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Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 11 - North West England: Mains and Puddings
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - North West England: Mains and Puddings

    S18:E11

    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.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 29 - Banquet Special
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Banquet Special

    S17:E29

    It’s the final, with the chefs cooking their banquet dishes at Alexandra Palace for a guest list of broadcasting stars. Who will be voted Champion of Champions?

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 29 - Banquet Special
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Banquet Special

    S20:E29

    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?

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Great British Menu Season 11 Episode 45 - Banquet
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Banquet

    S11:E45

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

    Director:Duncan Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 10 - London and the South East Starter and Fish
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #5 - London and the South East Starter and Fish

    S17:E10

    Four chefs from south east England compete to represent the region - but one must go home.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 11 - London and the South East Main and Dessert
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #6 - London and the South East Main and Dessert

    S17:E11

    The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting, including homages to Mr Blobby, Churchill's speeches and iconic dramas.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Great British Menu Season 19 Episode 5 - Central England: Mains and Puddings
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Central England: Mains and Puddings

    S19:E5

    The remaining three chefs compete over mains and desserts inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Who will win, and who must go home?

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 6 - South West England: Judging
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #8 - South West England: Judging

    S20:E6

    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.

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 13 - Wales: Starter and Fish
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Wales: Starter and Fish

    S20:E13

    Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 14 - Wales: Mains and Dessert
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Wales: Mains and Dessert

    S20:E14

    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?

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Great British Menu Season 17 Episode 12 - London and the South East Judging
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #11 - London and the South East Judging

    S17:E12

    Guest judge Anita Dobson helps the panel decide the winner for London and south east England. Both chefs have dishes celebrating favourite TV shows.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 10 - North East England and Yorkshire: Starter and Fish
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #12 - North East England and Yorkshire: Starter and Fish

    S20:E10

    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?

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 27 - The Finals: Main Course
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #13 - The Finals: Main Course

    S20:E27

    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.

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 28 - The Finals: Dessert
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #14 - The Finals: Dessert

    S20:E28

    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.

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Great British Menu Season 19 Episode 3 - North East England: Judging
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #15 - North East England: Judging

    S19:E3

    It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north east England. Former Team GB competitive climber Shauna Coxsey helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Great British Menu Season 19 Episode 6 - Central England: Judging
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Central England: Judging

    S19:E6

    It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent central England. Paralympic gold medal sprinter Jonnie Peacock helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 2 - North West England: Mains and Dessert
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #17 - North West England: Mains and Dessert

    S20:E2

    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?

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 3 - North West England: Judging
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #18 - North West England: Judging

    S20:E3

    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.

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Great British Menu Season 19 Episode 1 - North East England: Starters and Fish
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #19 - North East England: Starters and Fish

    S19:E1

    Four chefs compete for north east England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. Who will be eliminated?

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Great British Menu Season 19 Episode 4 - Central England: Starters and Fish
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Central England: Starters and Fish

    S19:E4

    Four chefs compete for central England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. Who will be eliminated?

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 1 - North West England: Starters and Fish
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #21 - North West England: Starters and Fish

    S20:E1

    Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 9 - Scotland: Judging
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Scotland: Judging

    S20:E9

    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.

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 11 - North East England and Yorkshire: Mains and Dessert
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #23 - North East England and Yorkshire: Mains and Dessert

    S20:E11

    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?

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 12 - North East England and Yorkshire: Judging
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - North East England and Yorkshire: Judging

    S20:E12

    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.

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Great British Menu Season 20 Episode 15 - Wales: Judging
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Wales: Judging

    S20:E15

    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.

    Director:Dan Davis
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"North West England: Mains and Puddings" is the best rated episode of "Great British Menu". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Francois Gandolfi and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/22/2023. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Banquet Special".