Meet Chef Ben from Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Chef Ben Walanka talks about the Great Plains Cattle Company, memorable meals and creative twists on steakhouse classics.

Komentáře • 41

  • @joeciocco457
    @joeciocco457 Před 4 lety +52

    I love Ben and as a chef who was heavy at one point in my life, Ben needs to get healthy again. When he came back to Hells Kitchen for season 17 he was not himself and it was easy to see. He totally lost his drive, desire and confidence and I am CERTAIN its because he is depressed about something. Ben, fix the mental stuff first and then fix yourself physically. I was over 500lbs at one time in my life and working in kitchens was almost impossible. I have since got down to 250 and I am trying to get to 200. I feel so much better and I am so much happier and I know you will be as well. You can do it Ben.

  • @andykaye9133
    @andykaye9133 Před 3 lety +30

    You were a fighter Ben during Hell's Kitchen..you deserve credit

  • @DesGardius-me7gf
    @DesGardius-me7gf Před 3 lety +11

    Still has that extraordinary attitude that Gordon said he did.

  • @ph22xx
    @ph22xx Před 3 lety +23

    Poor Ben he put up with a lot of shit in the kitchen it took a toll on his health. he’s an amazing person I wish him all the best of luck.

    • @benlujan288
      @benlujan288 Před 3 lety +2

      Amen!

    • @mchllwoods
      @mchllwoods Před 2 měsíci +1

      It was sad to watch but with Robert was even sadder for me.

  • @anthzee8977
    @anthzee8977 Před 5 lety +16

    Good on you Ben, you were great on hells kitchen, all the best..

  • @kellyplumb3100
    @kellyplumb3100 Před 2 lety +1

    I lived in Kansas City and I opened the Argosy, Sam's Town and Station Casino. Those were the days when we had to actually cruise on the river. Good times 😃😊❤️

  • @Dueville7777
    @Dueville7777 Před 4 lety +14

    Please, no Poached Pomme Fondant at your restaurant....

  • @christywebb7676
    @christywebb7676 Před rokem +1

    Ben, we miss you in KC. Dinner is not the same without you!

  • @tort2
    @tort2 Před 4 lety +10

    Remember, the desserts come after the main course. Good luck!

    • @vincentiusjordan4474
      @vincentiusjordan4474 Před 3 lety +3

      that funny moment when the early entrees not coming yet but the desserts already done. Poor Ben but I laughed so much on that

    • @syahmiAimann
      @syahmiAimann Před rokem +1

      @@vincentiusjordan4474Gordon called him “dickhead” after he bring 3 plates of chocolate brownies before the appetiser 🤣

  • @stacyallison3607
    @stacyallison3607 Před 4 lety +7

    Why was he called during season 9 for the all stars cast when the all stars season was not until season 17?

    • @Sw33ttea_82
      @Sw33ttea_82 Před 4 lety +6

      Stacy Allison There was a challenge on season 9 when the black Jackets had to face another team in the kitchen and brought back 5 all stars from previous seasons. It was Ben Trev Jillian van and Tennille

    • @TheDEATHofRAP88
      @TheDEATHofRAP88 Před 3 lety +5

      He never mentioned season 17 in this video, as sadly his health complications made him a "liability" and caused him to get eliminated very early on. Season 9 must've been when he was called back to be one of the "elite chefs" or "all-star" in other words, to go up against the final 5

  • @kartikpandey1353
    @kartikpandey1353 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Remember, vegetarian salad does not have tuna.

  • @PorothPorcupine
    @PorothPorcupine Před 6 měsíci +1

    "I'm good, I'm good, I'm brilliant. I'm from Chicago!"

  • @ALLMETAL1970
    @ALLMETAL1970 Před 2 lety +2

    "I will cook circles around you, I will circle you like a fokin moon". "are you joking me, you couldn't cook my kok"

  • @LoqueXan
    @LoqueXan Před měsícem

    i cant believe it..he did turn into a Real big donut afterall!

  • @SimonPetersen31
    @SimonPetersen31 Před 19 dny +1

    Bro ate hells ktichen

  • @Noah_thegamer097
    @Noah_thegamer097 Před 2 lety +2

    ARE BOY BEN!

  • @estrellaramirez1143
    @estrellaramirez1143 Před 3 lety +6

    Wait...Ben!? Ben from Hell’s Kitchen???

  • @kennybui998
    @kennybui998 Před 6 lety +15

    What a legend you should of won season 5 ben

    • @TyMarshall007
      @TyMarshall007 Před 5 lety +5

      I picked Him or Robert Hesse to win Season 5

    • @Bloxy9706
      @Bloxy9706 Před 4 lety +4

      Ty Marshall and giovanni

  • @tallyikroe2476
    @tallyikroe2476 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Uhhhh Ben. Do you actually know what Season the All Stars was on....... because the sous chef in the red team won Hells Kitchens Season 10......

    • @Mario11037
      @Mario11037 Před 2 měsíci +2

      He was talking about the all star cast (retuning competitors) that went against the people from season 9

    • @tallyikroe2476
      @tallyikroe2476 Před měsícem +1

      @@Mario11037 I realized that a little bit later on after I posted this

  • @Niagaranobs
    @Niagaranobs Před 27 dny

    Gordon really did break this man huh?

  • @toffeelatte6042
    @toffeelatte6042 Před měsícem

    Guess this little piggie didn't take the hint.

  • @rhendry5832
    @rhendry5832 Před rokem +2

    A whale is Ben