Great British Menu
Great British Menu

Great British Menu

2006 16 Seasons 548 Episodes ⭐ 6.5 Reality

Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure.

Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Episode 1

EP 1

Scotland Starter

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Scottish chefs Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway k

EP 2

Scotland Fish

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Scots Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway cook their

EP 3

Scotland Main

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Scottish chefs Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway h

EP 4

Scotland Dessert

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Alan Murchison, Colin Buchan and Mark Greenaway have a final cha

EP 5

Scotland Judging

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. The two remaining chefs cook their entire menus for judges Prue

EP 6

Central Starter

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Central chefs Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford and Paul Foster cook

EP 7

Central Fish

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Central candidates Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford and Paul Foster

EP 8

Central Main

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Central candidates Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford and Paul Foster

EP 9

Central Dessert

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford and Paul Foster cook their desserts

EP 10

Central Judging

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. The two remaining Central chefs cook their entire menus for the

EP 11

North East Starter

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Here, three North East chefs prepare starters, including wild ra

EP 12

North East Fish

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Here, three North East chefs prepare fish courses including mari

EP 13

North East Main

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Here, three North East chefs prepare their main courses, includi

EP 14

North East Dessert

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. The North East chefs' desserts include Earl Grey and strawberry

EP 15

North East Judging

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Here, two North East chefs cook their entire menus for judges Pr

EP 16

Northern Ireland Starter

Chefs battle to cook at an Olympic banquet. Northern Ireland's Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna submit their s

EP 17

Northern Ireland Fish

Chefs battle to cook at an Olympic banquet. Northern Ireland's Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna submit their f

EP 18

Northern Ireland Main

Chefs battle to cook at an Olympic banquet. Northern Ireland's Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna submit their m

EP 19

Northern Ireland Dessert

Chefs battle to cook at an Olympic banquet. Northern Ireland's Chris Fearon, Chris Bell and Niall McKenna submit their d

EP 20

Northern Ireland Judging

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Here, Northern Ireland chefs cook their menus for judges Prue Le

EP 21

North West Starter

Chefs Johnnie Mountain, Aiden Byrne and Simon Rogan compete for the chance to cook at a glittering Olympic banquet. Marc

EP 22

North West Fish

The competition heats up as chefs Johnnie Mountain, Aiden Byrne and Simon Rogan compete in the fish course. Marcus Warei

EP 23

North West Main

Returning contenders Johnnie Mountain and Aiden Byrne along with newcomer Simon Rogan compete for the chance to cook at

EP 24

North West Dessert

Returning contenders Johnnie Mountain and Aiden Byrne along with newcomer Simon Rogan compete for the chance to cook at

EP 25

North West Judging

Chefs compete for the chance to cook at a glittering Olympic banquet. The North West finalists go head to head as they p

EP 26

London and South East Starter

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Phil Howard, Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinness kick things of

EP 27

London and South East Fish

Chefs battle for the chance to cook a banquet at the Olympics. Newcomers Phil Howard, Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinne

EP 28

London and South East Main

Chefs battle for the chance to cook a banquet at the Olympics. Newcomers Phil Howard, Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinne

EP 29

London and South East Dessert

Chefs battle for the chance to cook a banquet at the Olympics. Phil Howard, Graham Garrett and Marcus McGuinness must im

EP 30

London and South East Judging

It is decision time for the chefs from the London and South East region. The two remaining chefs cook their entire menus

EP 31

Wales Starter

Chefs battle for the chance to cook an Olympic banquet. Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry kick things off

EP 32

Wales Fish

Chefs battle for the chance to cook a banquet at the Olympics. Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry cook the

EP 33

Wales Main

Chefs battle for the chance to cook a banquet at the Olympics. Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry cook the

EP 34

Wales Dessert

Chefs battle for the chance to cook a banquet at the Olympics. Richard Davies, James Sommerin and Stephen Terry cook des

EP 35

Wales Judging

It is decision time for the chefs from Wales. The two remaining chefs cook their entire menus for the Great British Menu

EP 36

South West Starter

Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw plus newcomer Simon Hulstone kick things off with their starters in a menu designed to

EP 37

South West Fish

Chefs Paul Ainsworth, Nathan Outlaw and Simon Hulstone cook their fish course. Great British Menu veteran Tom Kerridge d

EP 38

South West Main

Chefs Paul Ainsworth, Nathan Outlaw and Simon Hulstone cook their main courses, but who will take gold? Great British Me

EP 39

South West Dessert

It's the chefs' final chance to impress, this time presenting their desserts. Dishes include elderflower and lemon tart

EP 40

South West Judging

It is decision time for judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton as the two remaining chefs from the South West

EP 41

Starters Final

The winners of the regional heats cook their starters, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu judges

EP 42

Fish Final

The winners of the regional heats cook their fish dishes, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu judg

EP 43

Mains Final

On day three, the chosen finalists cook their main courses, which will be tasted and scored by the Great British Menu ju

EP 44

Dessert Final

It is desserts day, and the last chance for the competing chefs to impress. The judges reveal the winning four dishes wh

EP 45

Banquet

This final programme follows the successful chefs in the run-up to the Olympic banquet as they prepare an outstanding fo

EP 1

London and South East Starter

The nation's chefs compete to cook at a special banquet to celebrate 25 years of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Who will m

EP 2

London and South East Fish

The nation's chefs compete to cook at a special banquet to celebrate 25 years of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Who will m

EP 3

London and South East Main

The nation's chefs compete to cook at a special banquet to celebrate 25 years of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Who will s

EP 4

London and South East Dessert

The nation's chefs compete to cook at a special banquet to celebrate 25 years of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Who will m

EP 5

London and South East Judging

The nation's chefs compete to cook at a special banquet to celebrate 25 years of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Arabella W

EP 6

Scotland Starter

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Will the winning starter be spiced ham, a warm

EP 7

Scotland Fish

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Will the winning fish dish be a traditional Sc

EP 8

Scotland Main

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Will the winning main course be an African ins

EP 9

Scotland Dessert

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Will the winning dessert be a comedy custard p

EP 10

Scotland Judging

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Only one chef can make it through to the natio

EP 11

North West Starter

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The curtain raises on the competition in the N

EP 12

North West Fish

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The North West chefs cook their fish courses.

EP 13

North West Main

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The North West chefs cook their main course.

