How Legendary Chef Hélène Darroze Runs a Three-Michelin-Star London Restaurant - Mise En Place

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Three-Michelin-starred restaurant Hélène Darroze in London offers its tasting menu at lunch and dinner, meaning nearly all the day’s preparation must be done before noon. The staff at the restaurant prepare dishes like langoustine, grouse wellington, chef’s table octopus, and more.
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Credits:
Producer: Daniel Geneen
Directors: Daniel Geneen, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Ian Stroud
Editor: Lucy Morales Carlisle
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: Ian Stroud
Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Development: Terri Ciccone, Frances Dumlao, Avery Dalal
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  • @eater
    @eater Жыл бұрын

    What restaurant do you want us to visit next???

  • @mattdelilla6478

    @mattdelilla6478

    Жыл бұрын

    kadeau, diverxo, fallow, ikoyi, kol

  • @danielhannay5841

    @danielhannay5841

    Жыл бұрын

    Core

  • @monto39

    @monto39

    Жыл бұрын

    Citronelle, Washington DC

  • @phuongnampham646

    @phuongnampham646

    Жыл бұрын

    Core by Clare Smyth plz

  • @spyrosmpikas5782

    @spyrosmpikas5782

    Жыл бұрын

    Alchemist

  • @aidansutton462
    @aidansutton462 Жыл бұрын

    That guy spent 20 minutes folding kohlrabi and placing leaves just to crush it with a giant mound of caviar on top. The irony of fine-dining

  • @antoinesauve4528

    @antoinesauve4528

    Жыл бұрын

    i actually screamed noooo when he did that....like why

  • @smoll.miniatures

    @smoll.miniatures

    Жыл бұрын

    Stupid but not ironic.

  • @aidansutton462

    @aidansutton462

    Жыл бұрын

    @@smoll.miniatures a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often wryly amusing as a result

  • @Sajuuk

    @Sajuuk

    Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing. Surely they could place the caviar beside the kohlrabi instead of obscuring it on top? *throws graphic designer hands up in the air over food designer logic* 😁😜

  • @Luckysgaybar

    @Luckysgaybar

    Жыл бұрын

    How many Michelin stars do you guys have???

  • @leechrec
    @leechrec Жыл бұрын

    The older I get the more I appreciate the enormous amount of work put into this kind of cuisine but I also realize that I prefer simple straightforward cooking.

  • @Fohnzii

    @Fohnzii

    Жыл бұрын

    prefer eating it or cooking it?

  • @timothyb.4928

    @timothyb.4928

    Жыл бұрын

    Hot pockets n Jamison best meal there is

  • @leechrec

    @leechrec

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Fohnzii Probably both

  • @nobodyspecial4702

    @nobodyspecial4702

    Жыл бұрын

    My mother wanted to take me to a michelin star restaurant for my birthday and said it would be the best meal I ever had. I told her I would prefer to go to Texas Roadhouse, have EVERYONE'S meals total less than that 1 star restaurant charges for one, and it would still be the best meal I ever had, I would enjoy it more, plus as an added benefit, I would have enough to enjoy it a second time as leftovers instead of leaving hungry.

  • @soheeeey

    @soheeeey

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said

  • @someusername4129
    @someusername4129 Жыл бұрын

    One of the things I noticed in these Michelin restaurants is the high level of respect they have for each other. They definitely go out of their way to acknowledge high quality effort and result.

  • @bubble0

    @bubble0

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it comes with the passion they all share. They know they work together towards a common goal.

  • @haribo99ify

    @haribo99ify

    Жыл бұрын

    And it is probably just for the cameras.

  • @kimesto

    @kimesto

    Жыл бұрын

    People like you🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @CaptainGrimes1

    @CaptainGrimes1

    Жыл бұрын

    Someone should tell this to Gordon Ramsey 😂

  • @reubenbetts7537

    @reubenbetts7537

    Жыл бұрын

    @@haribo99ify I work in a restaurant with these types of chefs, it's not just for the cameras, there really is this kind of passion in the work

  • @nommingwithnadia
    @nommingwithnadia Жыл бұрын

    Every time a Mise En Place video drops, it's a must-watch!!

