0:00:02 > 0:00:04- I'm Matilda!- I'm Matilda! - I'm Matilda!
0:00:04 > 0:00:05I'M Matilda!
0:00:05 > 0:00:08Cooking is what I love best!
0:00:10 > 0:00:12ALL: Oooh!
0:00:12 > 0:00:14She cooks, she scores!
0:00:14 > 0:00:15TABLET RINGS
0:00:15 > 0:00:17- Hi, I'm Matilda.- Goodbye, Jack!
0:00:18 > 0:00:20I'm in charge of the kitchen in THIS house.
0:00:20 > 0:00:21No, no!
0:00:21 > 0:00:23SHE SQUEALS
0:00:23 > 0:00:25Get out of my kitchen!
0:00:27 > 0:00:30This is the story of me, my crazy summer...
0:00:32 > 0:00:36I'm on the red carpet and I'm about the meet the star of the movie.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39And my even crazier family!
0:00:39 > 0:00:41- ALL:- What?!
0:00:41 > 0:00:42Tilly rules, OK?
0:00:42 > 0:00:44HONKS
0:00:44 > 0:00:49Music plays: Fur Elise by Beethoven
0:00:49 > 0:00:50HONKS HORN
0:00:53 > 0:00:57We're on holiday in Los Angeles, where I'm doing what I love best.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01Cooking up a storm.
0:01:01 > 0:01:03That is actually very good.
0:01:03 > 0:01:04Writing my food blog.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09And learning everything that Californian cooking has to offer.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15Today, I'm taking part in the famous Long Beach Barbecue Competition.
0:01:15 > 0:01:17It's going to be really tough
0:01:17 > 0:01:22because the cooks are extremely experienced and super-serious.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25So the big question is, will the judges crown me...
0:01:27 > 0:01:29Americans are mad about barbecues.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34They don't do them by halves.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37Massive contests like this one happen all over the country.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42I'm hoping to win with my lip-smacking menu.
0:01:44 > 0:01:49I'm making a succulent pulled pork sandwich, an explosive side
0:01:49 > 0:01:50order of real baked beans...
0:01:50 > 0:01:51PARP
0:01:51 > 0:01:54And a sensational barbecued banana split.
0:01:56 > 0:01:58I just hope my cooking will cut the mustard.
0:02:02 > 0:02:04Wow, there are so many different stalls!
0:02:04 > 0:02:07I've never entered a barbecue competition before,
0:02:07 > 0:02:09so this is pretty daunting.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- You're not scared, are you? - I'm a bit nervous.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15To stand any chance against the greatest barbecue kings
0:02:15 > 0:02:20on America's west coast, I'll need some help from my Ramsay team-mates.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22So, my plan is that you two go off as my spies
0:02:22 > 0:02:25and go figure out what everyone's doing, how everyone's doing it.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27So, we have to go and do all the hard bit
0:02:27 > 0:02:29and ask everyone what their secret tips are?
0:02:29 > 0:02:31No, you can just be like, "Hey, can I try some of this?"
0:02:31 > 0:02:33And then be like, "So, what did you put in it?"
0:02:35 > 0:02:41I'm setting up Barbecue HQ. Good luck girls, happy spying!
0:02:41 > 0:02:43- BOTH:- Hiya!- Megan, nice to meet you. - I'm Big Poppa.
0:02:43 > 0:02:47Big Poppa is one of America's most celebrated barbecuers,
0:02:47 > 0:02:51so my spies have got to discover some winning secrets.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53So there's five pork butts in there.
0:02:53 > 0:03:00- They're in a very secret...Secret formula.- Find out what it is!
0:03:00 > 0:03:03Are we not allowed to know the secret formula?
0:03:03 > 0:03:04Well, it's very secret and it's...
0:03:06 > 0:03:08- ..And then one other thing. - Get it out of him!
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- And what is the one other thing? - I don't know. I can't remember.
0:03:12 > 0:03:13Try again!
0:03:13 > 0:03:15Try again!
0:03:15 > 0:03:19We're hanging the ribs. They get wrapped in a very secret mixture.
0:03:19 > 0:03:21What's the...?
0:03:24 > 0:03:26And one other thing, I forget.