EP 14

North West Dessert

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The North West chefs get a final chance to imp

EP 15

North West Judging

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The two remaining North West chefs must cook t

EP 16

North East Starter

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three North East chefs all want to top the

EP 17

North East Fish

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three North East chefs hope to impress wit

EP 18

North East Main

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The North East chefs cook their main course fo

EP 19

North East Dessert

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Which desserts will help get two North East ch

EP 20

North East Judging

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The two remaining North East chefs must cook t

EP 21

South West Starter

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three South West chefs all want to top the

EP 22

South West Fish

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three South West chefs compete to get thei

EP 23

South West Main

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three South West chefs compete to get thei

EP 24

South West Dessert

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Which dessert will help get two chefs through

EP 25

South West Judging

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The two remaining South West chefs must cook t

EP 26

Northern Ireland Starter

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The curtain raises on the competition in North

EP 27

Northern Ireland Fish

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three Northern Ireland chefs cook their fi

EP 28

Northern Ireland Main

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three Northern Ireland chefs prepare their

EP 29

Northern Ireland Dessert

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Which desserts will help two chefs get through

EP 30

Northern Ireland Judging

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The two remaining Northern Ireland chefs must

EP 31

Central Starter

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. In central England, three culinary heavyweight

EP 32

Central Fish

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The three chefs try to impress veteran judge M

EP 33

Central Main

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. As they cook their main courses, Adil Ray join

EP 34

Central Dessert

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The chefs create their desserts, with one last

EP 35

Central Judging

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The chefs must cook their entire menus for the

EP 36

Wales Starter

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The Welsh chefs raise the curtain with their s

EP 37

Wales Fish

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Luke Thomas hopes his quirky take on a classic

EP 38

Wales Main

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The Welsh chefs prepare their main course. Whi

EP 39

Wales Dessert

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. It is the final chance for the Welsh chefs to

EP 40

Wales Judging

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The remaining chefs representing Wales must co

EP 41

Finals Starter

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Patricia Hodge and the judges taste all eight

EP 42

Finals Fish

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Impressionist Ronni Ancona joins the judges as

EP 43

Finals Main

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Ade Edmondson tucks into the chefs' main cours

EP 44

Finals Dessert

Chefs compete to cook at a banquet to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. The chefs not only learn the top three dessert

EP 45

The Banquet

It is the climax of the competition as the winning chefs cook at the Comic Relief Banquet at the Royal Albert Hall. But

EP 1

Northern Ireland Starter

The nation's top chefs compete to cook at a banquet marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day. First up, the chefs from Nort

EP 2

Northern Ireland Fish

This time the Northern Ireland chefs, returning finalist Raymond McArdle, Richard Corrigan's protégé Chris McGowan and

EP 3

Northern Ireland Main

It's main course day for former finalist Raymond McArdle, Richard Corrigan's protégé Chris McGowan and young gun Will

EP 4

Northern Ireland Dessert

It's the Northern Ireland chefs' last chance to impress with their desserts.

EP 5

Northern Ireland Judging

The two remaining Northern Irish chefs cook their menus again for the judges.

EP 6

North West Starter

The three chefs from north west attempt to impress with their starter courses.

EP 7

North West Fish

The north-west chefs - returning contender Mary Ellen McTague, Jason Atherton's protégé James Durrant and fellow newco

EP 8

North West Main

It is main course day for north-west chefs Mary Ellen McTague, James Durrant and Mark Ellis. After a disastrous fish cou

EP 9

North West Dessert

It is the north-west chefs' last chance to impress with their desserts, as one chef must leave the competition. The pres

EP 10

North West Judging

The two remaining north-west chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.

EP 11

South West Starter

Three of the south west's finest chefs fight it out with their starters.

EP 12

South West Fish

The south-west chefs - returning contender Emily Watkins and Michelin-starred chefs Dominic Chapman and Josh Eggleton -

EP 13

South West Main

The south-west chefs Emily Watkins, Dominic Chapman and Josh Eggleton cook their main courses for the veteran judge. Wit

EP 14

South West Dessert

It is the dessert course and the south-west chefs' last chance to secure a place in the regional final. Two will make it

EP 15

South West Judging

The two remaining south-west chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.

EP 16

Central Starter

The three central region chefs prepare a starter course for a surprise veteran judge.

EP 17

Central Fish

Returning champion Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford's protégé Mark Poynton and ambitious newcomer Jason Hodnett fight it o

EP 18

Central Main

The central region chefs Aktar Islam, Mark Poynton and Jason Hodnett cook their main courses for the veteran judge. With

EP 19

Central Dessert

It is dessert day and the central chefs Aktar Islam, Mark Poyton and Jason Hodnett are all striving for one of two spots

EP 20

Central Judging

The two remaining central region chefs cook their four courses again for the judges.

EP 21

London and South East Starter

Three of London and the south east's superstar chefs attempt to dazzle with their starters.

EP 22

London and South East Fish

Three of London and the south east's superstar chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.

EP 23

London and South East Main

The London and south east chefs Adam Simmonds, Tom Sellers and Adam Byatt cook their main courses. At the crucial half w

EP 24

London and South East Dessert

The London and south east chefs hope their desserts win them a place in the judges' chamber.

EP 25

London and South East Judging

The two remaining London and south east chefs cook their dishes again.

EP 26

North East Starter

Three of the north east's finest attempt to dazzle the mystery judge with their starters.

EP 27

North East Fish

Three of the north east's superstar chefs hope to impress with their fish courses.

EP 28

North East Main

Frances Atkins, Paul Welburn and Colin McGurran try to impress the veteran judge with their main courses.

EP 29

North East Dessert

It is the north east chefs' last chance to impress as only two will get to cook for the judges.

EP 30

North East Judging

The two remaining north east chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.

EP 31

Scotland Starter

Enter three newcomers to the competition, Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil Rankin.

EP 32

Scotland Fish

The Scottish chefs, double-Michelin-starred Stevie McLaughlin, experienced Jacqueline O'Donnell and newcomer Neil Rankin

EP 33

Scotland Main

It's the main course for Scottish chefs Stevie McLaughlin, Jacqueline O'Donnell and Neil Rankin. With the scores close,

EP 34

Scotland Dessert

It is the dessert course and the Scottish chefs' fates hang in the balance as, at the end of today, one of them must be

EP 35

Scotland Judging

The two remaining Scottish chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.

EP 36

Wales Starter

Welsh chefs Mary Ann Gilchrist, David Kelman and Andy Beaumont join the competition.

EP 37

Wales Fish

The Welsh chefs - newcomer Andy Beaumont, military man David Kelman and returning contender Mary Ann Gilchrist - go head

EP 38

Wales Main

The Welsh chefs are all hoping to score highly with their very individual main courses.

EP 39

Wales Dessert

The dessert course is the last chance for the Welsh chefs to impress before one of them is sent home.

EP 40

Wales Judging

The two remaining Welsh chefs cook their dishes again for the panel of judges.

EP 41

Finals Starter

It is finals week and victorious regional chefs must cook their starters for the judges.

EP 42

Finals Fish

It is finals week and victorious regional chefs must cook their fish course for the judges.

EP 43

Finals Main

There is a shock result for the chefs as their competitors' votes make all the difference.

EP 44

Finals Dessert

It is the last chance for the chefs to get their dish in contention for the final.

EP 45

Banquet

The banquet arrives and the victorious four chefs put their finest dishes on a plate for those who served both on the fr

EP 1

Scotland Starter

Three of Scotland's top chefs - Jak O'Donnell, Jimmy Lee and Graham Campbell - attempt to impress a veteran judge.

EP 2

Scotland Fish

Scottish chefs Jak O'Donnell, Jimmy Lee and Graham Campbell fight it out for the fish course.

EP 3

Scotland Main

Jak O'Donnell, Jimmy Lee and Graham Campbell battle to plate up a perfect main course.

EP 4

Scotland Dessert

It is the Scottish chefs' last chance to impress with the dessert course. Only two can progress to the next stage.

EP 5

Scotland Judging

The two remaining Scottish chefs cook their entire menus again for judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort.

EP 6

South West Starter

Three of the south west's finest chefs - Jude Kereama, Josh Eggleton and Dominic Chapman - attempt to impress a veteran

EP 7

South West Fish

The three south west chefs - Jude Kereama, Josh Eggleton and Dominic Chapman - fight it out for the fish course.

