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The Best Episodes of Great British Menu

Every episode of Great British Menu ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Great British Menu!

Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure.
Genre:Reality
Network:BBC Two

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 N/A, it aired on 2/22/2023. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Banquet Special".

  • North West England: Mains and Puddings
    9.0/101 votes
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    #1 - North West England: Mains and Puddings

    Season 18 Episode 11 - Aired 2/22/2023

    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: N/A

  • Banquet Special
    8.3/106 votes
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    #2 - Banquet Special

    Season 17 Episode 29 - Aired 4/1/2022

    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: N/A

  • Banquet
    8.2/106 votes
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    #3 - Banquet

    Season 11 Episode 45 - Aired 10/28/2016

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

    Director: Duncan Thompson

    Writer: N/A

  • London and the South East Starter and Fish
    8.2/105 votes
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    #4 - London and the South East Starter and Fish

    Season 17 Episode 10 - Aired 2/22/2022

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

    Director: Francois Gandolfi

    Writer: N/A

  • London and the South East Main and Dessert
    8.1/107 votes
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    #5 - London and the South East Main and Dessert

    Season 17 Episode 11 - Aired 2/23/2022

    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: N/A

  • Central England: Mains and Puddings
    8.0/105 votes
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    #6 - Central England: Mains and Puddings

    Season 19 Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2024

    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: N/A

  • London and the South East Judging
    7.8/105 votes
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    #7 - London and the South East Judging

    Season 17 Episode 12 - Aired 2/24/2022

    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: N/A

  • North East England: Judging
    7.8/105 votes
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    #8 - North East England: Judging

    Season 19 Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2024

    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: N/A

  • Central England: Judging
    7.8/105 votes
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    #9 - Central England: Judging

    Season 19 Episode 6 - Aired 2/1/2024

    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: N/A

  • London and South East Starter
    7.6/106 votes
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    #10 - London and South East Starter

    Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 5/2/2017

    Creative culinary competition. Three chefs from London and south east England meet their surprise veteran judge and cook summery starters.

    Director: Duncan Thompson

    Writer: N/A

  • North East England: Starters and Fish
    7.6/108 votes
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    #11 - North East England: Starters and Fish

    Season 19 Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2024

    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: N/A

  • Central England: Starters and Fish
    7.6/105 votes
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    #12 - Central England: Starters and Fish

    Season 19 Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2024

    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: N/A

  • London and South East England: Starters and Fish
    7.6/105 votes
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    #13 - London and South East England: Starters and Fish

    Season 19 Episode 7 - Aired 2/6/2024

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

    Director: Francois Gandolfi

    Writer: N/A

  • London and South East Judging
    7.4/105 votes
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    #14 - London and South East Judging

    Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2017

    Creative culinary competition. The remaining chefs cook their entire taste of summer menus for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and Leon Smith.

    Director: Duncan Thompson

    Writer: N/A

  • South West Fish
    7.4/105 votes
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    #15 - South West Fish

    Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 5/9/2017

    Creative culinary competition. Tom, head chef at Outlaw's at The Capital in Knightsbridge, is hoping to elevate the humble mackerel to banquet standards.

    Director: Duncan Thompson

    Writer: N/A

  • North East England: Mains and Puddings
    7.4/105 votes
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    #16 - North East England: Mains and Puddings

    Season 19 Episode 2 - Aired 1/24/2024

    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: N/A

  • Finals - Main
    7.3/107 votes
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    #17 - Finals - Main

    Season 15 Episode 27 - Aired 5/13/2020

    Bestselling writer Anthony Horowitz helps choose the winner for the main course final, while a Harry Potter actor pops into the kitchen to taste a real life Hogwarts’s feast.

    Director: Francois Gandolfi

    Writer: N/A

  • Central Starter and Fish Courses
    7.3/106 votes
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    #18 - Central Starter and Fish Courses

    Season 16 Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2021

    Four chefs compete for the central region with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by British invention and innovation. With a surprise extra judge, who will be eliminated?

    Director: Dan Davis

    Writer: N/A

  • Central Main and Dessert Courses
    7.3/106 votes
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    #19 - Central Main and Dessert Courses

    Season 16 Episode 2 - Aired 3/25/2021

    The remaining chefs prepare mains and desserts inspired by science and innovation. But when two chefs both decide to make layered chocolate dishes, who will win and who must go home?

    Director: Dan Davis

    Writer: N/A

  • Scotland Starter
    7.2/106 votes
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    #20 - Scotland Starter

    Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 8/29/2016

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

    Director: Duncan Thompson

    Writer: N/A

  • Central Main and Dessert Courses
    7.2/105 votes
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    #21 - Central Main and Dessert Courses

    Season 17 Episode 2 - Aired 2/2/2022

    The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting. But with two chefs deciding to honour children’s television, who will win and who must go home?

    Director: Francois Gandolfi

    Writer: N/A

  • Central Judging
    7.2/105 votes
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    #22 - Central Judging

    Season 17 Episode 3 - Aired 2/3/2022

    Guest judge Cat Deeley helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs. Both have dishes celebrating iconic TV shows, including Blue Peter, Top of the Pops and Fawlty Towers.

    Director: Francois Gandolfi

    Writer: N/A

  • North West Main and Dessert
    7.2/105 votes
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    #23 - North West Main and Dessert

    Season 17 Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/2022

    The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British broadcasting. When all the chefs choose comedic inspirations, who will have the last laugh and who must go home?

    Director: Francois Gandolfi

    Writer: N/A

  • North West Judging
    7.2/105 votes
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    #24 - North West Judging

    Season 17 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2022

    Guest judge Sue Cleaver helps decide the north west England winner with the new judging panel. Both chefs have dishes celebrating iconic TV and radio shows.

    Director: Francois Gandolfi

    Writer: N/A

  • Central Starter and Fish Courses
    6.8/106 votes
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    #25 - Central Starter and Fish Courses

    Season 17 Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/2022

    Four chefs compete for the Central region with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?

    Director: Francois Gandolfi

    Writer: N/A