This week it's the battle of the North East chefs - Andrew Pern, Stephanie Moon and Tim Bilton. All of them are determined to knock out their rivals in the race to the banquet.
Today they kick things off with their starters, but which one is going to be first off the blocks? Will it be potted venison with watercress and crisp fennel salad, 'salmagundi' of North County produce or sticky pigeon breast, forager's relish, hedgerow and beetroot crisps? Former champion Nigel Haworth will decide.
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