0:03:26 > 0:03:30Argh! He always misses out one secret ingredient.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33Maybe tasting it will give them the full picture.
0:03:35 > 0:03:40This is just a quick little example, here. It should have a real nice...
0:03:40 > 0:03:42- Wow. - ..A real nice flavour.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45- That is so good.- A little sweet and then a little savoury.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49Oh, my gosh. That is so yummy.
0:03:49 > 0:03:55Not the whole story but some great clues. Keep spying, girls!
0:03:57 > 0:04:00At the heart of classic American barbecues, there are big
0:04:00 > 0:04:05joints of super slow-roasted meat, packed with sweet, smoky flavours.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08I'm barbecuing pulled pork for the competition.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11I rubbed it with classic barbecue ingredients to give it that
0:04:11 > 0:04:14great sweet, smoky taste.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16I started it last night, which meant all the lovely,
0:04:16 > 0:04:18delicious flavours could soak in.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21BOING! BOING! BOING!
0:04:23 > 0:04:25Oh, it actually smells really delicious.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28But before I make any decisions on how to cook it,
0:04:28 > 0:04:32my spies are trying to extract more secrets from another barbecue ace.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36- This pit can handle a lot of meat. - Wow.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39So I don't suppose we're allowed to see what you've got over there,
0:04:39 > 0:04:40with your ingredients?
0:04:40 > 0:04:42That's where all my secrets are.
0:04:42 > 0:04:47- That's my magic box. You weren't supposed to see that.- Failed, again.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- Hello!- How's it hanging? Pretty good.- Have you guys found any tips?
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- We've got loads.- We have. - BOTH:- It's all about the sauce.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59Everyone has their own secret sauce that they put on.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03So far we've got maple syrup, coconut sugar, we've got honey.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05- and then paprika. - All about the sauce.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07I need to think of something special, then.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09You guys have been great spies, amazing help.
0:05:09 > 0:05:10See you in a little bit.
0:05:12 > 0:05:14Better get to work!
0:05:14 > 0:05:17To have a chance of winning against all these pros,
0:05:17 > 0:05:20I need a sauce that will stand out from the American crowd.
0:05:22 > 0:05:23Ah-ha!
0:05:23 > 0:05:25I've come up with an amazing idea for a sauce
0:05:25 > 0:05:28but with a British twist.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31So I've started by chopping up onions and garlic
0:05:31 > 0:05:35and it's going to go in a pan with some olive oil.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37Now for my first British twist.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39Some English powdered mustard.
0:05:39 > 0:05:40A nice big pinch.
0:05:42 > 0:05:43Next...
0:05:50 > 0:05:53Then a load more of my favourite British ingredients.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58Smells strong!
0:06:03 > 0:06:06I like this with my baked beans on toast.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09Two big glugs. One, two.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13It's reminding me of home. And lastly, the most British...
0:06:16 > 0:06:19I know it sounds a bit crazy but trust me, it is going to
0:06:19 > 0:06:21be delicious.
0:06:21 > 0:06:26Simmer until all the yummy British ingredients have mingled together.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30Then I can pour half my secret sauce over my meat.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32Saving the rest for my next recipe.
0:06:34 > 0:06:39Time to tuck up my pork for a long, slow cook on the barbecue.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42Lid down, two fingers crossed.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44Well, four technically.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48But it's going to take more than luck to impress the tough
0:06:48 > 0:06:49American judges.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- Hi, Tilly.- Nice to meet you. - Mary Ellis.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55Welcome to the competition
0:06:55 > 0:06:59You will bring your turn-in box to the judges' tent
0:06:59 > 0:07:02and the turn-in time is at 11.30.
0:07:02 > 0:07:07We have a five minute window before, and a five minute window after.
0:07:07 > 0:07:13They will judge your pulled pork for appearance, taste and tenderness.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- There you go.- Thank you. - Oh, you're very welcome.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19Ooh, it's very serious. It's a bit scary.
0:07:21 > 0:07:25Wow, look at the smoke over there! Those guys are really going for it.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27With time ticking away,
0:07:27 > 0:07:30I could do with a boost from an expert on cooking under pressure.
