NaN/100 votes#1 - North East Starter and Fish
Season 18 Episode 1 - Aired 1/31/2023
Four chefs from the north east of England compete with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration to celebrate Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#2 - North East Mains and Dessert
Season 18 Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2023
The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#3 - North East Judging
Season 18 Episode 3 - Aired 2/2/2023
Guest judge Joe Sugg helps choose the winner from the two remaining chefs. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, James and the Giant Peach and the Clangers.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#4 - South West England: Starter and Fish
Season 18 Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2023
Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#5 - South West England: Mains and Dessert
Season 18 Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2023
The remaining chefs from south west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes inspired by Aardman and Mr Benn.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#6 - South West England: Judging
Season 18 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2023
Guest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#7 - Wales: Starter and Fish
Season 18 Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2023
Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#8 - Wales: Mains and Puddings
Season 18 Episode 8 - Aired 2/15/2023
The remaining chefs from Wales compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes based on Fantastic Mr Fox and the Mabinogion.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#9 - Wales: Judging
Season 18 Episode 9 - Aired 2/16/2023
The guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#10 - North West England: Starter and Fish
Season 18 Episode 10 - Aired 2/21/2023
Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
9.0/101 votes#11 - 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
NaN/100 votes#12 - North West England: Judging
Season 18 Episode 12 - Aired 2/23/2023
The guest judge, actress Jane Horrocks, helps the judging panel decide the winner for north west England. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, Bob the Builder, and Jack and Jill.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#13 - Scotland: Starter and Fish
Season 18 Episode 13 - Aired 2/28/2023
Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#14 - Scotland: Mains and Puddings
Season 18 Episode 14 - Aired 3/1/2023
The remaining Scottish chefs 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
NaN/100 votes#15 - Scotland: Judging
Season 18 Episode 15 - Aired 3/2/2023
The guest judge, comic book artist Frank Quitely, helps decide the winner for Scotland. There are dishes celebrating the Beano and The Wind in the Willows.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#16 - London and South East: Starter and Fish
Season 18 Episode 16 - Aired 3/7/2023
Four of London and the south east’s most talented chefs compete to stay in the competition over canapés, starters and fish dishes celebrating British animation and illustration.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#17 - London and South East: Mains and Puddings
Season 18 Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2023
The remaining London and south east chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday – who will win and who must go home?
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#18 - London and South East: Judging
Season 18 Episode 18 - Aired 3/9/2023
Guest judge Dapo Adeola helps decide the winner from the two remaining London and south east chefs. There are dishes celebrating The Gruffalo and Paddington.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#19 - Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish
Season 18 Episode 19 - Aired 3/14/2023
Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#20 - Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings
Season 18 Episode 20 - Aired 3/15/2023
The remaining Northern Irish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a pie taking inspiration from the Wombles.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#21 - Northern Ireland: Judging
Season 18 Episode 21 - Aired 3/16/2023
The guest judge, author and artist Oliver Jeffers, helps decide the winner for Northern Ireland. There are dishes celebrating both animation and illustration.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#22 - Central England: Starter and Fish
Season 18 Episode 22 - Aired 3/21/2023
Four chefs compete for central England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#23 - Central England: Mains and Puddings
Season 18 Episode 23 - Aired 3/22/2023
The remaining chefs from central England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will win, and who must go home?
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
NaN/100 votes#24 - Central England: Judging
Season 18 Episode 24 - Aired 3/23/2023
The guest judge, award-winning actress Duaa Karim, helps decide the winner for central England. There are dishes celebrating the Dandy and video game Pac-Man.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
4.0/101 votes#25 - The Finals: Starters
Season 18 Episode 25 - Aired 3/27/2023
The eight regional champions cook their vegan starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at the banquet. Comedian and actor Kulvinder Ghir is the guest judge.
Director: Francois Gandolfi
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Great British Menu Season 18
Every episode of Great British Menu Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Great British Menu Season 18!
Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure.
Genre:Reality
Network:BBC Two
Season 18 Ratings Summary
"North East Starter and Fish" is the best rated episode of "Great British Menu" season 18. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Francois Gandolfi and written by N/A, it aired on 1/31/2023. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "North East Mains and Dessert".