EP 8

South West Main

The culinary competition reaches a battle for the main course as the three south west chefs - Jude Kereama, Josh Eggleto

EP 9

South West Dessert

The south west chefs have one last chance to impress as they face the dessert course. Only two chefs can go through to c

EP 10

South West Judging

The two remaining south west chefs must cook their entire menus again for judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew F

EP 11

Wales Starter

To represent Wales, Stephen Gomes, Adam Bannister and Phil Carmichael are challenged to plate up perfect starter courses

EP 12

Wales Fish

The three Welsh chefs - Stephen Gomes, Adam Bannister and Phil Carmichael - fight it out for the fish course.

EP 13

Wales Main

All three chefs pay homage to Welsh lamb in the battle for the best main course.

EP 14

Wales Dessert

It's the tricky dessert course, and the last chance for the Welsh chefs to secure their place in the regional final. Wit

EP 15

Wales Judging

The two remaining Welsh chefs cook their four courses again for the judges, including guest and long-serving WI member R

EP 16

Northern Ireland Starter

Three of Northern Ireland's top chefs go head to head with their starter courses to impress the judges.

EP 17

Northern Ireland Fish

Three of Northern Ireland's top chefs - Chris McGowan, Danni Barry and Ben Arnold - are cooking their fish courses. Ambi

EP 18

Northern Ireland Main

Three of Northern Ireland's finest chefs go head to head as they battle for the main course.

EP 19

Northern Ireland Dessert

It's dessert day and the Northern Irish chefs are all striving for one of the two spots in the week's regional final. Th

EP 20

Northern Ireland Judging

Two remaining Northern Irish chefs cook the four courses again for the three judges, as well as guest judge Felicity Clo

EP 21

North East Starter

Three newcomers - Mini Patel, Michael O'Hare and Tim Allen - are going head to head for a chance to represent the north

EP 22

North East Fish

It's the fight for the fish course. After his risky starter caused a stir, Michael is planning another controversial dis

EP 23

North East Main

Three of north east England's most dynamic chefs - Mini Patel, Michael O'Hare and Tim Allen - go head to head cooking th

EP 24

North East Dessert

It's the north east England chefs' last chance to impress with the dessert course. It's been a week of highs and lows, m

EP 25

North East Judging

The two remaining chefs must cook all four courses again for the judges, including guest judge WI president Kirsty Bowen

EP 26

North West Starter

Representing the north west of England are Eve Townson, Matt Worswick and returning contender Mark Ellis. They begin wit

EP 27

North West Fish

Eve and Matt are hoping their classic approach will win the fish course, whilst Mark is going for a fishy take on a dess

EP 28

North West Main

It's the battle for the main course. Mark remains determined and focused on getting to the judges' chamber after failing

EP 29

North West Dessert

The chefs representing north west England have one last chance to impress with the dessert course. Only two can cook for

EP 30

North West Judging

The two remaining chefs cook their entire menus again for the judges, including a guest judge - food writer Sabrina Ghay

EP 31

London South East Starter

It's the starter course for three of London and the south east's hottest chefs - Matt Gillan, Lee Westcott and Marcus Wa

EP 32

London South East Fish

Lee hopes to impress with a modern plate of mackerel and passion fruit in the fish course.

EP 33

London South East Main

Returning contender Matt is determined to bring home a 10 with his ambitious celebration of the billy goat in the main c

EP 34

London South East Dessert

It's dessert day and the London and south east England chefs are striving to secure one of the two spots in tomorrow's r

EP 35

London South East Judging

The two remaining chefs are cooking all four courses again for the judges, including guest judge Mary Gwynn.

EP 36

Central Starter

Three of the central region's finest chefs - Pip Lacey, Richard Bainbridge and Jason Hodnett - attempt to impress this w

EP 37

Central Fish

Newcomer Pip Lacey, fourth-time competitor Richard Bainbridge and returning chef Jason Hodnett fight it out in the fish

EP 38

Central Main

Jason is taking risks with his unusual collection of ingredients and Pip is hoping her risky approach to rabbit stew wil

EP 39

Central Dessert

It's the last chance for the central region chefs to impress in the dessert course. Only two chefs can go through to coo

EP 40

Central Judging

The two remaining central region chefs cook their entire menus again for judges Prue Leith, Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fo

EP 41

Finals Week - Starter

It's finals week and the remaining eight chefs plate up their starters in the hope of making it onto the judges' shortli

EP 42

Finals Week - Fish

The chefs who did not make it onto the shortlist with their starters are hoping for perfection in the fish course.

EP 43

Finals Week - Main

It's the halfway point in finals week, and those chefs who have yet to get a dish on the shortlist are feeling the heat.

EP 44

Finals Week - Dessert

It's the last chance for the regional champions to get a dish in contention for the final banquet in the dessert course.

EP 45

Finals Week - Banquet

The banquet is finally here. A series of disasters sets one chef well behind schedule so it is all hands on deck.

EP 1

Scotland Starter

Three top chefs from Scotland, all competition newcomers, aim to impress this week's veteran judge and be crowned Scotti

EP 2

Scotland Fish

Three chefs create fish dishes in a bid to be crowned Scottish champion. The standard is so high, the veteran judge is m

EP 3

Scotland Main

Three of Scotland's finest chefs compete. Ally McGrath has been keeping the veteran judge entertained with his very indi

EP 4

Scotland Dessert

One chef will go home and the veteran judge finds himself with a very difficult decision to make.

EP 5

Scotland Judging

It is the head to head. Scotland's two highest-scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.

EP 6

South West Starter

Today, it is the starter course of the south west regional heat. Chef Josh Eggleton is back for a third time.

EP 7

South West Fish

Returning chef Josh Eggleton is hoping to impress with an original take on bolognese, one of six elements in his complex

EP 8

South West Main

It is the main course and chef Chris is out to show just how theatrical he can be. His ideas surprise everyone in the ki

EP 9

South West Dessert

Today is the dessert course and Josh creates his own self-serve ice cream made from vegetables.

EP 10

South West Judging

The region's top two chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Grace Dent.

EP 11

North West Starter

Two newcomers to the competition are challenging reigning north west champion Matt Worswick.

EP 12

North West Fish

It is the fish course and reigning north west champion Matt Worswick has reason to be confident.

EP 13

North West Main

It is the main course of the north west regional heat and the scores mean this is a crucial round.

EP 14

North West Dessert

The three north west competitors are getting highly creative producing some of the most original and stunning desserts.

EP 15

North West Judging

The remaining north west chefs cook for judges Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge Lady Claire Ma

EP 16

Wales Starter

Three of the finest chefs from Wales are competing to be crowned champion. Two chefs are back for a second time.

EP 17

Wales Fish

Today is the fish course and newcomer Andrew Birch is confident - he is passionate about seafood. His dish celebrates th

EP 18

Wales Main

Returning chef Phil Carmichael is serving up his version of an OBE - a refined take on onions, bacon and egg.

EP 19

Wales Dessert

It is the dessert course and one chef will go home. There is upset for one chef when a last-minute error threatens his E

EP 20

Wales Judging

The two highest scoring chefs from Wales cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort, and guest judge Ros

EP 21

Central Starter

Three newcomers vie to become regional champion. There is panic when the judge reveals that she does not like one chef's

EP 22

Central Fish

For the fish course, the chefs are using some of the UK's finest ingredients, including lobster, salmon and Cornish crab

EP 23

Central Main

Two chefs are cooking venison. Danny Gill is making a venison wellington inspired by his dad, a former RAF chef.

