How LA's Honey's Kettle Has Been Perfecting Fried Chicken for 40 Years - The Experts
At Honey’s Kettle in LA, chef Vincent Williams has been perfecting the art of making crispy fried chicken over the last 40 years. Inspired by colonial-style frying, his restaurant serves 50,000 pieces of fresh fried chicken per week.
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Producer: Carla Francescutti
Directors: Carla Francescutti, Murilo Ferreira
Associate Producer: Julia Hess
Camera: Carla Francescutti, Murilo Ferreira
Editor: Christian Moreno
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Development: Avery Dalal, Frances Dumlao, Terri Ciccone
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Great video. This guy was warm, friendly, fun and had that swagger of a guy who knew he had nailed it!
Has nothing to do w/ the color of your skin. It has to do w/ what ALLAH inspires in the hearts if those who believe.
i have never eaten it...it look alright. The east coast does it differently its not a wet batter but dry.
Shreveport Louisiana, yessir!!
@@My2CentsYall that's the way I do it. I brine it, then marinate in buttermilk, then dredge in seasoned flour. The extra flour and buttermilk goes into the biscuits so nothing is wasted
I’m in love with this dudes passion and confidence in his craft. We could use more artisans like this in all walks of life
I roomed with his son, definitely the whole family’s vibe. And the food is amazing
Couldn’t agree more my man
in poetry too
@@matthewjohnson816 juror
I love your comment. The world needs more artisans, people love passion and honesty.
Love how he speaks about his son, you can tell he's a both a great dad and a great chef.
He bout to beat his ass
His son sounds really passionate and proud of his dad too in the way he speaks
best bit about the video wasn't it. what a champ
Lies again? Do it yourself
Both seem like mild mannered, passionate, highly skilled, stand up guys. I'm nowhere near them but I'd absolutely give this place a solid shot based on this video. Chicken looks amazing and they are clearly passionate and striving for excellence. I work in kitchens myself and tbh, I wish I could work for people like this. People who are passionate about a craft just amp me up. There's nothing like being a useful part of some great whole imo
he refers to his employees not as cooks but as chefs....man the professionalism!
Professionalism ❌ Chivalry ✅
in truth they are neither
@@01hZHow would you know? Maybe they are Commis Chefs??? Have you perused their resumes? You sound like an unseasoned hater 😂
Anybody who has that much passion and love for what they do and who constantly strives toward mastering their craft is going to have success in anything they do. This was a real joy to watch.
Hell of a comment. You can see the excitement in the man face.💯
Him saying that his mom was from New Orleans and his dad was from Shreveport was all I needed to know to prove that the chicken is as good as he says it is. Those are arguably the best locations in Louisiana to get fried chicken.
He from the real LA, that’s where My fam from the Port😍
@@chefgrigs same. I moved to TX but anytime I touch down I gotta grab some Southern Classic.
He got his stripes fasho
Bro its fake, no one in LA even knows wtf this place is
I'm in Shreveport right now. There's a lot of good chicken here for sure.
I went to Los Angeles and Tried their Chicken, One of the best I ever had and the biscuit was too much good!
It looks really yummy, the way he describes it is heavenly 🍗 very cool u for 15 mil btw congrats dude
How many bots u pay for those subs?
Your videos are dogshit
This is straight to the point
@@jarjarbinks4243he has incredibly high viewed shorts they aren’t bots
The thing I love most about this is when the Dad looks at the son with pure pride
There’s nothing I have more respect for than an individual that has dedicated themselves to their craft for a lifetime. The amount of lit bits of knowledge you gain over the year to perfect such a product is art.
@TypicallyUnique W comment
6:04 I appreciate his honesty but there is no such thing as "Healthy fried chicken". If he meant top quality fried chicken, I would definitely agree.
Right. I hate when people try to do something just to do something.
