• Air date: 31 Jan '23 29 episodes
      The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at an incredible four-course banquet.
  • List of Episodes (29)
    • 1. North East Starter and Fish

      31 Jan '23
      Four chefs from the north east of England compete with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration to celebrate Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
    • 2. North East Mains and Dessert

      01 Feb '23
      The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday.
    • 3. North East Judging

      02 Feb '23
      Guest judge Joe Sugg helps choose the winner from the two remaining chefs. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, James and the Giant Peach and the Clangers.
    • 4. South West England: Starter and Fish

      07 Feb '23
      Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
    • 5. South West England: Mains and Dessert

      08 Feb '23
      The remaining chefs from south west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes inspired by Aardman and Mr Benn.
    • 6. South West England: Judging

      09 Feb '23
      Guest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.
    • 7. Wales: Starter and Fish

      14 Feb '23
      Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
    • 8. Wales: Mains and Puddings

      15 Feb '23
      The remaining chefs from Wales compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes based on Fantastic Mr Fox and the Mabinogion.
    • 9. Wales: Judging

      16 Feb '23
      The guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.
    • 10. North West England: Starter and Fish

      21 Feb '23
      Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
    • 11. North West England: Mains and Puddings

      22 Feb '23
      The remaining chefs from north west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.
    • 12. North West England: Judging

      23 Feb '23
      The guest judge, actress Jane Horrocks, helps the judging panel decide the winner for north west England. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, Bob the Builder, and Jack and Jill.
    • 13. Scotland: Starter and Fish

      28 Feb '23
      Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
    • 14. Scotland: Mains and Puddings

      01 Mar '23
      The remaining Scottish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.
    • 15. Scotland: Judging

      02 Mar '23
      The guest judge, comic book artist Frank Quitely, helps decide the winner for Scotland. There are dishes celebrating the Beano and The Wind in the Willows.
    • 16. London and South East: Starter and Fish

      07 Mar '23
      Four of London and the south east’s most talented chefs compete to stay in the competition over canapés, starters and fish dishes celebrating British animation and illustration.
    • 17. London and South East: Mains and Puddings

      08 Mar '23
      The remaining London and south east chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday – who will win and who must go home?
    • 18. London and South East: Judging

      09 Mar '23
      Guest judge Dapo Adeola helps decide the winner from the two remaining London and south east chefs. There are dishes celebrating The Gruffalo and Paddington.
    • 19. Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish

      14 Mar '23
      Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
    • 20. Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings

      15 Mar '23
      The remaining Northern Irish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a pie taking inspiration from the Wombles.
    • 21. Northern Ireland: Judging

      16 Mar '23
      The guest judge, author and artist Oliver Jeffers, helps decide the winner for Northern Ireland. There are dishes celebrating both animation and illustration.
    • 22. Central England: Starter and Fish

      21 Mar '23
      Four chefs compete for central England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
    • 23. Central England: Mains and Puddings

      22 Mar '23
      The remaining chefs from central England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will win, and who must go home?
    • 24. Central England: Judging

      23 Mar '23
      The guest judge, award-winning actress Duaa Karim, helps decide the winner for central England. There are dishes celebrating the Dandy and video game Pac-Man.
    • 25. The Finals: Starters

      27 Mar '23
      The eight regional champions cook their vegan starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at the banquet. Comedian and actor Kulvinder Ghir is the guest judge.