Great British Menu returns for 21st series

Great British Menu will return to BBC Two for its 21st series on 24 February.

 

Thirty-two chefs from across Britain and Northern Ireland will have the opportunity to cook at a banquet celebrating the British film industry at St George’s Hall in Liverpool, which features as Gotham City Hall in The Batman (2022), starring actor Robert Pattinson.

 

Chefs Tom Kerridge, Lorna McNee and presenter Andi Oliver are joined by comedian and new judge Phil Wang, who takes over from Ed Gamble.

 

A veteran judge will also join the panel every week to score dishes and choose the two chefs who will qualify for the next round. Only one of the chefs will be selected to represent their region or nation in the finals.

 

Kerridge said of the show: “Viewers can expect outstanding cookery once again, showing some exemplary skills from up and down the country, showcasing some of the most wonderful regional produce, alongside a great theme, where the judges chamber is joined by some incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and entertaining guests.”

 

McPhee added: “The viewers can look forward to loads of great story telling, some amazing creations with regards to interpretation of brief and style of food complexity. And loads of great laughs from Mr Phil Wang!”

 

Who are the chefs competing in Great British Menu 2026?

 

Week 1 - North West

Jack Bond, Paul Leonard, Exose Grant, Daniel Heffy

 

Week 2 - Scotland

Hannah Rose, Jun Au, Rohan Wadke, Orry Shand

 

Week 3 - Central Region

Louisa Ellis, Nikita Pathakji, Ash Valenzuela-Heeger, James Sherwin

 

Week 4 - Wales

John Chantarasak, Corrin Harrison, Dan Andree, Carl Cleghorn

 

Week 5 - North East

Cal Byerley, Jamie Keeble, Ryan McVay, Weike Zhao

 

Week 6- Northern Ireland

Lawrence Barrow, Kristin Reagon, Callum Irwin, Marion Lancial

 

Week 7 - London & South East

Abbie Hendren, Dana Choi, Josh Hughes, Vincent Smith

 

Week 8 - South West

Jeffrey Robinson, Mark Tuttiett, Ciaran Brennan, Martin Baylis