A HEAD chef based in Darlington will appear on this year's series of Great British Menu.

Steven Lamb, head chef of Rockliffe Hall’s 3AA Rosette Orangery restaurant in Hurworth, Darlington, is to appear on the 2022 series of the well-known cooking show.

The talented Preston-born chef will represent his home city and compete against three other of the North-West's top culinary talent.

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The Northern Echo: Steven is orginally from Preston and will be representing the North-West on the showSteven is orginally from Preston and will be representing the North-West on the show

Recently promoted to head chef at Rockliffe Hall’s restaurant, Lamb joined the team as chef de partie in 2016 following a move to the North-East in 2013.

He has worked his way up the ranks to head chef, working under resort executive chef, Martin Horsley, where he serves show-stopping dishes carefully crafted using the finest seasonal and estate-grown produce.

The series is being presented by Andi Oliver with a new judging line-up of: michelin-starred, GBM double banquet winner, Tom Kerridge; restaurateur Nisha Katona, and comedian and food podcast presenter Ed Gamble.

This year’s theme celebrates 100 years of British broadcasting.

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The Northern Echo: Steven has been a fan of Great British Menu since it first aired in 2006Steven has been a fan of Great British Menu since it first aired in 2006

Lamb said: “I have been watching and admiring the talent on the series since it first aired so I was thrilled to appear in the 2022 season alongside other top home-grown chefs.

“My passion for food has been present since an early age, and this dedication has developed life-long drive to achieve my professional goals including appearing in the competition.

“I am inspired by creative, innovative culinary techniques brought by today’s new generation of chefs, the ethos of farm to fork dining, sustainable food choices and experimenting with the illusion of food and sensory cooking techniques.

“I like simple food, done well, not overly complex or fussy, yet showcasing modern, creative culinary techniques.”

The Northern Echo: Steven is head chef at Rockliffe Hall's 3AA Rosette Orangery restaurant in Hurworth, just outside DarlingtonSteven is head chef at Rockliffe Hall's 3AA Rosette Orangery restaurant in Hurworth, just outside Darlington

A total of 32 chefs representing eight regions will compete against eachother for the top prize.

The North West region heats will begin at 8pm on Tuesday February 8 and continue on Wednesday February 9 and Thursday February 10 on BBC Two.

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