all done it

[@ethancampbell215]

It’s laughable how hilariously ironic it is that the outcome of the badge competition awarded Barry with the title of ‘Sous Chef’, insinuating he’s the most capable of all the normals, yet he’s known for having limited mental capabilities that includes the inability to perform basic mental mathematics 😂

[@niecey918]

That little kiss on the cheek was so sweet.

[@mogthecat6833]

The boys did a great job! Really creative and woah at that 3D design by Barry. The maths, the ratios, the ruler! My only regret is that Kush didn't appear at the end with his own version which would obviously have been IMMACULATE.

[@mydnyt]

Right? I was hoping they were going to do a, “and this is what we made,” moment

[@lazysamare]

The boys need to watch more bake off.

[@SortedFood]

We really do!

[@pookhahare]

@@SortedFood Need to watch older Bake Off.

[@skylarkblue1]

Just not the mexican episode! Or the Japanese one for that matter xD

[@santiagoperez5431]

@@skylarkblue1 agreed

[@tisi9756]

@@skylarkblue1 shhhhh uncle roger has PTSD from those episodes

[@iusedtowrite6667]

Teamwork challenges are the best. Seeing them having to work together without sabotages is fun

[@SortedFood]

So glad you’re enjoying the episode :)

[@janmay3901]

Agree 100%

[@SeraphinaPZ]

Barry going into architect mode is amazing. I was not expecting him to suddenly be drawing up diagrams and planning.

[@AMMV22]

I've never seen Barry so serious, what an incredible job designing the whole house and incorporating ideas from Jamie and Mike! Creativity and teamwork at its finest

[@xorinzor]

I love how barry treated this as an architect would 😂

[@SortedFood]

That would have been his other dream job !

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

@@SortedFood mine too 😁

[@jbartlettr6300]

Nice profile pic! 😍

[@emmaevans888]

As an architect, I appreciated it haha

[@WhiteOleander730]

I thought the same thing! Like damn okay Barry, I can't even measure my shoe size correctly

[@wetryanycheesedotcom]

This just proves that the boys are SO far beyond normals now! They have such good teamwork, knowledge and cooking skill that "normal" is feeling increasingly like an insult at this point. Fab work chaps!

[@someguy6158]

That was awesome. Glad badges are still in use! Happy holidays Sorted Team, and to everyone else as well.

[@Nastyhoops]

looooove this 'throwback' episode. all 3 normals in the kitchen cooking at the same time; badges - MORE OF THIS!!!

[@piplupcola]

I would definitely wanna see a chef skills badge on decorating and piping cakes. Cos I wanna see if they can do hanging icing

[@margowsky]

Brilliant video! They did so much better than expected. Love those tight shots during Ben's analysis. So funny! Merry Christmas to ALL at Sorted! Thanks for spreading laughter and good cheer year round.

[@SortedFood]

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@Pittibarlin]

Found this channel about a fortnight ago and binged the heck out of it. As a chef myself, I love how you guys bring fun to food - a lot of the food channels around are so bland, or run by people with little interest, or skill, in cooking other than it makes them money with clickbait nonsense - such as giant Kinder eggs. This channel is a breath of fresh air. Great work, and merry Christmas to all of you lads.

[@jannlawson5355]

I have just found Sorted Food on KZbin. How funny are these guys, I laugh my head off. Such an amazing friendship, joy to watch & you learn something. Ben watching the mayhem is hilarious. The gingerbread house challenge has added to my Christmas cheer. 🥰🇦🇺

[@Lammington2]

Welcome to the madness!

[@TheQueenRulesAll]

I recently found them as well and very much enjoying the content. It is interesting to watch earlier episodes and how they have changed. Barry's wedding cake is a good one, frm a few years back.

[@keawarren]

Make sure to check out their #lostandhungry videos from 5-7 years ago. Those don’t always pop up in the algorithm but they are some of the best in my opinion.

[@erinhowett3630]

Welcome! I've been a fan for nearly a decade now. You have a wonderful journey ahead!

[@Missmethinksalot1]

Don't forget to watch from the start 🤩

[@kaitlinsebbage2120]

I LOVE how seriously the normals took this task. So heartwarming 😊

[@joelthomas8296]

That was a fun episode. I have never done up a gingerbread house, made my morning to see 3 people attempt one. Loved the shade directed at Ben about the angles of the roof & chimney. Nice touch. ;)

[@cherryr9285]

ginerbread is fantastic, I make one every year from scratch and you only really need is a few simple ingredients, flour, golden syrup, brown sugar and spices! I highly recommend making one even if it's just with the box mix from Sainsbury's lol

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Love Barry's planning, Jamie's organization and Mike's attention to detail

[@InDeathWeReturn]

I miss the old ultimate challenges I still rewatch them from time to time

[@tontobrooke]

I'm a professional baker and I have had more breakdowns and broken houses than the boys had today - they absolutely smashed it!! Great job guys, love it!

