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Great British Menu

Great British Menu

2006Returning SeriesNext: Feb 2416 Seasons519 Episodes6.5TMDB
BBC Two

Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure.

Season 13 Episodes

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Episode 1: North East - Starter

Aug 13, 2018 · 29m

Creative culinary competition. One chef hopes his offal starter will be a fitting tribute to the NHS's life-saving organ donation scheme.

Episode 2: North East - Fish

Aug 14, 2018 · 30m

Creative culinary competition. One chef hopes his dish will be a fitting tribute to his mum, who has worked as a chiropodist for the NHS for 25 years.

Episode 3: North East - Main

Aug 15, 2018 · 30m

Creative culinary competition. One chef dedicates his dish to the air ambulance staff who saved the life of his fiance.

Episode 4: North East - Dessert

Aug 16, 2018 · 30m

Creative culinary competition. One chef hopes to transform a childhood comfort classic into a show-stopping dessert.

Episode 5: North East - Judging

Aug 17, 2018 · 30m

Creative culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook their 'Feast to Say Thank You' menus for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and Anne Weaver.

Episode 7: London and South East - Fish

Aug 21, 2018 · 30m

Creative culinary competition. In the fish course, Scott elevates a classic fish pie, dedicated to his mum who worked in the NHS for 23 years.

Episode 11: Scotland - Starter

Aug 27, 2018 · 30m

Creative culinary competition. Three newcomers are vying to be crowned champion of Scotland. Lorna is fusing Scottish produce with unusual Japanese flavours.

Episode 12: Scotland - Fish

Aug 28, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. The chefs are out to impress with the fish dish. Ben sets himself a mammoth task with a dish featuring an unusual array of ingredients.

Episode 13: Scotland - Main

Aug 29, 2018 · 30m

Creative culinary competition. It is main course day and the heat is on. Ross aims to impress with a tribute to Alexander Fleming featuring an unusual yeast element.

Episode 14: Scotland - Dessert

Aug 29, 2018 · 30m

Creative culinary competition. Lorna cooks a personal tribute to the NHS staff who have cared for her during treatment for a rare blood condition.

Episode 15: Scotland - Judging

Aug 30, 2018 · 30m

Creative culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook for Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver, Matthew Fort and guest judge Dr Sara Kayat, a GP and media figure.

Episode 16: Central Starter

Sep 3, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. Three chefs compete in the heat for the central region. Ryan hopes his inventive brown sauce ice cream and pork cheek donuts will impress.

Episode 17: Central Fish

Sep 4, 2018 · 29m

Creative culinary competition. In the fish course, Marianne pays tribute to the 'angels' in her local hospital who looked after her during a recent illness.

Episode 18: Central Main

Sep 5, 2018 · 29m

The chefs cook their mains and following yesterday's results, tension is high. Both Marianne and Ryan cook muntjac in the hope of impressing the veteran judge, while Sabrina does an ambitious technical take on a family feast. Once again, there is high drama in the kitchen.

Episode 19: Central Dessert

Sep 6, 2018 · 29m

Culinary competition. With one dish left to impress, Marianne looks to raise a smile with her 'carry on' themed dessert, complete with surprise presentation.

Episode 20: Central Judging

Sep 7, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. The two chefs cook for the judges, including Dan Smith, a paramedic who was one of the first at the scene of the Manchester Arena bombing.

Episode 21: Wales - Starter

Sep 10, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. This week sees three chefs representing Wales compete. Andrew honours NHS staff with his innovative take on a traditional healing recipe.

Episode 22: Wales - Fish

Sep 11, 2018 · 30m

After the starter results, the chefs return to the kitchen hoping for high scores with their fish dishes. Chris once again is using ingredients he has foraged from around his restaurant, while Jason hopes to impress with a spicy scallop dish and Andrew prepares a cod dish with 11 different elements.

Episode 23: Wales - Main

Sep 12, 2018 · 30m

Creative culinary competition. All three main dishes pay tribute to the founder of the NHS Aneurin Bevan. Jason's For the Rich and the Poor showcases lamb.

Episode 24: Wales - Dessert

Sep 13, 2018 · 30m

Creative culinary competition. It is the dessert course and the last opportunity for the chefs to impress. Which two will make it through to the judging chamber?

