Home Food Restaurant Reviews Recipes Drink Distilleries Whisky Gin Craft Beer Locations Scran Podcast An award-winning Scottish chef will be joining the judging panel on the BBC show. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on WhatsApp Share on Email The BBC has announced information on the 20th series of the Great British Menu, including news that a top Scottish chef is joining the judging panel. With the popular TV programme returning to BBC Two and iPlayer in early 2025, the show is gearing up for a landmark 20th series.
With that comes a new judge, chef Lorna McNee of Cail Bruich in Glasgow. McNee, a former Great British Menu champion, and head chef of the One Michelin Star restaurant in Glasgow’s west end , announced the news on her social media on 8 November. She wrote: “The news is out! I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that I’ve been given the incredible privilege of becoming the third judge on Great British Menu, alongside the hysterical @edgamblecomedy and the legendary @cheftomkerridge “And of course we can't forget what an experience and pleasure it is to work alongside @andioliver again! It’s such an honour to be asked back.
From competing in 2019, to winning in 2020, and now returning as a judge—what a journey it’s been! I feel so lucky and grateful for every step along the way.” Lorna is from Forres in Moray and started her career as a kitchen porter before going on to work for years at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie which was.