EP 24

Central Dessert

Danny Gill is making a staggering eight elements for his imaginative dessert - even using a machine usually found in the

EP 25

Central Judging

The region's two highest scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Enam A

EP 26

London & South East Starter

Three of the most exciting talents from London and the south east region are competing for a place in the national final

EP 27

London & South East Fish

Ronnie Murray takes a risk with one ingredient by serving it at three different temperatures - warm, deep fried and froz

EP 28

London & South East Main

Mark Froydenlund is showcasing British veal to celebrate the determination of British producers to bounce back from disa

EP 29

London & South East Dessert

It is a highly emotional dish for chef Ronnie Murray as he prepares a dessert inspired by a very personal great Briton.

EP 30

London & South East Judging

In the the head to head, the two highest-scoring chefs from the London and south east region cook for Oliver Peyton, Pru

EP 31

North East Starter

Mini Patel is back for a second attempt at the north east regional title, but he is competing against two young newcomer

EP 32

North East Fish

It is the fish course and two chefs, Tommy and Mini, have very similar ingredients - both are cooking mackerel.

EP 33

North East Main

There has been a dramatic development ahead of the main course, and it is a tough day for the chefs as they react to the

EP 34

North East Dessert

It is an emotional day for one of the chefs as he prepares a dish which is inspired by, and a tribute to, his late grand

EP 35

North East Judging

The chefs cook for Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge John Williams MBE, executive head chef at

EP 36

Northern Ireland Starter

Three top chefs from Northern Ireland get creative with pigs' heads, potatoes and reinventing the classic ploughman's.

EP 37

Northern Ireland Fish

The atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more competitive as the three chefs from Northern Ireland cook their fish course

EP 38

Northern Ireland Main

Chris McGowan feels the strain when trying to make his own venison sausages to serve with a venison rack.

EP 39

Northern Ireland Dessert

The chefs are tempering chocolate and working with sugar. One chef is heading for disaster after his cream splits.

EP 40

Northern Ireland Judging

The chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and guest judge Amol Rajan.

EP 41

Finals Starter

It is day one of the national finals. Before cooking starts, the eight champions travel to the Southbank to get a sight

EP 42

Finals Fish

It is day two of the national finals, and the eight champions must cook their fish courses. The judges are joined by Tim

EP 43

Finals Main

It is day three at the national finals and time for the main course - the one course every chef wants to cook at the ban

EP 44

Finals Dessert

It is the final day of the competition, and the last chance for the eight champions to get one of their dishes to the ba

EP 45

Banquet

The winning chefs arrive at the Palace of Westminster to cook for the banquet of great Britons.

EP 1

London and South East Starter

Creative culinary competition. Three chefs from London and south east England meet their surprise veteran judge and cook

EP 2

London and South East Fish

Creative culinary competition. One chef shocks when he pairs his fish dish with some unusual flavours - white chocolate

EP 3

London and South East Main

Creative culinary competition. It's a smoke-filled kitchen as the chefs prepare their summer-themed mains in the hope of

EP 4

London and South East Dessert

Creative culinary competition. Dessert is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges and the

EP 5

London and South East Judging

Creative culinary competition. The remaining chefs cook their entire taste of summer menus for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fo

EP 6

South West Starter

Creative culinary competition. In the south west heats, two ambitious newcomers, Tom Brown and Andy Clatworthy, take on

EP 7

South West Fish

Creative culinary competition. Tom, head chef at Outlaw's at The Capital in Knightsbridge, is hoping to elevate the humb

EP 8

South West Main

Creative culinary competition. For the main course, a refined summer barbecue goes up against a traditional Cornish spec

EP 9

South West Dessert

Creative culinary competition. The chefs honour Wimbledon with their challenging strawberry desserts but only two will m

EP 10

South West Judging

Creative culinary competition. The two remaining chefs try to impress Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and guest

EP 11

North West Starter

Creative culinary competition. This week is the north west regional heats and three ambitious newcomers are competing to

EP 12

North West Fish

Creative culinary competition. In the fish course, Ellis tries to create the flavour of a summer barbecue without using

EP 13

North West Main

Creative culinary competition. Paul serves a personal main course based on his mother's favourite food, and Ellis surpri

EP 14

North West Dessert

Creative culinary competition. Ellis's dish is inspired by strawberries, and Tom hopes to beat the other chefs with a sa

EP 15

North West Judging

Creative culinary competition. The two chefs cook their taste of summer menus again for judges Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fo

EP 16

North East Starter

Creative culinary competition. In the north east heats, returning banquet champion Tommy Banks takes on two ambitious ne

EP 17

North East Fish

Creative culinary competition. Josh Overington creates a decadent fish stew, comprising champagne, lobster, scallops and

EP 18

North East Main

Creative culinary competition. Danny Parker is trying to recreate the flavours of an American barbecue but the veteran c

EP 19

North East Dessert

Creative culinary competition. Inspired by his summers spent on his family's Yorkshire farm, Tommy is cooking a dessert

EP 20

North East Judging

Creative culinary competition. The top two chefs cook their Taste of Summer menus for judges Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort

EP 21

Scotland Starter

Creative culinary competition. In the Scottish regional heats, returning chefs Michael Bremner and Ally McGrath battle a

EP 22

Scotland Fish

Creative culinary competition. Ally McGrath, chef proprietor at Osso in Peebles, creates an inventive dish based on summ

EP 23

Scotland Main

Creative culinary competition. Michael Bremner is taking a huge risk, using ox tongue as the centrepiece of his main.

EP 24

Scotland Dessert

Creative culinary competition. Ally McGrath starts the round with confidence, but a series of errors leave him worried a

EP 25

Scotland Judging

Creative culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook their menus for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and

EP 26

Wales Starter

Creative culinary competition. In the Wales regional heat, returning chef Phil is under pressure to impress as he is com

EP 27

Wales Fish

Creative culinary competition. Phil and Nick are both preparing dishes using mackerel. Nick hopes his elegant mackerel w

EP 28

Wales Main

Creative culinary competition. For the main course, all three chefs are cooking Welsh lamb in the hope of impressing thi

EP 29

Wales Dessert

Creative culinary competition. Phil Carmichael creates a tennis ball dessert that combines two British classics - Eton m

EP 30

Wales Judging

Creative culinary competition. The two winning chefs cook their menus for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and D

EP 31

Central Starter

Pip Lacey's starter is a humorous take on the unpredictable British weather and features an unusual presentation. Ryan S

EP 32

Central Fish

The Central fish dishes feature a tribute to Wimbledon strawberries and cream using strawberries and lobster. Another ch

EP 33

Central Main

Ryan Simpson hopes to elevate a ploughman's lunch into a gourmet affair, Pip Lacey pays tribute to an unusual Wimbledon

EP 34

Central Dessert

Central desserts are pineapple dishes, in reference to the pineapple on the top of the Wimbledon men's singles trophy, a

EP 35

Central Judging

The two chefs who have made it through cook their four courses again, attempting to impress judges Oliver Peyton, Matthe

EP 36

Northern Ireland Starter

The chefs from Northern Ireland battle it out. Joery Castel creates a tribute to Richard Krajicek, the only Dutchman to

EP 37

Northern Ireland Fish

Tommy hopes his Murray Mound is a fitting tribute to Andy Murray's apparent love of sushi. Eddie creates five strawberry

EP 38

Northern Ireland Main

Eddie Attwell is taking a risk with an unusual meat - water buffalo. But will the picnic-style dish be up to standards?

