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Beat the Chef

All Episodes 2019 - 2021

  • 2018-01-13T17:30:00Zs at 2018-01-13T17:30:00Z on Channel 4
  • 2019-05-27T16:30:00Z
  • 30m
  • 1d 1h 30m (51 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
Restaurateur Andi Oliver hosts the series where skilful amateur cooks compete with house chefs in fast-paced cook-offs to win a cash prize of up to 10 grand.

51 episodes

Series Premiere

2019-05-27T16:30:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2019-05-27T16:30:00Z30m

Rachel faces off against Mark Sargeant. They both cook a duck dish with a sauce and potato rosti.

2019-05-28T16:30:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2019-05-28T16:30:00Z30m

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.

2019-05-29T16:30:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2019-05-29T16:30:00Z30m

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

2019-05-30T16:30:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

1x04 Episode 4

  • 2019-05-30T16:30:00Z30m

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?

2019-05-31T16:30:00Z

1x05 Episode 5

1x05 Episode 5

  • 2019-05-31T16:30:00Z30m

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?

2019-06-03T16:30:00Z

1x06 Episode 6

1x06 Episode 6

  • 2019-06-03T16:30:00Z30m

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?

2019-06-04T16:30:00Z

1x07 Episode 7

1x07 Episode 7

  • 2019-06-04T16:30:00Z30m

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

2019-06-05T16:30:00Z

1x08 Episode 8

1x08 Episode 8

  • 2019-06-05T16:30:00Z30m

Amateurs compete with chef Clodagh McKenna to create different versions of prawn, chorizo and halloumi wraps, before the Food Jury blind taste both dishes

2019-06-06T16:30:00Z

1x09 Episode 9

1x09 Episode 9

  • 2019-06-06T16:30:00Z30m

Leading chef Mark Sergeant takes on an amateur cook as they both serve up Kenyan goat and chips, with the judges comparing the two in a blind tasting. Hosted by Andi Oliver

2019-06-07T16:30:00Z

1x10 Episode 10

1x10 Episode 10

  • 2019-06-07T16:30:00Z30m

Trained chef Frederick Forster goes up against a home cook, with the pair having to create the most flavourful Asian miso broth and crispiest tempura. Andi Oliver presents

2019-06-10T16:30:00Z

1x11 Episode 11

1x11 Episode 11

  • 2019-06-10T16:30:00Z30m

Professional chef Mark Sargeant goes up against a home cook, with the pair having to make their own versions of curried lamb cutlets. Andi Oliver presents

2019-06-11T16:30:00Z

1x12 Episode 12

1x12 Episode 12

  • 2019-06-11T16:30:00Z30m

Amateurs compete with chef Mark Sargeant to create different versions of strawberry shortbread dessert, before the Food Jury blind taste both dishes. Presented by Andi Oliver

2019-06-12T16:30:00Z

1x13 Episode 13

1x13 Episode 13

  • 2019-06-12T16:30:00Z30m

Amateurs compete with chef Frederick Forster to create different versions butternut squash soup, before the Food Jury blind taste both dishes

2019-06-13T16:30:00Z

1x14 Episode 14

1x14 Episode 14

  • 2019-06-13T16:30:00Z30m

Leading chef James Tanner takes on an amateur cook as they both serve up hearty black bean stew, with the judges comparing the two in a blind tasting. Hosted by Andi Oliver

2019-06-14T16:30:00Z

1x15 Episode 15

1x15 Episode 15

  • 2019-06-14T16:30:00Z30m

Top chef James Tanner and the home cook go head to head making their version of a trio of scallops in a high-risk cook-off. Hosted by Andi Oliver

2019-06-17T16:30:00Z

1x16 Episode 16

1x16 Episode 16

  • 2019-06-17T16:30:00Z30m

Professional chef Clodagh McKenna goes up against a home cook, with the pair having to make their own versions of a fiery chicken jalfrezi. Andi Oliver presents

2019-06-18T16:30:00Z

1x17 Episode 17

1x17 Episode 17

  • 2019-06-18T16:30:00Z30m

Amateurs compete with chef Mark Sargeant to create different versions of bacon and goat's cheese ravioli, before the Food Jury blind-taste both dishes

2019-06-19T16:30:00Z

1x18 Episode 18

1x18 Episode 18

  • 2019-06-19T16:30:00Z30m

Amateurs compete with chef James Tanner to create different versions of cod loin, crushed potatoes and peas, before the Food Jury blind-taste both dishes

2019-06-20T16:30:00Z

1x19 Episode 19

1x19 Episode 19

  • 2019-06-20T16:30:00Z30m

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.

