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.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Great British Menu" is "North West England: Mains and Puddings", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was directed by Francois Gandolfi and written by N/A. "North West England: Mains and Puddings" aired on 2/22/2023 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Banquet Special".
9.0/10 1 votes#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
8.3/10 6 votes#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
8.2/10 6 votes#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
8.2/10 5 votes#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
8.1/10 7 votes#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
8.0/10 5 votes#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
7.8/10 5 votes#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
7.8/10 5 votes#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
7.8/10 5 votes#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
7.6/10 6 votes#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
7.6/10 7 votes#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
7.6/10 5 votes#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
7.6/10 5 votes#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
7.4/10 5 votes#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
7.4/10 5 votes#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
7.4/10 5 votes#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
7.3/10 7 votes#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
7.3/10 6 votes
7.2/10 5 votes#20 - 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
7.2/10 5 votes#21 - 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
7.2/10 5 votes#22 - 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
7.2/10 5 votes#23 - 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
6.8/10 6 votes#24 - 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
6.4/10 5 votes#25 - Finals - Starter
Season 15 Episode 25 - Aired 5/11/2020
Eight finalists from across the UK compete to have their starter chosen for the banquet celebrating children’s literature. Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell helps decide the winner.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
