I went behind the scenes at Five Guys to learn how everything is made, from the iconic fries to the smashed burgers

Rachel Askinasi,Joey HaddenMar 12, 2022, 18:43 IST

I made each item in front of me during my six-hour pseudo-shift.Joey Hadden/Insider

Five Guys is known for twice-cooked fries, smashed burgers, fresh ingredients, and milkshakes.
I went behind the scenes at the chain to see how everything is made.

Five Guys developed a cult-like following for its flat-top burgers and twice-cooked fries.

The Five Guys menu is simple but robust.Joey Hadden/Insider

I went behind the scenes to try my hand at making some of the iconic menu items.

I got to see how all the food is made at Five Guys.Joey Hadden/Insider

First, I had to look the part.

I wore an apron, a hairnet, and a hat.Joey Hadden/Insider

Once I was all geared up, it was time to wash my hands and get to work.

Safety first!Joey Hadden/Insider

While I was in the Five Guys kitchen, I learned how to make several menu items, many of which start with a toasted bun.

A proper toast is important for keeping the buns from getting soggy.Joey Hadden/Insider

I spent some time in the kitchen prepping beef patties for burgers.

Forming patties takes a lot of arm strength.Joey Hadden/Insider

I learned first-hand that cooking the burgers is a science.

There's a lot of attention to detail with each burger.Joey Hadden/Insider

There's even a precise way to stack and pack them.

Loading up a burger isn't as easy as you'd think.Joey Hadden/Insider

Prepping those toppings is a whole other task that gets done at the start of each day, and each item only lasts so long.

I prepped lots of veggies for the day.Joey Hadden/Insider

Fans of the chain love its boardwalk-style fries. So I tried my hand at making those, too.

I learned how to perfect the Five Guys fry.Joey Hadden/Insider

The fry process starts with cutting and cleaning the potatoes.

The potatoes are cut and cleaned on-site.Joey Hadden/Insider

Out front, fries get cooked twice, with each dip into the oil serving its own purpose.

Seasoning is key.Joey Hadden/Insider

I also learned how to make the chain's grilled cheese as well as hot dogs, two lesser-known menu items.

The grilled cheese is a popular menu item.Joey Hadden/Insider

Milkshakes are a popular sweet item that the chain takes pretty seriously.

I always dip my fries in a milkshake if I have one.Joey Hadden/Insider

After six hours at Five Guys, I left with a better understanding of just how much goes into making all of everyone's favorite items.

My day at Five Guys went by quickly.Joey Hadden/Insider

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