45 episodes

Great British Menu - Series 11

First aired Aug 29, 2016Season 11

The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at the Palace of Westminster.

Episodes

Scotland Starter still

Episode 1

Scotland Starter

NR
Aug 29, 201629 min

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

Scotland Fish still

Episode 2

Scotland Fish

NR
Aug 30, 201629 min

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

Scotland Main still

Episode 3

Scotland Main

NR
Aug 31, 201629 min

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

Scotland Dessert still

Episode 4

Scotland Dessert

NR
Sep 1, 201629 min

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

Scotland Judging still

Episode 5

Scotland Judging

NR
Sep 2, 201629 min

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

South West Starter still

Episode 6

South West Starter

NR
Sep 5, 201629 min

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

South West Fish still

Episode 7

South West Fish

NR
Sep 6, 201629 min

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

South West Main still

Episode 8

South West Main

NR
Sep 7, 201629 min

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

South West Dessert still

Episode 9

South West Dessert

NR
Sep 8, 201629 min

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

South West Judging still

Episode 10

South West Judging

NR
Sep 9, 201629 min

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

North West Starter still

Episode 11

North West Starter

NR
Sep 12, 201629 min

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

North West Fish still

Episode 12

North West Fish

NR
Sep 13, 201629 min

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

North West Main still

Episode 13

North West Main

NR
Sep 14, 201629 min

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

North West Dessert still

Episode 14

North West Dessert

NR
Sep 15, 201629 min

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

North West Judging still

Episode 15

North West Judging

NR
Sep 16, 201629 min

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

Wales Starter still

Episode 16

Wales Starter

NR
Sep 19, 201629 min

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

Wales Fish still

Episode 17

Wales Fish

NR
Sep 20, 201629 min

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

Wales Main still

Episode 18

Wales Main

NR
Sep 21, 201629 min

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

Wales Dessert still

Episode 19

Wales Dessert

NR
Sep 22, 201629 min

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

Wales Judging still

Episode 20

Wales Judging

NR
Sep 23, 201629 min

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

Central Starter still

Episode 21

Central Starter

NR
Sep 26, 201629 min

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

Central Fish still

Episode 22

Central Fish

NR
Sep 27, 201629 min

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

Central Main still

Episode 23

Central Main

NR
Sep 28, 201629 min

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

Central Dessert still

Episode 24

Central Dessert

NR
Sep 29, 201629 min

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

Central Judging still

Episode 25

Central Judging

NR
Sep 30, 201629 min

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

London & South East Starter still

Episode 26

London & South East Starter

NR
Oct 3, 201629 min

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

London & South East Fish still

Episode 27

London & South East Fish

NR
Oct 4, 201629 min

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

London & South East Main still

Episode 28

London & South East Main

NR
Oct 5, 201629 min

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

London & South East Dessert still

Episode 29

London & South East Dessert

NR
Oct 6, 201629 min

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

London & South East Judging still

Episode 30

London & South East Judging

NR
Oct 7, 201629 min

In the the head to head, the two highest-scoring chefs from the London and south east region cook for Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.

North East Starter still

Episode 31

North East Starter

NR
Oct 10, 201629 min

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

North East Fish still

Episode 32

North East Fish

NR
Oct 11, 201629 min

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

North East Main still

Episode 33

North East Main

NR
Oct 12, 201629 min

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 news.

North East Dessert still

Episode 34

North East Dessert

NR
Oct 13, 201629 min

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 grandfather.

North East Judging still

Episode 35

North East Judging

NR
Oct 14, 201629 min

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

Northern Ireland Starter still

Episode 36

Northern Ireland Starter

NR
Oct 17, 201629 min

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

Northern Ireland Fish still

Episode 37

Northern Ireland Fish

NR
Oct 18, 201629 min

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

Northern Ireland Main still

Episode 38

Northern Ireland Main

NR
Oct 19, 201629 min

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

Northern Ireland Dessert still

Episode 39

Northern Ireland Dessert

NR
Oct 20, 201629 min

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

Northern Ireland Judging still

Episode 40

Northern Ireland Judging

NR
Oct 21, 201629 min

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

Finals Starter still

Episode 41

Finals Starter

NR
Oct 24, 201659 min

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

Finals Fish still

Episode 42

Finals Fish

NR
Oct 25, 201659 min

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

Finals Main still

Episode 43

Finals Main

NR
Oct 26, 201659 min

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

Finals Dessert still

Episode 44

Finals Dessert

NR
Oct 27, 201659 min

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

Banquet still

Episode 45

Banquet

NR
Oct 28, 201659 min

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