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Beat the ChefProfessional chef Frederick Forster and a talented amateur cook compete to make the best chicken jalfrezi and pilau rice. (S1 Ep25) [S]Tue, Nov 7, 4:15 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefAn amateur cook competes with top chef Mark Sargeant to make their version of poached salmon and hollandaise. Will orange in the sauce and a longer poach impress the Food Jury? (S1 Ep24) [S,W]Fri, Nov 3, 4:25 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefA talented amateur cook competes with professional chef Frederick Forster to make spicy pork tacos and guacamole. (S1 Ep23) [S,W]Wed, Nov 1, 4:25 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefAn amateur cook takes on chef Clodagh McKenna to make tagliatelle with pumpkin. Will the Food Jury prefer a prosecco and coconut milk-based sauce, or the addition of blue cheese? (S1 Ep22) [S,W]Mon, Oct 30, 4:15 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefThe heat is on to make the national dish of the Philippines: Filipino pork stew. Will the home cook's twist or Mark Sargeant's extra chilli and coriander make the difference? (S1 Ep21) [S,W]Sun, Oct 29, 4:10 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefA home cook faces the dessert round, aiming to make a tastier apple tart than chef Frederick Forster. Whose apples will be sweetest and whose pastry the most delicious? (S1 Ep20) [S]Mon, Oct 16, 4:25 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefChef Frederick Forster and an amateur cook compete to whip up their version of steak Rossini: perfectly cooked steak on a crisp crouton with a chicken parfait and rich sauce. (S1 Ep19) [S]Sun, Oct 15, 4:25 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefA talented amateur cook is determined to beat top chef Clodagh McKenna with their version of a fiery chicken jalfrezi. Whose dish will deliver just the right amount of spice? (S1 Ep16) [S]Mon, Oct 2, 4:25 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefTop chef James Tanner and an amateur cook compete to make a hearty black bean stew. Both try to pack in bold flavours and dark chocolate, but whose dish is the most impressive? (S1 Ep14) [S]Mon, Sept 25, 4:15 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefTop chef Frederick Forster and a skilful amateur cook compete to make the best butternut squash soup. (S1 Ep13) [S]Sun, Sept 24, 4:15 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefA keen amateur cook competes with former pastry chef Mark Sargeant to make the best strawberry shortcake dessert. (S1 Ep12) [S,W]Sat, Sept 23, 4:15 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefExperimental northerner Scott and bestselling cookbook author Clodagh McKenna compete to create their version of a chicken pie. Whose dish do the Food Jury prefer? (S1 Ep3) [S]Sun, Sept 3, 4:20 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefAndi Oliver hosts the series where amateur cooks compete with chefs. Rachel faces off against Mark Sargeant as they each cook a duck dish with a sauce and potato rosti. (S1 Ep1) [S]Mon, Aug 28, 4:10 am4seven25 mins
Beat the ChefCulinary contender Haley Birch pits her Caribbean-inspired fish stew against chef Hrishikesh Desai. But she's left in a sticky situation when chef serves up his toffee pudding. (S2 Ep23) [S]Sun, Aug 20, 4:10 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefBride-to-be Yemi King hopes that her chicken with white wine and lemon sauce is a match made in heaven. But chef Frederick Forster and his spiced duck breast have other ideas. (S2 Ep20) [S]Sun, Aug 13, 4:15 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefAndi Oliver hosts, as 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? (S2 Ep3) [S]Sun, Jul 16, 4:10 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefAmateur cook David Solomon hopes to snap up a winner with his speciality roasted salmon. But will chef Sophie Michell's tricky chocolate fondant put David in a sticky situation? (S2 Ep24) [S]Sun, Aug 21, 4:20 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefTalented amateur cook Jaya Mistry spices things up with her family Indian recipe. But when she bakes professional chef Frederick Forster's apple tart, will Jaya's hopes crumble? (S2 Ep4) [S]Sat, Jul 23, 4:20 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefAndi Oliver hosts, as 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? (S2 Ep3) [S]Mon, Jul 18, 4:20 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefAndi Oliver hosts, as home cook Ben Coombes takes on chef Hrishikesh Desai with his 'freestyle' technique. Will Ben's creative touch with chef's lamb rump win him the cash? (S2 Ep21) [S]Tue, Oct 19, 4:30 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefIn the last episode of the series, professional chef Frederick Forster and a talented amateur cook compete to make the best chicken jalfrezi and pilau rice. (Ep25) [S]Sat, Jun 13, 9:00 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefOne amateur cook has made it to the penultimate round and is closing in on the grand prize as they compete with top chef James Tanner to make their version of a trio of scallops. (Ep15) [S]Sat, May 16, 9:00 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefCan a keen amateur cook a more flavourful Asian miso broth and crispier tempura than professional chef Frederick Forster? (Ep10) [S]Sat, May 2, 9:00 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefAn amateur cook competes with top chef Clodagh McKenna to make their version of prawn, chorizo and halloumi wraps. It's a deceptively simple dish that leads to interesting results. (Ep8) [S]Sun, Apr 26, 4:25 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefA talented amateur cook takes on professional chef Mark Sargeant to make bacon and goat's cheese ravioli. Can they pull off a dish the