BBQ Dreamz Where Are They Now?
If you have watched the BBC show My Million Pound Menu, then you might have heard about them. Yes, they are the ones who were lucky enough to get a whopping 350,000 euros after convincing the investor with their yummy food. There are many reality shows that have given the world the best chef from different countries. Lee Johnson and Sinead Campbell have traveled to the next step with their handwork and passion to give the best food to their customers. They have worked together to bring in some amazing food that will make you drool. The duo has opened their first restaurant in London. It is a Filipino-based restaurant that serves delicacies from Filipino cuisines. It is said that the restaurant host a Filipino feast every Sunday with food being served on Banana leaves. This will give you an authentic Filipino dine-in experience. The show has given them the limelight that is very much needed for a restaurant's success.
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Lee who was the founder of BBQ Dreams moved from the Philipines to the United States when he was eight years old. He met his partner Campbell and he met and decided to start BBQ Dreamz. It was a dream for them to start a restaurant of their own and that's when the opportunity to star in the BBC show knocked on their doors. On the show, they were able to impress the investors by making a Lechon Kawali. The dish has pork, radish, celery, grilled duck hearts, cauliflower, and other toppings. It was a perfect mix of taste and health with the best sauces and toppings. The aroma and the taste were levitating. With this dish, they were able to win the hearts of the investors and offered to invest money in them. Bringing in the culture of the Philippines in London was very much appreciated by the locals. Lee said that “Filipino food is sort of difficult to nail down because it comes from a lot of different cultures.”Lee and Campbell are successfully running their new restaurant Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen.
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This is a reality show that was aired by BBC and hosted by Fred Sirieix. The whole format of the show is where the contestants bring in their best food and convince the judges to invest in their restaurant. There are two series in which we will come across two contestants, But in the second season of the show, we saw three groups who competed against each other to get the backing of the investors. There were different levels to test their talent and the one who has successfully convinced the jury, will get an amount for their restaurant ideas. The show has given opportunities to people who have accomplished in this field.
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BBQ Dreamz Where are They Now - FAQs
1. Did BBQ Dreamz take part in My Million Pound?
Yes, they were the winners?
2. Who owns BBQ Dreamz?
Lee Johnson and Sinead Campbell own BBQ Dreamz
3. How many series are there in Million Pound Menu?
There are two series in Million Pound Menu
4. How many episodes are there?
There are 12 episodes
5. What is the original language of Million Pound Menu?
English is the original language of Million Pound Menu
Food lovers were treated to another season of Million Pound Menu this week with more contestants competing for a chance at a major investment opportunity.
The show, which originated on BBC Two, involves investors giving entrepreneurs in the food industry a chance to win an opportunity to expand their restaurant idea or business.
One of these entrepreneurs was a Filipino inspired food truck business called BBQ Dreamz. The concept of BBQ Dreamz was the creation of Lee Johnson (who was born in Manila, Philippines) and his girlfriend Sinead Campbell.
They beat out two other businesses — The Duck Truck and Jah Jyot — to secure an investment of £350,000 for their Filipino restaurant. This feat is impressive for a duo trying to get their business off the ground since 2014.
Fans of the series might be wondering what happened to BBQ Dreamz since their big win on Million Pound Menu.
Here are all the details about BBQ Dreamz, and what they have been doing since the show.
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Fans of BBQ Dreamz will be happy to know the business is doing quite well. Since the episode premiered on BBC Two (before the Netflix release), Evening Standard reports BBQ Dreamz ran a nine-week pop-up restaurant. It took place at MeatLiqour, located at Kings Cross, North England.
BBQ Dreamz later rebranded and gave their flavor a new name called Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen. They now operate at the Roof Fest London on John Lewis and Partners Oxford Street’s rooftop.
The Evening Standard also reported the rebranded location officially launched on April 19. The business setting seems like a very calculated marketing move. The site offers live entertainment, floral dens that people can book online, alcoholic beverages, and other forms of entertainment.
All of this will only help attract more customers to their Filipino cuisine.
Speaking on Instagram, the newly rebranded company expressed their excitement about their first day at the new location.
“There were a few hiccups, and still loads to work on, but customers were happy, and we had some lovely feedback on the food, so thank you SO much guys, you nailed it!!”
To find out more about BBQ Dreamz new location, Netflix viewers can visit the John Lewis Roof Fest London website.
Million Pound Menu Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.
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