Episode 18
Last week, five contestants were guaranteed a semi-finals place. Now, the other five remaining cooks fight for their place alongside them.
Last week, five contestants were guaranteed a semi-finals place. Now, the other five remaining cooks are going head-to-head to fight for their place alongside them in the semi-finals.
Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace are joined by renowned chef Alexis Gauthier, whose London restaurant now offers a completely plant-based menu. The five contestants are set a brief by Alexis to prep and cook one outstanding plant-based dish in just 90 minutes.
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The challenges of plant-based cuisine
Duration: 01:25
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Gregg Wallace | Gregg Wallace |
| John Torode | John Torode |
| Narrator | India Fisher |
| Series Editor | Katie Attwood |
| Series Producer | Jim Warren |
| Director | Ryan Daly |
| Production Manager | Laura Edwards |
| Production Company | Shine TV |
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