Episode 25: Wales - Judging

Sep 14, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. The two remaining chefs cook for the judges, including Aneira Thomas, the first baby born on the NHS. Who will win a place in the finals?

Episode 26: South West - Starter

Sep 17, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. Chefs from the south west meet their veteran judge and cook celebratory starters. Jude creates a playful savoury jelly and ice cream.

Episode 27: South West - Fish

Sep 18, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. Tom renowned cooks his take on a classic British fish supper in tribute to a charity which looks after the health of local fishermen.

Episode 28: South West - Main

Sep 19, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. It is the main course and Olivia is hoping her unusual cuts of beef will score top points. Olivia also visits her local children's hospital.

Episode 29: South West - Dessert

Sep 20, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. With just one more chance to impress the veteran judge, the chefs are all hoping to use their pastry skills to deliver complex desserts.

Episode 30: South West - Judging

Sep 21, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. The judges are joined by Barbara Childs, a matron at Great Ormond Street Hospital, who isn't afraid to speak her mind in the chamber.

Episode 31: North West - Starter

Sep 24, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. Three chefs bid to represent the north west. Ellis pays tribute to the founder of the NHS with his re-imagining of a Welsh breakfast.

Episode 32: North West - Fish

Sep 25, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. It is the fish course and the chefs are gunning for tens. Craig pays tribute to a friend who revolutionised hospital food in Morecambe Bay.

Episode 33: North West - Main

Sep 26, 2018 · 30m

Creative culinary competition. Liam meets his personal hero, Nola Ishmael OBE, who became the UK's first ever black director of nursing.

Episode 34: North West - Dessert

Sep 27, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. It is the last chance for the north west chefs to impress. Ellis's dish is dedicated to the staff who saved his brother's life.

Episode 35: North West - Judging

Sep 28, 2018 · 30m

Penultimate regional final of the culinary competition. The judges are joined by Dr Jake Dunning MBE, recognised for his work during the west Africa Ebola epidemic.

Episode 36: Northern Ireland - Starter

Oct 1, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. Three chefs battle to represent Northern Ireland. James Devine hopes to transform tea and toast into a banquet-worthy feast.

Episode 37: Northern Ireland - Fish

Oct 2, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. Shauna takes inspiration from a personal connection with a tribute to staff from a facility in her hometown of Londonderry.

Episode 38: Northern Ireland - Main

Oct 3, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. It is the battle of beef with each chef using the same meat in their creations. Tommy also meets the first baby ever born on the NHS.

Episode 39: Northern Ireland - Dessert

Oct 4, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. It is the dessert course and the final chance for the chefs to impress. Which two will make it through to the regional final?

Episode 40: Northern Ireland - Judging

Oct 5, 2018 · 30m

Culinary competition. The judges are joined by Shehan Hettiaratchy, a trauma surgeon who helped treat victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Episode 41: Finals - Starter

Oct 8, 2018 · 59m

Culinary competition. The finalists cook their starters for the judges, including guest judge Dr Rangan Chatterjee. Who will win the first spot on the final banquet menu?

Episode 42: Finals - Fish

Oct 9, 2018 · 59m

Culinary competition. The chefs cook their fish courses and everyone is desperate to deliver perfection. The guest judge is Chris Ogden, a pioneer of robotic surgery.

Episode 43: Finals - Main

Oct 10, 2018 · 59m

The chefs serve up venison, rabbit, duck, beef, lamb and pork for scrutiny. The guest judge is Tom Lynch MBE, a former BMX world champion turned healthcare hero.

Episode 44: Finals - Dessert

Oct 11, 2018 · 59m

Culinary competition. The fourth and final spot on the banquet menu is awarded and there is a surprising announcement for the chefs who have made it through.

Episode 45: Banquet

Oct 12, 2018 · 59m

Culinary competition. In the grand finale, the winning chefs cook their dishes at a banquet for the heroes of the NHS, and one chef is crowned Champion of Champions.

Season 13 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Great British Menu Season 13 premiere?

Great British Menu Season 13 premiered on August 13, 2018.

How many episodes are in Great British Menu Season 13?

Great British Menu Season 13 has 45 episodes.

What is the first episode of Great British Menu Season 13?

The season opens with Season 13 Episode 1, "North East - Starter". It aired on August 13, 2018.

Go to Season 13 Episode 1

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