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It’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.

It’s the final banquet, where the overall winner of Great British Menu 2023 is decided.

Over nine weeks, 32 of the best chefs from across the UK have been competing with menus celebrating the theme of animation and illustration – from cartoons to computers to comic book heroes – in honour of Paddington’s 65th birthday. Now, the ultimate winner will be voted for by the great and the good from the world of animation and illustration at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

The judges, chef Tom Kerridge, restaurateur Nisha Katona and food podcaster and comedian Ed Gamble, have chosen four chefs, each from a different region of the country, to create the banquet. They must cook for an illustrious group of guests, including Cressida Cowell, Sir Lenny Henry, Axel Schleffer, Dapo Adeola, Terry Deary, Peter Lord, Suzie Templeton and many more.

Which chef will be able to impress with every dish and win the renowned title of champion of champions?

59 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
Executive ProducerSarah Eglin
Series ProducerAvril Beaven
Production ManagerCharlotte Godfrey
Series EditorAntonia Lloyd
DirectorFrancois Gandolfi
Production CompanyOptomen Television Ltd

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  • Fri 31 Mar 202321:00
  • Mon 3 Apr 202300:35
  • Fri 29 Aug 202515:15

Meet the Chefs

Meet the Chefs

Learn about the chefs competing to cook at Great British Menu's 20th anniversary banquet.