The best of British cuisine. Top chefs from across the UK put their hearts on a plate and showcase amazing culinary talent. Who will get to cook for a spectacular banquet?
Episode 1
North West England: Starters and Fish
Jan 28, 2025
Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 2
North West England: Mains and Dessert
Jan 29, 2025
The remaining three chefs from north west England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
Episode 3
North West England: Judging
Jan 30, 2025
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north west England. Campaigner Margaret Aspinall helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
Episode 4
South West England: Starter and Fish
Feb 4, 2025
Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 5
South West England: Mains and Dessert
Feb 5, 2025
The remaining three chefs from south west England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
Episode 6
South West England: Judging
Feb 6, 2025
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent south west England. The former director of public health for Wiltshire, Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz, helps decide the winner.
Episode 7
Scotland: Starter and Fish
Feb 11, 2025
Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 8
Scotland: Mains and Dessert
Feb 12, 2025
The remaining three chefs from Scotland compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
Episode 9
Scotland: Judging
Feb 13, 2025
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Scotland. RNLI volunteer and Pride of Scotland winner Ben Thompson helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
Episode 10
North East England and Yorkshire: Starter and Fish
Feb 18, 2025
Four chefs compete for north east England and Yorkshire with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 11
North East England and Yorkshire: Mains and Dessert
Feb 19, 2025
The remaining three chefs from north east England and Yorkshire compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
Episode 12
North East England and Yorkshire: Judging
Feb 20, 2025
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north east England and Yorkshire. Historian Greg Jenner helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
Episode 13
Wales: Starter and Fish
Feb 25, 2025
Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 14
Wales: Mains and Dessert
Feb 26, 2025
The remaining three chefs from Wales compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
Episode 15
Wales: Judging
Feb 27, 2025
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Wales. Singer, songwriter, author and broadcaster Cerys Matthews helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
Episode 16
Central and Eastern England: Starter and Fish
Mar 4, 2025
An exceptionally strong group of four chefs compete for central and eastern England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 17
Central and Eastern England: Mains and Dessert
Mar 5, 2025
The remaining three chefs from central and eastern England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
Episode 18
Central and Eastern England: Judging
Mar 6, 2025
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent central and eastern England. Olympic heptathlete Dame Denise Lewis helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
Episode 19
Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish
Mar 11, 2025
Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 20
Northern Ireland: Mains and Dessert
Mar 12, 2025
The remaining three chefs from Northern Ireland compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
Episode 21
Northern Ireland: Judging
Mar 13, 2025
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Northern Ireland. Broadcasting legend Pamela Ballantine helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
Episode 22
London and South East England: Starter and Fish
Mar 18, 2025
Four chefs compete for London and south east England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 23
London and South East England: Mains and Dessert
Mar 19, 2025
The remaining three chefs from London and south east England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
Episode 24
London and South East England: Judging
Mar 20, 2025
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent London and south east England. Archdeacon and campaigner Mina Smallman helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
Episode 25
The Finals: Starters
Mar 24, 2025
The eight finalists compete to win the starter course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year. Film director Gurinder Chadha is the guest judge.
Episode 26
The Finals: Fish Course
Mar 25, 2025
The eight finalists compete to win the fish course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year. Comedian Russell Kane is the guest judge.
Episode 27
The Finals: Main Course
Mar 26, 2025
Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year. Chef Clare Smyth is guest judge.
Episode 28
The Finals: Dessert
Mar 27, 2025
The eight finalists compete to win the dessert course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year, with Dame Prue Leith returning to help judge.
Episode 29
Banquet Special
Mar 28, 2025
It’s the final of Great British Menu. The chefs cook a banquet for modern-day heroes at Blenheim Palace, with dishes celebrating historic Britons. Who will be voted 2025 champion of champions?