Food Jury will vote for in a blind tasting? (Ep17) [S]Sat, Mar 7, 4:25 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefA home cook is determined to beat top chef Clodagh McKenna with their version of a fiery chicken jalfrezi. Whose dish will deliver just the right amount of spice? (Ep16) [S]Fri, Mar 6, 4:25 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefThe heat is on to make the national dish of the Philippines: Filipino pork stew. Will the home cook's twist or Mark Sargeant's extra chilli and fresh coriander make the difference? (Ep21) [S]Sat, Feb 29, 4:25 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefChef Frederick Forster and a plucky amateur compete to whip up their version of a 'Steak Rossini' - perfectly cooked steak on a crisp crouton with a chicken parfait and rich sauce. (Ep19) [S]Sat, Feb 22, 4:25 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefCan a keen amateur chef cook a more flavourful Asian miso broth and crispier tempura than chef Frederick Forster? (Ep10) [S]Sat, Feb 1, 4:25 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefDesserts 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. (Ep7) [S]Sat, Jan 25, 4:25 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefCan a home cook recover from an early mistake, as they compete against chef James Tanner to make a better version of duck with winter vegetables? (Ep6) [S]Fri, Jan 24, 4:15 am4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefIn the last of the series, Frederick Forster and an amateur make their versions of chicken jalfrezi and pilau rice. As the votes will win cash prizes, the amateur means business. (Ep25) [S]Fri, Jul 5, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefAn amateur takes on Mark Sargeant with poached salmon and hollandaise. Will orange in the sauce win over the Food Jury in a blind tasting or will chef's classic approach triumph? (Ep24) [S]Thu, Jul 4, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefAn amateur and chef make pork tacos and guacamole in a high tempo contest. Will the refined professional approach please the Food Jury or will passionate authenticity come up trumps? (Ep23) [S]Wed, Jul 3, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefChef and amateur go head to head making a dish of tagliatelle with pumpkin. Will the prosecco and coconut milk-based sauce clinch it for the home cook or will blue cheese swing it? (Ep22) [S]Tue, Jul 2, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefThe heat is on to make the national dish of the Philippines: Filipino pork stew. Will the home cook's twist or Mark Sargeant's extra chilli and fresh coriander make the difference (Ep21) [S]Mon, Jul 1, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefA 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? (Ep20) [S]Fri, Jun 28, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefThis 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. (Ep19) [S]Thu, Jun 27, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefThis gastronomic head to head sees chef James Tanner and amateur making classic cod loin with crushed potatoes and peas. Who will have the flakiest cod and most buttery potatoes? (Ep18) [S]Wed, Jun 26, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefOne of the amateurs takes on Mark Sargeant making bacon and goat's cheese ravioli. Can they stick to their guns and pull out a dish the Food Jury will vote for in a blind tasting? (Ep17) [S]Tue, Jun 25, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefThis episode's culinary fighter is determined to beat the top chef, Clodagh McKenna, with a fiery chicken jalfrezi. Whose dish will deliver when the Food Jury blind taste? (Ep16) [S]Mon, Jun 24, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefOne amateur is in the penultimate round and closing in on the grand prize. Top chef James Tanner and the home cook go head to head making their version of a trio of scallops. (Ep15) [S]Fri, Jun 21, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefTop chef James Tanner and an amateur go head to head making a hearty black bean stew. Both try to pack bold, deep flavours and dark chocolate into their stews, but who will win? (Ep14) [S]Thu, Jun 20, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefThis episode's cookery head to head sees top chef Frederick Forster and one of the amateurs putting all their energy into making the best butternut squash soup. (Ep13) [S]Wed, Jun 19, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefThe culinary gamble continues for one amateur who faces the sweet dish round against former pastry chef Mark Sargeant. Can they produce a winning strawberry shortbread dessert? (Ep12) [S]Tue, Jun 18, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefProfessional chef Mark Sargeant and an amateur cook go head to head making curried lamb cutlets. Who will deliver perfectly cooked cutlets with a spice punch? (Ep11) [S]Mon, Jun 17, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefToday's culinary competition pits an amateur against chef, Frederick Forster. Who will have the most flavourful Asian miso broth and crispiest tempura when the Food Jury blind taste? (Ep10) [S]Fri, Jun 14, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefToday's gastronomic gamble sees top chef Mark Sargeant and the amateur compete to make Kenyan goat and chips. Who will have the juiciest goat and best chips when the Jury compare? (Ep9) [S]Thu, Jun 13, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefThis episode sees one amateur and chef Clodagh McKenna making their versions of prawn, chorizo and haloumi wraps. It's a deceptively simple dish and leads to interesting results. (Ep8) [S]Wed, Jun 12, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins
Beat the ChefDesserts 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. (Ep7) [S]Tue, Jun 11, 12:30 pm4seven30 mins