The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at an incredible four-course banquet.
Episode 1
North East Starter and Fish
Jan 31, 2023
Four chefs from the north east of England compete with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration to celebrate Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 2
North East Mains and Dessert
Feb 1, 2023
The remaining chefs compete over dishes inspired by British animation and illustration and Paddington’s 65th birthday.
Episode 3
North East Judging
Feb 2, 2023
Guest judge Joe Sugg helps choose the winner from the two remaining chefs. There are dishes celebrating Paddington, James and the Giant Peach and the Clangers.
Episode 4
South West England: Starter and Fish
Feb 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?
Episode 5
South West England: Mains and Dessert
Feb 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.
Episode 6
South West England: Judging
Feb 9, 2023
Guest judge Susie Templeton helps the judging panel decide the winner for south west England.
Episode 7
Wales: Starter and Fish
Feb 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?
Episode 8
Wales: Mains and Puddings
Feb 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.
Episode 9
Wales: Judging
Feb 16, 2023
The guest judge, TV presenter Gethin Jones, helps the judging panel decide the winner for Wales.
Episode 10
North West England: Starter and Fish
Feb 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?
Episode 11
North West England: Mains and Puddings
Feb 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.
Episode 12
North West England: Judging
Feb 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.
Episode 13
Scotland: Starter and Fish
Feb 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?
Episode 14
Scotland: Mains and Puddings
Mar 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.
Episode 15
Scotland: Judging
Mar 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.
Episode 16
London and South East: Starter and Fish
Mar 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.
Episode 17
London and South East: Mains and Puddings
Mar 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?
Episode 18
London and South East: Judging
Mar 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.
Episode 19
Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish
Mar 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?
Episode 20
Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings
Mar 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.
Episode 21
Northern Ireland: Judging
Mar 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.
Episode 22
Central England: Starter and Fish
Mar 21, 2023
Four chefs compete for central England with canapés, starters and fish dishes inspired by animation and illustration celebrating Paddington’s 65th birthday. Who will be eliminated?
Episode 23
Central England: Mains and Puddings
Mar 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?
Episode 24
Central England: Judging
Mar 23, 2023
The guest judge, award-winning actress Duaa Karim, helps decide the winner for central England. There are dishes celebrating the Dandy and video game Pac-Man.
Episode 25
The Finals: Starters
Mar 27, 2023
The eight regional champions cook their vegan starter courses in a bid to secure the first place on the menu at the banquet. Comedian and actor Kulvinder Ghir is the guest judge.
Episode 26
The Finals: Fish Course
Mar 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.
Episode 27
The Finals: Main Course
Mar 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 the guest judge.
Episode 28
The Finals: Dessert
Mar 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.
Episode 29
Banquet Special
Mar 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.