EP 39

Northern Ireland Dessert

Both Eddie Attwell and Tommy Heaney attempt desserts featuring chocolate tennis balls, while Joery Castel cooks poffertj

EP 40

Northern Ireland Judging

The two remaining chefs cook their four courses for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and guest judge Mansour Bah

EP 41

Final Starter

The winning regional chefs battle it out for a spot on the banquet menu. Andi Oliver takes the chefs to Wimbledon to see

EP 42

Final Fish

The chefs cook their fish courses but with some exceptionally high scoring dishes in the heats, each chef must deliver p

EP 43

Final Main

It is main course day and competition is fierce. The judges are joined by guest judge Gordon Reid, winner of the first e

EP 44

Final Dessert

With three completely new desserts in contention, whose dish will triumph? The judges are joined by guest judge Annabel

EP 45

Banquet

The winning chefs cook their dishes at the incredible Taste of Summer banquet. From Tim Henman to Judy Murray, the guest

EP 1

North East - Starter

Creative culinary competition. One chef hopes his offal starter will be a fitting tribute to the NHS's life-saving organ

EP 2

North East - Fish

Creative culinary competition. One chef hopes his dish will be a fitting tribute to his mum, who has worked as a chiropo

EP 3

North East - Main

Creative culinary competition. One chef dedicates his dish to the air ambulance staff who saved the life of his fiance.

EP 4

North East - Dessert

Creative culinary competition. One chef hopes to transform a childhood comfort classic into a show-stopping dessert.

EP 5

North East - Judging

Creative culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook their 'Feast to Say Thank You' menus for Oliver Peyton, Matt

EP 6

London and South East - Starter

Creative culinary competition. One chef serves a deeply personal mushroom dish, dedicated to the NHS staff who cared for

EP 7

London and South East - Fish

Creative culinary competition. In the fish course, Scott elevates a classic fish pie, dedicated to his mum who worked in

EP 8

London and South East - Main

Creative culinary competition. Selin serves a duck dish using ingredients from around the world to honour 'Our Global NH

EP 9

London and South East - Dessert

Creative culinary competition. It is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges. Selin puts

EP 10

London and South East - Judging

Culinary competition. The remaining chefs cook for Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and guest Jenny Turner, Brit

EP 11

Scotland - Starter

Creative culinary competition. Three newcomers are vying to be crowned champion of Scotland. Lorna is fusing Scottish pr

EP 12

Scotland - Fish

Culinary competition. The chefs are out to impress with the fish dish. Ben sets himself a mammoth task with a dish featu

EP 13

Scotland - Main

Creative culinary competition. It is main course day and the heat is on. Ross aims to impress with a tribute to Alexande

EP 14

Scotland - Dessert

Creative culinary competition. Lorna cooks a personal tribute to the NHS staff who have cared for her during treatment f

EP 15

Scotland - Judging

Creative culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook for Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver, Matthew Fort and guest judge

EP 16

Central Starter

Culinary competition. Three chefs compete in the heat for the central region. Ryan hopes his inventive brown sauce ice c

EP 17

Central Fish

Creative culinary competition. In the fish course, Marianne pays tribute to the 'angels' in her local hospital who looke

EP 18

Central Main

The chefs cook their mains and following yesterday's results, tension is high. Both Marianne and Ryan cook muntjac in th

EP 19

Central Dessert

Culinary competition. With one dish left to impress, Marianne looks to raise a smile with her 'carry on' themed dessert,

EP 20

Central Judging

Culinary competition. The two chefs cook for the judges, including Dan Smith, a paramedic who was one of the first at th

EP 21

Wales - Starter

Culinary competition. This week sees three chefs representing Wales compete. Andrew honours NHS staff with his innovativ

EP 22

Wales - Fish

After the starter results, the chefs return to the kitchen hoping for high scores with their fish dishes. Chris once aga

EP 23

Wales - Main

Creative culinary competition. All three main dishes pay tribute to the founder of the NHS Aneurin Bevan. Jason's For th

EP 24

Wales - Dessert

Creative culinary competition. It is the dessert course and the last opportunity for the chefs to impress. Which two wil

EP 25

Wales - Judging

Culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook for the judges, including Aneira Thomas, the first baby born on the N

EP 26

South West - Starter

Culinary competition. Chefs from the south west meet their veteran judge and cook celebratory starters. Jude creates a p

EP 27

South West - Fish

Culinary competition. Tom renowned cooks his take on a classic British fish supper in tribute to a charity which looks a

EP 28

South West - Main

Culinary competition. It is the main course and Olivia is hoping her unusual cuts of beef will score top points. Olivia

EP 29

South West - Dessert

Culinary competition. With just one more chance to impress the veteran judge, the chefs are all hoping to use their past

EP 30

South West - Judging

Culinary competition. The judges are joined by Barbara Childs, a matron at Great Ormond Street Hospital, who isn't afrai

EP 31

North West - Starter

Culinary competition. Three chefs bid to represent the north west. Ellis pays tribute to the founder of the NHS with his

EP 32

North West - Fish

Culinary competition. It is the fish course and the chefs are gunning for tens. Craig pays tribute to a friend who revol

EP 33

North West - Main

Creative culinary competition. Liam meets his personal hero, Nola Ishmael OBE, who became the UK's first ever black dire

EP 34

North West - Dessert

Culinary competition. It is the last chance for the north west chefs to impress. Ellis's dish is dedicated to the staff

EP 35

North West - Judging

Penultimate regional final of the culinary competition. The judges are joined by Dr Jake Dunning MBE, recognised for his

EP 36

Northern Ireland - Starter

Culinary competition. Three chefs battle to represent Northern Ireland. James Devine hopes to transform tea and toast in

EP 37

Northern Ireland - Fish

Culinary competition. Shauna takes inspiration from a personal connection with a tribute to staff from a facility in her

EP 38

Northern Ireland - Main

Culinary competition. It is the battle of beef with each chef using the same meat in their creations. Tommy also meets t

EP 39

Northern Ireland - Dessert

Culinary competition. It is the dessert course and the final chance for the chefs to impress. Which two will make it thr

EP 40

Northern Ireland - Judging

Culinary competition. The judges are joined by Shehan Hettiaratchy, a trauma surgeon who helped treat victims of the Gre

EP 41

Finals - Starter

Culinary competition. The finalists cook their starters for the judges, including guest judge Dr Rangan Chatterjee. Who

EP 42

Finals - Fish

Culinary competition. The chefs cook their fish courses and everyone is desperate to deliver perfection. The guest judge

EP 43

Finals - Main

The chefs serve up venison, rabbit, duck, beef, lamb and pork for scrutiny. The guest judge is Tom Lynch MBE, a former B

EP 44

Finals - Dessert

Culinary competition. The fourth and final spot on the banquet menu is awarded and there is a surprising announcement fo

EP 45

Banquet

Culinary competition. In the grand finale, the winning chefs cook their dishes at a banquet for the heroes of the NHS, a

EP 1

London and South East - Starter and Fish Courses

In the first heat, Ben Marks’s dish takes inspiration from The Beatles track Glass Onion, while Paul Walsh opts for a

