Central Main
Ryan Simpson hopes to elevate a ploughman's lunch into a gourmet affair, Pip Lacey pays tribute to an unusual Wimbledon icon, while Nick Deverell-Smith looks to celebrate a meat which he thinks is underused - venison.
More from Series 12
Episode 1
London and South East Starter
Creative culinary competition. Three chefs from London and south east England meet their surprise veteran judge and cook summery starters.
Episode 2
London and South East Fish
Creative culinary competition. One chef shocks when he pairs his fish dish with some unusual flavours - white chocolate and strawberry.
Episode 3
London and South East Main
Creative culinary competition. It's a smoke-filled kitchen as the chefs prepare their summer-themed mains in the hope of impressing the veteran judge.
Episode 4
London and South East Dessert
Creative culinary competition. Dessert is the last chance for the chefs to secure a place cooking for the judges and the pressure is rising.
Episode 5
London and South East Judging
Creative culinary competition. The remaining chefs cook their entire taste of summer menus for Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort, Andi Oliver and Leon Smith.
Episode 6
South West Starter
Creative culinary competition. In the south west heats, two ambitious newcomers, Tom Brown and Andy Clatworthy, take on returning chef Dominic Chapman.
