BBC's The Restaurant with Raymond Blanc dishes up a third series

The series had huge success last year on BBC TWO. Featuring Raymond Blanc and nine couples who battled it out over eight weeks, it's now on it's way back for a third series.

Raymond Blanc will once again be giving couples the opportunity to try their luck as restaurateurs and seeing if they can rise to the challenges he throws at them. The stakes are high as the successful couple will go into business with Raymond - this is an opportunity money simply can't buy.

We want to hear from any couples who think they too could run a restaurant. Married, friends, siblings, relatives, partners, colleagues – anyone over the age of 18 can apply. Experience of a restaurant or catering environment isn't necessary but whether you're a chef or a cleaner, a waiter or writer, Raymond only wants to hear from people who are passionate about food and the dining experience. People can apply via www.bbc.co.uk/restaurant.

DO YOU DREAM OF RUNNING YOUR OWN RESTAURANT?

Once again Raymond Blanc is on the hunt for a couple to join him in opening and running a restaurant.

If you are a talented cook or host and believe you have the skills to succeed in this challenging and exciting profession then this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

You could be a married couple, in a relationship, members of a family, good friends or work colleagues.

As long as you share a dream of running your own restaurant we want to hear from you.

www.bbc.co.uk/restaurant

To request an application form email: therestaurant@bbc.co.uk

Or call: 03700 104 515*

Application closing date: 13th April 2009

*Calls to this number cost no more than calls to 01 / 02 geographic numbers, although calls from mobiles may vary