  • @triker327
    @triker327 Жыл бұрын

    A round of applause for this guys. I've worked in a restaurant with one star in London. It was just crazy, we did 20h a day from 6 am to 2 am, 4 days a week. It was just too much for me. Can't imagine the amount of stress you'll have in a 3 star.... 😵

  • @ln3263

    @ln3263

    Жыл бұрын

    "Pietro is a master of cleaning sardines, he does at least 3/4 kilos per day" . Pietro : "A sardine has around 150 bones" Pietro is definitely earning his wage.

  • @kingpet

    @kingpet

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ln3263 most people who works as these restaurants don't work for the money, they work for the passion. i watch a guy from youtube who worked in the kitchen for years said that cooks get crap pay just to work on their craft. maybe the sous chefs make bank, but its mostly the waiters who bankrolls from the tips of these ridiculously priced restaurants.

  • @thanhavictus

    @thanhavictus

    Жыл бұрын

    And they got their star by offsetting costs from working people by exploitation into getting more extravagant stuff to have that Michelin rating

  • @triker327

    @triker327

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kingpet yeah I agree with you. So happy that I quit working in the kitchen. You never have a free holiday, never have a day to celebrate nothing because you are always at work. Ridiculous amount of weekly hours and the pay is just insulting. At least in Italy. In London the pay was good, but 20h shifts were too much for me, even if I had to work only 4 days a week

  • @ko-kf2nu

    @ko-kf2nu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@triker327 even if im very passionate about being a chef cooking, do u think its still worth it to persue this career?

  • @PowersFamily2011
    @PowersFamily20116 ай бұрын

    I'm standing in my pantry at midnight watching this while eating plain tortilla chips. If I close my eyes, they taste exactly like Beef Wellington Foie Gras.

  • @emrysellis7901
    @emrysellis7901 Жыл бұрын

    Marco seems like such a kind and competent leader.

  • @blokin5039

    @blokin5039

    Жыл бұрын

    What did you win?

  • @z-burg
    @z-burg Жыл бұрын

    They were so happy that she liked the taste of the new dish at 13:49 It made me smile!

  • @PARISONFIRE
    @PARISONFIRE Жыл бұрын

    actually love what she says in the beginning, for a lot of people its a lifetime experience to eat like this so it has to be special. really love that sentence

  • @luniz4209
    @luniz42094 ай бұрын

    this dude doing his job with two bosses, a television crew, and the weight of his heritage on his shoulders XD no pressure

  • @trayvixk4642
    @trayvixk46429 ай бұрын

    This has got to be one of the most efficiently run kitchen I'd ever seen. I have NEVER heard of a ktichen where they're in the middle of service and doing tasting. That's so stressful to juggle that prep. They must have all the dishes mastered to have the time for tasting, or they have a lot of people working.

  • @flow6156
    @flow6156 Жыл бұрын

    That was a pretty technical episode of Mise En Place, but I really liked how the chefs talked about the intricacies of a certain dish!

  • @westernzoo3344
    @westernzoo33444 ай бұрын

    Maybe I'm mistaken, but I remember reading a very early interview of her, when she was still young in the business and she stressed how much she hated chef screaming to their co-workers. You can see here how calm and quiet the place is. It's very demanding but in a very calm atmosphere.

  • @Tomatotor
    @Tomatotor Жыл бұрын

    for those who don't know who is hélène darroze she is a famous and talented chef in France she's been known to be one of the judge in Top chef ( by the way top chef in france is much more viewed than masterchef because it's much more technical and you got famous chef who judge ). she is originated from south of france that's why you can see a lot of chicken, pigeon, or caille and also some cognac and armaniac. she also work for alain ducasse when she was younger

  • @chocolatesouljah

    @chocolatesouljah

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this background information. I appreciate the information on how her regional background influences her cooking and her status in France.

  • @aussanadian

    @aussanadian

    Жыл бұрын

    She definitely doesn’t lead from the front.

