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  • 2012-06-07T20:00:00Z on Channel 5
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  • 7h (7 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • Reality
Marco Pierre White uses his exceptional culinary eye to find the UK's best restaurant partnerships balancing fabulous food with seamless service. They’re fighting for a place in a specially designed studio restaurant, where the top three couples will each be given both their own kitchen and set of diners to impress. It’s not just about being a good chef; it’s also about having the skills to run the best restaurant. Who will make the cut?

7 episodes

Series Premiere

2012-06-07T20:00:00Z

1x01 Selection 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Selection 1

  • 2012-06-07T20:00:00Z1h

Marco's Battle Truck stops off in Leeds and London as the search begins for the best chef and front-of-house team.

2012-06-14T20:00:00Z

1x02 Selection 2

1x02 Selection 2

  • 2012-06-14T20:00:00Z1h

With five places remaining in his final 12, Marco's taste tour continues in Liverpool, Scotland and Cardiff.

2012-06-21T20:00:00Z

1x03 Semi-Final 1

1x03 Semi-Final 1

  • 2012-06-21T20:00:00Z1h

Marco and his 12 chosen couples head to London.

2012-06-28T20:00:00Z

1x04 Semi-Final 2

1x04 Semi-Final 2

  • 2012-06-28T20:00:00Z1h

The restaurateur presents the second semi-final as three duos, two from central London and one from Lincoln, cook a three-course meal and serve it to 25 diners against the clock. But with only enough ingredients to make the required number of portions, one slip-up means they will not be able to replace the dish in question. Who has the skills, stamina and strategy to make it through to the final?

2012-07-05T20:00:00Z

1x05 Semi-Final 3

1x05 Semi-Final 3

  • 2012-07-05T20:00:00Z1h

In this helping, Marco's food selection for the contenders is characteristically challenging - lamb with sweetbreads, red mullet and haunch of venison. With only four hours to prepare and one hour and forty-five minutes for service, each team is going to have to show tremendous skill and incredible stamina to stand a chance of winning a place in the grand finale. Which couple has the teamwork and strategy to impress Marco?

2012-07-12T20:00:00Z

1x06 Semi-Final 4

1x06 Semi-Final 4

  • 2012-07-12T20:00:00Z1h

Marco selects halibut, duck and sirloin steak as his ingredients this week for three more cooking and front-of- house teams.

2012-07-19T20:00:00Z

1x07 Final

1x07 Final

  • 2012-07-19T20:00:00Z1h

Marco’s search for a couple running the UK’s best restaurant reaches its climax as the Battle Kitchen opens its doors for the Grand Finale. The competition is tougher and bigger than ever, with four couples each serving 28 diners their best menu in just two hours.

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