Great British Menu 2019

Great British Menu episode 4 2019: three chefs new to the competition compete this week in the north east heats. Three of the region’s most exciting chefs battle it out for the top spot. Mike Carr is the former head chef at Harrogate’s Restaurant 92, Samira Effa, from Huddersfield, is head chef at The Box Tree in Ilkley and Tom Anglesea, originally from Durham, is head chef at ‘The Laughing Heart’ in London.     Can these three ambitious newcomers present the menu of their careers, inspired by 50 years of British pop music? What will this week’s surprise veteran […]

Great British Menu episode 3 2019 – London & SE – Judging: today the two remaining London chefs must cook their four-course menus again. But will they take on board their veteran’s advice as they serve their tributes to Britain’s music success?     The chefs need to impress the formidable judges – food writer Matthew Fort, restaurateur Oliver Peyton and broadcaster and cook Andi Oliver – as well as a guest judge – one of the pop stars the banquet will celebrate. Today they are joined by legendary bassist, Gary “Mani” Mounfield, from the Stone Roses and Primal Scream.

Great British Menu episode 2 2019: the chefs are halfway through their heat and the pressure is mounting. Once again, they each serve a unique take on the brief. For mains, Ben is confident that his dish Blackbird, once again themed around The Beatles, will prove to be his best and most original dish yet. Luke is running around the kitchen with plenty to do to get his duck dish Spice, inspired by his favourite girl band, ready in time. Paul is using London honey for his dish, Let it Bee.     After the nail-biting scoring on the mains