@@SonicBoomC98Weird thing to hate
@@jonahbrown5669 No its not. Some people don't care and will just do things any kind of way
This guy could do a weekly show just being himself in his restaurant, personality is outstanding, his ability to just speak to a camera with no filler is top notch.
Yes indeed! He sold me with this video! Visiting his spot is now on my bucket list!
the stereotype wrote itself. Just need the watermelon now.
@@goodgoyim9459 u mad?
@@goodgoyim9459 gross
@@goodgoyim9459 Boy Bye...SMH
This has got to be one of the most inspirational guys I've seen. Proud of who he is, what he does, and how he does it. Rock on!
His energy is dope
but this isnt the best fried chicken !! i saw a lot of videos of chefs and even snopp dog chicken looks better ....so u cant tell ...its good for sure but i saw other videos with 100% better results....alone the old trick ands tradition with pickle water and so on....taste for sure better than this
And he enjoys what he does! That’s the best way to live!
@@kermitrooseveltferkelroose9537 k and? who said it was the best fried chicken ever lol? pointless comment. just like mine
That chicken place is on my bucket lost for sure.,,,,
These privately owned restaurants are always the best. Quality!
Based in Toronto, and saw this video and added this to a bucket list when I visit LA. All I can say is, this is crossed off the bucket list and my god this is some good food. Even got the chance to meet Vincent in the resturant, casually just sitting and ensuring the business was running smoothly. Great guy and very dedicated to his craft. Hope this comes to Toronto one day
should have asked him. Lately Vancouver and toronto food scene is growing we need more.
Honey's Kettle is a special place, the recipe is so damn good... Just pure gold. Seeing the owner and people behind it just backs up why this business has been a huge success.
Do white people actually eat there too, or is this some black neighborhood why its so popular?
@@samuraidoggy of course! it’s actually in the middle of a really gentrified area. Culver City is home to Sony Pictures, Apple Music and Amazon Studios. So I mean, yeah all types of people. You probably won’t see really health conscious people go there though. The gym rat, Kombucha obsessed white people.
It's worse than Popeyes wtf u talking about.
@@snitox What-chew is talkin' about? Sheeeeeeyit, we can'ts visit ya'lls foods places in America tah order a foods witout gettin' gawk at likes we's from da inner-city! It happen too!! And da Spanish peoples is nuts too. I walk into YOUR USA markets to purchase bacon too but first I's gots ta know how to speak street-jive! - Da hell's wrong witchu people there? Imma gonna slappa yo faces wit wet spahetti. Mama Mia!!!
@@snitox you’re desensitized with fast food
This man is an EXPERT and he got there by continually trying to make his product better. He should teach the subject because he gives such a great explanation of how he does it. PASSION!!
God Bless Honey 🍯 Kettle's Fried Chicken 🙏🍗 God Bless President Trump 🙏🇺🇲
@@JimboJones99 amen brother
He sold me on this. I’m taking a trip across the country to taste this work of art , this labor of love that I’m sure will come through in the product!
I love how much passion they put into a simple product to make it nothing but perfect! So much love for that!
i love how he speaks about his son it’s so adorable. and because of that you can see the passion and love that his son puts forth as well. lots of parents can learn from this amazing man.
I surely have 🙏🏾
tbh, I couldnt care less about that talk.
@@samuraidoggy Because your father sucks or you've never met him?
@@samuraidoggy its ok, i hope your day got better after that comment.
I thought that was super sweet
I’ve never wanted fried chicken more in my life. I absolutely love the dedication to his craft and how he strives for perfection. I also loved the multi generational story!
I absolutely love it when people enjoy what they do and u can genuinely tell this guy loves what he does and it shows in the product. It's an Art, it is a craft to this man. Beautiful. These are the kinds of places I love going to.
I've never seen someone more confident in themselves and what they create. Incredible looking fried chicken!
Glad to see his son beside him learning the craft,to carry on his father's tradition of making the best fried chicken and biscuits.
he might get some heart complications
@sketchers educated guess
cause he praises his son so well and deserved. Son would of gapped it otherwise.
