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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 16 Episodes

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Episode 1: Central Starter and Fish Courses

Mar 24, 2021 · 59m

Four chefs compete for the central region with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by British invention and innovation. With a surprise extra judge, who will be eliminated?

Episode 2: Central Main and Dessert Courses

Mar 25, 2021 · 59m

The remaining chefs prepare mains and desserts inspired by science and innovation. But when two chefs both decide to make layered chocolate dishes, who will win and who must go home?

Episode 3: Central Judging

Mar 26, 2021 · 29m

Guest judge Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut, helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs. Both have dishes themed around space, but whose will rocket them to success?

Episode 4: Scotland Starter and Fish Courses

Mar 31, 2021 · 58m

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by British invention and innovation. With veteran chef Tom Brown, who will be eliminated?

Episode 5: Scotland Main and Dessert Courses

Apr 1, 2021 · 58m

The remaining chefs compete over main and dessert dishes inspired by science and innovation, particularly Scotland’s legacy of inventions. But who will win, and who must go home?

Episode 6: Scotland Judging

Apr 2, 2021 · 28m

With delicious dishes celebrating Scotland’s landmark inventions, who will be judged the winner for Scotland? The judges, including bestselling author Caroline Criado-Perez, must decide.

Episode 9: London and the South East Judging

Apr 9, 2021 · 29m

Guest judge Professor Chris Jackson, geologist and adventurer, helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs. Both have pioneering dishes, but whose will rocket to success?

Episode 11: Wales Main and Dessert Courses

Apr 15, 2021 · 59m

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by science and innovation but when two chefs go head to head with lamb dishes – who will win and who must go home?

Episode 12: Wales Judging

Apr 16, 2021 · 29m

Two top chefs from Wales go head-to-head with dishes celebrating Welsh produce, Welsh entrepreneurs and pioneers in their fields. But who will come out on top?

Episode 15: North East Judging

Apr 23, 2021 · 29m

Guest judge Sophie Conran, cook, author and designer, helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs. Both have truly pioneering dishes but who will take the crown today?

Episode 18: Northern Ireland Judging

Apr 30, 2021 · 29m

Guest judge and legendary designer Thomas Heatherwick helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs. Both have pioneering dishes, but whose will rocket them to success?

Episode 21: North West Judging

May 7, 2021 · 29m

Who will be judged the winner of the North West of England with delicious dishes celebrating invention? The judges, including one of Britain’s best loved designers, must decide.

Episode 24: South West Judging

May 14, 2021 · 29m

Who will be judged the winner for the south west of England with innovative dishes inspired by the region’s inventions? The judges, including a modern-day madcap inventor, must decide.

Episode 25: The Finals: Starter

May 17, 2021 · 59m

The eight regional champions cook their starter courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating British innovation. Comedian Phil Wang is the guest judge.

Episode 26: The Finals: Fish Course

May 18, 2021 · 59m

The eight regional champions cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating British innovation. Engineer and TV presenter Zoe Laughlin is guest judge.

Episode 27: The Finals: Main Course

May 19, 2021 · 59m

The eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating British innovation. Carol Vorderman is the guest judge.

Episode 28: The Finals: Dessert

May 20, 2021 · 59m

The eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating British innovation. Carol Vorderman is the guest judge.

Episode 29: Banquet Special

May 21, 2021 · 59m

Andi Oliver presents the series finale – an outdoor banquet celebrating British innovation and invention. The star-studded guests must vote for the overall winning chef.

Season 16 FAQ

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

When did Great British Menu Season 16 premiere?

Great British Menu Season 16 premiered on March 24, 2021.

How many episodes are in Great British Menu Season 16?

Great British Menu Season 16 has 29 episodes.

What is the first episode of Great British Menu Season 16?

The season opens with Season 16 Episode 1, "Central Starter and Fish Courses". It aired on March 24, 2021.

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