Series 11
45 episodes · 2016
The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at the Palace of Westminster.
1Scotland Starter
Three top chefs from Scotland, all competition newcomers, aim to impress this week's veteran judge and be crowned Scottish champion.
2Scotland Fish
Three chefs create fish dishes in a bid to be crowned Scottish champion. The standard is so high, the veteran judge is moved to tears.
3Scotland Main
Three of Scotland's finest chefs compete. Ally McGrath has been keeping the veteran judge entertained with his very individual approach.
4Scotland Dessertfinale
One chef will go home and the veteran judge finds himself with a very difficult decision to make.
5Scotland Judging
It is the head to head. Scotland's two highest-scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.
6South West Starter
Today, it is the starter course of the south west regional heat. Chef Josh Eggleton is back for a third time.
7South West Fish
Returning chef Josh Eggleton is hoping to impress with an original take on bolognese, one of six elements in his complex fish dish.
8South West Main
It is the main course and chef Chris is out to show just how theatrical he can be. His ideas surprise everyone in the kitchen.
9South West Dessert
Today is the dessert course and Josh creates his own self-serve ice cream made from vegetables.
10South West Judging
The region's top two chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Grace Dent.
11North West Starter
Two newcomers to the competition are challenging reigning north west champion Matt Worswick.
12North West Fish
It is the fish course and reigning north west champion Matt Worswick has reason to be confident.
13North West Main
It is the main course of the north west regional heat and the scores mean this is a crucial round.
14North West Dessert
The three north west competitors are getting highly creative producing some of the most original and stunning desserts.
15North West Judging
The remaining north west chefs cook for judges Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge Lady Claire MacDonald.
16Wales Starter
Three of the finest chefs from Wales are competing to be crowned champion. Two chefs are back for a second time.
17Wales Fish
Today is the fish course and newcomer Andrew Birch is confident - he is passionate about seafood. His dish celebrates the cockle.
18Wales Main
Returning chef Phil Carmichael is serving up his version of an OBE - a refined take on onions, bacon and egg.
19Wales Dessert
It is the dessert course and one chef will go home. There is upset for one chef when a last-minute error threatens his Eton mess.
20Wales Judging
The two highest scoring chefs from Wales cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort, and guest judge Rosie Birkett.
21Central Starter
Three newcomers vie to become regional champion. There is panic when the judge reveals that she does not like one chef's garnish.
22Central Fish
For the fish course, the chefs are using some of the UK's finest ingredients, including lobster, salmon and Cornish crab.
23Central Main
Two chefs are cooking venison. Danny Gill is making a venison wellington inspired by his dad, a former RAF chef.
24Central Dessert
Danny Gill is making a staggering eight elements for his imaginative dessert - even using a machine usually found in the fairground.
25Central Judging
The region's two highest scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Enam Ali MBE.
26London & South East Starter
Three of the most exciting talents from London and the south east region are competing for a place in the national finals.
27London & South East Fish
Ronnie Murray takes a risk with one ingredient by serving it at three different temperatures - warm, deep fried and frozen.
28London & South East Main
Mark Froydenlund is showcasing British veal to celebrate the determination of British producers to bounce back from disaster.
29London & South East Dessert
It is a highly emotional dish for chef Ronnie Murray as he prepares a dessert inspired by a very personal great Briton.
30London & South East Judging
In the the head to head, the two highest-scoring chefs from the London and south east region cook for Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.
31North East Starter
Mini Patel is back for a second attempt at the north east regional title, but he is competing against two young newcomers.
32North East Fish
It is the fish course and two chefs, Tommy and Mini, have very similar ingredients - both are cooking mackerel.
33North East Main
There has been a dramatic development ahead of the main course, and it is a tough day for the chefs as they react to the news.
34North East Dessert
It is an emotional day for one of the chefs as he prepares a dish which is inspired by, and a tribute to, his late grandfather.
35North East Judging
The chefs cook for Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge John Williams MBE, executive head chef at The Ritz.
36Northern Ireland Starter
Three top chefs from Northern Ireland get creative with pigs' heads, potatoes and reinventing the classic ploughman's.
37Northern Ireland Fish
The atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more competitive as the three chefs from Northern Ireland cook their fish courses.
38Northern Ireland Main
Chris McGowan feels the strain when trying to make his own venison sausages to serve with a venison rack.
39Northern Ireland Dessert
The chefs are tempering chocolate and working with sugar. One chef is heading for disaster after his cream splits.
40Northern Ireland Judging
The chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and guest judge Amol Rajan.
41Finals Starter
It is day one of the national finals. Before cooking starts, the eight champions travel to the Southbank to get a sight of the prize.
42Finals Fish
It is day two of the national finals, and the eight champions must cook their fish courses. The judges are joined by Tim Hayward.
43Finals Main
It is day three at the national finals and time for the main course - the one course every chef wants to cook at the banquet.
44Finals Dessert
It is the final day of the competition, and the last chance for the eight champions to get one of their dishes to the banquet.
45Banquet
The winning chefs arrive at the Palace of Westminster to cook for the banquet of great Britons.