  • @hegeliandianetik2009

    @hegeliandianetik2009

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@aussanadianshe's been doing this for decades, now she delegates to chefs she clearly sees as great enough to not be micromanaged

  • @masoodrazaq
    @masoodrazaq Жыл бұрын

    HD is a true master. She is known for the organization and high standards in her kitchen. Notice very little noise. Haven’t eaten there yet but my parents liked her place in London. Definitely on my list!

  • @MikeRoberts1964

    @MikeRoberts1964

    Жыл бұрын

    Having worked in a place like that, you're simply far too busy and focussed on your mise en place to chitchat.

  • @jjulyans

    @jjulyans

    Жыл бұрын

    Was very impressed with her staff. Not so much with her on camera.

  • @doubledutchclutch

    @doubledutchclutch

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm surprised this is the first I've ever heard of her. What a shame. You're right about that kitchen too; no unnecessary noise. Just the sound of professionals focused and staying on task.

  • @doubledutchclutch

    @doubledutchclutch

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jjulyans What did you not like about her?

  • @sucioization

    @sucioization

    Жыл бұрын

    @@doubledutchclutch probably just seemed like she sits in her office all day or something . She’s definitely a busy person when she has so many restaurants probably wasn’t available to working during a full service.

  • @swollacademy3103
    @swollacademy31037 ай бұрын

    I cant imagine how a Michelin star is worth it after seeing so many of these videos. The overhead cost to achieve one, let alone 3, is incredible. Exceptional tasting food doesnt require this much. I'm convinced Michelin stars are purely when art meets cuisine.

  • @Chaddingway

    @Chaddingway

    Ай бұрын

    That's exactly what it is, it's art. It's the only art that you can experience with all five of your senses, but for a lot of people, that very concept goes above their heads so they incorrectly lambast it for being pretentious or a waste of money.

  • @loganschiller1698
    @loganschiller1698 Жыл бұрын

    his face when she liked the dish 🥹👌🏼13:47

  • @pianoforte611
    @pianoforte611 Жыл бұрын

    Helen is a great leader. No swearing, no screaming, just professionalism and specific actionable critiques and advice.

  • @zibberebbiz
    @zibberebbiz Жыл бұрын

    Really sets the tone when the guy casually tears a living langoustine in half

  • @peterthornton8254
    @peterthornton82544 ай бұрын

    The way Chef Hélène Darroze emphasises the importance of creating lasting memories for the guest is noteworthy.

  • @fathursofyan1185
    @fathursofyan1185 Жыл бұрын

    Their focuss on every single detail just amazing

  • @ShinwayX
    @ShinwayX Жыл бұрын

    always good to see a new video from Mise En Place

  • @thekoala4260
    @thekoala4260 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing effort and dedication to each dish

  • @memsoppalino
    @memsoppalino Жыл бұрын

    definitely one of the best mise en place episodes thus far! love this series

  • @xx1j
    @xx1j Жыл бұрын

    I've been here a few times before since 2018, they've improved so much! It's amazing!

  • @Mestman32
    @Mestman32 Жыл бұрын

    Had a lovely meal at Hélène Darroze in Paris in 2012, absolutely one of the most memorable meals of my life. Thank you chef and team!

  • @marym5189
    @marym5189Ай бұрын

    The amount of work and technique that goes into making the grouse wellington is mind blowing. Hats off to all the chefs. !!! Bravo !

  • @til_man5719
    @til_man5719 Жыл бұрын

    The insane amount of effort that goes into each dish.

  • @justinchoi8411
    @justinchoi8411 Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe they can roll the Grouse Wellingtons before lunch. So much time to make one

  • @adolka
    @adolka Жыл бұрын

    I've re-watched all your previous episodes last week thinking when a new one will come. Voila! Happy New year!

  • @AajonAnthony
    @AajonAnthony Жыл бұрын

    Truly inspirational, The food looks Devine! I’ll be dining there by the end of the month.

  • @ftscr
    @ftscr Жыл бұрын

    Pleeease do more Mise En Place episodes!!! Absolutely the best in haute cuisine on YT!

