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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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Sarah Eglin

Avril Beaven

Francois Gandolfi

Antonia Lloyd

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Angela Hartnett

Michael O'Hare

Great British Menu: Series 15: North West - Main & Dessert Courses

North West - Main & Dessert Courses

BBC Two - Great British Menu, Series 15, North West - Main & Dessert Courses

The remaining chefs battle it out, and a surprise veteran judge helps with scoring.

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including a Beatrix Potter extravaganza and a Not So Giant Peach. A surprise veteran judge helps with scoring the main dishes.

The three chefs are halfway through their heat, and the pressure is mounting. With Angela unable to judge for the main course, fellow veteran judge Michael O’Hare steps in. With Beatrix Potter an inspiration for two chefs, it is down to Michael to decide which herdwick lamb dish is better than the other. Another chef is taking inspiration from JM Barrie and creating his own imaginary feast. Will the chefs impress Michael with their creations?

After the nail-biting scoring on the mains, presenter Susan Calman asks the chefs to prepare a pre-dessert. Michael blind-tastes and ranks them in the case of a tie, so the chefs need to produce the very best dishes they can. 

Angela is back to judge the dessert and is expecting great things. There is a dish inspired by Squirrel Nutkin, with a honey ice cream and almond cake. One chef has taken inspiration from the nation’s favourite children’s author, Roald Dahl, and his book James and the Giant Peach. And there is a dish close to another chef's heart with an interpretation of Horrid Henry’s Perfect Day - a take on spaghetti and meatballs but in a dessert! 

Only two can proceed to Friday’s judging and have a chance to represent their region in the finals.

Great British Menu: Series 15

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

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

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