@@9hundred67 ahh
@@9hundred67 Nobody lives forever my man. Just enjoy it while you can!
" I didn't invent fried chicken, I perfected" spoken like a true master chef and props to the elder lady if you take pride in your work in return doors will open for you💯💙
Perfected torture of God's creatures.
@@fumanpoo4725 shut up vegans
@@fumanpoo4725 That's about right, they don't kill them straight away they make them go through a lot of torture.
@@Aiden_Muslim mmmmmmmmm even tastier
@@Aiden_Muslim 🤤
I love it when someone is excited about his craft. Doesnt matter if its cooking chicken, or window cleaning or whatever, i love it.
You gotta love people like this man. It's trickling down to his son and his employees. Would love to try his chicken and biscuits one day!
I love to see passionate chefs with a zest for life and their craft. The people who work here puts love into the food.
AND he does it with Love, you have to love that, :)
Repent to Jesus Christ “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV h
I love this team, from the dad to the beautiful lady that makes the biscuits.
You can tell he’s so proud and passionate for his craft, it’s damn infectious. Respect
The passion in his craft alone makes me want to go and I love how he has brought his family up to carry on the tradition. Oh they will be getting a visit from me so glad I saw this. So sad I did not know them earlier I would have gone. This was well done.
Why do I feel like I just watched a Michelin Star video? The passion and dedication here are second to none, this was more than just inspiring.
They really should give out more Michelin stars for stuff like fried chicken and fish n chips
Because you are. His attention to detail is Michelin star worthy.... That's all that those Michelin stars represent, attention to detail. This fried chicken process deserves at least one star
This
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Not every tasty food deserves Michelin star. They have their own standards, and this man doesn't deserve false trophies.
Imagine if all people had a passion like this man, you can’t be an angry person when you’re focusing on your passion! This man is a role model to us all
Well all need a passion to distract us from this insane world we live in!
We have tons of people just grinding away and too busy to hear from. We only hear from the nasty folks usually.
I’m so happy this man was able to do this, you know how many people are just dreamers? This dude did it! My god that chicken looks great, and those stuffed biscuits is friggin genius! Good for you guys!
It's the PASSION that makes this truly inspiring! It's chicken but truly beautiful to see the artistry and love behind his craft! Beautiful!🦋👑✨
I grew up 10 minutes away from this place, one of my favorite spots!!! Best fried chicken I've had, and the biscuits are to DIE for
That, is extraordinarily fortunate of you.
So jealous, I would eat there everyday if I could!
Sad they closed the Compton location! Gotta travel to Culver City now....🙄
@@danielluo4408 You have to think that Compton is one of the most crime rated cities in the country. I'm not so sure (as a white dude) would want to go there
Quality at its best and biscuits are from heaven.
It's funny seeing real chef's that have perfected their craft and as a chef myself, you can just look at what people these here have done and everything from the consistency of the batter to the boil in the fryer and the aesthetic of the chicken itself when it's done, you know it's gonna be a an excellent product just by looking at it. Well done, fellas! Very well done!
Black people makes the best fried chicken.
I was curious if they swap out the oil everyday or they filter it to extend its life? Along with feeling bad for the dude that does clean the fryers, always hated that.
🤣🤣🤣 I'm a chef as well
I like the family dynamic. The dad is very complementary to his son’s abilities and they seem to be nice people.
It has to be such a good feeling for the dad that he has his son who will eventually carry on the tradition
This gentleman should a food culinary instructor. Cause his explanation of his food and his cooking tools are on point.
You obviously arent a chef, a lot of what he was saying were fairy tales.
@@poison2433 And you are a chef?
@@poison2433 can you elaborate?
@@jacobsanchez5189 there are plenty of explanation in KZhead just check the Michelin star chefs , the guy frying chicken is amazing but in the end he's knowledge is just about frying chicken .
