Great British Menu is back for a 18th series – Along with Masterchef, Great British Menu is a cooking show that all chefs want to be seen on and ultimately get to the banquet.

Former Great British Menu judge Andi Oliver is now presenter, with Two Michelin-starred celebrity chef Tom Kerridge; celebrated restaurateur Nisha Katona; and last but not least, comedian and Off Menu podcast host, Ed Gamble, on the judging panel.
Previous winners include Michelin-starred chefs Marcus Wareing, Sat Bains, Jason Atherton and Tom Kerridge. This BBC television series was created as a celebration of the Queen’s birthday – top British professional chefs compete for the chance to cook their recipe as part of a four course banquet.

The BBC’s Great British Menu has become an important cooking competition among chefs and must-watch viewing for avid foodies.

When does Great British Menu start?
Series 18 of Great British Menu will be on BBC2 and will be available on BBC iPlayer. Start date is yet to be announced.

Who are the Great British Menu 2023 chefs?
This series will start soon, we add the full line-up once we have it.

How many regions compete in Great British Menu?
There are eight regions with three competing chefs from each, the regions are; Scotland, South West, North West, Wales, Central, London and South/East, North East and Northern Ireland.

Who are the Great British Menu judges?
In the regional heats, the chefs’ dishes will be judged by eight competition veterans who are now among the most accomplished and successful chefs in the UK. They usually include Daniel Clifford, Simon Rogan, Phil Howard, Richard Corrigan, Michael O’Hare and Angela Hartnett.

The two chefs who are scored most highly by the veteran judges will then present their menu to the judging pannel.

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Great British Menu Season 18

Episode 01 | Episode 02 | Episode 03 | Episode 04 | Episode 05 | Episode 06 | Episode 07 | Episode 08 | Episode 09 | Episode 10 | Episode 11 | Episode 12 | Episode 13 | Episode 14 | Episode 15 | Episode 16 | Episode 17 | Episode 18 | Episode 19 | Episode 20 | Episode 21 | Episode 22 | Episode 23 | Episode 24 | Episode 25 | Episode 26 | Episode 27 | Episode 28 | Episode 29

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 22 Watch Free Online

Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 22 Description The final heats, for central England, begin. Returning to the programme after a four-year break is Marianne Lumb, now a private chef for exclusive clients. Joining her are Thom Bateman, chef patron of The Flintlock in Cheddleton, Tom Shepherd, chef patron of Upstairs in Lichfield, and Kareem […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 23 Description The three chefs are halfway through their heat, and the pressure is mounting. Once again, they each serve their unique take on the brief celebrating British animation and illustration, inspired by Paddington’s 65th birthday. For mains, two chefs serve very different beef dishes, but the third chef […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 24 Description The two highest-scoring chefs from central England must go head-to-head and cook their six-course menus again. Will they take on board their veteran’s advice as they serve up their dishes to the new panel of judges? They need to impress Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, chef and restaurateur […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 25 Description It’s national finals week on Great British Menu, where the winners from the regional heats compete to earn a place on the menu of a spectacular banquet celebrating animation and illustration for Paddington’s 65th birthday. Each episode sees the eight rivals compete over a different course, from […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 26 Description It’s national finals week on Great British Menu, where the winners from the regional heats compete to earn a place on the menu of a spectacular banquet celebrating animation and illustration for Paddington’s 65th birthday. Each episode sees the eight rivals compete over a different course, from […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 27 Watch Free Online

Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 27 Description It’s national finals week on Great British Menu, where the winners from the regional heats compete to earn a place on the menu of a spectacular banquet celebrating animation and illustration for Paddington’s 65th birthday. Each episode sees the eight rivals compete over a different course, from […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 28 Watch Free Online

Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 28 Description It’s national finals week on Great British Menu, where the winners from the regional heats compete to earn a place on the menu of a spectacular banquet celebrating animation and illustration for Paddington’s 65th birthday. Each episode sees the eight rivals compete over a different course, from […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 29 Description Banquet Special It’s the final banquet, where the overall winner of Great British Menu 2023 is decided. Over nine weeks, 32 of the best chefs from across the UK have been competing with menus celebrating the theme of animation and illustration – from cartoons to computers to […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 21 Description The two highest-scoring chefs from Northern Ireland must go head-to-head and cook their six-course menus again. Will they take on board their veteran’s advice as they serve up their dishes to the new panel of judges? They need to impress Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, chef and restaurateur […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 06 Description The two highest-scoring chefs from south west England must go head-to-head and cook their six-course menus again. Will they take on board their veteran’s advice as they serve to the new panel of judges? They need to impress Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, chef and restaurateur Nisha Katona, […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 07 Description The heats for Wales begin. Returning to the programme are Mark Threadgill, head chef at Hotel Portmeirion, Georgia Sommerin, head chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Home in Penarth, and Tom ‘Westy’ Westerland, who developed his style at Michelin-starred Lucknam Park. They are joined by first-time contestant Simmie Vedi […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 08 Watch Free Online

Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 08 Description The three chefs are halfway through their heat, and the pressure is mounting. Once again, they each serve their unique take on the brief celebrating British animation and illustration, inspired by Paddington’s 65th birthday. For mains, one chef is taking inspiration from Quentin Blake’s illustrations in Fantastic […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 09 Description The two highest-scoring chefs from Wales must go head-to-head and cook their six-course menus again. Will they take on board their veteran’s advice as they serve to the new panel of judges? They need to impress Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, chef and restaurateur Nisha Katona, and comedian […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 10 Description The heats for the north west of England begin. Returning to the programme is Caroline Martins, head chef at the Sao Paulo Project in Manchester. Joining her are Sam Grainger, chef patron of Belzan in Liverpool, Danielle Heron, head chef at Osma, and Laszlo Nagy, who until […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 11 Watch Free Online

Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 11 Description The three chefs are halfway through their heat, and the pressure is mounting. Once again, they each serve their unique take on the brief celebrating British animation and illustration, inspired by Paddington’s 65th birthday. For mains, one chef is taking inspiration from the original illustrations of the […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 12 Description The two highest-scoring chefs from north west England must go head-to-head and cook their six-course menus again. Will they take on board their veteran’s advice as they serve up their dishes to the new panel of judges? They need to impress Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, chef and […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 13 Description The heats for Scotland begin. Returning to the programme is Adam Handling, whose flagship restaurant Frog by Adam Handling was awarded a Michelin star in 2022. Joining him Mark McCabe, head chef and owner of The Ethicurean, Kevin Dalgleish, head chef of Amuse in Aberdeen, and Tunde […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 14 Watch Free Online

Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 14 Description The three chefs are halfway through their heat, and the pressure is mounting. Once again, they each serve their unique take on the brief celebrating British animation and illustration, inspired by Paddington’s 65th birthday. For mains, two chefs are taking inspiration from The Wind in the Willows […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 15 Watch Free Online

Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 15 Description The two highest-scoring chefs from Scotland must go head-to-head and cook their six-course menus again. Will they take on board their veteran’s advice as they serve up their dishes to the new panel of judges? They need to impress Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, chef and restaurateur Nisha […]

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Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 16 Watch Free Online

Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 16 Description Great British Menu continues with another thrilling week of regional heats, this time it’s the battle for London and the south east. Competing for the top spot are four chefs who are a great mix of three exciting newcomers and one creative returner. Presenter Andi Oliver welcomes […]