Great British Menu (2006)
Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure.
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Episode 1 - North East Starter and Fish
Release Date: 2023-01-31Four 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 eliminated?
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Episode 2 - North East Mains and Dessert
Release Date: 2023-02-01The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday.
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Episode 3 - North East Judging
Release Date: 2023-02-02Guest 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.
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Episode 4 - South West England: Starter and Fish
Release Date: 2023-02-07Four 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?
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Episode 5 - South West England: Mains and Dessert
Release Date: 2023-02-08The 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 Benn.
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Episode 6 - South West England: Judging
Release Date: 2023-02-09Guest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.
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Episode 7 - Wales: Starter and Fish
Release Date: 2023-02-14Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
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Episode 8 - Wales: Mains and Puddings
Release Date: 2023-02-15The 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 Mabinogion.
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Episode 9 - Wales: Judging
Release Date: 2023-02-16The guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.
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Episode 10 - North West England: Starter and Fish
Release Date: 2023-02-21Four 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?
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Episode 11 - North West England: Mains and Puddings
Release Date: 2023-02-22The 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 tea party.
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Episode 12 - North West England: Judging
Release Date: 2023-02-23The 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.
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Episode 13 - Scotland: Starter and Fish
Release Date: 2023-02-28Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
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Episode 14 - Scotland: Mains and Puddings
Release Date: 2023-03-01The 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.
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Episode 15 - Scotland: Judging
Release Date: 2023-03-02The 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.
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Episode 16 - London and South East: Starter and Fish
Release Date: 2023-03-07Four 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.
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Episode 17 - London and South East: Mains and Puddings
Release Date: 2023-03-08The 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?
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Episode 18 - London and South East: Judging
Release Date: 2023-03-09Guest judge Dapo Adeola helps decide the winner from the two remaining London and south east chefs. There are dishes celebrating The Gruffalo and Paddington.
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Episode 19 - Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish
Release Date: 2023-03-14Four 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?
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Episode 20 - Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings
Release Date: 2023-03-15The 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.
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Episode 21 - Northern Ireland: Judging
Release Date: 2023-03-16The guest judge, author and artist Oliver Jeffers, helps decide the winner for Northern Ireland. There are dishes celebrating both animation and illustration.
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Episode 22 - Central England: Starter and Fish
Release Date: 2023-03-21Four 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?
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Episode 23 - Central England: Mains and Puddings
Release Date: 2023-03-22The 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?
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Episode 24 - Central England: Judging
Release Date: 2023-03-23The 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.
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Episode 25 - The Finals: Starters
Release Date: 2023-03-27The 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.
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Episode 26 - The Finals: Fish Course
Release Date: 2023-03-28The 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.
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Episode 27 - The Finals: Main Course
Release Date: 2023-03-29Eight 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.
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Episode 28 - The Finals: Dessert
Release Date: 2023-03-30The 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.
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Episode 29 - Banquet Special
Release Date: 2023-03-31It’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.