[@lyphishart]

1:44 an unexpected sweet and wholesome moment 🥺

[@melsyoutube]

can’t believe i’ve watched barry turn into a 35 year old dad 🥺😭 i love you guys so much, i’m so proud of you all and i can’t wait to watch you and the channel continue to thrive and flourish

[@alexdavis5766]

You need to Ann’s gingerbread houses on ‘how ti cook that’ she makes an amazing one every year for charity and they are so intricate and she gives loads of tips and tricks. I used to love making gingerbread houses/ cookies at Christmas

[@PhilBoswell]

As soon as Ben gave the task I thought of Ann's recent masterpiece, and I wondered whether any of them might have seen it. I'm guessing not 🤣

[@SortedFood]

Thank you Alex, we will take a look!

[@alexdavis5766]

@@PhilBoswell my friend won a competition at work following her patterns etc took her hours and hours.

[@alexdavis5766]

@@SortedFood they are amazing (as I’m sure this one will be, I’ve not finished the video yet) but so detailed. Love the frosted shreddies roof tile tip from Ebbers, never seen Ann do that. You should do a KZbin cookery channel gingerbread house competition with her next year!

[@KelilaBennet]

I watch Ann's gingerbread videos often, even if I don't like gingerbread! She's great.

[@aymiewalshe982]

That was like a warm Christmas hug. ❤️ Thanks to the whole Sorted crew for bring so much enjoyment to my whole year! Happy Solstice!

[@sophykitten2212]

This was so sweet, and fun to see how the boys work on a creative design. Barry's measurements and design skills were on point, and it was nice to see them displayed in a challenge.

[@asquithmainlines699]

Boys Bravo! I love the rustic vibes of your old cabin. There are hundreds of old rotten trappers cabins scattered across the forests of northern Canada. You did us proud.🇨🇦

[@SortedFood]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

[@margarett_b]

I'd 100% be the Barry in the team, trying to overthink all the measurements :D But it didn't turn out too bad!

[@stewartriley4690]

It's funny hearing music that's copyright free that you're used to from another source. I'm sure the music used in 11:00 onwards I've heard in the ice stages on Overcooked

[@gnaukr]

13:05 was such an “Aww!” moment. Really fantastic job, guys!

[@colorfulwater5070]

So many tips! Thanks, Ben! We're making a Minecraft gingerbread house tomorrow from scratch. I loved how Ben's eyes went big at the nutmeg dump! Mine did, too!

[@WondrousPurple]

First, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone. Second, great job building and decorating of the house. Yes, the funny fails on the channel are enjoyable, but I prefer seeing everyone excel. Finally, thanks for creating your excellent captions rather than relying on auto-created ones; the quality can't compare. They are an asset to those of us who use them.

[@cah_ruiz]

the little house shaped door is just adorable! 🎄🏠💛

[@amaranth921]

It looks really good! I love seeing them all have fun, you guys have the best friendship. Also shoutout to Ben for getting his whole back door out for charity 🫡

[@ceciliaarvidsson269]

As a person that grew up with a mom and aunts making big houses, trains with carriages, doghouse, mini-cabin, trees standing around, all in homemade gingerbread and frosting made at home, I want to just give a bit of perspective here. We made the dough 2 days in advance and let chill in the fridge. Baked the pieces one day, set them up and constructing another day, and decorated the day after that. So this is BONKERS🤯🤯🤯

[@alicemaggio8854]

You guys did GREAT for the amount of time you had. It was lovely. BTW Loved the December veg.

[@dag_larsson]

Fun episode, although I certainly have some tips on how to get your pieces the right size. Measure the dough out and cut/score it on the baking tray, but do not remove the spill. Just as it comes out of the oven, still a little soft before cooling to room temp, cut it. This way you end up with geometric pieces that fit well together.

[@Kcee118]

Aww, the lads did a sterling job given the time frame! 😃Another gingerbread house challenge or perhaps an edible Advent Calendar challenge wouldn't go amiss in future. Thanks as always for the highly entertaining episode. Happy Holidays everyone!