EP 2

London and South East - Main and Dessert Courses

The chefs are halfway through their heat and the pressure is mounting. Luke has plenty to do to get his duck dish Spice,

EP 3

London and South East - Judging

The two remaining London chefs must cook their four-course menus again for the judges, including guest judge legendary b

EP 4

North East: Starter and Fish Courses

Three chefs new to the competition compete this week in the north east heats. Samira is taking her motivation from Elton

EP 5

North East: Main and Dessert

The chefs serve up their main courses and desserts. Mike is confident his northern dish Rack 'n' Roll has the edge to he

EP 6

North East: Judging

Today the two remaining north east chefs must cook their four-course menus again. But will they take on board their vete

EP 7

Central Starter and Fish Courses

Two returnees and a newcomer face off in the central heats. Newcomer Kray brings an urban edge to proceedings with a sta

EP 8

Central Main and Dessert

The chefs are halfway through their heat. Sabrina Gidda is taking inspiration from her grandad’s collection of old 45s

EP 9

Central Judging

The two remaining chefs cook their four-course menus again. But will they take on board their veteran’s advice as they

EP 10

North West Starter and Fish

The chefs begin cook their starters for a surprise veteran chef. Liam’s dish Banging Beets takes inspiration from Live

EP 11

North West Main and Dessert

The chefs cook their all-important main courses. Michelin-starred newcomer Hrishikesh Desai is pushing himself to the li

EP 12

North West Judging

The two remaining chefs cook their dishes head to head for a panel of expert judges, including multi-million selling sin

EP 13

Scotland: Starter and Fish Courses

Three of Scotland’s finest chefs do battle. Gordon's dish, Fleetwood Mackerel, is a risky combination of raw mackerel

EP 14

Scotland: Main and Dessert

The chefs cook their mains and desserts. Lorna is confident her lamb dish With A Little Help From My Friends, dedicated

EP 15

Scotland: Judging

The two remaining Scottish chefs cook their four courses again for Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and celebrit

EP 16

South West – Starter and Fish

This week it is the heats for the south west. For starters Joe goes out on a limb with his Beatles-inspired dish My Octo

EP 17

South West – Mains and Dessert

Emily’s David Bowie-inspired dish celebrates Britain’s food heroes and she is using Cornish duck meat from her local

EP 18

South West – Judging

The two remaining chefs cook their four-course menus for judges Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and guest judge

EP 19

Wales: Starter and Fish Courses

In the Welsh heats, two chefs cook lamb starters entitled Green, Green, Grass of Home.

EP 20

Wales: Main and Dessert

Cindy’s beef main course, called Spice up Your Life, involves a risky combination of wasabi and horseradish that she i

EP 21

Wales: Judging

The two remaining chefs cook their four-course menus for the judges - Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver and guest

EP 22

Northern Ireland Starter and Fish

This week it is the heat for the Northern Ireland region. Chris’s dish is his refined take on the post-gig junk food h

EP 23

Northern Ireland Main and Dessert

Alex’s dish commemorates his late brother and the song by Northern Ireland artist Donna Taggart that he associates wit

EP 24

Northern Ireland Judging

The two remaining chefs from Northern Ireland recreate their four-course menu for the esteemed judges - Matthew Fort, Ol

EP 25

The Finals: Starter

In the first challenge of finals week, the eight chefs battle to get their starter course to the banquet and cook up dis

EP 26

The Finals: Fish Course

Some of the finest chefs in the UK compete to cook a fish course worthy of serving at a banquet. The rivals need to impr

EP 27

The Finals: Main Course

The regional champions compete to get their main courses onto the menu of the banquet at Abbey Road Studios. They are co

EP 28

The Finals: Dessert

Each chef needs to cook a dessert to impress guest judge Peter Hook – Joy Division and New Order bassist. With one pla

EP 29

The Finals: Banquet

This year’s Great British Menu comes to a climax with a star-studded banquet celebrating Britain’s success in pop mu

EP 1

Central – Starter & Fish Courses

Chefs from Derby, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent and Nottingham compete for the central region with a mushroom starter inspi

EP 2

Central - Main & Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs cook giant goose eggs based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and a Harry Potter dessert, but two

EP 3

Central - Judging

The two remaining central chefs go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Guest judge Charlie Higson, comedian an

EP 4

London & South East - Starter & Fish Courses

Veteran Tommy Banks decides which of the four London chefs to send home after a hazelnut starter inspired by The Gruffal

EP 5

London & South East - Main & Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs cook a dairy beef steak dish inspired by Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse and a Faraway Tree chocolate

EP 6

London & South East - Judging

The two remaining chefs from the region go head to head and cook their six-course menus for the judges, including guest

EP 7

Scotland - Starter & Fish Courses

Four chefs from Edinburgh, Irvine, Fife and Buckie compete for Scotland with a venison starter inspired by Harry Potter

EP 8

Scotland - Main & Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including a cow pie inspired by Desperate Dan and a golden snitch choux des

EP 9

Scotland - Judging

Two top chefs from Scotland go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Bestselling children’s author and comedia

EP 10

Northern Ireland - Starter & Fish Courses

Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with a starter inspired by CS Lewis and an Enid Blyton fish course. Veteran Tom

EP 11

Northern Ireland - Main & Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including a Hogwarts feast inspired by Harry Potter and an Each Peach Pear

EP 12

Northern Ireland - Judging

Two top chefs from Northern Ireland go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Children’s TV presenter turned au

EP 13

North West - Starter & Fish Courses

Four chefs, two from Manchester and two from Cumbria, compete for the north west of England. Angela Hartnett, the surpri

EP 14

North West - Main & Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including a Beatrix Potter extravaganza and a Not So Giant Peach. A surpris

EP 15

North West - Judging

Two top chefs from the north west of England go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Julia Donaldson, best-sell

EP 16

South West - Starter & Fish

Four chefs from the south west of England compete, with dishes inspired by The Wind in the Willows, Enid Blyton and Jere

EP 17

South West - Main & Dessert Courses

The three chefs are halfway through their heat and the pressure is mounting. One of the chefs unexpectedly leaves the co

EP 18

South West - Judging

Two top chefs from the south west of England go head to head and cook their six-course menus. Actress, comedian and chil

EP 19

Wales - Starter & Fish

The nation's top chefs compete.

EP 20

Wales - Main & Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including Y Draig Goch, inspired by the legend of the Welsh red dragon, and

EP 21

Wales - Judging

Two top chefs from Wales go head to head and cook their menus. Filch from the Harry Potter films - actor David Bradley -

EP 22

North East - Starter & Fish Courses

Four chefs from Yorkshire and County Durham compete for the north east region, with a homage to The Railway Children and

EP 23

North East - Main & Dessert

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts including two Skellig-inspired dishes and a Horrible Histories feast.

EP 24

North East - Judging

Bestselling children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson helps decide which chef should make it through to the next round.