  • @francolive5718
    @francolive5718 Жыл бұрын

    Speaking with an Italian or French accent makes you automatically more qualified to talk about food.

  • @Ki_Thi

    @Ki_Thi

    Жыл бұрын

    Also goes for a Japanese accent

  • @jaymay6477

    @jaymay6477

    2 ай бұрын

    Italians and french chefs are honesty the worst to work for.

  • @erik3371

    @erik3371

    Күн бұрын

    Honestly the only accent that doesn't apply to is the American accent...

  • @alanpowell24

    @alanpowell24

    17 сағат бұрын

    Particularly French, they are without doubt the most skilled chefs

  • @Socrates21stCentury
    @Socrates21stCentury Жыл бұрын

    Wow ... that was amazing ... congratulations Chef !!!

  • @SuperGigaleon
    @SuperGigaleon Жыл бұрын

    Wow... The effort for this cuisine art, so magnificent.

  • @gregorylodato7159
    @gregorylodato7159 Жыл бұрын

    Yes!!! I love this place. Incredible video!!

  • @mcmdrpiffle447
    @mcmdrpiffle447 Жыл бұрын

    I must admit a churlish boy crush on Chef Helene! I've followed her for years, and in my perfect world I could soothe her worries and add to her kitchen. Just a fantasy ! I love this series, great job Eater !

  • @averagedan3858

    @averagedan3858

    Жыл бұрын

    Bro wtf

  • @mcmdrpiffle447

    @mcmdrpiffle447

    Жыл бұрын

    @@averagedan3858 I know, right? 😄

  • @elscruffomcscruffy8371

    @elscruffomcscruffy8371

    2 ай бұрын

    I think she would be incredibly painful to live with. She didn't seem to be happy at all. Not sure it is worth it

  • @itsjusthammy
    @itsjusthammy Жыл бұрын

    “It’s not a competition” I love that so much

  • @elioraceit
    @elioraceit Жыл бұрын

    Table for two, please! This place looks great on so many levels.

  • @HeadbangersKitchen
    @HeadbangersKitchen Жыл бұрын

    wow. I wonder if I will ever have this experience in my lifetime.

  • @DONDONDON865
    @DONDONDON865 Жыл бұрын

    Really good this absolute top dining behind the scenes is a look in a diffrent world of taste and food love it cant get enough

  • @tastewithjase
    @tastewithjase Жыл бұрын

    So much admiration for this brigade. Top drawer. PS the grouse wellington. Oh my 😀

  • @patrickdemarcevol
    @patrickdemarcevol Жыл бұрын

    Quel bonheur d'écouter Hélène parler anglais! a very heavy French accent 😀

  • @MDeLorien

    @MDeLorien

    Жыл бұрын

    Mes oreilles en saignent encore

  • @hampuskjellin3127
    @hampuskjellin3127 Жыл бұрын

    This is the best series on youtube

  • @olirenard
    @olirenard Жыл бұрын

    As a french guy, it makes me smile when another french speaks english without trying at all to take an english or american accent to hide the french accent behind, it is oddly lovely...

  • @unknownzzz5115

    @unknownzzz5115

    Жыл бұрын

    The Italian chefs also, their accent is so strong that you can even hear that they are mostly from the Venice area, fantastic.

  • @sedaguyer3535
    @sedaguyer3535 Жыл бұрын

    5:58 "He's doing a good job"............... This is classic line for Celeb or Star chefs, and yes they may have come up with the dish but there are a only a few who can come close do it as well and as fast as the one who has to make these every single day for years.

  • @adamcotton2121
    @adamcotton2121 Жыл бұрын

    My jaw is on the floor. Beautiful.

  • @theta8241
    @theta82415 ай бұрын

    Loving most of the sauces in green. It adds life to the plate!

  • @Kturtle87
    @Kturtle87 Жыл бұрын

    more mise en place videos please!

  • @devonm5037
    @devonm5037 Жыл бұрын

    I still feel bad we went to providence for our 5th anniversary saved up the year before. INSANE food INSANE waiter the best dining experience ive had. I knew the bill would be high so saved 1000. It came out higher and didnt care. Thats how good the food and experience was. I just felt bad about the tip i left, 100. I wanted to give more as the wine Sommelier and the server went above and beyond. But i had nothing to spare. shout out to this chef and Providence! I probably wont be back for awhile but hopefully for our 10th they are still there!

