Do you dream of running your very own restaurant?
BBC 2's The Restaurant presented by Raymond Blanc is back for a 2nd series. After a hugely successful 1st series Raymond will once again be giving nine couples the opportunity to try their luck as restaurateurs and seeing if they can rise to the challenges he throws at them. The stakes are high as the successful couple will go into business with Raymond and, as last years winners are finding out, this is an opportunity money just can't buy. After a nail biting final challenge in France in which Jeremy and Jane Hooper emerged the victors, they opened their Oxfordshire restaurant "Eight at The Thatch" in November 2007 and are currently booked up 4 months in advance.
We want to hear from any couples who think they too could run a restaurant. Married, friends, siblings, relatives, partners, colleagues – anyone over the age of 18 can apply. Experience of a restaurant or catering environment isn't necessary but whether you're a chef or a cleaner, a waiter or writer, Raymond only wants to hear from people who are passionate about food and the dining experience. Having said all that however, Raymond is aware how useful industry experience can be and was really impressed with the contributors last year who had a catering background, so it would be great to hear from any Hospital Caterer members.
Applications available from 29/01/08 at www.bbc.co.uk/restaurant
