Tricks of the Restaurant Trade
Season 5
Kate Quilton and chef Simon Rimmer investigate how consumers can get the best experience when dining out.
Where to Watch Season 5
6 Episodes
- Wagamama, Monster MilkshakesE1
Wagamama, Monster MilkshakesIn this episode, Simon enters Wagamama's Noodle Lab to explore how innovation and customer feedback can dictate what ends up on our plates. Monster milkshakes with names like Cookie Monster, Unicorn and Funfair are taking over social media. Sophie and Simon investigate their appeal and reveal the shocking sugar levels and possible health risks. - Vegan Menus, Chocolate Sauce, High Street MealsE2
Vegan Menus, Chocolate Sauce, High Street MealsIn the last four years the number of vegans in the UK has more than quadrupled. Chef Simon Rimmer visits the home of the Meat Feast, Pizza Hut, to discover the challenges involved in creating their first fully vegan menu. And he hits the kitchen to demonstrate his trick of the restaurant trade: how to make the perfect glossy chocolate sauce for dessert. Simon also competes with Sophie Morgan to find the best deals for high street meals. With £35 each, they have to buy lunch, dinner and hot drinks for two. And with the government challenging restaurants to reduce the amount of sugar in their foods, reporter Adam Pearson takes to the street to find out if we can tell how much of the white stuff is in our desserts. Plus: food fad or permanent fixture? A Manchester family explores the trend that's bringing street food in from the cold: food halls. - Food Allergies, Dining ExperiencesE6
Food Allergies, Dining ExperiencesSimon Rimmer and Sophie Morgan explore how some of the big restaurant and coffee chains cater for the growing number of customers with food allergies, while Adam Pearson takes over a cafe to carry out an experiment to find out more about people's love of dining experiences.