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Cooking Up a Fortune - Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2019

Episode 1

Pairs of amateur cooks compete to sell homemade dishes to the British public. Liverpudlian best friends Nadeen and Wendy take a risk with a little-known northern dish.

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Sep 10, 2019

Episode 2

This episode features a risky seafood paella, a confusing Greek dish and a unique take on fish and chips.

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Sep 11, 2019

Episode 3

There's a power struggle in one kitchen and a surprising burst of competitiveness in another.

Episode 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Sep 12, 2019

Episode 4

In the last heat of the week, there are some cheeky tactics and an overly talkative chef. And one kitchen finds it challenging to interest diners in vegan food.

Episode 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Sep 13, 2019

Episode 5

The two winning pairs from the heats go head-to-head, cooking more dishes and selling to twice as many diners. Who will make the most profit and win the life-changing prize?

Episode 6

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2019

Episode 6

Three new pairs of cooks compete for a place in the final: Maria and Sumayya of Old Dhaka Kitchen; John and Jonny from Dad's Canteen; and The Tiny Italian Kitchen: Paola and Aless.

Episode 7

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2019

Episode 7

It's the last day of the heat and tonight one kitchen will win a place in the weekly final. Cooking today are: Old Dhaka Kitchen, The Tiny Italian Kitchen, and Dad's Canteen.

Episode 8

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Sep 18, 2019

Episode 8

Three new pairs of cooks compete for a place in the final: The Geordie Grub Hub, Sassy & Ginger, and In Wonderland. One team gets hung up on aesthetics, while another is determined to put on a show.

Episode 9

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Sep 19, 2019

Episode 9

It's the last day of the heat and tonight one kitchen will win a place in the weekly final. Cooking today are: Sassy & Ginger; The Geordie Grub Hub; and In Wonderland.

Episode 10

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2019

Episode 10

It's final night in the Food Arena. The two winning pairs from the heats now go head to head, but who will crack under the pressure? And who will win that life-changing prize?

Episode 11

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2019

Episode 11

Three new pairs of cooks compete. Danny and Paul run into timing problems, Saskia and Jamie's lack of process in the kitchen leads to chaos and Shamineh and Muneezay serve up little-known Parsi food.

Episode 12

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2019

Episode 12

Essex boys Danny and Paul struggle to translate their spin on the classic Sunday roast into sales. And can friends Shamineh and Muneezay communicate their little-known Parsi food to diners?

Episode 13

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Sep 25, 2019

Episode 13

The three new teams include The Foodie Hut: food vloggers Kath and Chizzy; Shakya's Sri Lankan Kitchen: mother and daughter Dulcie and Shakya; and Sizzle N' Spice: fitness trainers Alyna and Xander.

Episode 14

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Sep 26, 2019

Episode 14

It's the last day of the heat. Cooking today are The Foodie Hut, Sizzle N' Spice, and Shakya's Sri Lankan Kitchen. Who will make the most profit and secure their place in the final?

Episode 15

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2019

Episode 15

It's final night in the Food Arena. One pair make their most complex dish so far. But have they overstretched themselves? The others take a risk that could scupper their chances.

Episode 16

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2019

Episode 16

Three new pairs of cooks compete for a place in the final: The Glutton Club: husband and wife Nick and Abi; Olive & Caramel: friends Stephanie and Laura; and North & Wild: friends Jess and Susie.

Episode 17

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2019

Episode 17

It's the last day of the heat. Jess and Susie put their faith in fine dining; Nick and Abi have a sales problem; Stephanie and Laura underestimate the need to communicate.

Episode 18

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Oct 2, 2019

Episode 18

Three new pairs of cooks compete: The Souvlaki Social: Michael and his wife Kirstie; Sabrina's Kitchen: sisters-in-law Sabrina and Romana; and Cultured Eats: friends Naomi and Clayton.

Episode 19

Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2019

Episode 19

It's the last day of the heat and one kitchen will win a place in the weekly final. Cooking are The Souvlaki Social, Sabrina's Kitchen and Cultured Eats. Who'll make the most profit?

Episode 20

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2019

Episode 20

It's the final and the two winners from the heats go head to head. Tensions are high as the chance to run their own business at one of the UK's busiest food arenas is at stake.

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