The Restaurant

The Restaurant

Nine couples compete for the opportunity to go into business with chef Raymond Blanc.

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Seasons

1. Season 1 Premiere - We are introduced to the 9 teams of 2 contestants.

Air Date: 2007-08-29

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2007-08-30

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2007-09-05

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2007-09-06

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2007-09-12

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2007-09-13

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2007-09-19

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2007-09-20

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2007-09-26

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2007-09-27

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2007-10-03

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2007-10-04

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2007-10-10

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2007-10-11

15. Season 1 Finale - The Winning Team is declared

Air Date: 2007-10-17

1. Signature Dish

Air Date: 2008-09-10

2. Opening Night

Air Date: 2008-09-11

3. Pay What It Is Worth

Air Date: 2008-09-17

4. Motorway Service

Air Date: 2008-09-18

5. No Waste, No Loss

Air Date: 2008-09-24

6. Oxford Formal Halls

Air Date: 2008-09-25

7. Flags Of The World

Air Date: 2008-10-01

8. Airline Food

Air Date: 2008-10-02

9. Takeaway

Air Date: 2008-10-08

10. The Dinner Party

Air Date: 2008-10-09

11. Cookery Demonstration

Air Date: 2008-10-15

12. Cook Book

Air Date: 2008-10-16

13. Tricky Customer

Air Date: 2008-10-22

14. Masterclasses

Air Date: 2008-10-23

15. First Class Service

Air Date: 2008-10-29

1. The Pitch

Air Date: 2009-10-29

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2009-11-05

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2009-11-12

4. The Seasonal Ingredient

Air Date: 2009-11-19

5. The Cake

Air Date: 2009-11-26

The four remaining couples must serve afternoon tea at a dance with over 100 attendees.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2009-12-03

7. The Demo

Air Date: 2009-12-10

It is the semi-finals, and Raymond Blanc heaps on the pressure in order to choose two couples to compete in the final. Firstly the three remaining couples hold a cookery masterclass in their restaurants. This doesn't go well for JJ and James, who don't attract a single student. Then the couples deliver what they believe is their final service in front of Raymond. Just when they think it is results time, Raymond delivers an extra challenge - one which ends in tears and the closure of a restaurant.

8. The Banquet

Air Date: 2009-12-17

It's the final. Raymond Blanc and his two investors Sarah Willingham and David Moore must decide which of the remaining two couples will become their new business partners - but first a huge challenge lies ahead. After masterclasses in fine dining and service, the couples must serve up a prestigious banquet for Lord and Lady Arran at their stately home in Devonshire. Raymond, Sarah and David are there to watch the proceedings, and to finally decide who will win the opportunity of a lifetime.

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Rating

8.0/10

Release Date

2007-08-29

Episodes

38 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

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