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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 16: North West Starters

North West Starters

BBC Two - Great British Menu, Series 16, North West Starters

The week's heats kick off with chefs from the North West of England.

Four chefs compete for the North West of England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by British invention and innovation.

Great British Menu continues with the North West regional heat. Competing for the top spot are four chefs appearing for the first time in the competition. Two are Liverpudlian: Chinese cuisine enthusiast Dave Critchley and Dan McGeorge, winner of the 2020 Acorn Award recognising young talent in hospitality. Meanwhile, Ashwani Rangta is head chef at GupShup in Hale, Cheshire, and vegan chef Kirk Haworth is a former North West Young Chef of the Year. 

Presenter Andi Oliver welcomes them to the kitchen, where the theme for this year’s competition is a celebration of British invention and innovation. One of the four must leave the competition at the end of the episode. Which one that is will be decided by the veteran judge of the competition, a previous winner who remains a surprise to the chefs until the moment he or she walks into the kitchen to taste the canapés.

Great British Menu: Series 16

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Great British Menu is back for another series, presented by Andi Oliver.

Great British Menu is back for another series, presented by Andi Oliver. This year, professional chefs compete for a place at a banquet celebrating British invention and innovation.

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