Oh, hi Peter.
Hi.
Are you OK?
Yes, perfect.
It doesn't look very perfect.
Well. it is. It's just something took me by surprise.
Look.
Ten pounds.
Yes, it's my first ever tip.
Oh, how sweet. Oh, and it's a really
big tip too. Well done, you deserve it - but
you better get back out there and earn
some more.
Oh yes, OK. Thanks Mary.
Ah, Mary. I need you to wash those pans
as quick as possible please.
OK.
Gordon, could you lend me ten pounds?
I need it for the milkman.
Very well. There you go - ten pounds.
Thank you.
Mary! I can't believe it. I've lost that tip
that I was given. I thought I put it in my
back pocket and then I went into the restaurant...
Oh dear Peter. A tip. How very touching.
It was his first, and it was a nice touch.
Hang on, Gordon. Didn't I see you pick
something up off the floor a minute ago?
I don't, I don't think so, no.
Hmm, I see Gordon. Well, seeing as you're
a kind and generous and well-paid man,
you could give Peter ten pounds
just out of the goodness of your heart.
Thank you.
Has anyone seen Gordon at all?
He hasn't arrived yet.
Oh no, we've got three customers all at once.
What are we going to do?
Calm down Peter. Have you given them all menus?
No, I haven't.
Oh dear. It's seven o'clock, and where is Gordon?
Oh, he sent a text. He's broken down
and he's going to be late. That's all I need.
I'm going to have to call the emergency chef.
I'll heat up the oven and get the plates ready,
and offer the customers a free glass of wine.
Great idea, and I'll hold the fort.
Oh come on Gordon, this feels like an eternity.
They've already chosen what they want.
One beef, two duck, one salad - or is it
one duck, two beef?
Where is Gordon? What am I going to
say to them? Oh dear. Look, wine.
Thank you.
That was for the customer.
Oh, sorry.
Take this one to them and tell them
there will be a slight delay while we search
for the freshest ingredients.
Better late than never. We've got a big order on.
You're going to have to make up for lost time.
I know, I know. All in good time. Now, I'll make
one of my special chef sauces, shall I?
It's a bit late in the day for that.
Why?
Everyone's gone. They said time is money
and they've run out of time.
And we're gonna run out of money.
Can't you just get on the bus next time
you come to work Gordon? It's much more reliable.
You can borrow my bike if you like.
Mary, today is your lucky day.
Oh really, Gordon. Why is that?
I have made a fabulous meal using just
one large pan, so not much washing- up for you.
Oh, lucky me!
Yes, and it's nearly ready.
Just one more chilli for luck. Peter!
Yes, Mr Gordon. You called?
I want you to take that pan to table three
and watch their faces light up with
amazement. Now be careful.
Do you want a hand?
It's OK Mary, leave this with me.
This is my signature dish. The recipe
fell into my lap when I worked at one of the
world's top restaurants. But you wouldn't
have heard of it.
Oh, wouldn't I? Well, it has got a lot
of chilli in it, so it's not to everyone's taste.
Water, water!
Where's the fire? Where's the fire?
No fire. Chilli! Too much chilli. They don't like it.
Idiots! They don't know good food
when they've seen it.
They want something plain - simpler.
Boring you mean. Huh, all right. I'll have to
make a spaghetti bolognese. Well, now
I need some pots and pans!
There's a stroke of luck - I washed all these!
Better luck next time.
Hi Peter. How's everything?
Still enjoying working here?
Oh yes. It's a great restaurant. I love it here.
Good, good.
Do you want to know a secret?
Go on then.
I can't tell anyone but I've just entered us
into the Restaurant of the Year awards
in the best newcomer category.
Hopefully we'll be nominated.
That's great news, well done.
Mum's the word - can't tell anyone until it's
officially announced.
My lips are sealed.
See you Celia.
What are you smirking at?
Nothing.
Oh, go on then. Celia's just told me a big secret.
What?
We've been nominated for Restaurant
of the Year award - but keep it under wraps, eh?
No way! Gosh, Restaurant of the Year.
Me - a winner!
You want something, Gordon?
No, no, no - well, you're probably going
to find out anyway. A little dicky bird
just told me that I have won Restaurant of the Year
award - but ssshhh, keep it to yourself.
OK, I won't let the cat out of the bag.
Except there's no cat to let out.
The awards aren't for another six months.
We can't have won.
She's right Gordon.
I've only just put the entry form in.
What's up? Cat got your tongue?
That's it! I have had it up to here.
Gordon - you seem angrier than normal.
How can I work in these conditions -
with staff everywhere and the noise.
It is driving me up the wall. Why can't I work
in a professional kitchen like I used to?
Because you got the sack?
We had creative differences, that's all.
OK, OK. But don't blow a fuse.
Anyway, I am fed up to the back teeth with it.
I've had enough.
Oh! He's like a bear with a sore head.
He does seem to be at the end of his tether.
Celia - have you got anybody else who can
do the cooking tonight?
No, the standby chef has got shingles.
We can't be open today without a chef.
I could have a go. I cooked a pizza once -
although it was a frozen one from the supermarket.
It's OK Peter. I'll go and talk to him.
I'm sorry for losing it. I just wanted to
let you know how I felt.
We understand. OK, are you ready
to start preparing food?
Yes, of course. I'm gonna make one of my
special beef wellingtons.
What did you say to him?
I just told him that a very important
food critic had booked a table here tonight
and might be writing about his food.
But we don't have any reservations
tonight, do we?
He doesn't need to know that.