Ep 6. Private Chef Sting

In this episode of Mystery Diners, the team is called in to investigate a private chef who is suspected of stealing from his clients. The private chef, named Jack, has been hired by a wealthy family for a special dinner party, but things start to go wrong when one of the guests notices that some of their expensive jewelry has gone missing.

The Mystery Diners team arranges for one of their undercover operatives to be hired as a server for the event, and they also set up hidden cameras to capture everything. The operative observes Jack throughout the evening, and soon discovers that he is not only the culprit for the missing jewelry, but he is also pocketing cash from the party guests.

As the investigation continues, the Mystery Diners team sets up a sting operation to catch Jack in the act. They invite him to a fake event and set up hidden cameras throughout the house. When Jack arrives, he immediately starts looking for valuables to steal, and the team catches him in the act. They confront him about his actions and he admits to stealing from his clients.

But the team doesn't stop there. They also discover that Jack has been running a side catering business and using his clients' contacts to find new customers. The team reaches out to some of Jack's previous clients and discovers that he has been overcharging for his services and not providing the quality of food that he promised.

In the end, the Mystery Diners team presents their evidence to the family who hired Jack, and they are shocked to learn about his deceitful actions. They decide to press charges against him, and Jack is arrested for theft and fraud.

This episode of Mystery Diners is full of suspense and intrigue as the team works to uncover the truth about the private chef's illegal activities. It's a perfect example of how the show uses undercover surveillance and clever tactics to get to the bottom of restaurant-related crimes.