Chefs from England's North East hope to impress the judges with their starters. Kenny Atkinson produces a salad of Aberdeen Angus beef, carrots, horseradish and Shetland Black potatoes, whilst Ian Matfin serves up ham hock with parsley jelly and pease pudding. They are joined in the kitchen by a former champion from the North who will be on hand to cast an impartial eye over their dishes.