Beat the Chef

  

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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]Fri, Nov 3, 4:40 amChannel 425 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]Sat, Oct 14, 5:40 amChannel 425 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]Fri, Oct 13, 5:40 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefChef James Tanner and a talented amateur cook each make a classic cod loin with crushed potatoes and peas. Who will produce the flakiest cod and the perfect potatoes? (S1 Ep18) [S]Tue, Oct 10, 5:40 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefA talented amateur cook competes with professional chef Mark Sargeant to make bacon and goat's cheese ravioli. (S1 Ep17) [S]Mon, Oct 9, 5:40 amChannel 425 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]Tue, Sept 26, 5:25 amChannel 425 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. (S1 Ep15) [S]Sat, Sept 23, 5:25 amChannel 430 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]Thu, Sept 21, 5:25 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefA keen amateur cook competes with former pastry chef Mark Sargeant to make the best strawberry shortcake dessert. (S1 Ep12) [S]Tue, Sept 19, 5:20 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefProfessional chef Mark Sargeant and an amateur cook go head to head to make curried lamb cutlets. Who will deliver the perfectly cooked meat with a spice punch? (S1 Ep11) [S]Sat, Sept 16, 5:30 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefCan a keen amateur cook a more flavourful Asian miso broth and crispier tempura than professional chef Frederick Forster? (S1 Ep10) [S]Wed, Sept 13, 5:40 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefCan a keen amateur cook make a better Kenyan goat and chips than top chef Mark Sargeant? (S1 Ep9) [S]Tue, Sept 12, 5:25 amChannel 425 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. (S1 Ep8) [S]Sun, Sept 10, 5:50 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefDesserts are on the menu as a passionate amateur cook competes against James Tanner, former chef of Britain's Restaurant of the Year, to make their version of a plum pithivier. (S1 Ep7) [S]Fri, Sept 8, 5:40 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefCan a home cook recover from an early mistake as they compete against chef James Tanner to make their version of duck with winter vegetables? (S1 Ep6) [S]Thu, Sept 7, 5:35 amChannel 430 mins
Beat the ChefAmateur cook Jasmine from Durham and top chef Clodagh McKenna each make their version of macaroni cheese, but whose dish will win votes from the Food Jury? (S1 Ep5) [S]Wed, Sept 6, 5:35 amChannel 430 mins
Beat the ChefA gastronomic gambler hopes to beat a seasoned pro with their version of fish and chips. Whose batter will be crisp and golden, and which chips are best - twice or triple-cooked? (S1 Ep4) [S]Tue, Sept 5, 5:35 amChannel 430 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]Thu, Aug 31, 5:50 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefChef Frederick Forster and amateur cook Paul make venison burger and chips. Whose dish do the Food Jury prefer? Paul needs just one vote, but if he loses he'll leave empty-handed. (S1 Ep2) [S]Wed, Aug 30, 5:50 amChannel 425 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]Sat, Aug 26, 5:45 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefFine dining fan Gary Fox shows off his mussels with a fish dish, as he takes on Hrishikesh Desai. Will he be a fish out of water when Hrishikesh serves up some fancies of his own? (S2 Ep9) [S]Fri, Aug 25, 5:45 amChannel 430 mins
Beat the ChefNatasha Worrall hopes that her daughter's favourite dish of Greek meatballs will stump chef Sophie Michell. But can she beat Sophie at her own family favourite of mac 'n' cheese? (S2 Ep22) [S,W]Thu, Aug 24, 5:45 amChannel 430 mins
Beat the ChefConfident cook Jack Bispham pits his Asian-style sea bass against the culinary might of chef Frederick Forster. But which fish will the food jury think is the catch of the day? (S2 Ep25) [S,W]Tue, Aug 22, 5:50 amChannel 425 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,W]Mon, Aug 21, 5:45 amChannel 430 mins
