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Series 21
February 24, 2026

Series 21

Britain’s best chefs compete to cook at a blockbuster banquet in Liverpool.

North West England: Starter and Fish

01. North West England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?

59min
February 24, 2026
North West England: Main and Dessert

02. North West England: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from north west England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?

58min
February 25, 2026
North West England: Judging

03. North West England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north west England. Casting director Debbie McWilliams helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

59min
February 26, 2026
Scotland: Starter and Fish

04. Scotland: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?

58min
March 3, 2026
Scotland: Main and Dessert

05. Scotland: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from Scotland compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?

59min
March 4, 2026
Scotland: Judging

06. Scotland: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Scotland. Bafta-winning actress Katherine Parkinson helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

59min
March 5, 2026
Central England: Starter and Fish

07. Central England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for central England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?

59min
March 10, 2026
Central England: Main and Dessert

08. Central England: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from central England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?

59min
March 11, 2026
Central England: Judging

09. Central England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent central England. Film producer Alison Owen helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

59min
March 12, 2026
Wales: Starter and Fish

10. Wales: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?

59min
March 17, 2026
Wales: Main and Dessert

11. Wales: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from Wales compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?

59min
March 18, 2026
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12. Wales: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Wales. Acclaimed director Sally El Hosaini helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

58min
March 19, 2026
North East England and Yorkshire: Starter and Fish

13. North East England and Yorkshire: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for north east England and Yorkshire with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?

59min
March 24, 2026
North East England and Yorkshire: Main and Dessert

14. North East England and Yorkshire: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from north east England and Yorkshire compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?

59min
March 25, 2026
North East England and Yorkshire: Judging

15. North East England and Yorkshire: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north east England and Yorkshire. Screenwriter and author Frank Cottrell-Boyce helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

59min
March 26, 2026
Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish

16. Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?

59min
April 1, 2026
Northern Ireland: Main and Dessert

17. Northern Ireland: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from Northern Ireland compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?

59min
April 2, 2026
Northern Ireland: Judging

18. Northern Ireland: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Northern Ireland. Award-winning Belfast director Lisa Barros D’Sa helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

59min
April 3, 2026
London and South East England: Starter and Fish

19. London and South East England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for London and south east England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?

59min
April 7, 2026
London and South East England: Main and Dessert

20. London and South East England: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from London and south east England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?

59min
April 8, 2026
London and South East England: Judging

21. London and South East England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent London and south east England. Much-loved actor Simon Callow helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

59min
April 9, 2026
South West England: Starter and Fish

22. South West England: Starter and Fish

Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?

59min
April 14, 2026
South West England: Main and Dessert

23. South West England: Main and Dessert

The remaining three chefs from south west England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?

59min
April 15, 2026
South West England: Judging

24. South West England: Judging

It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent south west England. Comedian and actor Ben Whitehead helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.

58min
April 16, 2026
The Finals: Starters

25. The Finals: Starters

The eight finalists compete to win the starter course at a banquet celebrating the British film industry. Director Marli Siu is the guest judge.

59min
April 20, 2026
The Finals: Fish Course

26. The Finals: Fish Course

The eight finalists compete to win the fish course at a banquet celebrating great Britons of the past and Great British Menu’s 20th year. Actor Will Poulter is the guest judge.

58min
April 21, 2026
The Finals: Main Course

27. The Finals: Main Course

Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place at a banquet celebrating the British film industry. Director Sir Stephen Frears is guest judge.

59min
April 22, 2026
The Finals: Dessert

28. The Finals: Dessert

The eight chefs compete for the last place on the banquet menu celebrating the British film industry. Chocolat author Joanne Harris is the guest judge.

59min
April 23, 2026
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29. Banquet Special

It’s the final of Great British Menu. The chefs cook a banquet for the great and the good of the British film industry in Liverpool. Who will be voted 2026's champion of champions?

59min
April 24, 2026