0:07:31 > 0:07:33TABLET RINGS
0:07:33 > 0:07:35- Morning.- Dad!
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- How are you?- Your hair is looking quite something.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- Yup.- Look, this is how many people there are.
0:07:42 > 0:07:47- Oh, wow.- Everyone's starting to cook now and it's getting quite intense.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50I wish you were here to help me, it's going to be tough.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53I'm busy but keep that Ramsay flag flying high.
0:07:53 > 0:07:57If you lose, you may have to change your name. Bye!
0:07:57 > 0:07:59SARCASTICALLY: Great encouragement, Dad.
0:07:59 > 0:08:03But that hair was funny enough to de-stress anybody.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06Meanwhile, my spies are checking out more of my competitors.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- Like barbecue veteran Wowo. - You're Tilly's sisters?- We are.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14All right, great!
0:08:14 > 0:08:17Like me, Wowo is entering his pulled pork.
0:08:17 > 0:08:18It's good to know your enemy.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21This is the pulled pork.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24This is actually what we're going head-to-head with you guys with.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- Uh-oh.- Let me give you a little bite.- That looks so yummy.
0:08:27 > 0:08:28Thank you.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30That's where all the flavour is, in the fat.
0:08:32 > 0:08:33- Ooh.- That's yummy.- That's it!
0:08:35 > 0:08:39Uh-Oh, sounds like I've got some tough competition there.
0:08:39 > 0:08:40With turn-in time looming,
0:08:40 > 0:08:45I've got to get cracking with my bonza barbecue dish.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48Barbecue beans are an American classic.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51They're absolutely delicious but they can be a bit windy.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55PARP PARP! First, fry up some cut up bacon.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57Then, add pinto beans.
0:08:57 > 0:08:58PARP!
0:08:58 > 0:09:01Next, the remainder of my top secret British sauce.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03That's going to reduce down.
0:09:03 > 0:09:04PARP!
0:09:04 > 0:09:06Bubble away for 30 minutes,
0:09:06 > 0:09:10by which time my competition dish must be ready for the judges.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15Meanwhile, my spies are doing what great spies do.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17Trying to blend in with the locals.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24- PHOTO BOOTH:- 3... 2... Look up at the camera.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26PEW! PEW!
0:09:26 > 0:09:31The competition is really hotting up. This place is smoking.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34And my rivals are starting to turn in their entries already.
0:09:34 > 0:09:39Here we go, look. That's the pulled pork.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43Uh-Oh, I'm running out of time.
0:09:46 > 0:09:4811.29. I'd better get it off.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50You have five minutes, Tilly.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53Looking delicious.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55Quick, pull the pork!
0:09:56 > 0:09:58If I don't make it to the judges in time,
0:09:58 > 0:10:01I'll be out of the competition.
0:10:01 > 0:10:03Scrape it off the bone. Ooh, it's tender.
0:10:04 > 0:10:08I've got less than two minutes to get it to the judges' tent.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12Pickles. A little bit of coleslaw.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16This is what it's like cooking under pressure.
0:10:16 > 0:10:17Oh, no, it's upside-down!
0:10:19 > 0:10:20Argh!
0:10:20 > 0:10:22Let's get a quick picture.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26I've got to go.
0:10:26 > 0:10:27Run, I've got to run!
0:10:35 > 0:10:36...And five seconds.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- Thank you.- You made it. Good luck to you.- That was so close.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42I had a minute and five seconds to spare.
0:10:42 > 0:10:44But I never got to try it.
0:10:50 > 0:10:55- Tastes good.- Surprise! - How's it going?- O... M... G...
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- Look at this place! Hey, how are you?- Dad couldn't resist coming.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02He wants to make sure that my cooking is doing the
0:11:02 > 0:11:03Ramsay name proud.
0:11:04 > 0:11:05- Hello!- Ladies!
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- What do the family judges think? - Wow.
0:11:12 > 0:11:13Look at that.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- Delicious.- Very juicy. Very, very yummy. Not dry at all.
0:11:18 > 0:11:19That's really good.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21The flavour of the pork is delicious.
