Series 18
29 episodes · Jan 31, 2023
The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at an incredible four-course banquet.
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S18E1North East Starter and Fish
Jan 31, 202359mFour chefs from the north east of England compete with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration to celebrate Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
S18E2North East Mains and Dessert
Feb 1, 202359mThe remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday.
S18E3North East Judging
Feb 2, 202359mGuest judge Joe Sugg helps choose the winner from the two remaining chefs. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, James and the Giant Peach and the Clangers.
S18E4South West England: Starter and Fish
Feb 7, 202359mFour chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
S18E5South West England: Mains and Dessert
Feb 8, 202359mThe remaining chefs from south west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes inspired by Aardman and Mr Benn.
S18E6South West England: Judging
Feb 9, 202359mGuest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.
S18E7Wales: Starter and Fish
Feb 14, 202359mFour chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
S18E8Wales: Mains and Puddings
Feb 15, 202359mThe remaining chefs from Wales compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes based on Fantastic Mr Fox and the Mabinogion.
S18E9Wales: Judging
Feb 16, 202359mThe guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.
S18E10North West England: Starter and Fish
Feb 21, 202359mFour chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
S18E11North West England: Mains and Puddings
Feb 22, 202359mThe remaining chefs from north west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.
S18E12North West England: Judging
Feb 23, 202358mThe guest judge, actress Jane Horrocks, helps the judging panel decide the winner for north west England. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, Bob the Builder, and Jack and Jill.
S18E13Scotland: Starter and Fish
Feb 28, 202359mFour chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
S18E14Scotland: Mains and Puddings
Mar 1, 202359mThe remaining Scottish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.
S18E15Scotland: Judging
Mar 2, 202359mThe guest judge, comic book artist Frank Quitely, helps decide the winner for Scotland. There are dishes celebrating the Beano and The Wind in the Willows.
S18E16London and South East: Starter and Fish
Mar 7, 202359mFour of London and the south east’s most talented chefs compete to stay in the competition over canapés, starters and fish dishes celebrating British animation and illustration.
S18E17London and South East: Mains and Puddings
Mar 8, 202358mThe remaining London and south east chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday – who will win and who must go home?
S18E18London and South East: Judging
Mar 9, 202359mGuest judge Dapo Adeola helps decide the winner from the two remaining London and south east chefs. There are dishes celebrating The Gruffalo and Paddington.
S18E19Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish
Mar 14, 202359mFour chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
S18E20Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings
Mar 15, 202359mThe remaining Northern Irish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a pie taking inspiration from the Wombles.
S18E21Northern Ireland: Judging
Mar 16, 202359mThe guest judge, author and artist Oliver Jeffers, helps decide the winner for Northern Ireland. There are dishes celebrating both animation and illustration.
S18E22Central England: Starter and Fish
Mar 21, 202359mFour chefs compete for central England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
S18E23Central England: Mains and Puddings
Mar 22, 202359mThe remaining chefs from central England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will win, and who must go home?
S18E24Central England: Judging
Mar 23, 202359mThe guest judge, award-winning actress Duaa Karim, helps decide the winner for central England. There are dishes celebrating the Dandy and video game Pac-Man.
S18E25The Finals: Starters
Mar 27, 202358mThe eight regional champions cook their vegan starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at the banquet. Comedian and actor Kulvinder Ghir is the guest judge.
S18E26The Finals: Fish Course
Mar 28, 202358mThe eight regional champions cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration. Aardman co-founder Peter Lord is the guest judge.
S18E27The Finals: Main Course
Mar 29, 202359mEight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration. Sir Lenny Henry is the guest judge.
S18E28The Finals: Dessert
Mar 30, 202359mThe eight regional champions cook their desserts in a bid to secure the last place on the menu at the banquet. Morwenna Banks, voice of Mummy Pig on Peppa Pig, is the guest judge.
S18E29Banquet Special
Mar 31, 202359mIt’s the final of the series. The chefs cook a banquet at Brighton Royal Pavilion for illustration and animation stars including Cressida Cowell and Sir Lenny Henry.