@@wrathtundra114 He’s mastered his craft. Isn’t that the point of the video? I think people try to nitpick anything and everything, just enjoy the story this man is telling.
He looks like an awesome guy to have as a father. Straight up wholesome and hardworking. Screams what I love about America.
@@40ozFood Leave it up to a republican to make something good in wholesome political
@@40ozFood how about we dont make something wholesome and genuine political? there are plenty of people from any side of the political spectrum who are hardworking and good people. someones political stance does not dictate who they are lol
@@jayjones7693 you should’ve left “Republican” out of your sentence unless your trying to be a hypocrite
And as usual, something wholesome just turned political. God I love America.
@@Spabsa You should read a dictionary and learn with the word hypocrite means…
This guy's commitment and love for his food is awesome! I'm gonna get there some day! Thanks for posting this!
You can tell he has the passion for his cooking. This looks amazing!
I am seriously loving this guy and his son. They explain everything so well, and I have to give credit to the Eater videographers and editors - great visual storytelling!
The respect of the dad for his son was heartwarming for sure.
Damn I love this guy. He’s so passionate about what he does. You can see all the love and hard work he put into making his chicken so that it is completely the best. I wish I would’ve known about this place when I was living in California. I really want to try it. And mama biscuit is just as passionate and loving as well. And you got a great son. Like one big happy family restaurant, I love it. You’re great people, would to fly out just to try it.
I'm a Chef and I would love to taste his chicken. He puts love into the recipe. Here is another great egg recipe from the Chef : kzhead.info/sun/asiMmJimon-BmZE/bejne.html
I want him to eat me like he ate that piece of chicken
I love everything about this. The owner seemed so passionate and particular about his method. The fact that his son seemed to share that same passion for his fathers dream is super wholesome. I wish the best for these guys .
This man speaks with such passion and love for the business! I love it
Oh my God. This looks absolutely incredible. The passion, the secret marinade. If I'm ever in LA I must remember this place.
Don't
@@watching789 you tried it?
Worth it. It's great
It’s good nothing unreal
not been to this place. but been to LA. very dirty city.
I always like to look up the restaurants shown on Google to look at their reviews. Their chicken is described as more juicy and fresh than crispy like most are used to. Apparently they have amazing lemonade with different fresh fruit flavors like Blueberry, as well! Their mini pies also have great reviews and are an amazing addition to your meal. This place has great reviews and what looks to be great food!! I wish I lived in LA and could try this. I'm actually from Shreveport, where he said some of his family is from. We have a lot of great chicken here and a lot of bad chicken (KFC, Popeyes, etc.) too.
Southern Classic... Shreveport naive....stand up..!!
Honey Kettle has been my go to local fried chicken spot since they opened. They are incredible and are definitely a must if you are in the area.
This place is amazing, if you ever come to LA make sure to try it!
I live in LA and will be trying for you
Popeyes and KFC is not bad chicken though
I’ve had so much fried chicken in my life and i always think about honey kettles fried chicken. The hot sauce and the honey with the biscuits are amazing
This family is so passionate about their product, nothing but respect
One of the best ever. We traveled all the way from Texas to sample it. Honey Kettle and Willie May's Scotch House in NOLA are the top two in the country. End of discussion.
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End of discussion. LOL OK Mr law dawg chicken expert..................There's Willie Mays Scotch House in New Orleans and I can take you to a dozen places as good or better in the Carolinas and Georgia--- no Hattie Mays Scotch House--- Hattie May started doing chicken in Nashville and it doesn't even rate a second visit, nasty burnt oil overcooked yardbird mess.
He is passionate about what he does and it pays off and rewards him
You meant Willie Mae’s Scotch House and I’ll agree Willie Mae’s is good. I haven’t had this honey kettle but they don’t look like they jokin around
Maybe i didnt get a good batch but very disappointed in both places. I was the only customer at honey kettle. Bullet proof glass was the first id seen in an eatery except maybe bludsoes.
