Great British Menu
Follows the successful chefs in the run-up to the banquet for what is one of the most important meals they will ever cook.
- 2006-2026
- 21 seasons
- Reality
Follows the successful chefs in the run-up to the banquet for what is one of the most important meals they will ever cook.
Season 20 Episode Guide
29 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
North West England: Starters and Fish
46 mins
It's the 20th anniversary series of Great British Menu, and four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes celebrating great Britons of the past for a banquet at historic Blenheim Palace.
Episode 2
North West England: Mains and Dessert
46 mins
Episode 3
North West: Judging
46 mins
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.
Episode 4
South West England: Starter and Fish
46 mins
Episode 5
South West England: Mains and Dessert
46 mins
Episode 6
South West England: Judging
46 mins
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.
Episode 7
Scotland: Starter and Fish
46 mins
Episode 8
Scotland: Mains and Dessert
46 mins
Episode 9
Scotland: Judging
46 mins
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.
Episode 10
North East England and Yorkshire: Starter and Fish
46 mins
Episode 11
North East England and Yorkshire: Mains and Dessert
46 mins
Episode 12
North East England and Yorkshire: Judging
46 mins
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.
Episode 13
Wales: Starter and Fish
46 mins
Episode 14
Wales: Mains and Dessert
46 mins
Episode 15
Wales: Judging
46 mins
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.
Episode 16
Central and Eastern England: Starter and Fish
46 mins
Episode 17
Central and Eastern England: Mains and Dessert
46 mins
Episode 18
Central and Eastern England: Judging
46 mins
Episode 19
Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish
46 mins
Episode 20
Northern Ireland: Mains and Dessert
46 mins
Episode 21
Northern Ireland: Judging
46 mins
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.
Episode 22
London and South East England: Starter and Fish
46 mins
Episode 23
London and South East England: Mains and Dessert
46 mins
Episode 24
London and South East England: Judging
46 mins
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.
Episode 25
The Finals: Starters
46 mins
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.
Episode 26
The Finals: Fish Course
46 mins
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.
Episode 27
The Finals: Main Course
46 mins
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.
Episode 28
The Finals: Dessert
46 mins
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.
Episode 29
Banquet Finale
46 mins
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?