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  • 2016-01-05T20:00:00Z on Channel 4
  • 25m
  • 1h 40m (4 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
Tricks of the Restaurant Trade explores how to get the best quality food and service at restaurants, and reveals the techniques restaurants can use to get us to spend more money.

4 episodes

Series Premiere

2016-01-05T20:00:00Z

1x01 Burgers

Series Premiere

1x01 Burgers

  • 2016-01-05T20:00:00Z25m

This episode examines burgers: how different are high-end burger chains' patties from the ones McDonald's serves? The programme also explores tricks of the trade from upselling to the 'golden table'.

2016-01-12T20:00:00Z

1x02 Pizzas

1x02 Pizzas

  • 2016-01-12T20:00:00Z25m

The team investigate pizzas, comparing classics with less traditional alternatives, and checking nutritional values. Plus: afternoon tea. And how much more do restaurants make by rushing diners?

2016-01-19T20:00:00Z

1x03 Cocktails

1x03 Cocktails

  • 2016-01-19T20:00:00Z25m

Would you know - or care - if a cocktail you bought in a restaurant had come ready-made in a carton? This episode examines the growing trend of restaurants serving pre-prepared food and drink.

2016-01-26T20:00:00Z

1x04 Fried Chicken

1x04 Fried Chicken

  • 2016-01-26T20:00:00Z25m

Kate and Simon check out the fried chicken industry. Can Simon recreate KFC's secret recipe, and can he get his hands on the mysterious High Five card from Nando's?

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