North West England: Starter and Fish
Four chefs compete for north west England with canapes, starters and fish dishes inspired by the British film industry. Who will be eliminated?
It’s the launch of 2026’s Great British Menu, and four chefs compete for north west England with blockbuster canapes, starters and fish dishes celebrating the British film industry.
The dishes are judged by this week's veteran judge, Michelin-starred chef Lisa Goodwin Allen, and include a spicy squash noodle broth in honour of Grow Your Own, a film set on allotments in Merseyside, as well as a Wensleydale rarebit in honour of Wallace and Gromit. Who will impress, and who will be sent home?
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Lisa Goodwin-Allen taste tests the first canapés
Duration: 02:06
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Andi Oliver |
| Judge | Lisa Goodwin-Allen |
| Director | Dan Davis |
| Series Producer | Avril Beaven |
| Series Editor | Antonia Lloyd |
| Executive Producer | Sarah Eglin |
| Production Company | Optomen Television Ltd |
Meet the Chefs
Learn all about the chefs hoping to serve their dishes at a blockbuster banquet.