2019-06-21T16:30:00Z

1x20 Episode 20

1x20 Episode 20

  • 2019-06-21T16:30:00Z30m

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?

2019-06-24T16:30:00Z

1x21 Episode 21

1x21 Episode 21

  • 2019-06-24T16:30:00Z30m

Professional chef Mark Sargeant goes up against a home cook, with the pair having to make their own versions of a Filipino pork stew. Andi Oliver presents

2019-06-25T16:30:00Z

1x22 Episode 22

1x22 Episode 22

  • 2019-06-25T16:30:00Z30m

An amateur competes with chef Clodagh McKenna to create different versions of tagliatelle with pumpkin, before the Food Jury blind taste both dishes

2019-06-26T16:30:00Z

1x23 Episode 23

1x23 Episode 23

  • 2019-06-26T16:30:00Z30m

An amateur competes with chef Frederick Forster to create different versions of spicy pork tacos and guacamole, before the Food Jury blind taste both dishes

2019-06-27T16:30:00Z

1x24 Episode 24

1x24 Episode 24

  • 2019-06-27T16:30:00Z30m

Professional chef Mark Sargeant takes on an amateur cook as they both serve up poached salmon and hollandaise. Hosted by Andi Oliver

Season Finale

2019-06-28T16:30:00Z

1x25 Episode 25

Season Finale

1x25 Episode 25

  • 2019-06-28T16:30:00Z30m

Award-winning French chef Frederick Forster takes on an amateur cook, both making their version of chicken jalfrezi and pilau rice. Last in the Series.

Season Premiere

2021-05-03T16:30:00Z

2x01 Episode 1

Season Premiere

2x01 Episode 1

  • 2021-05-03T16:30:00Z30m

Former fighter pilot Chris Topham takes on award-winning chef Mark Sargeant, with beef stroganoff and plaice in bourguignon sauce on the menu, Who will rise to the challenge and be top gun?

2021-05-04T16:30:00Z

2x02 Episode 2

2x02 Episode 2

  • 2021-05-04T16:30:00Z30m

Confident Chris Dickens takes on Michelin-starred chef Hrishikesh Desai. Can Chris's scallops win him the prize, or will the pasta machine have him in a spin?

2021-05-05T16:30:00Z

2x03 Episode 3

2x03 Episode 3

  • 2021-05-05T16:30:00Z30m

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?

2021-05-06T16:30:00Z

2x04 Episode 4

2x04 Episode 4

  • 2021-05-06T16:30:00Z30m

Jaya Mistry spices things up with her family Indian recipe. But when it comes to baking chef Frederick Forster's apple tart, will her dreams of a win crumble?

Season Finale

2021-05-07T16:30:00Z

2x05 Episode 5

Season Finale

2x05 Episode 5

  • 2021-05-07T16:30:00Z30m

Home cook Lulu Marodeen takes on chef Mark Sargeant. After a battle of the bananas, will Lulu taste sweet success or will her soggy pastry leave her chances in tatters?

2021-05-10T16:30:00Z

2x06 Episode 6

2x06 Episode 6

  • 2021-05-10T16:30:00Z30m

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!

2021-05-11T16:30:00Z

2x07 Episode 7

2x07 Episode 7

  • 2021-05-11T16:30:00Z30m

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?

2021-05-12T16:30:00Z

2x08 Episode 8

2x08 Episode 8

  • 2021-05-12T16:30:00Z30m

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?

2021-05-13T16:30:00Z

2x09 Episode 9

2x09 Episode 9

  • 2021-05-13T16:30:00Z30m

Fine dining fan Gary Fox shows off his mussels with a fish dish, as he takes on chef Hrishikesh Desai. But will he be a fish out of water when Hrishikesh serves up some fancy food of his own?

2021-05-14T16:30:00Z

2x10 Episode 10

2x10 Episode 10

  • 2021-05-14T16:30:00Z30m

BBQ 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?

