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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • May 27, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Rachel faces off against Mark Sargeant. They both cook a duck dish with a sauce and potato rosti.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • May 28, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Chef Frederick Forster and amateur cook Paul make venison burger and chips. Whose dish do the Food Jury prefer? Paul just needs one vote but if he loses he'll walk away empty-handed.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • May 29, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Experimental amateur cook Scott and bestselling cookbook author Clodagh McKenna create different versions of chicken pie

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • May 30, 2019
    • Channel 4

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • May 31, 2019
    • Channel 4

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • June 3, 2019
    • Channel 4

    A home cook and chef James Tanner are pitted against each other making their version of duck with winter vegetables. With an early mistake, can the plucky amateur pull it back?

  • S01E07 Episode 7

    • June 4, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Desserts are on the menu in this episode as the home cook and former chef of Britain's Restaurant of the Year, James Tanner, make their version of a plum pithivier

  • S01E08 Episode 8

    • June 5, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Amateurs compete with chef Clodagh McKenna to create different versions of prawn, chorizo and halloumi wraps, before the Food Jury blind taste both dishes

  • S01E09 Episode 9

    • June 6, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Leading chef Mark Sergeant takes on an amateur cook as they both serve up Kenyan goat and chips, with the judges comparing the two in a blind tasting. Hosted by Andi Oliver

  • S01E10 Episode 10

    • June 7, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Trained chef Frederick Forster goes up against a home cook, with the pair having to create the most flavourful Asian miso broth and crispiest tempura. Andi Oliver presents

  • S01E11 Episode 11

    • June 10, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Professional chef Mark Sargeant goes up against a home cook, with the pair having to make their own versions of curried lamb cutlets. Andi Oliver presents

  • S01E12 Episode 12

    • June 11, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Amateurs compete with chef Mark Sargeant to create different versions of strawberry shortbread dessert, before the Food Jury blind taste both dishes. Presented by Andi Oliver

  • S01E13 Episode 13

    • June 12, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Amateurs compete with chef Frederick Forster to create different versions butternut squash soup, before the Food Jury blind taste both dishes

  • S01E14 Episode 14

    • June 13, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Leading chef James Tanner takes on an amateur cook as they both serve up hearty black bean stew, with the judges comparing the two in a blind tasting. Hosted by Andi Oliver

  • S01E15 Episode 15

    • June 14, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Top chef James Tanner and the home cook go head to head making their version of a trio of scallops in a high-risk cook-off. Hosted by Andi Oliver

  • S01E16 Episode 16

    • June 17, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Professional chef Clodagh McKenna goes up against a home cook, with the pair having to make their own versions of a fiery chicken jalfrezi. Andi Oliver presents

  • S01E17 Episode 17

    • June 18, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Amateurs compete with chef Mark Sargeant to create different versions of bacon and goat's cheese ravioli, before the Food Jury blind-taste both dishes

  • S01E18 Episode 18

    • June 19, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Amateurs compete with chef James Tanner to create different versions of cod loin, crushed potatoes and peas, before the Food Jury blind-taste both dishes

  • S01E19 Episode 19

    • June 20, 2019
    • Channel 4

    This contest sees chef Frederick Forster and amateur whipping up their version of a 'Steak Rossini' - perfectly cooked steak on a crisp crouton with a chicken parfait and rich sauce.

  • S01E20 Episode 20

    • June 21, 2019
    • Channel 4

    A home cook faces the dessert round and the challenge of beating Frederick Forster with an apple tart. Whose apples will be sweetest and pastry most delicious in a blind tasting?

  • S01E21 Episode 21

    • June 24, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Professional chef Mark Sargeant goes up against a home cook, with the pair having to make their own versions of a Filipino pork stew. Andi Oliver presents

  • S01E22 Episode 22

    • June 25, 2019
    • Channel 4

    An amateur competes with chef Clodagh McKenna to create different versions of tagliatelle with pumpkin, before the Food Jury blind taste both dishes

  • S01E23 Episode 23

    • June 26, 2019
    • Channel 4

    An amateur competes with chef Frederick Forster to create different versions of spicy pork tacos and guacamole, before the Food Jury blind taste both dishes

  • S01E24 Episode 24

    • June 27, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Professional chef Mark Sargeant takes on an amateur cook as they both serve up poached salmon and hollandaise. Hosted by Andi Oliver

  • S01E25 Episode 25

    • June 28, 2019
    • Channel 4

    Award-winning French chef Frederick Forster takes on an amateur cook, both making their version of chicken jalfrezi and pilau rice. Last in the Series.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • May 3, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Former fighter pilot Chris Topham takes on award-winning chef Mark Sargeant, with beef stroganoff and plaice in bourguignon sauce on the menu, Who will rise to the challenge and be top gun?

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • May 4, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Confident Chris Dickens takes on Michelin-starred chef Hrishikesh Desai. Can Chris's scallops win him the prize, or will the pasta machine have him in a spin?

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • May 5, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Home cook Becca Ballard goes head-to-head with executive chef Sophie Michell. Can Becca's toffee banana cake sweeten up the judges and help her win the prize?

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • May 6, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Jaya Mistry spices things up with her family Indian recipe. But when it comes to baking chef Frederick Forster's apple tart, will her dreams of a win crumble?

