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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 17: Central Starter and Fish Courses

Central Starter and Fish Courses

Series 17

BBC Two - Great British Menu, Series 17, Central Starter and Fish Courses

Four chefs compete for the Central region with canapes, starters and fish dishes.

Four chefs compete for the Central region with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by 100 years of British broadcasting. Who will be eliminated?

A new series begins with the Central region heats, featuring four chefs who comprise a mix of exciting new talent and popular returners. 

Nottinghamshire’s Sally Abé, currently chef consultant at The Pem, her new restaurant in London, is determined to give winning a place representing her region another try. Liam Dillon is also returning, having the only three AA rosette restaurant in his home town of Lichfield. There are also two new chefs on the block: the executive head chef of Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat in London, Cambridge-born Ben Orpwood, and Nottingham's Harvey Perttola, head chef at Restaurant Six in Trent Bridge.

Presenter Andi Oliver welcomes them to the kitchen, where the theme for this year’s competition is a celebration of 100 years of British broadcasting. One of the four must leave the competition at the end of the episode, to be decided by this week’s veteran judge - a previous winner who remains a surprise to the chefs until the moment they walk into the kitchen to taste their first course canapes.

Great British Menu: Series 17

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

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

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