My Greatest Dishes
Season 1
Twenty exceptional chefs share the secrets of the four extraordinary dishes that tell the story of their lives, from childhood challenges to the peak of culinary fame.
Where to Watch Season 1
20 Episodes
- Bill Granger
E2Bill GrangerAustralian born Bill Granger has been hailed the king of brunch. He cooks his four greatest dishes and delves into the stories behind each. Credited with inventing Avocado on Toast and famed for his extra special Scrambled Eggs, he cooks both, revealing the secrets to their success. Inspired by his travels in Thailand his Ricotta Hotcakes had to make the list. - Giorgio Locatelli
E6Giorgio LocatelliItalian born chef Giorgio Locatelli is recognised as bringing high-end Italian cuisine to the UK and his four greatest dishes reflect his progression. He demonstrates the Blackberry and Yoghurt dessert that reminds him of picking berries in Northern Italy as a child, and Parpadelle with Broad Bean Puree inspired by his training in France. - Nathan Outlaw
E8Nathan OutlawTwo Michelin starred chef Nathan Outlaw shows us his four greatest dishes and shares the stories that make these recipes so special to him. From his childhood favourites that are still a treat today, Toad in the Hole and Sherry Trifle, to his favourite all time fish dish, Fish and Chips and finally a Lobster Risotto. - Angela Hartnett
E9Angela HartnettStrongly influenced by her Italian family, Michelin starred Angela Hartnett shows us her four greatest dishes: the fresh Anolini she makes every year for Christmas, her mother's speciality Lemon Meringue Pie, a Crispy Sweetbread dish she learnt from mentor Gordon Ramsey. - Richard Bainbridge
E11Richard BainbridgeChef Richard Bainbridge cooks the four dishes that have made him the chef he is today, his modern take on his mum's the classic Prawn Cocktail, his Whole Roasted Quail that reminds him of the family roast dinners of his childhood, his perfect dessert:a classic Lemon Tart. - Daniel Clifford
E12Daniel CliffordTwo star chef Daniel Clifford cooks the four dishes that mean the most. From the first recipe that made him fall in love with food, his Nan's Cheese Scones, the Mushroom Risotto he was taught by a former mentor that helped him understand his capabilities as a chef, and his Scallops with Truffle and Green Apple that has been on his restaurant menu since day one. - Tetsuya Wakuda
E14Tetsuya WakudaCritically acclaimed chef Tetsuya Wakuda is famous worldwide and cooks his four greatest dishes. The Japanese fried Chicken that his mother used to make and he says he could eat at any time of the day or night, his Slow Roasted Rouget with Buckwheat Dressing that reflects his time training in Australia and his love for fishing. - Atul Kochar
E15Atul KocharIndian chef Atul Kochhar's four greatest dishes are all inspired by his family and the recipes that his mother and father cooked for him as a child. His mother's Daal that takes him back to the bubbling pots of lentils he grew up with, his dad's Stuffed Aubergine Steaks pay homage to the man who he credits with making him the chef he is today. - Rosemary Shrager
E16Rosemary ShragerChef and cookery teacher Rosemary Shrager takes us through her four greatest dishes. Paying tribute to her mentors with her delicate and crisp Tuille Biscuit with Mango Ice Cream and the Quail Breasts with Chicken Mousse. Recreating a dish from a childhood food memory, it's her mother's Cod with Banana and, to finish, it's her signature Chicken and Potato Pie. - Monica Galetti
E17Monica GalettiSamoa born chef Monica Galetti takes us through the four dishes that have shaped her life and career. On the menu is a traditional Samoan dish of Raw Fish with Coconut Milk, the Scallops Saint Jacques taught to her by mentor and friend Michel Roux Jr, her innovative Toffee Pop and Hokey Pokey dessert. - Theo Randall
E18Theo RandallChef Theo Randall, who specialises in Italian cuisine and was head chef at the world renowned River Café for nearly 20 years is cooking his four greatest dishes and sharing why they're so important. His Apple Pie that saw him win a baking competition as a child, the Squab Pigeon on Fried Bread that he developed whilst working in America, and his show-stopping Rotolo di Spinachi. - Michael Caines
E19Michael CainesOne of the UK's most revered chefs Michael Caines cooks his four greatest dishes. A classic Apple Tart with beautifully flaky pastry, Braised Turbot with a Chive Butter Sauce from his days training under Raymond Blanc and two of his signature dishes, Beef in a rich Red Wine Sauce and a beautifully light Pistachio Soufflé. - Thomasina Miers
E20Thomasina MiersOwner and founder of the Mexican eatery Wahacca, Thomasina Miers shares her four greatest dishes. The Paris Brest with Praline filling that reminds her of the profiteroles she loved to cook as a child, the dish that changed the course of her life and saw her crowned MasterChef winner, and Chicken and Hazelnut filled Ravioli with a Sage Butter.
