Ep 3. MATR, Pilgrim, Blue Caribou Canteen - New International

In episode 3 of Million Pound Menu season 2, three new potential restaurant concepts are introduced to the panel of investors and food industry experts. The first pitch is from MATR, a modern European restaurant that emphasizes seasonal ingredients and locally-sourced produce. The team behind MATR is led by a head chef who has previously worked in Michelin-starred restaurants.

The second pitch comes from Pilgrim, a restaurant that offers a taste of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain through contemporary dishes. The team behind Pilgrim is made up of two cousins with a passion for travel and culinary innovation.

The third and final pitch is from Blue Caribou Canteen, a Canadian street food concept that brings traditional dishes such as poutine and Montreal smoked meat to the UK. The team behind Blue Caribou Canteen has extensive experience in food truck operations and has previously won awards for their cuisine.

As the investors and experts taste the dishes and assess the business plans, tensions rise among the teams. The panel questions the profitability and scalability of each concept and challenges the teams to defend their ideas and adapt to feedback.

Ultimately, only one team will receive an offer of investment and the chance to take their concept off the menu and into the mainstream market. Will it be the European elegance of MATR, the cultural journey of Pilgrim, or the Canadian comfort food of Blue Caribou Canteen that wins over the investors? Tune in to find out.