Series 11 (2016)
The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at the Palace of Westminster.
Episodes: 45
Star Cast: Wendy Lloyd ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Scotland Starter
Air Date: 2016-08-29
Three top chefs from Scotland, all competition newcomers, aim to impress this week's veteran judge and be crowned Scottish champion.
Ep.2 Scotland Fish
Air Date: 2016-08-30
Three chefs create fish dishes in a bid to be crowned Scottish champion. The standard is so high, the veteran judge is moved to tears.
Ep.3 Scotland Main
Air Date: 2016-08-31
Three of Scotland's finest chefs compete. Ally McGrath has been keeping the veteran judge entertained with his very individual approach.
Ep.4 Scotland Dessert
Air Date: 2016-09-01
One chef will go home and the veteran judge finds himself with a very difficult decision to make.
Ep.5 Scotland Judging
Air Date: 2016-09-02
It is the head to head. Scotland's two highest-scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.
Ep.6 South West Starter
Air Date: 2016-09-05
Today, it is the starter course of the south west regional heat. Chef Josh Eggleton is back for a third time.
Ep.7 South West Fish
Air Date: 2016-09-06
Returning chef Josh Eggleton is hoping to impress with an original take on bolognese, one of six elements in his complex fish dish.
Ep.8 South West Main
Air Date: 2016-09-07
It is the main course and chef Chris is out to show just how theatrical he can be. His ideas surprise everyone in the kitchen.
Ep.9 South West Dessert
Air Date: 2016-09-08
Today is the dessert course and Josh creates his own self-serve ice cream made from vegetables.
Ep.10 South West Judging
Air Date: 2016-09-09
The region's top two chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Grace Dent.
Ep.11 North West Starter
Air Date: 2016-09-12
Two newcomers to the competition are challenging reigning north west champion Matt Worswick.
Ep.12 North West Fish
Air Date: 2016-09-13
It is the fish course and reigning north west champion Matt Worswick has reason to be confident.
Ep.13 North West Main
Air Date: 2016-09-14
It is the main course of the north west regional heat and the scores mean this is a crucial round.
Ep.14 North West Dessert
Air Date: 2016-09-15
The three north west competitors are getting highly creative producing some of the most original and stunning desserts.
Ep.15 North West Judging
Air Date: 2016-09-16
The remaining north west chefs cook for judges Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge Lady Claire MacDonald.
Ep.16 Wales Starter
Air Date: 2016-09-19
Three of the finest chefs from Wales are competing to be crowned champion. Two chefs are back for a second time.
Ep.17 Wales Fish
Air Date: 2016-09-20
Today is the fish course and newcomer Andrew Birch is confident - he is passionate about seafood. His dish celebrates the cockle.
Ep.18 Wales Main
Air Date: 2016-09-21
Returning chef Phil Carmichael is serving up his version of an OBE - a refined take on onions, bacon and egg.
Ep.19 Wales Dessert
Air Date: 2016-09-22
It is the dessert course and one chef will go home. There is upset for one chef when a last-minute error threatens his Eton mess.
Ep.20 Wales Judging
Air Date: 2016-09-23
The two highest scoring chefs from Wales cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort, and guest judge Rosie Birkett.
Ep.21 Central Starter
Air Date: 2016-09-26
Three newcomers vie to become regional champion. There is panic when the judge reveals that she does not like one chef's garnish.
Ep.22 Central Fish
Air Date: 2016-09-27
For the fish course, the chefs are using some of the UK's finest ingredients, including lobster, salmon and Cornish crab.
Ep.23 Central Main
Air Date: 2016-09-28
Two chefs are cooking venison. Danny Gill is making a venison wellington inspired by his dad, a former RAF chef.
Ep.24 Central Dessert
Air Date: 2016-09-29
Danny Gill is making a staggering eight elements for his imaginative dessert - even using a machine usually found in the fairground.
Ep.25 Central Judging
Air Date: 2016-09-30
The region's two highest scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Enam Ali MBE.
Ep.26 London & South East Starter
Air Date: 2016-10-03
Three of the most exciting talents from London and the south east region are competing for a place in the national finals.
Ep.27 London & South East Fish
Air Date: 2016-10-04
Ronnie Murray takes a risk with one ingredient by serving it at three different temperatures - warm, deep fried and frozen.
Ep.28 London & South East Main
Air Date: 2016-10-05
Mark Froydenlund is showcasing British veal to celebrate the determination of British producers to bounce back from disaster.
Ep.29 London & South East Dessert
Air Date: 2016-10-06
It is a highly emotional dish for chef Ronnie Murray as he prepares a dessert inspired by a very personal great Briton.
Ep.30 London & South East Judging
Air Date: 2016-10-07
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.
Ep.31 North East Starter
Air Date: 2016-10-10
Mini Patel is back for a second attempt at the north east regional title, but he is competing against two young newcomers.
Ep.32 North East Fish
Air Date: 2016-10-11
It is the fish course and two chefs, Tommy and Mini, have very similar ingredients - both are cooking mackerel.
Ep.33 North East Main
Air Date: 2016-10-12
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.
Ep.34 North East Dessert
Air Date: 2016-10-13
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.
Ep.35 North East Judging
Air Date: 2016-10-14
The chefs cook for Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge John Williams MBE, executive head chef at The Ritz.
Ep.36 Northern Ireland Starter
Air Date: 2016-10-17
Three top chefs from Northern Ireland get creative with pigs' heads, potatoes and reinventing the classic ploughman's.
Ep.37 Northern Ireland Fish
Air Date: 2016-10-18
The atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more competitive as the three chefs from Northern Ireland cook their fish courses.
Ep.38 Northern Ireland Main
Air Date: 2016-10-19
Chris McGowan feels the strain when trying to make his own venison sausages to serve with a venison rack.
Ep.39 Northern Ireland Dessert
Air Date: 2016-10-20
The chefs are tempering chocolate and working with sugar. One chef is heading for disaster after his cream splits.
Ep.40 Northern Ireland Judging
Air Date: 2016-10-21
The chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and guest judge Amol Rajan.
Ep.41 Finals Starter
Air Date: 2016-10-24
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.
Ep.42 Finals Fish
Air Date: 2016-10-25
It is day two of the national finals, and the eight champions must cook their fish courses. The judges are joined by Tim Hayward.
Ep.43 Finals Main
Air Date: 2016-10-26
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.
Ep.44 Finals Dessert
Air Date: 2016-10-27
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.
Ep.45 Banquet
Air Date: 2016-10-28
The winning chefs arrive at the Palace of Westminster to cook for the banquet of great Britons.
