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January 31, 2023

Series 18

The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at an incredible four-course banquet.

01. North East Starter and Fish

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?

59min
January 31, 2023

02. North East Mains and Dessert

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

59min
February 1, 2023

03. North East Judging

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.

59min
February 2, 2023

04. South West England: Starter and Fish

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?

59min
February 7, 2023

05. South West England: Mains and Dessert

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.

59min
February 8, 2023

06. South West England: Judging

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

59min
February 9, 2023

07. Wales: Starter and Fish

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?

59min
February 14, 2023

08. Wales: Mains and Puddings

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.

59min
February 15, 2023

09. Wales: Judging

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

59min
February 16, 2023

10. North West England: Starter and Fish

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?

59min
February 21, 2023

11. North West England: Mains and Puddings

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.

59min
February 22, 2023

12. North West England: Judging

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.

58min
February 23, 2023

13. Scotland: Starter and Fish

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?

59min
February 28, 2023

14. Scotland: Mains and Puddings

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.

59min
March 1, 2023

15. Scotland: Judging

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.

59min
March 2, 2023

16. London and South East: Starter and Fish

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.

59min
March 7, 2023

17. London and South East: Mains and Puddings

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?

58min
March 8, 2023

18. London and South East: Judging

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.

59min
March 9, 2023

19. Northern Ireland: Starter and Fish

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?

59min
March 14, 2023

20. Northern Ireland: Mains and Puddings

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.

59min
March 15, 2023

21. Northern Ireland: Judging

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

59min
March 16, 2023

22. Central England: Starter and Fish

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?

59min
March 21, 2023

23. Central England: Mains and Puddings

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?

59min
March 22, 2023

24. Central England: Judging

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.

59min
March 23, 2023

25. The Finals: Starters

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.

58min
March 27, 2023

26. The Finals: Fish Course

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.

58min
March 28, 2023

27. The Finals: Main Course

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.

59min
March 29, 2023

28. The Finals: Dessert

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.

59min
March 30, 2023

29. Banquet Special

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.

59min
March 31, 2023