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Great British Menu: Series 18

29 episodes · premiered Jan 31, 2023

The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at an incredible four-course banquet.

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  1. Episode 1: North East Starter and Fish Jan 31, 2023 · 59m Four chefs from the north east of England compete with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration to celebrate Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be…
  2. Episode 2: North East Mains and Dessert Feb 1, 2023 · 59m The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday.
  3. Episode 3: North East Judging Feb 2, 2023 · 59m Guest judge Joe Sugg helps choose the winner from the two remaining chefs. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, James and the Giant Peach and the Clangers.
  4. Episode 4: South West England: Starter and Fish Feb 7, 2023 · 59m Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
  5. Episode 5: South West England: Mains and Dessert Feb 8, 2023 · 59m The remaining chefs from south west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes inspired by Aardman and Mr…
  6. Episode 6: South West England: Judging Feb 9, 2023 · 59m Guest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.
  7. Episode 7: Wales: Starter and Fish Feb 14, 2023 · 59m Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
  8. Episode 8: Wales: Mains and Puddings Feb 15, 2023 · 59m The remaining chefs from Wales compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes based on Fantastic Mr Fox and the…
  9. Episode 9: Wales: Judging Feb 16, 2023 · 59m The guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.
  10. Episode 10: North West England: Starter and Fish Feb 21, 2023 · 59m Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
  11. Episode 11: North West England: Mains and Puddings Feb 22, 2023 · 59m The remaining chefs from north west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's…
  12. Episode 12: North West England: Judging Feb 23, 2023 · 58m The guest judge, actress Jane Horrocks, helps the judging panel decide the winner for north west England. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, Bob the Builder, and Jack and Jill.
  13. Episode 13: Scotland: Starter and Fish Feb 28, 2023 · 59m Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
  14. Episode 14: Scotland: Mains and Puddings Mar 1, 2023 · 59m The remaining Scottish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.
  15. Episode 15: Scotland: Judging Mar 2, 2023 · 59m The guest judge, comic book artist Frank Quitely, helps decide the winner for Scotland. There are dishes celebrating the Beano and The Wind in the Willows.
  16. Episode 16: London and South East: Starter and Fish Mar 7, 2023 · 59m Four of London and the south east’s most talented chefs compete to stay in the competition over canapés, starters and fish dishes celebrating British animation and illustration.
  17. Episode 17: London and South East: Mains and Puddings Mar 8, 2023 · 58m The remaining London and south east chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday – who will win and who must go home?
  18. Episode 18: London and South East: Judging Mar 9, 2023 · 59m Guest judge Dapo Adeola helps decide the winner from the two remaining London and south east chefs. There are dishes celebrating The Gruffalo and Paddington.
  19. Episode 19: Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish Mar 14, 2023 · 59m Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
  20. Episode 20: Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings Mar 15, 2023 · 59m The remaining Northern Irish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a pie taking inspiration from the Wombles.
  21. Episode 21: Northern Ireland: Judging Mar 16, 2023 · 59m The guest judge, author and artist Oliver Jeffers, helps decide the winner for Northern Ireland. There are dishes celebrating both animation and illustration.
  22. Episode 22: Central England: Starter and Fish Mar 21, 2023 · 59m Four chefs compete for central England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
  23. Episode 23: Central England: Mains and Puddings Mar 22, 2023 · 59m The remaining chefs from central England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will win, and who must go home?
  24. Episode 24: Central England: Judging Mar 23, 2023 · 59m The guest judge, award-winning actress Duaa Karim, helps decide the winner for central England. There are dishes celebrating the Dandy and video game Pac-Man.
  25. Episode 25: The Finals: Starters Mar 27, 2023 · 58m The eight regional champions cook their vegan starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at the banquet. Comedian and actor Kulvinder Ghir is the guest judge.
  26. Episode 26: The Finals: Fish Course Mar 28, 2023 · 58m The eight regional champions cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration. Aardman co-founder Peter Lord is the guest judge.
  27. Episode 27: The Finals: Main Course Mar 29, 2023 · 59m Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration. Sir Lenny Henry is the guest judge.
  28. Episode 28: The Finals: Dessert Mar 30, 2023 · 59m The eight regional champions cook their desserts in a bid to secure the last place on the menu at the banquet. Morwenna Banks, voice of Mummy Pig on Peppa Pig, is the guest judge.
  29. Episode 29: Banquet Special Mar 31, 2023 · 59m It’s the final of the series. The chefs cook a banquet at Brighton Royal Pavilion for illustration and animation stars including Cressida Cowell and Sir Lenny Henry.