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My Million Pound Menu is a BBC television series hosted by Fred Sirieix, wherein participants try to convince a jury that their new restaurant ideas could work. Originally titled Million Pound Menu, in each episode of the first series, two new restaurant ideas get their own pop-up in Manchester in an attempt to gain backing from the investors.
Cast
Bermondsey and Hackney-based supper stall and supper club Devi’s is the latest winner of My Million Pound Menu. Founded by Tanya Gohil, the self-described “plant-focused, female-led food concept” won mentorship from Caravan Restaurants co-founder Laura Harper-Hinton on the BBC One show.
What is MyMy Million Pound Menu?
They beat out two other businesses — The Duck Truck and Jah Jyot — to secure an investment of £350,000 for their Filipino restaurant. This feat is impressive for a duo trying to get their business off the ground since 2014. Fans of the series might be wondering what happened to BBQ Dreamz since their big win on Million Pound Menu.
Who is Devi's on my Million Pound Menu?
What happened to BBQ Dreamz after Million Pound Menu win?
What happened after million pound menu?
Ruth Hansom and Emily Lambert – Epoch Since the show, the pair have run a series of pop-ups, private dinners and functions, collaborating with different chefs across the UK. But things have now gone quiet, and Hansom has taken a position as head chef at Luton Hoo hotel's Wernher restaurant.
Will the million pound menu?
My Million Pound Menu is a BBC television series hosted by Fred Sirieix, wherein participants try to convince a jury that their new restaurant ideas could work....Million Pound Menu.My Million Pound MenuRunning time60 minProduction companiesElectric Ray Sony Pictures Television BBCReleaseOriginal networkBBC Two10 more rows
Who won million pound menu?
Lee Johnson and Sinead Campbell, winners of BBC Two's My Million Pound Menu, have found a new London home for their Filipino street-food concept. Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen will open within Kerb's indoor food market at Seven Dials in Covent Garden on 17 May.
Is BBQ dreamz successful?
Expect innovative fare from the traders here, with food from a diverse lot including ex-prisoner run Liberty Kitchen, vegan enthusiast Club Mexicana and Filipino food favourite BBQ Dreamz, which triumphed on the BBC's Million Pound Menu series.
What restaurant does Fred Sirieix own?
Until 2019 he was the general manager of Michelin-starred restaurant Galvin at Windows at the London Hilton....Fred SirieixOccupationMaître d'hôtelEmployerChannel 4 BBC ITVKnown forFirst Dates Million Pound MenuChildren2, including Andrea1 more row
How much is Fred the chef worth?
According to public figures, the Frenchman's company is worth £1,234,358 while in 2019, it was worth £832,868. As well as his many TV shows, Fred has also recently partnered with Marks & Spencer's as their wine ambassador.
Where is Baba GS now?
Baba G's continues to trade from a street food stall in Camden Market, as well as at Pop Brixton, Vinegar Yard in London Bridge, and the Mercato Metropolitano food hall in Elephant and Castle.
Where is greedy Khao now?
Greedy Khao is in Los Angeles, California.
Who is the best chef in UK?
Holder of seven Michelin stars currently, and having been awarded 16 overall throughout his career, Gordon Ramsay is undeniably one of the UK's finest chefs.
Why did BBQ Dreamz change name?
When BBQ Dreamz scooped £350,000 on BBC Two's My Million Pound Menu last year, the cash came with the advice that their street food stall's name suggested nothing of its Filipino flavours and that a name upgrade was sorely needed.
Why is Baba G closed?
In a damming report by the Food Safety Agency, an inspector warned the kitchen at Baba G's was presenting “an imminent risk to public health” and stated major steps needed to be taken to “avoid formal action” by the agency.
Who owns Bong Bong Manila kanteen?
Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen restaurant from Lee Johnson and Sinead Campbell, founders of BBQ Dreamz, will open later this month in Bethnal Green. The duo's latest creation brings together a host of Filipino favourites, with South Asian cocktails and beers, as well as a weekly Sunday kamayan.
Format
Originally titled Million Pound Menu, in each episode of the first series, two new restaurant ideas get their own pop-up in Manchester in an attempt to gain backing from the investors.
Broadcast history
The programme was broadcast on BBC Two, with the first series of six episodes broadcast from 17 May-21 June 2018. The second series also comprising six episodes was broadcast from 8 January-19 February 2019. There have been no further series since.
The Duck Truck, BBQ Dreamz & Jah Jyot - Fast Casual
Investors weigh the potential of quickly prepared, high-quality duck dishes, inventive Filipino flavors and authentic Indian street food.
Baba G's, KraPow, XXVI - New Asian
An Indian burger stall, a Thai street-food concept and an Indian-Nepalese pop-up tempt the panel with competing takes on Asian cuisine.
MATR, Pilgrim, Blue Caribou Canteen - New International
Adventurous plates from around the world include bold Scandinavian flavors, a new take on regional Spanish food, and poutine, a Canadian classic.
Sustainable Food Story, Skaus, Devi's - Sustainable
Eyeing a trend in sustainable eating, the investors taste dishes from an ethical café, a seasonal Nordic pop-up and a plant-based fusion food stall.
Tiger Bites, Burmese Kitchen, Really Rice - Grab-and-Go
Ambitious takeaway concepts serve up crispy fried chicken on Taiwanese bao buns, a fish chowder from Burma and rice bowls with an international flair.
Coracle, Oxalis, Hodge & Huggett - Modern British
The panel looks beyond fish and chips toward elevated homegrown cuisine, sampling short ribs with celeriac, a sweet corn dish and slow-roasted duck.
Modern British
A Welsh concept, a seasonal British pop-up and a zero-waste food stall seek investment.
Grab-and-Go
A bao bun concept, a Burmese supper club and a vegan rice-bowl stall hope for investment.
Sustainable
A plant-based concept, a sustainable cafe and a Nordic pop-up seek investment.
New International
A Nordic concept, a New-Spanish supper club and a Quebec diner seek investment.
New Asian
An Indian burger stall, a Thai concept and an Indian-Nepalese pop-up seek investment.
The Duck Truck, BBQ Dreamz & Jah Jyot - Fast Casual
A Filipino food van, a duck stall and an Indian street-food stall seek investment.