2021-05-17T16:30:00Z

2x11 Episode 11

2x11 Episode 11

  • 2021-05-17T16:30:00Z30m

Today's daredevil contestant prepares prawn curry, pitting her recipe against Michelin-starred Hrishikesh Desai's best efforts

2021-05-18T16:30:00Z

2x12 Episode 12

2x12 Episode 12

  • 2021-05-18T16:30:00Z30m

Andi Oliver presents another culinary combat as amateur Darcie Powell brings her cod loin with salsa verde to the table, hoping she can out-cook professional chef Sophie Michell

2021-05-19T16:30:00Z

2x13 Episode 13

2x13 Episode 13

  • 2021-05-19T16:30:00Z30m

French amateur cook Aude Dupont-Dudley serves up her authentic Provençal squid stew, so chef Frederick Forster hits back with his family's West African curry

2021-05-20T16:30:00Z

2x14 Episode 14

2x14 Episode 14

  • 2021-05-20T16:30:00Z30m

Amateur cook Filippo Adamo is keen to tantalise taste buds with his traditional creamy mushroom risotto. Chef Mark Sargeant aims to beat Filippo at his own game when they knock up some gnocchi. Andi Oliver hosts as the pair compete in the fast-paced cook-off

2021-05-21T16:30:00Z

2x15 Episode 15

2x15 Episode 15

  • 2021-05-21T16:30:00Z30m

Culinary contender Angie Pinto hopes that her Caribbean-inspired vegetable curry will get executive chef Sophie Michell hot under the collar. Sophie, meanwhile, showcases her seafood fregola

2021-05-24T16:30:00Z

2x16 Episode 16

2x16 Episode 16

  • 2021-05-24T16:30:00Z30m

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?

2021-05-25T16:30:00Z

2x17 Episode 17

2x17 Episode 17

  • 2021-05-25T16:30:00Z30m

Home 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.

2021-05-26T16:30:00Z

2x18 Episode 18

2x18 Episode 18

  • 2021-05-26T16:30:00Z30m

Andi Oliver hosts a battle of the burgers as amateur Natalie Craig brings fast food to a face-off against Sophie Michell - the food-and-drink director of a nationwide burger chain.

2021-05-27T16:30:00Z

2x19 Episode 19

2x19 Episode 19

  • 2021-05-27T16:30:00Z30m

Bride-to-be Yemi King has her heart set on the £10,000 to fund her big day. She's hoping that her pan-fried chicken with a white wine and lemon sauce will be a match made in heaven with the food jury, but chef Frederick Forster and his spiced duck breast have other ideas.

2021-05-28T16:30:00Z

2x20 Episode 20

2x20 Episode 20

  • 2021-05-28T16:30:00Z30m

Educational consultant Ben Coombes wants to teach chef Hrishikesh Desai a thing or two with his `freestyle" technique, to win the prize for charity. But will his creamy chicken pasta dish be enough to see Hrishikesh fall foul of votes, and will Ben's creative touch with chef's lamb rump help him win the cash?

2021-05-31T16:30:00Z

2x21 Episode 21

2x21 Episode 21

  • 2021-05-31T16:30:00Z30m

Amateur Haley Birch serves up her Caribbean-inspired fish stew in a culinary battle against chef Hrishikesh Desai, whose sticky toffee pudding leaves Haley in a sticky situation.

2021-06-01T16:30:00Z

2x22 Episode 22

2x22 Episode 22

  • 2021-06-01T16:30:00Z30m

Recruitment consultant Megan Kent goes head to head with chef Frederick Forster with her egg yolk-filled ravioli, in an attempt to tantalise the jury's taste buds and win the cash.

2021-06-02T16:30:00Z

2x23 Episode 23

2x23 Episode 23

  • 2021-06-02T16:30:00Z30m

Photographer David Solomon serves up his speciality roasted salmon, only to lose focus when chef Sophie Michell hits back with her tricky chocolate fondant.

2021-06-03T16:30:00Z

2x24 Epsiode 24

2x24 Epsiode 24

  • 2021-06-03T16:30:00Z30m

Confident home cook Jack Bispham pits his Asian-style whole sea bass against the culinary might of chef Frederick Forster. When it comes to round two, Jack risks finding himself in a jam trying to perfect Frederick's scones.

2021-06-04T16:30:00Z

2x25 Episode 25

2x25 Episode 25

  • 2021-06-04T16:30:00Z30m

Culinary contender Natasha Worral hopes her daughter's favourite dish of Greek meatballs will stump chef Sophie Michell to get some money in her prize pot. Natasha also has to beat Sophie at her own family favourite of truffle mac 'n' cheese, as she cooks herself closer to that enticing jackpot sum.

2021-06-07T16:30:00Z

2x26 Episode 26

2x26 Episode 26

  • 2021-06-07T16:30:00Z30m

Amateur 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?

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