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The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at an incredible four-course banquet

The best of British cuisine. Top chefs from across the UK put their hearts on a plate and showcase amazing culinary talent. Who will get to cook for a spectacular banquet?

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Great British Menu: Series 9

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Great British Menu: Series 9: Episode 16: Central Starter

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Episode 16: Central Starter

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The central region's top chefs create a starter course for a surprise veteran judge.

Top chefs compete to cook at a D-Day anniversary banquet. The three central region chefs prepare  a starter course for a surprise veteran judge.

Three of the central region's top chefs - returning champion Aktar Islam, Daniel Clifford's protege Mark Poynton and ambitious newcomer Jason Hodnett - go into battle. They begin with their starter courses which they must cook for this week's surprise veteran judge. Former champion Aktar is hoping that his third attempt in the competition will see him back at the banquet, having failed on his second try, but with Mark's Michelin star to contend with and Jason drawing on his family's military connections, who will emerge victorious?

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The nation's chefs compete to cook at a banquet marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at a glorious banquet at St Paul's Cathedral marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

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