Now in its 21st anniversary year, BBC Two’s Great British Menu welcomes Phil Wang to the judging panel. The cookery competition for the very best professional chefs has been filming the latest series in Stratford upon Avon and will return to screens in February 2026.
Phil is no stranger to the Great British Menu family, as he was a guest judge for series 16 - Science & Invention.
Phil is an enthusiastic eater with a talent for describing what he’s eating. He’s joining lead Judge, Tom Kerridge, the 2 Michelin starred chef who has previously won the competition twice and Lorna McNee, the Michelin starred Scottish chef who has also previously won the competition. The series will continue to be presented by Andi Oliver.
Phil said, ‘I’m so excited to be the new judge on Great British Menu. I’ve been an avid food-lover all my life, and I’m thrilled about this opportunity to taste food from the most creative and skilled chefs in the country. Can’t wait to put decades of practice to work and put my mouth where my mouth is.’
Ed Gamble comments, “I can think of no better person to pass the golden spoon to than my dear friend and frequent dining companion Phil Wang. He is hilarious, great company and crucially, matches my appetite more than anyone else I’ve met. I’ll miss everyone on the team but I know they’ll forget about me as soon as they start chomping with the Wang.”