  • @damiansonofsantana
    @damiansonofsantana10 ай бұрын

    When the octopus turned up the music changed to stranger things 😂

  • @marc-oliviermichaud7036
    @marc-oliviermichaud7036 Жыл бұрын

    we always try to justify that simple food is better .. and yes it is BUT fine dining is more than just the food its the experience.. the emotions.. seeing the creative genius behind it .. the respect for the ingredients.. its about all of this.. you dont goo there to get full .. you goo there to make memories like she said

  • @LECityLECLEC
    @LECityLECLEC10 ай бұрын

    Beautiful dishes and great to see the boss :D! Thanks Helene I want to try your food!

  • @mrdude88
    @mrdude88 Жыл бұрын

    That octopus dish looks amazing.

  • @primrosed2338
    @primrosed2338 Жыл бұрын

    There are so many accents, love it!

  • @cloudnein3483
    @cloudnein3483 Жыл бұрын

    Ong this series is the best cooking content ever made

  • @drilled4798
    @drilled4798 Жыл бұрын

    It's like christmas again whenever these episodes drop

  • @rewsterfewd1226
    @rewsterfewd12269 ай бұрын

    That is the cleanest most organized restaurant office ive seen in my life lmao

  • @minge9
    @minge9 Жыл бұрын

    I ate here before, it's top tier. But for me, nothing beats street food..

  • @JordanYSM
    @JordanYSM Жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @halo2glitcherz
    @halo2glitcherz Жыл бұрын

    "And then we roast it gently on the bbq" *shows octopus engulfed in flame*

  • @Skrafutae
    @Skrafutae Жыл бұрын

    Love this series and this was one of the best ones yet

  • @sutrasofdelight
    @sutrasofdelight Жыл бұрын

    Morale is everything in the pursuit of perfection. Everyone is so engaged and in love with her. Wonderful.

  • @camcantley-wright6636
    @camcantley-wright6636 Жыл бұрын

    This is great, more in London please!

  • @eater

    @eater

    Жыл бұрын

    stay tuned!

  • @joewojcik258
    @joewojcik258 Жыл бұрын

    I'm sure the guests will definitely remember what they had and where they had it after they pay the Bill!!!

  • @actuallyrelaxes5831
    @actuallyrelaxes5831 Жыл бұрын

    Mise En Place is excellent!

  • @bluegiant13
    @bluegiant1310 ай бұрын

    That beef wellington is insane

  • @o0-0o693
    @o0-0o6932 ай бұрын

    Bro put that much effort into that tinny wellington and then only put half on a plate 😭

  • @Angellonely1
    @Angellonely1 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible

  • @triptrapper4728
    @triptrapper4728 Жыл бұрын

    WoW, She was the Truth..... Best Chef on KZread Yo....loved your Video Chef Hope you Do more..very entertaining and very Real...Loved it

  • @timmori2811
    @timmori2811 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating!

  • @druidz1001
    @druidz10014 ай бұрын

    This has inspired me to book! Going for lunch there in 3 weeks! Hoping they will have the Wellington dish on the menu! 🤤

  • @Nicola-sv8mj
    @Nicola-sv8mj8 ай бұрын

    WOW they are artists! C'est magnifique!

  • @szhockolate
    @szhockolate Жыл бұрын

    More London restaurants please ☺️

  • @axelr5111

    @axelr5111

    Жыл бұрын

    More french chef

  • @sammiepittman3130
    @sammiepittman3130 Жыл бұрын

    2:13 The amount of pull you have to have to request a special dish in a restaurant 😩. I bet it was delicious

  • @stevensoffer7568
    @stevensoffer7568 Жыл бұрын

    I used to love these videos before seeing The Menu.

  • @doubledutchclutch
    @doubledutchclutch Жыл бұрын

    I would go mad with all of that tweezer work, but it's still nice to see these experts do what they do so well.

