Tricks of the Restaurant Trade
Kate Quilton and chef Simon Rimmer investigate how consumers can get the best experience when dining out.
Genre: Documentary
Cast:Simon Rimmer , Adam Pearson , Sophie Morgan , Kate Quilton , Seyi Rhodes , Luca Barbarossa , Yang-Hui He
S4.E1 ∙ Episode #4.1
Simon enters the secretive world of research and development at Starbucks. Adam explores the latest trend in bottled water. Sophie sips cocktails and the team look at restaurant apps.
S4.E2 ∙ Episode #4.2
Simon unlocks the science of what happens to our taste buds during air travel. Adam explores food mashups such as sushi burgers and cronuts. Sophie looks at motorway services food.
S4.E3 ∙ Episode #4.3
Simon reveals the best restaurant special offers and proves that plenty of big chains are willing to give away food and drink for free. Also features a report on which are the healthiest chips.
S4.E4 ∙ Episode #4.4
Adam reveals the simple psychological trick used on menus to get diners to spend more. Simon explores healthier new food trends. Sophie asks if fruit juices are as healthy as people think.
S4.E5 ∙ Episode #4.5
Can Seyi Rhodes revive a meat dish that has fallen out of favour? The team explore the impact of social media on restaurants - from the power of TripAdvisor to online ordering from your restaurant table.
S4.E6 ∙ Episode #4.6
Sophie explores the latest developments in the battle between coffee and tea for hot drink dominance. Eating out for breakfast and the amount of salt in some desserts are also looked at.
