BBC seeking contestants for new series of 'The Restaurant'

Do you dream of running your very own restaurant?

If you do, then BBC2's 'The Restaurant' might offer you a chance to turn your dream restaurant business into reality, because Raymond Blanc is once again on the lookout for a couple to join him in opening and running a restaurant.

For The Restaurant's second series, Raymond Blanc will once again be giving nine couples the opportunity to try their luck as restaurateurs and seeing if they can rise to the challenges he throws at them.

The successful couple will go into business with Raymond and, as last years winners are finding out, this is an opportunity money just can't buy. After a nail-biting final challenge in France in which Jeremy and Jane Hooper emerged the victors, they opened their Oxfordshire restaurant "Eight at The Thatch" in November 2007 and are currently booked up 4 months in advance.

If you are a married couple, in a relationship, members of a family, good friends or work colleagues and share a dream of running your own restaurant you are being urged to apply. The BBC want to hear from any couples who think they too could run a restaurant.

Experience of a restaurant or catering environment isn't necessary but whether you're a chef, a cleaner, a waiter or writer, only people who are passionate about food and the dining experience should apply to take part in the new series.

Couples can apply by filling out the online application form at www.bbc.co.uk/restaurant