Beat the ChefMegan Kent takes on chef Frederick Forster with her egg yolk-filled ravioli. But will she crack under the pressure, and will Frederick's cottage pie make minced meat of her? (S2 Ep18) [S,W]Sun, Aug 20, 5:50 amChannel 425 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]Fri, Aug 18, 5:50 amChannel 425 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]Sun, Aug 13, 5:50 amChannel 425 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]Sat, Aug 12, 5:30 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefIt's a battle of the burgers as Natalie Craig takes on chef Sophie Michell - the food and drink director of a burger chain! There's bacon, cheese, chips and dips, but who'll win? (S2 Ep19) [S]Fri, Aug 11, 5:30 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefHome 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. (S2 Ep17) [S]Thu, Aug 10, 4:40 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefAndi Oliver hosts, as 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? (S2 Ep16) [S]Tue, Aug 8, 5:50 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefHome cook Angie Pinto hopes to get chef Sophie Michell hot under the collar with her Caribbean-inspired veg curry. But will she be in deep water with Sophie's seafood fregola? (S2 Ep15) [S,W]Mon, Aug 7, 5:45 amChannel 430 mins
Beat the ChefAmateur cook Filippo Adamo tantalises taste buds with his traditional mushroom risotto. But will chef Mark Sargeant beat Filippo at his own game when they knock up some gnocchi? (S2 Ep14) [S]Sun, Aug 6, 5:40 amChannel 430 mins
Beat the ChefFrench amateur cook Aude Dupont-Dudley and master-of-French-cuisine Frederick Forster compete with ProvenËcal squid stew. And can Aude handle the heat of chef's West African curry? (S2 Ep13) [S]Sat, Aug 5, 5:45 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefAndi Oliver hosts, as Darcie Powell hopes to out-cook chef Sophie Michell with her cod loin and salsa verde. But will a saucy slip-up with chef's pud be just desserts for Darcie? (S2 Ep12) [S]Thu, Aug 3, 5:45 amChannel 430 mins
Beat the ChefAndi Oliver hosts, as daredevil Jen Coates turns up the heat with her prawn curry. But can she keep her cool when chef Hrishikesh Desai reveals his own seafood surprise? (S2 Ep11) [S]Wed, Aug 2, 5:45 amChannel 430 mins
Beat the ChefHome cook and barbecue 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? (S2 Ep10) [S]Mon, Jul 31, 5:50 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefAmateur 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? (S2 Ep26) [S]Sat, Jul 29, 5:30 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefAndi Oliver hosts, as 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? (S2 Ep8) [S]Thu, Jul 27, 5:45 amChannel 430 mins
Beat the ChefAndi Oliver hosts, as 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? (S2 Ep7) [S]Sun, Jul 23, 5:45 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefAndi Oliver hosts. 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! (S2 Ep6) [S]Thu, Jul 20, 5:50 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefFine dining fan Gary Fox shows off his mussels with a fish dish, as he takes on Hrishikesh Desai. Will he be a fish out of water when Hrishikesh serves up some fancies of his own? (S2 Ep9) [S]Tue, Aug 23, 5:35 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefNatasha Worrall hopes that her daughter's favourite dish of Greek meatballs will stump chef Sophie Michell. But can she beat Sophie at her own family favourite of mac 'n' cheese? (S2 Ep22) [S]Fri, Aug 19, 5:35 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefConfident cook Jack Bispham pits his Asian-style sea bass against the culinary might of chef Frederick Forster. But which fish will the food jury think is the catch of the day? (S2 Ep25) [S]Wed, Aug 17, 5:35 amChannel 425 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]Tue, Aug 16, 5:25 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefMegan Kent takes on chef Frederick Forster with her egg yolk-filled ravioli. But will she crack under the pressure, and will Frederick's cottage pie make minced meat of her? (S2 Ep18) [S]Sun, Aug 14, 5:45 amChannel 425 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]Sat, Aug 13, 5:45 amChannel 425 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]Fri, Aug 12, 5:25 amChannel 425 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]Wed, Aug 10, 5:25 amChannel 425 mins
Beat the ChefIt's a battle of the burgers as Natalie Craig takes on chef Sophie Michell - the food and drink director of a burger chain! There's bacon, cheese, chips and dips, but who'll win? (S2 Ep19) [S]Tue, Aug 9, 5:35 amChannel 425 mins