[@morganalori]

yay for badges. thanks for the fun of watching them figure out gingerbread house construction. I did not realize how easy it is to work with isomalt, might have to give it a whirl

[@anne-marie9842]

Thanks guys for all the fun and informative videos you brought this year. This was a beautiful gingerbread house. I wish the whole team a lovely Christmas and a happy New Year.

[@dreamcatcher7595]

Barrrrrrrrrrrxrrrrrrry Finally his time to shine and hello- maths too! Seriously boys this was utterly fantastic and someone turned my face sprinklers on It was emotional. Merry Christmas to you, your loved ones and the SORTED fam xxx

[@Fyreflier]

Chocolate buttons for roof tiles too! They overlap really nicely and then you can spritz them with sugar or icing

[@ClintUdy]

I have built massive award winning gingerbread houses. I always did general shape, then used a dremel to do final shaping and edge cleanup. Then drill small holes and run wire through to hold, then use royal icing like a caulk in the edges. Once dry, snip the wires. Then work on the decor. Lots of different candies in unique ways. Fully edible (you wouldn't want to, but could).

[@charlesrovira5707]

I'm *_delighted_* with how well it turned out. Good job. [ よくできた ]

[@georkost]

Barry's face on the thumbnail is the Christmas spirit we all need!

[@1morningcoffee]

I need to make a habit of liking the video first and watching after. You've never produced anything I did not like and I sometimes forget to actually like it which is unfair for you.

[@jdonehew]

Absolutely phenomenal! Well done!

[@nickward241]

You insane legends! Thanks so much for keeping our spirits high this year - mainly from playing the "Sorted" drinking game. Ebbers made a pun - consume! To be honest we might have to retire that one for the sake of our livers. Love your work. Also you've put Charleston on our "must visit" list. Respect and Happy New Year.

[@nickward241]

@sortedfood478 Reach out so you can scam me sortedfood478? No thanks but have a happy new year and maybe think about your life choices.

[@Taiyorabu]

Here in Finland gingerbread is definitely a staple for everything christmas. You eat them all through december so definitely not for decorative purposes only. In my family it is tradition to make a gingerbread house every year and it is placed in the dining room for everyone to see at the beginning of december. By the end of the holidays it is rarely eaten though because everyone tends to get too fond of it.

[@GavinDragon]

please please please. make more of these skill challenges they are so great to watch.

[@gaylehaeffner9595]

Oh no.....sending love to the boys for the final challenge.... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@spiderwrist]

Love the ruler being held together with blue tack.

[@justdrop]

To make it easier to assemble the house, you can notch the walls for a tongue and groove style assembly which also helps to hold the pieces in place, ideally the roof should overhang a bit. Any joints and discrepancies are easily hidden with icing :) If it has an edge, it should be iced! Great job on the decoration all.

[@EmilyJelassi]

The boys did a great job on their gingerbread house! Well done, especially in only 3 hours!! And badges for everyone 😊

[@saraseifert6005]

Y’all are like my little brothers! Thank you! Very cool!

[@kittylynnlpn]

This was a great episode. A much-needed Christmas lift of my spirits from my sorted buddies! Did anybody else think the front of the house look like The nightmare before Christmas with the eyes and the mouth? Or was that just me. You guys did a bang-up job. I wish you all and your families a wonderful Christmas and an even better sorted New Year!

[@coal.sparks]

Badges are back! :) It was heartwarming to see them all work together. Barry bringing the hypotenuse! My mathy little heart was warmed.

[@TheMNWolf]

As someone who frequently uses trigonometry to plan out artistic builds, I very much relate to Barry, and that is not a phrase I thought I'd ever say.

[@carlam4986]

OMG the NAKED Christmas card was amazing! Ebbers, you're oh so cheeky! Loved it!

[@icemanpain]

The biggest gingerbread town is in Bergen Norway. All of the houses are contributed by people, schools, kindergarden and businesses

[@amandamciver6987]

MERRY CHRISTMAS - Wishing all at Sorted and very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I've just got my Calendar Card - WOW 🤩 certainly worth it - what a treat. Thanks for all the thoroughly enjoyable videos throughout the year - never ceases to amaze me with how much fun can be had in a kitchen whilst creating so much havoc at the same time. Looking forward to seeing what is in store for us in the new year. 🎄🎉🎁🥂🥘🍤🍩🥗

[@giraffesinc.2193]

That was very sweet! Merriest Christmas to all of you and thank you for teaching/entertaining us!

[@kwebst1]

Love the close ups!!

[@kimmychuang5564]

I'm so impressed with the end result! True teamwork at play with everyone playing to their strengths. Can't wait for the ultimatum!!

