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Season 1 – The Taste Test Restaurant

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Tom Read Wilson opens up the Taste Test Restaurant to find out what the nation really thinks of supermarket food; chef Mike Reid reveals the trade secrets that make these foods lip-smackingly good, and gives tips on how to prepare these dishes.

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Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Nov 6
4/5
The hilarious conceit of this foodie show is to treat factory-made meals as if they were the height of fine dining. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Tom Read Wilson

Host

Mike Reid

Host

Harriet Scott

Executive Producer

Mark Drake

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 9, 2025 Italian Food Tom Read Wilson invites diners to sample foods from one of the nation's favorite cuisines, Italian; in the kitchen, super-chef Mike Reid reveals how to make a perfect carbonara at home and the secrets of a good tiramisu. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 16, 2025 Posh Food The Restaurant goes upmarket as Tom Read Wilson invites diners to sample posh foods from Britain's supermarkets and brands: everything from slow-cooked lamb shanks to lumpfish caviar. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 23, 2025 Chinese Tom Read Wilson invites diners to sample Chinese food; diners eat everything from spare ribs to crispy duck and pancakes, and vegetable spring rolls to sweet and sour, to see which dishes deliver the flavors we know. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 30, 2025 Fakeaways Tom Read Wilson serves up "fakeaways." inviting diners to sample stuffed crust pizza, popcorn chicken and more, to see if they can get that takeaway taste without spending a fortune. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 6, 2025 All Day Breakfast Tom Read Wilson hosts diners sampling breakfast dishes; the guests include working moms, hospitality friends, Irish sisters, Sunday vicars, brunch-loving besties, and early morning dog walkers, all enjoying various morning meals. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Indian It's curry night at the Taste Test Restaurant as the diners sample everything from prawn bhunas to bhajis and naans in a spicy showdown to find Britain's best supermarket Indian feast. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 20, 2025 Health Foods Tom Read Wilson opens up the Taste Test Restaurant to find out what the nation really thinks of supermarket food; chef Mike Reid reveals the trade secrets that make these foods lip-smackingly good, and gives tips on how to prepare these dishes. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 27, 2025 Ready Meals Tom Read Wilson opens up the Taste Test Restaurant to find out what the nation really thinks of supermarket food; chef Mike Reid reveals the trade secrets that make these foods lip-smackingly good, and gives tips on how to prepare these dishes. Details
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Season Info

Director
Mark Drake
Executive Producer
Harriet Scott
Network
Channel 5
Genre
Special Interest
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 9, 2025