The Great British Menu 2011 competition was the most fiercely fought yet, with more top chefs from across the country than ever, all battling it out in the kitchen to cook at the fabulous People's Banquet. This special documentary follows the successful chefs in the run up to the banquet, as they make the painstaking preparations for one of the most important meals they will ever cook.

The banquet is hosted by Big Lunch Ambassador Barbara Windsor, and attended by 100 guests of honour, people who bring people together through food, and put their heart and soul into feeding their local communities. The pressure on the chefs to deliver is immense and even the Great British Menu judges roll up their sleeves to ensure that the banquet goes according to plan. Show less