You can tell he does everything the LEGIT WAY. Kitchen cleaned everyday, fresh chicken, and a real passion for what he does. Gordon Ramsay would be proud. 🙌🏼
Gordon Ramsey is not the MVP of chefs . His restaurants have had scandals. Clearly you have not heard in the states. Lol He is overrated and a palm coloured hater. He would not wash his chicken nor does he promote it. Like most Europeans they do not believe in washing meat. 😂😂😂
It's so nice seeing hard working people that take so much pride in their work! Living on the East Coast I don't know if or when I'll be over on the west coast again but I'd love to come visit this establishment!
I used your techniques to fry up chicken thighs for dinner today & it came out amazing. I dry marinated the chicken over night, used cold filtered water for the batter & it was the best fried chicken I’ve had in a long time. I did use lard to fry the chicken & the spices were different than what you probably use but your way to fry chicken is now My go-to method. How well does this work for frying pork chops?
One day after this video came out, we just happened to be traveling to LA from Hong Kong and watched the video before we boarded our flight. Just left Honey’s Kettle, and honestly the chicken exceeded our expectations. Vincent was in the shop himself too, so we got to shake his hand and take a picture. Please go and try this place if you’re in LA - it’s incredible.
man I really want some now
This guy is a legend. His passion is infectious, and I bet he never stops working.
In the end, he just cooks fried chicken lol. Its not rocket science.
@@samuraidoggy did you watch the video you sore lonely loser? You know-it-all lowlife trash of a human being
@@samuraidoggy fried chicken is superior to rocket science tho
@@samuraidoggyin the end, he feeds people. What rocket scientist does??? Lol
@@sprectra4344as long as he wakes up every morning and loving the day ahead of him is all that matters.
Food made with love and passion, and continued with family legacy. You know this stuff has to be so good.
Just letting you all know up at Honey’s Kettle that I’ve used your method close to a half dozen times & I’m so pleased with the results now that I’m getting it down to a science that I’ve stopped looking at other peoples’ videos about frying chicken. I’ll be using your method (I actually have some boneless thighs marinating in My fridge for tomorrow) every time I fry up some chicken. You are a bunch of chicken frying gurus!
What seasonings do you use when you fry your chicken and do you dredge it like this and what do you put in yours?
A consummate drive for perfection through innovation is a sign of genius. This man and his legacy are proof.
I want everyone to be like this guy. Loves his craft and knows people like what he does. He's the chicken guy.
This is a work of art honestly. The attention to detail. Amazing
Never thought I'd have so much pride (to the point of tears) in a restaurant story. The way he embraces his roots & the amount of research done is phenomenal.
These are the kind of places and restaurants that never die due to the passion and the commitment of the people that are cooking it… my hats off to you sir… all one word… Awesome…
Love the pride, the method and the joy Vincent, his son and Mama Biscuit take in perfecting their food. I'm watching this at 5.45am and am now craving Honey's Kettle fried chicken. Would love watch a cooking show about these guys. They are all so personable.
I’m a supporter of restaurants who worked directly with the farmers ! It a win win on both sides .. this is awesome of what honey kettle are doing
It’s just amazing to see someone perfect their craft. This is a perfect fried chicken
You can tell he puts love into his food, and passing down the knowledge to his kids priceless 🙏
Just ordered this chicken twice last week! There’s delivery available in West LA. I really thought they were the best fried chicken in LA even b4 this video.
To have that clean of a spot with fried chicken is wild. There’s so much oil, seasoning and flower floating around making a mess is seemingly avoidable. They have it all dialed in!
Very nice. You can feel his passion and he proud of his son and likewise son proud of his father
As a restaurant owner myself I can tell this man is the real deal! Most owners don't have to stay at their restaurant or even work there. But I can tell this man loves what he does and cares about his product. Next time I'm in LA (and that's where I grew up) I will definitely be stopping in this place.👍
So you think it's sanitary to put your raw chicken in the sink????