EP 25

Finals - Starter

Eight finalists from across the UK compete to have their starter chosen for the banquet celebrating children’s literat

EP 26

Finals - Fish

Bestselling author Malorie Blackman helps choose the winning fish dish for a banquet celebrating children’s literature

EP 27

Finals - Main

Bestselling writer Anthony Horowitz helps choose the winner for the main course final, while a Harry Potter actor pops i

EP 28

Finals - Dessert

The dessert course is the last chance for the finalists to win a place at tomorrow night’s banquet celebrating childre

EP 29

Banquet

After months of hard-fought competition, it is time for the Great British Menu banquet. The winning chefs cook their cou

EP 1

Central Starter and Fish Courses

Four chefs compete for the central region with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by British invention and innov

EP 2

Central Main and Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs prepare mains and desserts inspired by science and innovation. But when two chefs both decide to mak

EP 3

Central Judging

Guest judge Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut, helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs. Both have

EP 4

Scotland Starter and Fish Courses

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by British invention and innovation. Wit

EP 5

Scotland Main and Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs compete over main and dessert dishes inspired by science and innovation, particularly Scotland’s l

EP 6

Scotland Judging

With delicious dishes celebrating Scotland’s landmark inventions, who will be judged the winner for Scotland? The judg

EP 7

London and the South East Starter and Fish Courses

Four top chefs compete for the London and the South East region with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by Briti

EP 8

London and the South East Main and Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by science and innovation. But with such high-level cooking, who can ke

EP 9

London and the South East Judging

Guest judge Professor Chris Jackson, geologist and adventurer, helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs. Bot

EP 10

Wales Starter and Fish Courses

Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by British invention and innovation. Who wi

EP 11

Wales Main and Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by science and innovation but when two chefs go head to head with lamb

EP 12

Wales Judging

Two top chefs from Wales go head-to-head with dishes celebrating Welsh produce, Welsh entrepreneurs and pioneers in thei

EP 13

North East Starter and Fish Courses

Four chefs compete for the North East, Yorkshire and Humber region with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by Br

EP 14

North East Main and Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs compete over mains and desserts inspired by science and innovation. But with such high-level cooking

EP 15

North East Judging

Guest judge Sophie Conran, cook, author and designer, helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs. Both have tr

EP 16

Northern Ireland Starter and Fish Courses

Four top chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by British invention and inn

EP 17

Northern Ireland Main and Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by science and innovation, drawing especially from Northern Ireland’s

EP 18

Northern Ireland Judging

Guest judge and legendary designer Thomas Heatherwick helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs. Both have pi

EP 19

North West Starter and Fish Courses

Four chefs compete for the North West of England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by British invention a

EP 20

North West Main and Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs compete with dishes inspired by British invention and innovation, but which two chefs will go throug

EP 21

North West Judging

Who will be judged the winner of the North West of England with delicious dishes celebrating invention? The judges, incl

EP 22

South West Starter and Fish Courses

Four chefs from the south west of England compete, with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by British invention

EP 23

South West Main and Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by science and innovation from the south west of England, but who will

EP 24

South West Judging

Who will be judged the winner for the south west of England with innovative dishes inspired by the region’s inventions

EP 25

The Finals: Starter

The eight regional champions cook their starter courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating

EP 26

The Finals: Fish Course

The eight regional champions cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating British innovat

EP 27

The Finals: Main Course

The eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating Bri

EP 28

The Finals: Dessert

The eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating Bri

EP 29

Banquet Special

Andi Oliver presents the series finale – an outdoor banquet celebrating British innovation and invention. The star-stu

EP 1

Central Starter and Fish Courses

Four chefs compete for the Central region with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadc

EP 2

Central Main and Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting. But with two chefs deciding to honour children

EP 3

Central Judging

Guest judge Cat Deeley helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs. Both have dishes celebrating iconic TV show

EP 4

North West Starters and Fish

Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadc

EP 5

North West Main and Dessert

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting. When all the chefs choose comedic inspirations

EP 6

North West Judging

Guest judge Sue Cleaver helps decide the north west England winner with the new judging panel. Both chefs have dishes ce

EP 7

Wales Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who w

EP 8

Wales Main and Dessert

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting. When all the chefs choose comedic inspirations

EP 9

Wales Judging

Guest judge Steffan Rhodri helps decide the Welsh winner with the new judging panel. Both chefs have dishes celebrating

EP 10

London and the South East Starter and Fish

Four chefs from south east England compete to represent the region - but one must go home.

EP 11

London and the South East Main and Dessert

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including homages to Mr Blobby, Churchill's sp

EP 12

London and the South East Judging

Guest judge Anita Dobson helps the panel decide the winner for London and south east England. Both chefs have dishes cel

EP 13

Scotland Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Wh

EP 14

Scotland Mains and Dessert

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including celebrations of Game of Thrones and

EP 15

Scotland Judging

Guest judge Rory Bremner helps the judging panel decide the winner for Scotland. Both chefs have dishes celebrating favo

EP 16

North East and Yorkshire Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Yorkshire and north east England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of

EP 17

North East and Yorkshire Mains and Dessert

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including celebrations of Saturday night TV an

EP 18

North East and Yorkshire Judging

Guest judge Si King helps the judging panel decide the winner for north east England and Yorkshire. Both chefs have dish

EP 19

South West Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadc

EP 20

South West Mains and Dessert

The remaining chefs from south west England compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including celebrations

EP 21

South West Judging

Guest judge Priyanga Burford helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England. Both chefs have dishes ce

EP 22

Northern Ireland Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcas

EP 23

Northern Ireland Mains and Dessert

The remaining chefs from Northern Ireland compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including celebrations o

EP 24

Northern Ireland Judging

Guest judge Dev Griffin helps the judging panel decide the winner for Northern Ireland. Both chefs have dishes celebrati

EP 25

The Finals - Starter

The eight regional champions cook their starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at our banquet. C

EP 26

The Finals - Fish

The eight regional champions cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating British broadca

EP 27

The Finals - Main

Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating 100 yea

EP 28

The Finals - Dessert

The eight regional champions cook their desserts in a bid to secure the last place on the menu at a banquet celebrating

EP 29

Banquet Special

It’s the final, with the chefs cooking their banquet dishes at Alexandra Palace for a guest list of broadcasting stars

EP 1

North East Starter and Fish

Four chefs from the north east of England compete with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illu

EP 2

North East Mains and Dessert

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday.

EP 3

North East Judging

Guest judge Joe Sugg helps choose the winner from the two remaining chefs. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, Jame

EP 4

South West England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration

EP 5

South West England: Mains and Dessert

The remaining chefs from south west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddi

EP 6

South West England: Judging

Guest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.

EP 7

Wales: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating P

EP 8

Wales: Mains and Puddings

The remaining chefs from Wales compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65t

EP 9

Wales: Judging

The guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.

