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14 of the nation’s top chefs are battling it out in the ultimate cookery contest. Two top chefs from a different region will be competing head to head to win the chance to cook at a fantastic four course banquet hosted by the British Ambassador to France. The banquet will be held at the magnificent Embassy in Paris, which has a proud reputation for championing the best of British.

The challengers in the current heats are fighting it out to represent the South East of England. 2006’s finalist Atul Kochhar faces stiff competition in the form of Stuart Gillies. The hats culminate in the two contestants presenting their entire menu to the Great British Menu judges: Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton. First dish is the starter – Atul presents seared scallops with grape and mint dressing and Stuart delivers a pea and leek tart. Presented by Jennie Bond.