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • May 7, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Home cook Lulu Marodeen takes on chef Mark Sargeant. After a battle of the bananas, will Lulu taste sweet success or will her soggy pastry leave her chances in tatters?

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • May 10, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Home cook Camelia Singh hopes that her goat curry will win her the £10,000 prize. But Michelin-starred chef Mark Sargeant isn't going down without a food fight!

  • S02E07 Episode 7

    • May 11, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Home cook Abbi Simms takes on chef Hrishikesh Desai with her sweet potato gnocchi. But can she master chef's posh pie to earn her crust and scoop the prize?

  • S02E08 Episode 8

    • May 12, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Amateur cook Paul Dowling serves up his speciality game pie. But will it be sink or swim when chef Frederick Forster brings out his signature seafood dish?

  • S02E09 Episode 9

    • May 13, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Fine dining fan Gary Fox shows off his mussels with a fish dish, as he takes on chef Hrishikesh Desai. But will he be a fish out of water when Hrishikesh serves up some fancy food of his own?

  • S02E10 Episode 10

    • May 14, 2021
    • Channel 4

    BBQ fan Richard Merkl hopes to give chef Frederick Forster a good grilling with his Tomahawk steak. But can he rise to Frederick's ultimate challenge?

  • S02E11 Episode 11

    • May 17, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Today's daredevil contestant prepares prawn curry, pitting her recipe against Michelin-starred Hrishikesh Desai's best efforts

  • S02E12 Episode 12

    • May 18, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Andi Oliver presents another culinary combat as amateur Darcie Powell brings her cod loin with salsa verde to the table, hoping she can out-cook professional chef Sophie Michell

  • S02E13 Episode 13

    • May 19, 2021
    • Channel 4

    French amateur cook Aude Dupont-Dudley serves up her authentic Provençal squid stew, so chef Frederick Forster hits back with his family's West African curry

  • S02E14 Episode 14

    • May 20, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Amateur cook Filippo Adamo is keen to tantalise taste buds with his traditional creamy mushroom risotto. Chef Mark Sargeant aims to beat Filippo at his own game when they knock up some gnocchi. Andi Oliver hosts as the pair compete in the fast-paced cook-off

  • S02E15 Episode 15

    • May 21, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Culinary contender Angie Pinto hopes that her Caribbean-inspired vegetable curry will get executive chef Sophie Michell hot under the collar. Sophie, meanwhile, showcases her seafood fregola

  • S02E16 Episode 16

    • May 24, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Amy Stone goes up against chef Frederick Forster with her miso cod. But can she handle the pressure of chef's very technical chicken ballotine belter?

  • S02E17 Episode 17

    • May 25, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Home cook Sam Keefe hopes to wrap up the competition with his Thai salmon filo parcel. But chef Sophie Michell adds some real meat to the challenge with her signature Dexter beef.

  • S02E18 Episode 18

    • May 26, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Andi Oliver hosts a battle of the burgers as amateur Natalie Craig brings fast food to a face-off against Sophie Michell - the food-and-drink director of a nationwide burger chain.

  • S02E19 Episode 19

    • May 27, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Bride-to-be Yemi King has her heart set on the £10,000 to fund her big day. She's hoping that her pan-fried chicken with a white wine and lemon sauce will be a match made in heaven with the food jury, but chef Frederick Forster and his spiced duck breast have other ideas.

  • S02E20 Episode 20

    • May 28, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Educational consultant Ben Coombes wants to teach chef Hrishikesh Desai a thing or two with his `freestyle" technique, to win the prize for charity. But will his creamy chicken pasta dish be enough to see Hrishikesh fall foul of votes, and will Ben's creative touch with chef's lamb rump help him win the cash?

  • S02E21 Episode 21

    • May 31, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Amateur Haley Birch serves up her Caribbean-inspired fish stew in a culinary battle against chef Hrishikesh Desai, whose sticky toffee pudding leaves Haley in a sticky situation.

  • S02E22 Episode 22

    • June 1, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Recruitment consultant Megan Kent goes head to head with chef Frederick Forster with her egg yolk-filled ravioli, in an attempt to tantalise the jury's taste buds and win the cash.

  • S02E23 Episode 23

    • June 2, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Photographer David Solomon serves up his speciality roasted salmon, only to lose focus when chef Sophie Michell hits back with her tricky chocolate fondant.

  • S02E24 Epsiode 24

    • June 3, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Confident home cook Jack Bispham pits his Asian-style whole sea bass against the culinary might of chef Frederick Forster. When it comes to round two, Jack risks finding himself in a jam trying to perfect Frederick's scones.

  • S02E25 Episode 25

    • June 4, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Culinary contender Natasha Worral hopes her daughter's favourite dish of Greek meatballs will stump chef Sophie Michell to get some money in her prize pot. Natasha also has to beat Sophie at her own family favourite of truffle mac 'n' cheese, as she cooks herself closer to that enticing jackpot sum.

  • S02E26 Episode 26

    • June 7, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Amateur cook John Paul takes on chef Sophie Michell with his spicy pork tacos. But will Sophie's lamb dish have John running for the hills, or can he leave the kitchen minted?