0:11:21 > 0:11:25The only thing I've got an issue with is your bun is a bit soggy.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27I hope the bun doesn't let me down.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32Whilst we wait for the judges' verdict,
0:11:32 > 0:11:35the gang head off to take in the sights and smells.
0:11:37 > 0:11:40And I'm going to rustle us up my favourite barbecue pudding.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42Bananas in pyjamas.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45Ooh, so gooey and gorgeous.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47First, get your banana.
0:11:48 > 0:11:52You cut a little slit at the top.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54Little one here. Little one here.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57Peel down and mash a trough in the middle,
0:11:57 > 0:11:59ready for your first filling.
0:11:59 > 0:12:00Peanut butter.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05Then, chocolate. They're a little bit melted,
0:12:05 > 0:12:08I guess that's the hot Californian sun for you!
0:12:10 > 0:12:12Got a little song to groove to.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14Last up, marshmallows.
0:12:16 > 0:12:19Then, wrap your bananas up in their tinfoil pyjamas and bung them
0:12:19 > 0:12:20on the barbie.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23All the marshmallow and chocolate is going to melt
0:12:23 > 0:12:25and be oozy and delicious.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31The Ramsay gang do have a bit of a sweet tooth,
0:12:31 > 0:12:35so it's no surprise they're back right on time.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40- It smells very, very nice. - Watch out, Dad, it's really hot.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45It's sort of pureed but roasted at the same time. Shall we just dig in?
0:12:46 > 0:12:48- How is it? - So good.
0:12:49 > 0:12:51- Good.- Wow.- Do you know, that's actually perfect.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53That is absolutely delicious.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55Barbecued bananas were a hit,
0:12:55 > 0:12:58but will my pulled pork have gone down as well with the judges?
0:12:58 > 0:13:00Come on, you can do this. Yeah.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06Time for the big announcement.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- Here we go. - TANNOY:- All right everybody.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12I have the winners of the pulled pork contest.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14I'm nervous.
0:13:14 > 0:13:18These are the best pulled pork chefs on Planet Earth.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20Dust yourself down. Where's your speech?
0:13:20 > 0:13:25- Six winners. Starting from one to six.- I really hope I do well.
0:13:27 > 0:13:28First...
0:13:30 > 0:13:35Ah, I didn't get first prize. Hope I come second.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39Still four more prizes to go!
0:13:42 > 0:13:44Where am I going to come?
0:13:47 > 0:13:49OK, not fifth then.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52And the fantastic Tilly Ramsay
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- We have a special award for you. - Yay, sixth place!
0:13:57 > 0:13:59Not bad against a bunch of barbecue pros.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02Tilly, don't forget to say thank you to your dad!
0:14:02 > 0:14:07And, I'm getting a special prize, too. A pair of golden tongs!
0:14:07 > 0:14:09Tilly Ramsay, everybody.
0:14:09 > 0:14:13Time to find out if Dad thinks I can still be called a Ramsay.
0:14:14 > 0:14:16Congratulations, seriously. Show me the tongs.
0:14:16 > 0:14:17- Woohoo!- Ah!
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- You're going to steal them. I know it.- Well done.
0:14:21 > 0:14:22The pork.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26Slowly braised and shredded and the sauce and the beans.
0:14:26 > 0:14:27Amazing, amazing, amazing.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30I had five minutes to get it all together and up there
0:14:30 > 0:14:31so I ran up the hill.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33Wow. Now the banana.
0:14:33 > 0:14:37- It went kind of caramelised. - Caramelised, yes. Really delicious.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- Sixth place. You must be happy.- Yes. - Would you come back again?
0:14:41 > 0:14:45- Definitely.- Definitely. Well done. Good job.
0:14:45 > 0:14:48Looks like I'm still allowed to be a Ramsay, then. Phew!
0:14:50 > 0:14:53What's that noise? Is someone in the kitchen?
0:14:53 > 0:14:56Gordon, is that you?
0:14:56 > 0:14:59I'm just trying to perfect Tilly's secret barbecue sauce.
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- I hope you're not using my prize golden tongs.- Uhh... Nope.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07These definitely aren't your golden tongs, Tilly.
0:15:07 > 0:15:08- ALL:- Goodnight!