Series 18

Season 18 · 2023 · 29 episodes

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

1North East Starter and FishFour 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?
2North East Mains and DessertThe remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday.
3North East JudgingGuest 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.
4South West England: Starter and FishFour 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?
5South West England: Mains and DessertThe 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.
6South West England: JudgingGuest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.
7Wales: Starter and FishFour chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
8Wales: Mains and PuddingsThe 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.
9Wales: JudgingThe guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.
10North West England: Starter and FishFour 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?
11North West England: Mains and PuddingsThe 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.
12North West England: JudgingThe 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.
13Scotland: Starter and FishFour chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
14Scotland: Mains and PuddingsThe 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.
15Scotland: JudgingThe 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.
16London and South East: Starter and FishFour 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.
17London and South East: Mains and PuddingsThe 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?
18London and South East: JudgingGuest judge Dapo Adeola helps decide the winner from the two remaining London and south east chefs. There are dishes celebrating The Gruffalo and Paddington.
19Northern Ireland: Starter and FishFour 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?
20Northern Ireland: Mains and PuddingsThe 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.
21Northern Ireland: JudgingThe guest judge, author and artist Oliver Jeffers, helps decide the winner for Northern Ireland. There are dishes celebrating both animation and illustration.
22Central England: Starter and FishFour 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?
23Central England: Mains and PuddingsThe 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?
24Central England: JudgingThe 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.
25The Finals: StartersThe 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.
26The Finals: Fish CourseThe 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.
27The Finals: Main CourseEight 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.
28The Finals: DessertThe 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.
29Banquet SpecialIt’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.

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