EP 10

North West England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration

EP 11

North West England: Mains and Puddings

The remaining chefs from north west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddi

EP 12

North West England: Judging

The guest judge, actress Jane Horrocks, helps the judging panel decide the winner for north west England. There are dish

EP 13

Scotland: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebratin

EP 14

Scotland: Mains and Puddings

The remaining Scottish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th

EP 15

Scotland: Judging

The guest judge, comic book artist Frank Quitely, helps decide the winner for Scotland. There are dishes celebrating the

EP 16

London and South East: Starter and Fish

Four of London and the south east’s most talented chefs compete to stay in the competition over canapés, starters and

EP 17

London and South East: Mains and Puddings

The remaining London and south east chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Padding

EP 18

London and South East: Judging

Guest judge Dapo Adeola helps decide the winner from the two remaining London and south east chefs. There are dishes cel

EP 19

Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration ce

EP 20

Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings

The remaining Northern Irish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s

EP 21

Northern Ireland: Judging

The guest judge, author and artist Oliver Jeffers, helps decide the winner for Northern Ireland. There are dishes celebr

EP 22

Central England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for central England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration ce

EP 23

Central England: Mains and Puddings

The remaining chefs from central England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddingt

EP 24

Central England: Judging

The guest judge, award-winning actress Duaa Karim, helps decide the winner for central England. There are dishes celebra

EP 25

The Finals: Starters

The eight regional champions cook their vegan starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at the banq

EP 26

The Finals: Fish Course

The eight regional champions cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and i

EP 27

The Finals: Main Course

Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animati

EP 28

The Finals: Dessert

The eight regional champions cook their desserts in a bid to secure the last place on the menu at the banquet. Morwenna

EP 29

Banquet Special

It’s the final of the series. The chefs cook a banquet at Brighton Royal Pavilion for illustration and animation stars

EP 1

North East England: Starters and Fish

Four chefs compete for north east England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympi

EP 2

North East England: Mains and Puddings

The remaining three chefs compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, an

EP 3

North East England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north east England. Former Team GB competitive climber

EP 4

Central England: Starters and Fish

Four chefs compete for central England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics.

EP 5

Central England: Mains and Puddings

The remaining three chefs compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, an

EP 6

Central England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent central England. Paralympic gold medal sprinter Jonnie

EP 7

London and South East England: Starters and Fish

Four chefs compete for London and south east England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and

EP 8

London and the South East England: Mains and Puddings

The remaining three chefs compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, an

EP 9

London and the South East England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent London and south east England. Taekwondo silver medal

EP 10

Scotland: Starters and Fish

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. Who wil

EP 11

Scotland: Mains and Puddings

The remaining three chefs compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, an

EP 12

Scotland: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Scotland. Scottish gold medal winning rower Dame Kathe

EP 13

Wales: Starters and Fish

Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. Who will b

EP 14

Wales: Mains and Puddings

The remaining three Welsh chefs compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will w

EP 15

Wales: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Wales. Former Olympic hurdler and world record holder

EP 16

North West England: Starters and Fish

Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympic

EP 17

North West England: Mains and Puddings

The remaining three chefs from north west England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic

EP 18

North West England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north west England. Wheelchair rugby Paralympian Stuar

EP 19

Northern Ireland: Starters and Fish

Four chefs compete for northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics.

EP 20

Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings

The remaining three chefs from Northern Ireland compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic G

EP 21

Northern Ireland: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Northern Ireland. Paralympic multi-gold medallist Mich

EP 22

South West England: Starters and Fish

Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympic

EP 23

South West England: Mains and Puddings

The remaining three chefs from south west England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic

EP 24

South West England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent south west England. Team GB Olympic gold medallist Joe

EP 25

The Finals: Starters

The eight regional champions cook their vegan starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at the banq

EP 26

The Finals: Fish Course

The eight finalists cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating the Olympics and Paralym

EP 27

The Finals: Main Course

Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place at banquet celebrating the Olympics and Para

EP 28

The Finals: Dessert

The eight regional champions cook their desserts to secure the last place at a banquet celebrating the Olympics and Para

EP 29

Banquet Special

It’s the final of Great British Menu. The chefs cook a banquet at the British ambassador’s residence in Paris to cel

EP 1

North West England: Starters and Fish

Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past.

EP 2

North West England: Mains and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from north west England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past.

EP 3

North West England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north west England. Campaigner Margaret Aspinall helps

EP 4

South West England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past.

EP 5

South West England: Mains and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from south west England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past.

EP 6

South West England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent south west England. The former director of public heal

EP 7

Scotland: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will b

EP 8

Scotland: Mains and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from Scotland compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will

EP 9

Scotland: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Scotland. RNLI volunteer and Pride of Scotland winner

EP 10

North East England and Yorkshire: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for north east England and Yorkshire with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons

EP 11

North East England and Yorkshire: Mains and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from north east England and Yorkshire compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Briton

EP 12

North East England and Yorkshire: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north east England and Yorkshire. Historian Greg Jenne

EP 13

Wales: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be e

EP 14

Wales: Mains and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from Wales compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win

EP 15

Wales: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Wales. Singer, songwriter, author and broadcaster Cery

EP 16

Central and Eastern England: Starter and Fish

An exceptionally strong group of four chefs compete for central and eastern England with canapes, starters and fish dish

EP 17

Central and Eastern England: Mains and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from central and eastern England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of

EP 18

Central and Eastern England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent central and eastern England. Olympic heptathlete Dame

EP 19

Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Wh

EP 20

Northern Ireland: Mains and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from Northern Ireland compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. W

EP 21

Northern Ireland: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Northern Ireland. Broadcasting legend Pamela Ballantin

EP 22

London and South East England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for London and south east England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of

EP 23

London and South East England: Mains and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from London and south east England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons o

EP 24

London and South East England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent London and south east England. Archdeacon and campaign

EP 25

The Finals: Starters

The eight finalists compete to win the starter course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great Briti

EP 26

The Finals: Fish Course

The eight finalists compete to win the fish course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British

EP 27

The Finals: Main Course

Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place at a banquet celebrating great Britons of th

EP 28

The Finals: Dessert

The eight finalists compete to win the dessert course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great Briti

EP 29

Banquet Special

It’s the final of Great British Menu. The chefs cook a banquet for modern-day heroes at Blenheim Palace, with dishes c

EP 1

North West England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry.

EP 2

North West England: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from north west England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry.

EP 3

North West England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north west England. Casting director Debbie McWilliams

EP 4

Scotland: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will b

EP 5

Scotland: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from Scotland compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will

EP 6

Scotland: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Scotland. Bafta-winning actress Katherine Parkinson he

EP 7

Central England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for central England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who

EP 8

Central England: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from central England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Wh

EP 9

Central England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent central England. Film producer Alison Owen helps decid

EP 10

Wales: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be e

EP 11

Wales: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from Wales compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win

EP 12

Wales: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Wales. Acclaimed director Sally El Hosaini helps decid

EP 13

North East England and Yorkshire: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for north east England and Yorkshire with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British f

EP 14

North East England and Yorkshire: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from north east England and Yorkshire compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British

EP 15

North East England and Yorkshire: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north east England and Yorkshire. Screenwriter and aut

EP 16

Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Wh

EP 17

Northern Ireland: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from Northern Ireland compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. W

EP 18

Northern Ireland: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Northern Ireland. Award-winning Belfast director Lisa

EP 19

London and South East England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for London and south east England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film

EP 20

London and South East England: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from London and south east England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British fil

EP 21

London and South East England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent London and south east England. Much-loved actor Simon

EP 22

South West England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry.

EP 23

South West England: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from south west England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry.

EP 24

South West England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent south west England. Comedian and actor Ben Whitehead h

EP 25

The Finals: Starters

The eight finalists compete to win the starter course at a banquet celebrating the British film industry. Director Marli

EP 26

The Finals: Fish Course

The eight finalists compete to win the fish course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British

EP 27

The Finals: Main Course

Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place at a banquet celebrating the British film in

EP 28

The Finals: Dessert

The eight chefs compete for the last place on the banquet menu celebrating the British film industry. Chocolat author Jo

EP 29

Banquet Special

It’s the final of Great British Menu. The chefs cook a banquet for the great and the good of the British film industry

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