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Great British Menu 2026 episode 18 delivered one of the most pressured and emotionally charged cook-offs of the entire series, as the two highest-scoring chefs from the Northern Ireland heat returned to the kitchen to battle for a place at the national finals.

Great British Menu 2026 episode 17 arrives at a pivotal moment in the Northern Ireland heat, where the competition sharpens and every plate carries the weight of a chef’s ambition.

Great British Menu 2026 episode 16 brings the competition to Northern Ireland, where four ambitious chefs face the most demanding brief of the series: creating dishes that celebrate the British film industry across the canape, starter, and fish courses.

Great British Menu 2026 episode 15 brings the north east England and Yorkshire heat to its defining moment, as the two highest-scoring chefs from the regional week return to cook their complete six-course menus one final time before the judges.

Great British Menu 2026 episode 14 arrives at a pivotal moment in the north east England and Yorkshire heat, as three ambitious chefs face the intensifying pressure of the main and dessert courses. With half the competition already behind them, the stakes have risen considerably.

Great British Menu 2026 episode 13 arrives with a bold cinematic premise, sending four ambitious chefs from North East England and Yorkshire into the kitchen to cook food inspired by the British film industry. This week’s competition raises the stakes considerably, with each dish expected to honour an iconic film, a beloved genre, or a defining moment in British cinema history. The challenge is not merely technical — it demands storytelling on a plate, a quality that separates competent cooking from genuinely memorable competition food. Paul Ainsworth, the veteran judge and long-time friend of the competition, takes his seat at

The moment of truth has arrived. Great British Menu 2026 episode 12 brings the Wales heat to its dramatic conclusion. Two chefs remain standing. Only one will go through to represent Wales at the national finals. Everything they have worked for comes down to this.