The BEST episodes of The Big Family Cooking Showdown season 1
Every episode of The Big Family Cooking Showdown season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Big Family Cooking Showdown season 1!
Presented by Zoe Ball and Nadiya Hussain, this competitive food show celebrates the families who make ordinary food extraordinary. Over the next few months, 16 multigenerational family teams of passionate cooks battle it out for the chance to be crowned the nation's best family of home cooks. Judging their efforts every step of the way are top Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli and renowned cookery teacher Rosemary Shrager. In each episode, two families face a series of challenges based on the realities of everyday meals, cooking up their favourite dishes both in the studio and in their own homes. At the end of each show, the judges decide which family make it through to the semi-finals.
#1 - Episode 12
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/2/2017
It is the final of the Big Family Cooking Showdown, presented by Zoe Ball and Nadiya Hussain. Over the last 11 weeks, 16 multigenerational family teams of passionate home cooks have been battling it out and now only three families remain. Tonight they face one long, continuous challenge: preparing food for a big family get together - including a range of nibbles, main courses and desserts. There can only be one winner and it is down to judges Rosemary Shrager and Giorgio Locatelli to decide which family will be crowned the nation's best family of home cooks.
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#2 - Episode 7
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/28/2017
In tonight's show, the Bellamores from south Wales go head to head with the Bellamy family from Dorset. Success in the Big Family Cooking Challenge kitchen relies on communication and teamwork, so which family are the most in sync and whose home-cooked dishes will leave the judges wanting more - will it be brother, sister and nephew the Bellamores, with their hearty, generous helpings, or mum and teenage daughters combo the Bellamys, with their family recipes influenced by their Persian heritage?
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#3 - Episode 10
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/19/2017
Tonight it is the second of the semi-finals, where another three families go head to head in three demanding new challenges, but only one can go through to the final.
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#4 - Episode 11
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/26/2017
Tonight it is the last semi-final and three more families go head to head in three demanding new challenges. Only one can secure the remaining place in the final.
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#5 - Episode 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/22/2017
Tonight, the Karim family from west London go up against the Dawes from Hampshire. Will the Karims, with their simple Indian recipes, curry favour with Rosemary and Giorgio, or will the Dawes and their ambitious flavour combinations earn them a place in the semi-finals? Aunt Zakila is queen of the kitchen in the Karims' household but will her spice mix leave the judges wanting more when they visit the family at home? Ellie Dawes and her scientist boyfriend Sam share a passion for food but will their bold use of ingredients be a step too far for the judges?
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#6 - Episode 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/7/2017
The Massaccesi family from Wiltshire go up against the Gangotras from Birmingham. The Massaccesis are mum, dad and their 16-year-old daughter. Italian home cooking is at the heart of their family and it is with these dishes they hope to win over the judges. In their way are the Gangotra sisters, whose flair for traditional Indian food draws on their heritage. Which family's clever use of flavour will see them through to the semi-finals?
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#7 - Episode 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/15/2017
Tonight, the Marks family from west London go up against the Charles family from Yorkshire. Will the Marks family impress the judges with their Scandinavian-inspired dishes or will the Charles' food, influenced by far-flung holidays, wow them? 86-year-old grandmother and former model Toren has a lust for life and rules the roost in the Marks' kitchen, but will her age-old family recipe for Swedish meatballs hit the mark? Betty is the boss in the Charles family, but will her decision to serve up a risotto to a Michelin-starred Italian chef pay off?
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#8 - Episode 8
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/5/2017
In the final heat, the Boyes family from Liverpool, for whom presentation matters, take on the Rignalls from Buckinghamshire, who draw on their Indian heritage.
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#9 - Episode 9
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/12/2017
It is the semi-finals and nine families remain to face three demanding new challenges. Judging their efforts are top Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli and renowned cookery teacher Rosemary Schrager. Tonight is the first of the semi-finals and three families go head to head. But only one can go through to the final.
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#10 - Episode 5
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/14/2017
The Ayoubi family from Essex are up against the Herberts from Gloucestershire. The Ayoubi family originally hail from Syria and their food is steeped in history. They are hoping their clever use of simple ingredients and generous sharing dishes will have the judges coming back for more, but to secure a place in the next round they need to outcook the Herberts. For the Herbert family, cooking, particularly baking, runs in the blood. They love to experiment with weird and wonderful flavours but will this be a recipe for success or a step too far for the judges?
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#11 - Episode 6
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/21/2017
The Kings from south west London compete against the Codougan family from Northamptonshire. The King family motto is 'backbone', and they are hoping that this approach, along with their favourite home-cooked dishes, will earn them a place in the semi-finals. Standing in their way are the Codougans - a mother, son and daughter combo who want to impress the judges with their spicy Caribbean-inspired food.
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#12 - Episode 3
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/31/2017
The Hilliards from Essex go head to head with the Pigotts from Oxfordshire. Will the Pigott brothers and their bold, globally inspired flavours impress the judges or will the classic home cooking of the Hilliard sisters and their mum be what Rosemary and Giorgio are looking for? Teamwork is the key to success in the kitchen but will both families work together and keep their cool in the Big Family Cooking Showdown?
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