29 episodes

Great British Menu - Series 18

First aired Jan 31, 2023Season 18

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

Episodes

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Episode 1

North East Starter and Fish

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Jan 31, 202359 min

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 eliminated?

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Episode 2

North East Mains and Dessert

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Feb 1, 202359 min

The 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

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Feb 2, 202359 min

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.

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Episode 4

South West England: Starter and Fish

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Feb 7, 202359 min

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?

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Episode 5

South West England: Mains and Dessert

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Feb 8, 202359 min

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 Benn.

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Episode 6

South West England: Judging

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Feb 9, 202359 min

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

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Episode 7

Wales: Starter and Fish

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Feb 14, 202359 min

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?

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Episode 8

Wales: Mains and Puddings

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Feb 15, 202359 min

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 Mabinogion.

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Episode 9

Wales: Judging

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Feb 16, 202359 min

The 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

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Feb 21, 202359 min

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?

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Episode 11

North West England: Mains and Puddings

9.0
Feb 22, 202359 min1 votes

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 tea party.

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Episode 12

North West England: Judging

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Feb 23, 202358 min

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.

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Episode 13

Scotland: Starter and Fish

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Feb 28, 202359 min

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?

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Episode 14

Scotland: Mains and Puddings

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Mar 1, 202359 min

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.

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Episode 15

Scotland: Judging

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Mar 2, 202359 min

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.

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Episode 16

London and South East: Starter and Fish

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Mar 7, 202359 min

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.

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Episode 17

London and South East: Mains and Puddings

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Mar 8, 202358 min

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?

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Episode 18

London and South East: Judging

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Mar 9, 202359 min

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.

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Episode 19

Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish

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Mar 14, 202359 min

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?

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Episode 20

Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings

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Mar 15, 202359 min

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.

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Episode 21

Northern Ireland: Judging

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Mar 16, 202359 min

The 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

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Mar 21, 202359 min

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?

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Episode 23

Central England: Mains and Puddings

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Mar 22, 202359 min

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?

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Episode 24

Central England: Judging

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Mar 23, 202359 min

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.

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Episode 25

The Finals: Starters

4.0
Mar 27, 202358 min1 votes

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.

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Episode 26

The Finals: Fish Course

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Mar 28, 202358 min

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.

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Episode 27

The Finals: Main Course

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Mar 29, 202359 min

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.

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Episode 28

The Finals: Dessert

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Mar 30, 202359 min

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.

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Episode 29

Banquet Special

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Mar 31, 202359 min

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.