• Air date: 29 Aug '16 45 episodes
      The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at the Palace of Westminster.
  • List of Episodes (45)
    • 26. London & South East Starter

      03 Oct '16
      Three of the most exciting talents from London and the south east region are competing for a place in the national finals.
    • 27. London & South East Fish

      04 Oct '16
      Ronnie Murray takes a risk with one ingredient by serving it at three different temperatures - warm, deep fried and frozen.
    • 28. London & South East Main

      05 Oct '16
      Mark Froydenlund is showcasing British veal to celebrate the determination of British producers to bounce back from disaster.
    • 29. London & South East Dessert

      06 Oct '16
      It is a highly emotional dish for chef Ronnie Murray as he prepares a dessert inspired by a very personal great Briton.
    • 30. London & South East Judging

      07 Oct '16
      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.
    • 31. North East Starter

      10 Oct '16
      Mini Patel is back for a second attempt at the north east regional title, but he is competing against two young newcomers.
    • 32. North East Fish

      11 Oct '16
      It is the fish course and two chefs, Tommy and Mini, have very similar ingredients - both are cooking mackerel.
    • 33. North East Main

      12 Oct '16
      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.
    • 34. North East Dessert

      13 Oct '16
      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.
    • 35. North East Judging

      14 Oct '16
      The chefs cook for Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge John Williams MBE, executive head chef at The Ritz.
    • 36. Northern Ireland Starter

      17 Oct '16
      Three top chefs from Northern Ireland get creative with pigs' heads, potatoes and reinventing the classic ploughman's.
    • 37. Northern Ireland Fish

      18 Oct '16
      The atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more competitive as the three chefs from Northern Ireland cook their fish courses.
    • 38. Northern Ireland Main

      19 Oct '16
      Chris McGowan feels the strain when trying to make his own venison sausages to serve with a venison rack.
    • 39. Northern Ireland Dessert

      20 Oct '16
      The chefs are tempering chocolate and working with sugar. One chef is heading for disaster after his cream splits.
    • 40. Northern Ireland Judging

      21 Oct '16
      The chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and guest judge Amol Rajan.
    • 41. Finals Starter

      24 Oct '16
      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.
    • 42. Finals Fish

      25 Oct '16
      It is day two of the national finals, and the eight champions must cook their fish courses. The judges are joined by Tim Hayward.
    • 43. Finals Main

      26 Oct '16
      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.
    • 44. Finals Dessert

      27 Oct '16
      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.
    • 45. Banquet

      28 Oct '16
      The winning chefs arrive at the Palace of Westminster to cook for the banquet of great Britons.