Oliver Peyton and Alex Politic help the owners of a gastropub in Devon, who are feeling the pressure as they compete with a growing number of chain restaurants. Faye and Yvan have been running The Oddfellows for over a decade, but their lacklustre approach to lunchtimes is hampering their chances of making a profit, so Alex and Oliver help them redesign the menu to attract the local office workers.
Oliver Peyton and Alex Polizzi visit the Nook and Cranny in Hampshire where after years of working in other people's kitchens, chef Malcolm has fulfilled his ambition by opening his own restaurant. However, three years on - and with a wife and seven children to support - putting his passion on a plate is costing him dearly. It soon becomes apparent that Malcolm is cooking with his heart rather than his head, and in doing so has ignored potential business right on his doorstep, so Alex and Oliver compile a list of recommendations to help transform him from a good chef into a great businessman.