The Hotel Inspector

Business expert Alex Polizzi travels to the fashionable Chorlton district of Manchester to assist Metro Café, a modest eatery that blends classic British comfort food with Persian influences. The café has been struggling financially, prompting her intervention and hopes to revitalise its appeal.

Metro Cafe is a television programme presented as a single episode that follows a hospitality‑focused format. The series centres on the challenges faced by small eateries and showcases interventions aimed at turning them around. It is positioned as a concise, stand‑alone instalment within the broader genre of business‑recovery shows. In this episode, Alex Polizzi travels to Manchester’s fashionable suburb of Chorlton with the aim of assisting Metro Cafe. The establishment is described as a struggling greasy‑spoon that incorporates a Persian twist into its offering, and Polizzi’s involvement is framed as a direct effort to help the venue overcome its difficulties. Chorlton, noted for its trendy atmosphere, provides the backdrop for the cafe’s story. Although Metro Cafe operates as a typical fast‑food outlet, its menu features elements inspired by Persian cuisine, giving it a distinctive edge despite its greasy‑spoon status. The location’s contemporary vibe contrasts with the traditional, humble nature of the eatery. The episode’s focus remains on Polizzi’s hands‑on approach to supporting the business. By heading to Chorlton and engaging with the staff, she aims to address the issues that have left the cafe struggling, offering guidance that aligns with the programme’s core premise of revitalising modest food‑service ventures.