Emerald

The Kelp Kitchen in the restaurant is expecting an undercover critic for the evening to visit. Emerald, suspecting Theodore, watches the proceedings, and the atmosphere descends into chaos into the dining area when both he and Rudy arrive, bringing along the Sea Sprites.

Lunchtime Crunchtime is a programme presented as an episode‑style instal­ment, forming part of the broader series under that title. It follows the familiar format of the show, delivering a self‑contained story that fits neatly into its lunchtime slot. The episode is set in the whimsical world of The Kelp Kitchen, a bustling eatery that often becomes the centre of unexpected happenings. The central plot revolves around an undercover critic who is scheduled to visit The Kelp Kitchen incognito. Emerald, one of the kitchen’s regulars, becomes convinced that Theodore is somehow involved in the critic’s arrival. Tension builds as the suspicion grows, and the situation spirals into disorder when Theodore and his companion Rudy make their entrance, accompanied by a troupe of Sea Sprites. Their arrival triggers a cascade of chaotic events that upend the normal flow of the kitchen. The episode’s climax is defined by the pandemonium that erupts once Theodore, Rudy and the Sea Sprites are on the scene. Emerald’s doubts about Theodore’s motives are put to the test amid the confusion, while the presence of the Sea Sprites adds an extra layer of unpredictability. The resulting turmoil underscores the episode’s blend of humour and surprise, delivering a lively snapshot of life at The Kelp Kitchen when an unexpected guest turns the ordinary into the extraordinary.