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Beat the Chef

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Amateur cooks compete against chefs, to see if they can gain votes from the tasting panel and win up to £10,000.

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27th May 2019 - 7th May 2021
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Andi Oliver
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Episode 1
27th May 2019

Episode 1

Restaurateur Andi Oliver hosts the new series in which amateurs compete with resident chefs in fast-paced cook-offs to win a cash prize of up to £10,000. In the first edition, Women's Institute president Rachel faces off against Michelin-starred Mark Sargeant.

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Episode 2
28th May 2019

Episode 2

Chef Frederick Forster and amateur cook Paul make venison burger and chips. Whose dish do the Food Jury prefer? Paul just needs one vote but if he loses he'll walk away empty-handed.

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Episode 3
29th May 2019

Episode 3

Experimental amateur cook Scott and bestselling cookbook author Clodagh McKenna create different versions of chicken pie

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Episode 4
30th June 2019

Episode 4

This episode's gastronomic gambler hopes to beat a seasoned pro with fish and chips. Whose batter will be crisp and golden and will triple or twice cooked chips win out?

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Episode 5
31st May 2019

Episode 5

Amateur cook Jasmine from Durham and expert chef and cookbook author Clodagh McKenna each make their version of macaroni cheese but whose wins votes from the Food Jury?

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Episode 6
3rd June 2019

Episode 6

A home cook and chef James Tanner are pitted against each other making their version of duck with winter vegetables. With an early mistake, can the plucky amateur pull it back?

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Episode 7
4th June 2019

Episode 7

Desserts 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

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Episode 8
5th June 2019

Episode 8

This 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.

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Episode 9
6th June 2019

Episode 9

Today'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?

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Episode 10
7th June 2019

Episode 10

Today'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?

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Episode 11
10th June 2019

Episode 11

Professional 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?

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Episode 12
11th June 2019

Episode 12

The 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?

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Episode 13
12th June 2019

Episode 13

This 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

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Episode 14
13th June 2019

Episode 14

Top 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?

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Episode 15
14th June 2019

Episode 15

One 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.

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Episode 16
17th June 2019

Episode 16

This 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?

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Episode 17
18th June 2019

Episode 17

One 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?

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Episode 18
19th June 2019

Episode 18

This 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?

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Episode 19
20th June 2019

Episode 19

This 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.

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Episode 20
21st June 2019

Episode 20

A 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?

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Episode 21
24th June 2019

Episode 21

The 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?

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Episode 22
25th June 2019

Episode 22

Chef 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?

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Episode 23
26th June 2019

Episode 23

An 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?

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Episode 24
27th June 2019

Episode 24

An 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?

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Episode 25
28th June 2019

Episode 25

In 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.

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