  • @Beetchiz9
    @Beetchiz9 Жыл бұрын

    Exceptionnel !!

  • @franciscolopez1413
    @franciscolopez141311 ай бұрын

    The way he looks for her approval 🥺 🤘

  • @haribo99ify
    @haribo99ify Жыл бұрын

    I ate here for my parents ruby wedding anniversary. It was lovely but also cost the same as a short holiday!

  • @clinstar
    @clinstar Жыл бұрын

    I am a little upset that I didn't see Remy creating a masterpiece in that kitchen....... Little Chef!

  • @Cant111
    @Cant111 Жыл бұрын

    The wellington really is something else

  • @wildtwindad
    @wildtwindad Жыл бұрын

    That grouse wellington is gorgeous!

  • @henryt9281

    @henryt9281

    Жыл бұрын

    True, but it's over in 2 bites, and you're still starving.

  • @ori-yorudan

    @ori-yorudan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@henryt9281 When you eat at restaurants like this, you are served 7 to 12 courses in a row. In quite rapid succession. You end up eating 3-5 mouthfuls per dish, but it equals around 30-50 mouthfuls per meal. You are well and truly full by the end of it, and have also had an amazing journey of tastes and experiences. A lot of people unfamiliar with fine dining laugh at the small servings of a dish, without realising that they are part of the larger experience and meal. "I'd still be hungry" is the battlecry of those that just do not understand.

  • @iTzDritte
    @iTzDritte Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been to around 200 Michelin stars worth of restaurants in my life so far. This one was among the most underwhelming dining experiences I’ve had at a 3-star restaurant.

  • @2K9s
    @2K9sАй бұрын

    As someone who’s bitten a bb, I appreciate their efforts.

  • @jda7499
    @jda7499 Жыл бұрын

    Discipline and Focus 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @Nik110512
    @Nik11051211 ай бұрын

    De-boning sardines is a nightmare, tried it once at home and vowed never again.

  • @ponderosaoutdoors
    @ponderosaoutdoors Жыл бұрын

    Great video! These establishments are meant to be an experience. Most of us will never get to dine like that regularly, but it’s fun to do once in a blue moon. I still prefer home cooking with family recipes.

  • @eyeofthetiger6002
    @eyeofthetiger6002 Жыл бұрын

    At least she's still in the kitchen supervising the whole show,when was the last time GR was in his 3* restaurant?

  • @aaronbuckwalter96
    @aaronbuckwalter96 Жыл бұрын

    That Wellington is perfection! Kudos to the hours of that man's life dedicated to making it perfect.

  • @PreosGr
    @PreosGr Жыл бұрын

    what thermometers do they use? does anyone know?

  • @jason1932
    @jason1932 Жыл бұрын

    OCTOPUS DAMN...such amazing smart animals definitely not into that. dedication to the craft is 1010 incredible passion

  • @rmendoza720
    @rmendoza7204 ай бұрын

    I have such crazy respect for chefs.....I have done all kinds of hard work.... working long hours in the fishing industry in Alaska from processing to the actual fishing....but when I see the work you guys do Im like nope....thats to much work for me.

  • @antonymeneghini2276
    @antonymeneghini2276 Жыл бұрын

    for once, Italians and Frenchies are ok to work together! that is amazing to watch

  • @G00R00
    @G00R00 Жыл бұрын

    videos are top tier

  • @ptrc09man
    @ptrc09man Жыл бұрын

    What thermometer are they using?! They look super simple! Or is it just by feel?

  • @reign4life
    @reign4life10 ай бұрын

    i might be wrong but this is the only chef Ive seen on mise en place that didnt do anything hands on in the kitchen. (At least no video of it anyway, other than some minimal plating)

  • @twangology
    @twangology Жыл бұрын

    all I can think of watching this is the film "The Menu" - waiting for the clap!

  • @flora5090
    @flora5090 Жыл бұрын

    I like the idea of the guineafowl dish, piping the offal under the skin to reduce waste. The presentation of the wellington on the other hand isn't really my thing with the rectangular piece of foie gras in the center