The BEST episodes of Great British Menu season 18

Every episode of Great British Menu season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Great British Menu season 18!

Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at a celebratory four-course banquet.

Last Updated: 2/21/2025Network: BBC TwoStatus: Continuing
star
7.80
5 votes

#1 - North East Main and Dessert Courses

Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2023

The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday

star
7.75
4 votes

#2 - Banquet Special

Season 18 - Episode 29 - Aired 3/31/2023

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.

star
7.50
4 votes

#3 - The Finals: Dessert

Season 18 - Episode 28 - Aired 3/30/2023

The eight regional champions cook their desserts in a bid to secure the last place on the menu at the banquet. Morwenna Banks, voice of Mummy Pig on Peppa Pig, is the guest judge.

star
7.40
5 votes

#4 - North West England: Mains and Puddings

Season 18 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/22/2023

The remaining chefs from North West England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.

star
7.40
5 votes

#5 - Scotland: Judging

Season 18 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/2/2023

The guest judge, comic book artist Frank Quitely, helps decide the winner for Scotland. There are dishes celebrating the Beano and The Wind in the Willows.

star
7.33
3 votes

#6 - Scotland: Mains and Puddings

Season 18 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/1/2023

The remaining Scottish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a dish based on the Mad Hatter's tea party.

star
7.25
4 votes

#7 - The Finals: Fish Course

Season 18 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/28/2023

The eight regional champions cook their fish courses to win a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration. Aardman co-founder Peter Lord is the guest judge.

star
7.17
6 votes

#8 - North West England: Starter and Fish

Season 18 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/21/2023

Four chefs compete for North West England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

star
7.00
1 votes

#9 - Northern Ireland: Judging

Season 18 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/16/2023

The guest judge, author and artist Oliver Jeffers, helps decide the winner for Northern Ireland. There are dishes celebrating both animation and illustration.

star
7.00
4 votes

#10 - The Finals: Main Course

Season 18 - Episode 27 - Aired 3/29/2023

Eight regional champions cook their main courses in a bid to secure a place on the menu of a banquet celebrating animation and illustration. Sir Lenny Henry is guest judge.

star
7.00
1 votes

#11 - Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings

Season 18 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/15/2023

The remaining Northern Irish chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including a pie taking inspiration from the Wombles.

star
7.00
2 votes

#12 - Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish

Season 18 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/14/2023

Four chefs compete for Northern Ireland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

star
7.00
5 votes

#13 - North West England: Judging

Season 18 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/23/2023

The guest judge, actress Jane Horrocks, helps the judging panel decide the winner for North West England. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, Bob the Builder, and Jack and Jill.

star
7.00
7 votes

#14 - Wales: Starter and Fish

Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2023

Four chefs compete for Wales with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

star
7.00
4 votes

#15 - South West England: Mains and Dessert

Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2023

The remaining chefs from south west England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes inspired by Aardman and Mr Benn.

star
7.00
2 votes

#16 - Scotland: Starter and Fish

Season 18 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/28/2023

Four chefs compete for Scotland with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

star
6.83
6 votes

#17 - South West England: Starter and Fish

Season 18 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2023

Four chefs compete for south west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

star
6.83
6 votes

#18 - Wales: Judging

Season 18 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/16/2023

The guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.

star
6.67
3 votes

#19 - London and South East: Starter and Fish

Season 18 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/7/2023

Four of London and the south east’s most talented chefs compete to stay in the competition over canapés, starters and fish dishes celebrating British animation and illustration.

star
6.67
3 votes

#20 - London and South East: Judging

Season 18 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/9/2023

Guest judge Dapo Adeola helps decide the winner from the two remaining London and south east chefs. There are dishes celebrating The Gruffalo and Paddington.

star
6.50
4 votes

#21 - London and South East: Mains and Puddings

Season 18 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2023

The remaining London and south east chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday – who will win and who must go home?

star
6.50
2 votes

#22 - Central England: Starter and Fish

Season 18 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/21/2023

Four chefs compete for central England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?

star
6.43
7 votes

#23 - Wales: Mains and Puddings

Season 18 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/15/2023

The remaining chefs from Wales compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday, including dishes based on Fantastic Mr Fox and the Mabinogion.

star
6.33
3 votes

#24 - South West England: Judging

Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2023

Guest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.

star
6.33
3 votes

#25 - Central England: Mains and Puddings

Season 18 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/22/2023

The remaining chefs from central England compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th Birthday– who will win and who must go home?