[@onlylane]

Loved this! Couldn’t believe I hadn’t seen a video of the boys doing ginger bread houses in all these years. It was lovely!

[@MichaelMaven83]

So much love for you boys, and the entire team! I hope you all have an amazing Christmas! so so so much love.

[@T.Florenz]

I like Barry's hair so much, it's inspiring me to consider growing mine out if I can ever get the rugged shade of stubble to match. Love the channel, so fun!

[@carmenkemperman5450]

I have downloaded your delightful photograph and currently have it as my screen saver on my huge, wide, curved pc monitor screen! Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and the team

[@e.samantha06]

I'M SO PROUD OF THEM!!!! GOOD JOB GUYS!!!!

[@이하은-n9e5n]

The baking looks fun. And I'm surprised that the completed cookie house looks so pretty and delicious that I can't even think it's handmade. I want to copy it and make it next time.

[@JW-452]

That was awesome. nailed that. -- super looking forward to them making 3 course meals.

[@muffinmarie01]

Great job. I've tried and failed so hats off 2 all of u. Happy Holidays to one and all.

[@Dexy83]

Aww, it's a Christmas miracle/gift from Ebbers to the Normals! 🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻

[@mrs.thomas-usmcwife5686]

Hope you guys have a magnificent Christmas! I love this and would love to see what they would come up with individually as a challenge.

[@Wanooknox]

"You won't believe what these home cooks did with triangles! Pythagoras hates them!"

[@cftyftyufyfuyfty]

Watch before it's banned

[@christophernorton6050]

That was such a fun video! It's been so long since I've seen a gingerbread house made from scratch. Most people in the US just buy kits with prebaked gingerbread and l the stuff for decorating. I agree with Berry's pride on this one, totally something you boys should be proud of!

[@issy31w49]

Oh my gosh! I’m so impressed!!! Amazing work lads!!

[@dportass]

This was awesome to watch.... please bring back the end outtake

[@vexinglex4996]

Hey, that's pretty impressive! I love seeing these kinds of challenges where the boys work well together, even if with a bit of horseplay and arguments along the way.

[@99emy99]

barry should get an engineer badge for this one hahaha

[@aewald19]

Omg isomalt as the glue is such a good idea!

[@lyndacrossley9548]

Absolutely fantastic! What a lot of fun and you all got badges. What's not to like.

[@gillbaldwin712]

Used to do this with stained glass windows made from crushed boiled sweets and then lit with fairy lights

[@awgmax]

That was CUTE AF. True friendship.

[@kbg6070]

You guys did such a great job! It looks so good!!

[@lauram6156]

Brilliant episode!! Barry with a ruler taking everything Very Seriously gave me a right good giggle

[@Tala_Masca]

For 3 hours I think it's blooming fantastic!

[@kas9589]

It was brilliant as always, hope everyone at Sorted has a joyous and safe holiday.

[@huggledemon32]

I think this is the most these and focused I’ve EVER seen the. It’s in the last 10 or so years!🤷‍♀️👍🏻🤣🥰

[@AspieAnswers]

This was such a warning episode with you all working as a team. You guys done well and should be proud of yourself guys. Love the look of the house and good decorating. Merry Christmas team and hope you all going to have a well deserved vacation before we see you all again after the new year 🎶🦋🌟

[@SandyMasquith]

Thank you, gentlemen. Well-deserved badges indeed. Great fun video, and well appreciated this season. Happy holidays to all of you. May your days be warm and bright. :)

[@micheinnz]

Mike deserves massive credit for saving the roof! Go Mike!

[@followsthenight]

I would love to see you guys do something with Ann from How to Cook That. Her gingerbread creations are amazing!

[@ruths.5544]

This was so well done!!! Amazed at Barry's artistic skills - go Barry!!

[@kirstencornell2236]

Obsessed with these videos recently ❤ keep up the work guys your doing amazing

[@TheTamranator]

I'd be proud to put that gingerbread house in my display! Well done, Lads!! Merry Christmas from Texas, USA.

[@jeanneferguson7124]

Mike is the solution guy! Christmas tree shaped windows are adorable and this episode was great fun!

[@MazzyJC]

It was amazing. I thought the Isomalt was to make glass windows. My Mum used to do a ginger bread house and used the royal icing or melted chocolate as glue. Merry Christmas all.

[@multidex33]

Love this series, you should do a prestige mode. Where the boys redo the badges on a harder difficulty. Ebbers would have to be even tougher on them!