Britain's top chefs compete for the chance to cook a four-course banquet for a high-profile figure.
Great British Menu (Season 11)
Scotland Starter (Episode 1)
Air date: 2016-08-29
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Three top chefs from Scotland, all competition newcomers, aim to impress this week's veteran judge and be crowned Scottish champion.
Scotland Fish (Episode 2)
Air date: 2016-08-30
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Three chefs create fish dishes in a bid to be crowned Scottish champion. The standard is so high, the veteran judge is moved to tears.
Scotland Main (Episode 3)
Air date: 2016-08-31
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Three of Scotland's finest chefs compete. Ally McGrath has been keeping the veteran judge entertained with his very individual approach.
Scotland Dessert (Episode 4)
Air date: 2016-09-01
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: One chef will go home and the veteran judge finds himself with a very difficult decision to make.
Scotland Judging (Episode 5)
Air date: 2016-09-02
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: It is the head to head. Scotland's two highest-scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.
South West Starter (Episode 6)
Air date: 2016-09-05
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Today, it is the starter course of the south west regional heat. Chef Josh Eggleton is back for a third time.
South West Fish (Episode 7)
Air date: 2016-09-06
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Returning chef Josh Eggleton is hoping to impress with an original take on bolognese, one of six elements in his complex fish dish.
South West Main (Episode 8)
Air date: 2016-09-07
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: It is the main course and chef Chris is out to show just how theatrical he can be. His ideas surprise everyone in the kitchen.
South West Dessert (Episode 9)
Air date: 2016-09-08
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Today is the dessert course and Josh creates his own self-serve ice cream made from vegetables.
South West Judging (Episode 10)
Air date: 2016-09-09
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The region's top two chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Grace Dent.
North West Starter (Episode 11)
Air date: 2016-09-12
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Two newcomers to the competition are challenging reigning north west champion Matt Worswick.
North West Fish (Episode 12)
Air date: 2016-09-13
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: It is the fish course and reigning north west champion Matt Worswick has reason to be confident.
North West Main (Episode 13)
Air date: 2016-09-14
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: It is the main course of the north west regional heat and the scores mean this is a crucial round.
North West Dessert (Episode 14)
Air date: 2016-09-15
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The three north west competitors are getting highly creative producing some of the most original and stunning desserts.
North West Judging (Episode 15)
Air date: 2016-09-16
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The remaining north west chefs cook for judges Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge Lady Claire MacDonald.
Wales Starter (Episode 16)
Air date: 2016-09-19
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Three of the finest chefs from Wales are competing to be crowned champion. Two chefs are back for a second time.
Wales Fish (Episode 17)
Air date: 2016-09-20
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Today is the fish course and newcomer Andrew Birch is confident - he is passionate about seafood. His dish celebrates the cockle.
Wales Main (Episode 18)
Air date: 2016-09-21
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Returning chef Phil Carmichael is serving up his version of an OBE - a refined take on onions, bacon and egg.
Wales Dessert (Episode 19)
Air date: 2016-09-22
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: It is the dessert course and one chef will go home. There is upset for one chef when a last-minute error threatens his Eton mess.
Wales Judging (Episode 20)
Air date: 2016-09-23
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The two highest scoring chefs from Wales cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort, and guest judge Rosie Birkett.
Central Starter (Episode 21)
Air date: 2016-09-26
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Three newcomers vie to become regional champion. There is panic when the judge reveals that she does not like one chef's garnish.
Central Fish (Episode 22)
Air date: 2016-09-27
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: For the fish course, the chefs are using some of the UK's finest ingredients, including lobster, salmon and Cornish crab.
Central Main (Episode 23)
Air date: 2016-09-28
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Two chefs are cooking venison. Danny Gill is making a venison wellington inspired by his dad, a former RAF chef.
Central Dessert (Episode 24)
Air date: 2016-09-29
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Danny Gill is making a staggering eight elements for his imaginative dessert - even using a machine usually found in the fairground.
Central Judging (Episode 25)
Air date: 2016-09-30
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The region's two highest scoring chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort and guest judge Enam Ali MBE.
London & South East Starter (Episode 26)
Air date: 2016-10-03
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Three of the most exciting talents from London and the south east region are competing for a place in the national finals.
London & South East Fish (Episode 27)
Air date: 2016-10-04
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Ronnie Murray takes a risk with one ingredient by serving it at three different temperatures - warm, deep fried and frozen.
London & South East Main (Episode 28)
Air date: 2016-10-05
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Mark Froydenlund is showcasing British veal to celebrate the determination of British producers to bounce back from disaster.
London & South East Dessert (Episode 29)
Air date: 2016-10-06
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: It is a highly emotional dish for chef Ronnie Murray as he prepares a dessert inspired by a very personal great Briton.
London & South East Judging (Episode 30)
Air date: 2016-10-07
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: In the the head to head, the two highest-scoring chefs from the London and south east region cook for Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith and Matthew Fort.
North East Starter (Episode 31)
Air date: 2016-10-10
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Mini Patel is back for a second attempt at the north east regional title, but he is competing against two young newcomers.
North East Fish (Episode 32)
Air date: 2016-10-11
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: It is the fish course and two chefs, Tommy and Mini, have very similar ingredients - both are cooking mackerel.
North East Main (Episode 33)
Air date: 2016-10-12
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: There has been a dramatic development ahead of the main course, and it is a tough day for the chefs as they react to the news.
North East Dessert (Episode 34)
Air date: 2016-10-13
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: It is an emotional day for one of the chefs as he prepares a dish which is inspired by, and a tribute to, his late grandfather.
North East Judging (Episode 35)
Air date: 2016-10-14
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The chefs cook for Matthew Fort, Prue Leith and Oliver Peyton and guest judge John Williams MBE, executive head chef at The Ritz.
Northern Ireland Starter (Episode 36)
Air date: 2016-10-17
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Three top chefs from Northern Ireland get creative with pigs' heads, potatoes and reinventing the classic ploughman's.
Northern Ireland Fish (Episode 37)
Air date: 2016-10-18
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The atmosphere in the kitchen gets even more competitive as the three chefs from Northern Ireland cook their fish courses.
Northern Ireland Main (Episode 38)
Air date: 2016-10-19
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Chris McGowan feels the strain when trying to make his own venison sausages to serve with a venison rack.
Northern Ireland Dessert (Episode 39)
Air date: 2016-10-20
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The chefs are tempering chocolate and working with sugar. One chef is heading for disaster after his cream splits.
Northern Ireland Judging (Episode 40)
Air date: 2016-10-21
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The chefs cook for judges Oliver Peyton, Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and guest judge Amol Rajan.
Finals Starter (Episode 41)
Air date: 2016-10-24
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: It is day one of the national finals. Before cooking starts, the eight champions travel to the Southbank to get a sight of the prize.
Finals Fish (Episode 42)
Air date: 2016-10-25
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: It is day two of the national finals, and the eight champions must cook their fish courses. The judges are joined by Tim Hayward.
Finals Main (Episode 43)
Air date: 2016-10-26
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: It is day three at the national finals and time for the main course - the one course every chef wants to cook at the banquet.
Finals Dessert (Episode 44)
Air date: 2016-10-27
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: It is the final day of the competition, and the last chance for the eight champions to get one of their dishes to the banquet.
Banquet (Episode 45)
Air date: 2016-10-28
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: The winning chefs arrive at the Palace of Westminster to cook for the banquet of great Britons.
