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Series 11 Plot

The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at the Palace of Westminster.

Great British Menu Series 11 aired on August 29th, 2016.

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Series 11 Episodes

1. Scotland Starter

August 29th, 201629 min

Three top chefs from Scotland, all competition newcomers, aim to impress this week's veteran judge and be crowned Scottish champion.

2. Scotland Fish

August 30th, 201629 min

Three chefs create fish dishes in a bid to be crowned Scottish champion. The standard is so high, the veteran judge is moved to tears.

3. Scotland Main

August 31st, 201629 min

Three of Scotland's finest chefs compete. Ally McGrath has been keeping the veteran judge entertained with his very individual approach.

4. Scotland Dessert

September 1st, 201629 min

One chef will go home and the veteran judge finds himself with a very difficult decision to make.

5. Scotland Judging

September 2nd, 201629 min

It is the head to head. Scotland's two highest-scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.

6. South West Starter

September 5th, 201629 min

Today, it is the starter course of the south west regional heat. Chef Josh Eggleton is back for a third time.

7. South West Fish

September 6th, 201629 min

Returning chef Josh Eggleton is hoping to impress with an original take on bolognese, one of six elements in his complex fish dish.

8. South West Main

September 7th, 201629 min

It is the main course and chef Chris is out to show just how theatrical he can be. His ideas surprise everyone in the kitchen.

9. South West Dessert

September 8th, 201629 min

Today is the dessert course and Josh creates his own self-serve ice cream made from vegetables.

10. South West Judging

September 9th, 201629 min

The region's top two chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Grace Dent.

11. North West Starter

September 12th, 201629 min

Two newcomers to the competition are challenging reigning north west champion Matt Worswick.

12. North West Fish

September 13th, 201629 min

It is the fish course and reigning north west champion Matt Worswick has reason to be confident.

13. North West Main

September 14th, 201629 min

It is the main course of the north west regional heat and the scores mean this is a crucial round.

14. North West Dessert

September 15th, 201629 min

The three north west competitors are getting highly creative producing some of the most original and stunning desserts.

15. North West Judging

September 16th, 201629 min

The remaining north west chefs cook for judges Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge Lady Claire MacDonald.

16. Wales Starter

September 19th, 201629 min

Three of the finest chefs from Wales are competing to be crowned champion. Two chefs are back for a second time.

17. Wales Fish

September 20th, 201629 min

Today is the fish course and newcomer Andrew Birch is confident - he is passionate about seafood. His dish celebrates the cockle.

18. Wales Main

September 21st, 201629 min

Returning chef Phil Carmichael is serving up his version of an OBE - a refined take on onions, bacon and egg.

19. Wales Dessert

September 22nd, 201629 min

It is the dessert course and one chef will go home. There is upset for one chef when a last-minute error threatens his Eton mess.

20. Wales Judging

September 23rd, 201629 min

The two highest scoring chefs from Wales cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort, and guest judge Rosie Birkett.

21. Central Starter

September 26th, 201629 min

Three newcomers vie to become regional champion. There is panic when the judge reveals that she does not like one chef's garnish.

22. Central Fish

September 27th, 201629 min

For the fish course, the chefs are using some of the UK's finest ingredients, including lobster, salmon and Cornish crab.

23. Central Main

September 28th, 201629 min

Two chefs are cooking venison. Danny Gill is making a venison wellington inspired by his dad, a former RAF chef.

24. Central Dessert

September 29th, 201629 min

Danny Gill is making a staggering eight elements for his imaginative dessert - even using a machine usually found in the fairground.

25. Central Judging

September 30th, 201629 min

The region's two highest scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Enam Ali MBE.

26. London & South East Starter

October 3rd, 201629 min

Three of the most exciting talents from London and the south east region are competing for a place in the national finals.

27. London & South East Fish

October 4th, 201629 min

Ronnie Murray takes a risk with one ingredient by serving it at three different temperatures - warm, deep fried and frozen.

28. London & South East Main

October 5th, 201629 min

Mark Froydenlund is showcasing British veal to celebrate the determination of British producers to bounce back from disaster.

29. London & South East Dessert

October 6th, 201629 min

It is a highly emotional dish for chef Ronnie Murray as he prepares a dessert inspired by a very personal great Briton.

30. London & South East Judging

October 7th, 201629 min

In the the head to head, the two highest-scoring chefs from the London and south east region cook for Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.

31. North East Starter

October 10th, 201629 min

Mini Patel is back for a second attempt at the north east regional title, but he is competing against two young newcomers.

32. North East Fish

October 11th, 201629 min

It is the fish course and two chefs, Tommy and Mini, have very similar ingredients - both are cooking mackerel.

33. North East Main

October 12th, 201629 min

There has been a dramatic development ahead of the main course, and it is a tough day for the chefs as they react to the news.

34. North East Dessert

October 13th, 201629 min

It is an emotional day for one of the chefs as he prepares a dish which is inspired by, and a tribute to, his late grandfather.

35. North East Judging

October 14th, 201629 min

The chefs cook for Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge John Williams MBE, executive head chef at The Ritz.

36. Northern Ireland Starter

October 17th, 201629 min

Three top chefs from Northern Ireland get creative with pigs' heads, potatoes and reinventing the classic ploughman's.

37. Northern Ireland Fish

October 18th, 201629 min

The atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more competitive as the three chefs from Northern Ireland cook their fish courses.

38. Northern Ireland Main

October 19th, 201629 min

Chris McGowan feels the strain when trying to make his own venison sausages to serve with a venison rack.

39. Northern Ireland Dessert

October 20th, 201629 min

The chefs are tempering chocolate and working with sugar. One chef is heading for disaster after his cream splits.

40. Northern Ireland Judging

October 21st, 201629 min

The chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and guest judge Amol Rajan.

41. Finals Starter

October 24th, 201659 min

It is day one of the national finals. Before cooking starts, the eight champions travel to the Southbank to get a sight of the prize.

42. Finals Fish

October 25th, 201659 min

It is day two of the national finals, and the eight champions must cook their fish courses. The judges are joined by Tim Hayward.

43. Finals Main

October 26th, 201659 min

It is day three at the national finals and time for the main course - the one course every chef wants to cook at the banquet.

44. Finals Dessert

October 27th, 201659 min

It is the final day of the competition, and the last chance for the eight champions to get one of their dishes to the banquet.

45. Banquet

October 28th, 201659 min

The winning chefs arrive at the Palace of Westminster to cook for the banquet of great Britons.

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