Tricks of the Restaurant Trade

- Season 3

(2017)

Sophie reveals why "fresh" and "handmade" don't always mean what we think. Simon explores how coffee chains are changing what we drink.

Sophie investigates children's menus. Simon discovers that fish and chips isn't as British as you may think. Plus cinema dining menus and the disappearance of the 125ml wine glass.

What does the growth of home delivery companies mean for consumers and restaurants? Simon exposes hidden sugar is restaurant dishes. Single-dish restaurants are examined.

Sophie gets some fans of the traditional British-style curry to try out the new wave of authentic Indian restaurants with are opening in the UK. Also, a look at how important restaurants have become to shopping centres.

Simon checks out the high-street trend for dessert bars. Why does American fast-food taste different on each side of the Atlantic? How do you undress a lobster?

Sophie tries out a healthier and cheaper steak - the flat iron steak. Simon meets the former builder who is the only British pizzaiolo in Italy's exclusive True Neapolitan Pizza Association.