Million Pound Menu

Synopsis

Business series hosted by Fred Sirieix. 12 restaurant concepts seek major investment to launch their brand. Participants try to convince a jury that their new restaurant ideas could work.

First Air Date: 2018-05-17

Last Air Date: 2019-02-19

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Fred Sirieix

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Fred Sirieix as Self - Presenter
Matthew Hawksley as Self - Narrator
David Page as Self - Chairman - The Fulham Shore
Scott Collins as Self - Co-founder - MEATLiquor
Lydia Forte as Self - Director - Rocco Forte Hotels
Atul Kochhar as Self - Chef Entrepreneur
Wincie Wong as Burmese Kitchen by Wincie

Seasons

Series 1 (2018)

Next-gen restaurateurs get the chance to open their own pop-up eateries to impress the paying public -- and a panel of discerning U.K. investors.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Epoch and ShrimpWreck (2018-05-17)

Presenter Fred Sirieix welcomes an all-British fine-dining concept, Epoch, and a Scottish street-food trader, ShrimpWreck, selling tempura prawn buns to Manchester. Epoch is seeking £600,000 to open its first restaurant in central London. ShrimpWreck is after £100,000 to open in Scotland.
Ep. 2: FINCA and Wholesome Junkies (2018-05-24)

Fred Sirieix welcomes FINCA, a Cuban street-food brand, and Wholesome Junkies, a local vegan junk-food idea, to Manchester.
Ep. 3: Hollings and the Cheese Wheel (2018-05-31)

Fred Sirieix welcomes Hollings, an idea serving British chophouse classics, and The Cheese Wheel, an Italian-inspired fresh pasta stall, with a cheese wheel at its heart, to Manchester. Hollings is looking for £200,000 to open in London's commuter belt. The Cheese Wheel is asking for £500,000.
Ep. 4: Greedy Khao and Trap Kitchen (2018-06-07)

Fred Sirieix welcomes Trap Kitchen, a soul-food inspired takeaway selling lobster tails, and Greedy Khao, a vegan Thai grab-and-go idea.
Ep. 5: Dynasty and Bubble (2018-06-14)

Twelve restaurant concepts seek major investment to launch their brand. Fred Sirieix welcomes a bubble and squeak idea and a high-end Korean idea to Manchester.
Ep. 6: Black Bear Burger and Naked Dough (2018-06-21)

A married couple makes burgers so good, they don't need any gimmicks. Best friends scoop up a sweet American craze: edible cookie dough.