Series synopsis
Million Pound Menu is a British reality television series that premiered on BBC Two on May 17, 2018. It ended on February 19, 2019. It was created by Fred Sirieix. It stars Fred Sirieix, Matthew Hawksley, David Page and Scott Collins.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 17, 2018 | June 21, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 6 | January 8, 2019 | February 19, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Epoch and ShrimpWreck 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. |
May 17, 2018 |
| 2 |
FINCA and Wholesome Junkies Fred Sirieix welcomes FINCA, a Cuban street-food brand, and Wholesome Junkies, a local vegan junk-food idea, to Manchester. |
May 24, 2018 |
| 3 |
Hollings and the Cheese Wheel 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. |
May 31, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fast Casual - The Duck Truck, BBQ Dreamz & Jah Jyot Three restaurant ideas battle for a life-changing investment - a Filipino food van, a duck stall and an Indian street-food stall. |
January 8, 2019 |
| 2 |
New Asian - Baba G'S, KraPow, XXVI Three new restaurant ideas battle for a life-changing investment - an Indian burger stall, a Thai concept and an Indian-Nepalese pop-up. |
January 15, 2019 |
| 3 |
New International - MATR, Pilgrim, Blue Caribou Canteen Three new restaurant ideas battle for a life-changing investment - a Nordic concept, a New-Spanish supper club and a Quebec diner. |
January 22, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 17, 2018 |
| Last aired | February 19, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 20:00:00 |