What is the Million Pound Menu?
Million Pound Menu is a twelve-part English-language reality-TV series hosted by Fred Sirieix, wherein participants try to convince a jury that their new restaurant ideas could work.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.
Is shrimpwreck street-food Trader shrimpwreck looking for investment?
Scottish street-food trader ShrimpWreck is looking for £100,000 investment. ShrimpWreck is an award-winning street-food stall from Scotland, started by 27 year-old Ewen Hutchison, with a loan from his parents in 2016. It specialises in king prawn tempura buns, fish finger sandwiches, salt & Cajun squid and sweet potato fries.
Could shrimpwreck be the next big casual dining brand?
Now Ewen wants ShrimpWreck to be the next big casual dining brand. Two investors are interested in ShrimpWreck - David Page, one of the UK’s most successful restaurant investors, and Scott Collins, co-founder of hit burger and cocktail group, MEATliquor.
Is shrimpwreck the perfect seafood shop for Edinburgh's seaside?
For many Edinburgh foodies, this pop-up made lockdown a little more bearable and inspired lengthy queues in Portobello for its top notch alfresco menu. However, street food and seafood purveyor, Shrimpwreck, is likely to do the same. It seems like the perfect fit for the seaside location, and they're due to open their Seafood Hut on October 22.
What happened Finca?
Since appearing on the show, Finca secured a residency in Manchester-based restaurant Artisan, however the venue is now in administration. Finca continues to host a series of pop-ups, with events in Liverpool taking place in late January and plans to open a permanent site this year.
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.
Did Hollings restaurant open?
Unlike most other ideas, Hollings has never traded or opened to the public.
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.
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 did Baba G close?
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.
Where is Ruth Hansom now?
Now Head Chef at Pomona's in London, Ruth's style is Modern British underpinned by a classical French training and draws heavily on history. Her creative menu for the competition celebrates some of the North East's most famous children's authors with a nostalgic nod to her childhood.
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 Devis now?
In 2015, Devi's launched as a stall at Maltby Street Market, and has since run pop-up restaurants and the Devi's Dining supper club – with an all-female kitchen – at locations around Hackney. Food is vegetarian and largely vegan, with a focus on plant-based recipes.
Is Fred Sirieix a chef?
Sirieix began his career in the food industry at catering college, receiving some training as a chef, before quickly deciding to focus on front of house. He trained at a Michelin-starred restaurant in France, before moving to London restaurant La Tante Claire where he worked as a chef de rang (fr).
What restaurant does Fred Sirieix own?
The restaurant, called Escape, is the second of its kind to be opened by charity The Right Source founded by Mr Sirieix. The charity supports prisoners in finding work once they are released from prison. The new industry-standard facilities will allow prisoners to spend time cooking and learning the art of service.
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.
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.
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.
Storyline
Participants try to convince a jury that their new restaurant ideas could work.
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