Tricks of the Restaurant Trade

Season 3

Kate Quilton and chef Simon Rimmer investigate how consumers can get the best experience when dining out.

Where to Watch Season 3

6 Episodes

Coffee, Buzzwords, Two-in-One Dining, Dogs
E1
Coffee, Buzzwords, Two-in-One Dining, DogsIn this first episode, chef Simon Rimmer explores how the biggest coffee brands are copying the artisans to change what we drink. Sophie Morgan investigates the truth about the buzzwords used to sell food and reveals why 'fresh' and 'handmade' may not always mean what we think they do. Reporter Adam Pearson tests new two-in-one dining concepts and gets his bike fixed while being served breakfast. And could man's best friend be the next valuable customer on the high street? Simon's a dog-lover but he still needs convincing.
Children's Menus, Fish and Chips, Cinema Dining
E2
Children's Menus, Fish and Chips, Cinema DiningSophie checks out children's menus. Simon discovers that fish and chips isn't as British as we think. And we investigate the disappearance of 125ml glasses of wine. Plus: cinema dining menus.
Home Delivery, Hidden Sugar, Single-Dish Restaurants
E3
Home Delivery, Hidden Sugar, Single-Dish RestaurantsWhat does the growth of home delivery companies like Deliveroo mean for consumers and restaurants? Simon exposes hidden sugar in our favourite restaurant meals. Plus: single-dish restaurants.
Big Brand Restaurants, Curry, Cleanliness
E4
Big Brand Restaurants, Curry, CleanlinessSimon Rimmer investigates how important big brand restaurants have become to shopping centres as they compete against online shopping. Meanwhile, a new wave of Indian restaurants are offering a genuine taste of the regions of India, rather than the familiar dishes adapted for UK tastes. Sophie Morgan gets some diehard British curry fans to give their verdict. And how clean is your restaurant?
Dessert Bars, American Fast Food, Lobster
E5
Dessert Bars, American Fast Food, LobsterSimon checks out the fast-growing high street trend of dessert bars. Why does American fast food taste different on each side of the Atlantic? And how do you undress a lobster?
Flat Iron Steak, True Neapolitan Pizza
E6
Flat Iron Steak, True Neapolitan PizzaSophie tries out flat iron steak, which is healthier and cheaper than other steaks. Simon meets the ex-builder who's the only British pizzaiolo in Italy's exclusive True Neapolitan Pizza Association.