This three part series sees Michelin starred chef Heston Blumenthal
apply his ingenious culinary techniques to try and restore the fortunes
of one of Britains most conventional yet iconic food brands.
Little Chef is a British institution, with 180 roadside outlets all
over the country. Olympic breakfasts and Jubilee Pancakes loom large in
the memories of many Brits. But the restaurant chain has been
experiencing difficulties and in 2007 venture capitalists had to step
in to save it from financial collapse. Now in its 50th year, Little
Chef is in serious need of creative inspiration.
Enter Heston Blumenthal to take on an extraordinary culinary challenge.
Heston has strong childhood memories of Little Chef, but can he work
his food alchemy to breathe fresh life into the restaurants menu and
help restore it to former glories? Can a chef more used to serving up
200 a head meals turn around the fortunes of a much loved but tired
British brand? Can Heston Blumenthal make the British public fall in
love all over again with Little Chef and with classic British food in
the process?"