Series 20
29 episodes · 2025
The best of British cuisine. Top chefs from across the UK put their hearts on a plate and showcase amazing culinary talent. Who will get to cook for a spectacular banquet?
1North West England: Starters and Fish
Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
2North West England: Mains and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from north west England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
3North West England: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north west England. Campaigner Margaret Aspinall helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
4South West England: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
5South West England: Mains and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from south west England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
6South West England: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent south west England. The former director of public health for Wiltshire, Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz, helps decide the winner.
7Scotland: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
8Scotland: Mains and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from Scotland compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
9Scotland: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Scotland. RNLI volunteer and Pride of Scotland winner Ben Thompson helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
10North East England and Yorkshire: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for north east England and Yorkshire with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
11North East England and Yorkshire: Mains and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from north east England and Yorkshire compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
12North East England and Yorkshire: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north east England and Yorkshire. Historian Greg Jenner helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
13Wales: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
14Wales: Mains and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from Wales compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
15Wales: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Wales. Singer, songwriter, author and broadcaster Cerys Matthews helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
16Central and Eastern England: Starter and Fish
An exceptionally strong group of four chefs compete for central and eastern England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
17Central and Eastern England: Mains and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from central and eastern England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
18Central and Eastern England: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent central and eastern England. Olympic heptathlete Dame Denise Lewis helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
19Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
20Northern Ireland: Mains and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from Northern Ireland compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
21Northern Ireland: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Northern Ireland. Broadcasting legend Pamela Ballantine helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
22London and South East England: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for London and south east England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by great Britons of the past. Who will be eliminated?
23London and South East England: Mains and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from London and south east England compete over mains and desserts celebrating great Britons of the past. Who will win, and who must go home?
24London and South East England: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent London and south east England. Archdeacon and campaigner Mina Smallman helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
25The Finals: Starters
The eight finalists compete to win the starter course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year. Film director Gurinder Chadha is the guest judge.
26The Finals: Fish Course
The eight finalists compete to win the fish course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year. Comedian Russell Kane is the guest judge.
27The Finals: Main Course
Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year. Chef Clare Smyth is guest judge.
28The Finals: Dessert
The eight finalists compete to win the dessert course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year, with Dame Prue Leith returning to help judge.
29Banquet Specialfinale
It’s the final of Great British Menu. The chefs cook a banquet for modern-day heroes at Blenheim Palace, with dishes celebrating historic Britons. Who will be voted 2025 champion of champions?
