Series 21 Plot
Britain’s best chefs compete to cook at a blockbuster banquet in Liverpool.
Great British Menu Series 21 aired on February 24th, 2026.
Series 21 Episodes
1. North West England: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?
2. North West England: Main and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from north west England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?
3. North West England: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north west England. Casting director Debbie McWilliams helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
4. Scotland: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?
5. Scotland: Main and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from Scotland compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?
6. Scotland: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Scotland. Bafta-winning actress Katherine Parkinson helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
7. Central England: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for central England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?
8. Central England: Main and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from central England compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?
9. Central England: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent central England. Film producer Alison Owen helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
10. Wales: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?
11. Wales: Main and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from Wales compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?
12. Wales: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Wales. Acclaimed director Sally El Hosaini helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
13. North East England and Yorkshire: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for north east England and Yorkshire with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?
14. North East England and Yorkshire: Main and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from north east England and Yorkshire compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?
15. North East England and Yorkshire: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent north east England and Yorkshire. Screenwriter and author Frank Cottrell-Boyce helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
16. Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?
17. Northern Ireland: Main and Dessert
The remaining three chefs from Northern Ireland compete over mains and desserts inspired by the British film industry. Who will win, and who must go home?
18. Northern Ireland: Judging
It’s judging day, and only one chef can go through to represent Northern Ireland. Award-winning Belfast director Lisa Barros D’Sa helps decide the winner from the two remaining chefs.
