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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!

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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
    Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 1 - North East Starter and Fish
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    #1 - North East Starter and Fish

    S18:E1

    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:Unknown

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  2. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 2 - North East Mains and Dessert
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    #2 - North East Mains and Dessert

    S18:E2

    The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 3 - North East Judging
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    #3 - North East Judging

    S18:E3

    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:Unknown

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  4. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 4 - South West England: Starter and Fish
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    #4 - South West England: Starter and Fish

    S18:E4

    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:Unknown

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  5. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 5 - South West England: Mains and Dessert
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    #5 - South West England: Mains and Dessert

    S18:E5

    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:Unknown

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  6. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 6 - South West England: Judging
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    #6 - South West England: Judging

    S18:E6

    Guest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 7 - Wales: Starter and Fish
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    #7 - Wales: Starter and Fish

    S18:E7

    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:Unknown

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  8. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 8 - Wales: Mains and Puddings
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    #8 - Wales: Mains and Puddings

    S18:E8

    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:Unknown

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  9. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 9 - Wales: Judging
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    #9 - Wales: Judging

    S18:E9

    The guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.

    Director:Francois Gandolfi
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 10 - North West England: Starter and Fish
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    #10 - North West England: Starter and Fish

    S18:E10

    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:Unknown

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

    #11 - 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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  12. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 12 - North West England: Judging
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    #12 - North West England: Judging

    S18:E12

    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:Unknown

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  13. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 13 - Scotland: Starter and Fish
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    #13 - Scotland: Starter and Fish

    S18:E13

    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:Unknown

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  14. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 14 - Scotland: Mains and Puddings
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    #14 - Scotland: Mains and Puddings

    S18:E14

    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:Unknown

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  15. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 15 - Scotland: Judging
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    #15 - Scotland: Judging

    S18:E15

    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:Unknown

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  16. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 16 - London and South East: Starter and Fish
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    #16 - London and South East: Starter and Fish

    S18:E16

    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:Unknown

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  17. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 17 - London and South East: Mains and Puddings
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    #17 - London and South East: Mains and Puddings

    S18:E17

    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:Unknown

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  18. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 18 - London and South East: Judging
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    #18 - London and South East: Judging

    S18:E18

    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:Unknown

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  19. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 19 - Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish
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    #19 - Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish

    S18:E19

    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:Unknown

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  20. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 20 - Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings
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    #20 - Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings

    S18:E20

    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:Unknown

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  21. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 21 - Northern Ireland: Judging
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    #21 - Northern Ireland: Judging

    S18:E21

    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:Unknown

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  22. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 22 - Central England: Starter and Fish
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    #22 - Central England: Starter and Fish

    S18:E22

    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:Unknown

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  23. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 23 - Central England: Mains and Puddings
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    #23 - Central England: Mains and Puddings

    S18:E23

    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:Unknown

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  24. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 24 - Central England: Judging
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    #24 - Central England: Judging

    S18:E24

    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:Unknown

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  25. Great British Menu Season 18 Episode 25 - The Finals: Starters
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - The Finals: Starters

    S18:E25

    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:Unknown

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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"North East Starter and Fish" is the best rated episode of "Great British Menu" season 18. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Francois Gandolfi and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/31/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "North East Mains and Dessert".