Tom Kerridge, Nisha Katona and Ed Gamble will form the new-look judging panel on the 13th series of 'Great British Menu'.
Tom Kerridge
The two chefs and the comedian are joining forces with host Andi Oliver for the next instalment of the BBC Two programme, which will return in early 2022.
Tom said: "I am so thrilled to be judging 'Great British Menu', it holds such a special place in my heart having cooked at the banquet twice.
"I’ve been through it, I know the pressure, the highs and the lows, which is what makes it such a brilliant competition and a great show.
"I can’t wait to meet the chefs and see some of the UK’s finest talent shine."
Nisha added: "What an absolutely delicious privilege it is to make the ranks of judge on the 'Great British Menu'!
"As a chef with restaurants across the country I have always been so invested in the sublime skills of our culinary regions.
"Their virtuosity and artistry has always blown me away and to join the happy GBM tribe is nothing less than a dream come true. Pass me a fork."
Ed joked he has been in "full training" for his judging role by chowing down on "full meals every hour".
Oliver Peyton and Matthew Fort will leave the programme as judges after 13 years, as will Rachel Khoo, who featured as a judge in series 12.
Julie Shaw, Commissioning Editor for 'Great British Menu', said: "I am very excited that Tom, Nisha and Ed will be joining the next series of 'Great British Menu', between them they bring a huge wealth of knowledge and experience of the UK’s contemporary restaurant and food industry, and we can’t wait for them to get started.
"I would also like to thank Matthew and Oliver for their incredible contribution to Great British Menu over many years, and Rachel for her role last year.
"They have been a big part of the show’s success, and we wish them all the best for the future."
Filming on series 13 will start this autumn.
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