@@alexdumont6401 Many restaurants have sinks especially to rinse meat. They're usually not the same sink that you wash your dishes in or your hand washing sinks! But I'm guessing you know that since your commenting on it right?🤣 I know potatoes aren't unsanitary like chicken but many restaurants have special sinks to soak their French fries in. To get the starch out . Including in-and-out burgers.They are usually separate from their dishwashing sinks as well. You don't stay in business for that long if you're getting people sick.🤷♂️
@@alexdumont6401 ????
@@alexdumont6401 And by the way raw is spelled (RAW)!
@@roundone7954 yes karen
You can hear the emotion in his voice talking about his lost parents, and honestly I'm the same way with my Dad, too.
Love the passion for their craft. Amazing.
Absolutely awesome presentation, thank you sir
A true craftsman. Hard to find in these times. Unbelievable passion
Seeing someone that's so passionate at something is always a good motivation.
This man has so much passion for his job and I love it
I am from Compton and I remember eating this chicken every weekend. WOW!!! The liquid batter instead of the dry flour amazed me and I dont know of anyone else who used this technique. Me and my friends also ate a Golden Bird Chicken in Compton and I must say...Compton had the best fried chicken ON EARTH!!!
That was one of the most enjoyable eats I have watched. More people need to interview him. That went by fast. His teaching and enthusiasm was top notch!
I love!!!! Honey’s Kettle. The chicken,biscuits, and the lemonade is amazing!. If your ever in Los Angeles make your way to honey’s Kettle. You won’t be disappointed!
It looks like ordinary fried chicken to me.
@Draper Scott dude this the best chicken and biscuits hands down
People said Texas BBQ was amazing. When I was stationed there, the food was poor. My BBQ is much better than anything I had there. This chicken looks average.
You need to try Fixins Soul Kitchen for regular style fried chicken .... and the waffles are beyond description good. New place but the food is without words great !!!!
This gent is a top notch artiste. Wow, that explanation, passion clearly in that product. Def worth an extended travel for and I'm lining this spot up..
Watched this video like 4 times. Good work!
Vincent is global chicken ambassador 🍗
i agree
There's something special about food cooked in love. The passion of this old.man is so awesome. He describes his craft in a very splendid manner.
0:36 That "secret marinade" is a 50-pound pail of Lawry's Seasoned Salt that costs about $200. Not so secret.
This was like a opera .. u feel like elevated to a Michelangelo or a beautiful song in this documentary about food.... Soul lifting
Everyone that was interviewed is an inspiration for doing things the right way. With care, passion and dedication. Cheers
His passion in next level! What a great family and story. Loved this.
So grateful to my southern Mama who taught me how to make fried chicken right. I taught my son as well. Happy to see him pass this tradition on. 😊
Brother made it sound like a shark tank pitch. Definitely will be trying this soon! So much passion for what they do. So excited to try this place now! 🙌🏽😎
You can taste when someone is cooking for the passion of it and not just for the money. Chicken looks so good!
I love this brother, and his passion for his craft. He’s a master chef and he’s definitely necessary. In addition I admire his son for running with his father and being faithful to him.
Love his passion, will try it out next time I go to LA
Love this guy and wish him and his family so much success!!!
Quality ingredients, generational skill, and most importantly passionate great people. That’s what it takes to make truly great food. Thanks to this video this place is now a bucket list atop of mine. This man is so dedicated to his craft. I’m sure this chicken is insanely good.
First step in making perfect food. Have the love and passion for it. This guy clearly had that for his product.
Kettle chicken, peanut oil, mamas biscuits, and then all their wisdom and love. You just know this food is a masterpiece.
This man is Joy. Nothing better than finding your function in life and being successful at it.
"I didn't invent the fried chicken, I perfected it!" that is exactly the mindset you need in a restaurant business and I see why he's been so successful
This guy is so inspirational. You can really feel his passion for his food.
Love and admire this man, true passion for his craft!