The culinary battle reaches a fever pitch as the two highest-scoring chefs from North East England and Yorkshire return to the kitchen, ready to recreate their six-course menus for the discerning judges. Tom Kerridge, Michelin-starred maestro of gastronomy, Lorna McNee, former Great British Menu champion, and Ed Gamble, comedian and food podcaster extraordinaire, hold the fate of these chefs in their hands. Guest judge Greg Jenner, historian and purveyor of intriguing historical tidbits, adds another layer of expertise to the panel.
The pressure is immense as the chefs strive for culinary perfection, each dish a tribute to great Britons of the past. Will technical brilliance triumph, or will a chef’s creative vision falter under the intense scrutiny? Tune in to see who will represent North East England and Yorkshire in the national finals, and which dishes earn a place in Great British Menu history.
Great British Menu airs Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 8pm on BBC Two.
