Britain's Best Dish

Britain's Best Dish (2007-2011)

EndedReality showFood

Britain's Best Dish was a British daytime cookery show part of the ITV Food category on ITV and hosted by Mary Nightingale. Amateur cooks from around the UK compete to cook "Britain's Best Dish" and a prize of £10,000. The judges were Ed Baines, John Burton Race and Jilly Goolden.

Network
ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 17:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 40
Season 6Episode 4060 min

Episode 40

Dec 23, 2011

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E40Episode 40Dec 23, 2011
S06E39Episode 39Dec 22, 2011
S06E38Episode 38Dec 21, 2011
S06E37Episode 37Dec 20, 2011
S06E36Episode 36Dec 19, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Britain's Best Dish' premiere?

'Britain's Best Dish' premiered on September 3, 2007.

Who were the judges on 'Britain's Best Dish'?

The judges on 'Britain's Best Dish' were John Burton Race, Jilly Goolden, and Ed Baines.

How many contestants were there in the first season of 'Britain's Best Dish'?

There were 24 contestants in the first season of 'Britain's Best Dish'.

What was the format of 'Britain's Best Dish'?

'Britain's Best Dish' was a cooking competition where contestants showcased their culinary skills in various categories such as starters, main courses, and desserts.

Who won the first season of 'Britain's Best Dish'?

The winner of the first season of 'Britain's Best Dish' was Jackie Kearney.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'Britain's Best Dish'?

There were 20 episodes in the first season of 'Britain's Best Dish'.

What was the prize for the winner of 'Britain's Best Dish'?

The winner of 'Britain's Best Dish' received a cash prize of \u00a310,000 and the opportunity to have their winning dish featured in a top restaurant.

Who hosted 'Britain's Best Dish'?

'Britain's Best Dish' was hosted by Mary Nightingale and Richard Johnson.

What were the categories for the dishes in 'Britain's Best Dish'?

The categories for the dishes in 'Britain's Best Dish' were starters, main courses, and desserts.

How were the winners determined in 'Britain's Best Dish'?

The winners in 'Britain's Best Dish' were determined through a combination of judges' scores and viewer votes.

Where was 'Britain's Best Dish' filmed?

'Britain's Best Dish' was filmed in various locations across the United Kingdom.

Did 'Britain's Best Dish' have a celebrity edition?

Yes, 'Britain's Best Dish' had a celebrity edition where celebrities competed against each other in the cooking competition.

Were there any guest judges on 'Britain's Best Dish'?

Yes, 'Britain's Best Dish' featured guest judges throughout its run, including renowned chefs and food critics.

Did 'Britain's Best Dish' have any special episodes?

Yes, 'Britain's Best Dish' had special episodes where contestants competed in themed challenges or had to use specific ingredients.

Was 'Britain's Best Dish' popular among viewers?

'Britain's Best Dish' garnered a dedicated fan base and received positive reviews from viewers.

Did 'Britain's Best Dish' inspire any spin-off shows?

Yes, 'Britain's Best Dish' inspired a spin-off show called 'Britain's Best Bakery' which focused on finding the best bakery in the country.

Cast

Ed Baines

Ed Baines

plays himself
Jilly Goolden

Jilly Goolden

voices Judge
John Burton-Race

John Burton-Race

plays himself
Mark Nicholas

Mark Nicholas

plays himself
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Characters

Judge

Judge

played by Ed Baines
Judge

Judge

voiced by Jilly Goolden
Judge

Judge

played by John Burton-Race
Host

Host

played by Mark Nicholas
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Also known as

  • Best Dish: The Chefs (United Kingdom)
  • Best Dish (United Kingdom)

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