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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 11

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Great British Menu: Series 11: Episode 31: North East Starter

North East Starter

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Episode 31: North East Starter

Series 11

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Mini Patel is back for a second attempt at the north east regional title.

Creative culinary competition. Mini Patel is back for a second attempt at the north east regional title, but he is competing against two young newcomers.

Great British Menu is back and the nation's top chefs compete for the ultimate prize - the chance to cook at a banquet held at the Palace of Westminster, in celebration of everyday great Britons honoured by the Queen. In the year of the Queen's 90th birthday, the chefs are challenged to showcase contemporary cuisine and demonstrate the transformation in British food during her historic reign.

Mini Patel is back for a second attempt at the north east regional title, but he is competing against two young newcomers - Tommy Banks and Chris Archer. Last year, Mini went home after the dessert course, so he is hoping to keep better control of his nerves this year. However, when the veteran judge reveals he made a consomme like Mini's in GBM and was scored a 9, it piles on the pressure. But Mini uses his own brand of humour to combat the nerves.

Tommy Banks is 26 and is a self- taught chef who already has a Michelin star. He grew up on a farm in North Yorkshire and has brought many of his homegrown ingredients with him, including one the veteran judge confesses to hating. It is not a great start for Tommy's take on a dish considered a royal favourite.

Chris Archer is another competitive young chef who is creating an entirely gold dish - hoping for a gold-star score as well.

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The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at the Palace of Westminster.

The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at a banquet at the Palace of Westminster.

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