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2017
2 Seasons
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The Big Family Cooking Showdown is a British cooking competition show that premiered on BBC Two in August 2017. It was later picked up by Netflix in November 2018 for international distribution. The show ran for two seasons, with a total of 14 episodes. The premise of the show is similar to other cooking competition shows, but with a twist. Each episode features three British families facing off against each other in a cooking competition. The families are made up of three members each, including a mix of relatives and friends. Each team is given challenges to complete over several rounds, ranging from creating dishes with specific ingredients to recreating family recipes.

The format of the show is different from many other cooking competition shows, as it is more focused on family and tradition. Each episode takes place in a different location around the UK, with the families cooking in a specially built kitchen in the heart of the local community. The judges also visit the families in their homes to see how they cook and to discover more about their culinary backgrounds.

The judges of the show are professional chef Rosemary Shrager and Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli. Rosemary is a veteran of cooking shows, having appeared on a number of UK cooking shows including Ladette to Lady and Soapstar Superchef. Giorgio is the owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Locanda Locatelli in London, and has also appeared as a judge on other cooking competition shows, including MasterChef: The Professionals.

Throughout the show, the judges offer feedback and advice to the families, as well as scoring their dishes. Alongside the judges, the families are mentored by two presenters, Zoe Ball and Nadiya Hussain. Zoe is a well-known British television and radio presenter, while Nadiya is a former winner of The Great British Bake Off and has since gone on to become a successful cookbook author and television presenter.

The show has a strong emphasis on tradition and home-cooking, with many of the challenges centered around dishes that have been passed down through generations of the families. This approach sets The Big Family Cooking Showdown apart from other cooking competition shows, as it places a greater value on the stories and history behind the dishes.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of the show is seeing the different families work together in the kitchen. The teams are made up of people of all ages and skill levels, from grandparents to young children, and there is a real sense of camaraderie and family spirit among them. This is particularly evident when the teams are faced with tougher challenges, such as cooking for a community event or catering for a large family gathering.

Another highlight of the show is the strong sense of community that is present throughout. As well as cooking in the local community, the families are often supported by their neighbors and friends, who come along to watch the competition and cheer them on. This sense of community is particularly notable in the final round of each episode, when the families cook a celebratory meal for the judges and some special guests.

Overall, The Big Family Cooking Showdown is a heartwarming and enjoyable cooking competition show that focuses on tradition, family, and community. It offers a fresh and unique take on the genre, and is a must-watch for anyone who loves home-cooking and wants to learn more about the stories behind the dishes.

The Big Family Cooking Showdown is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (26 episodes). The series first aired on August 15, 2017.

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14. Episode 14

November 2, 2018

It is the final showdown. Each family must create a three-course extravaganza fit for the most special of family celebrations, with canapes to start, two main courses and two puddings. Tension mounts between family members as they strive for perfection. But who will win the Family Showdown title?

13. Episode 13

November 1, 2018

It is party time as the families create their ultimate children's birthday cake.

12. Episode 12

October 31, 2018

The unprepared challenge features a meat and veg box from Tommy's farm, then the families must make two of Angellica's favourite desserts.

11. Episode 11

October 30, 2018

In the incredibly tough Taste It Now Make It challenge, the families must recreate a Catalan fish stew.

10. Episode 10

October 29, 2018

It is the second of the play-offs. The four winning families from last week's heats now have to compete for just two places in the finals. First, there is another unprepared challenge to test their creativity in the kitchen - a surprise pick 'n' mix of ingredients that they all have to cook with. Then they rustle up a family treat night meal and hoping to impress the judges enough to secure a place in the finals.

9. Episode 9

October 26, 2018

This time, the three remaining families from previous day's heat face a surprise head-to-head challenge: they must volunteer one family member to cook without knowing the dish they'll then have to prepare - a shepherd's pie. For the second task, the families are back together to make a two-course meal with smoked haddock and chocolate as the star ingredients. The pressure is on as only two families can make it through to the play-offs.

8. Episode 8

October 25, 2018

This time, the Mistrys from south London take on the Whittakers from Lancashire, the Walker-Kings from Wandsworth and the Varmas from Walsall. All four families enter the Showdown kitchen totally unprepared for their first challenge - to make a ?10 one-pot wonder with a surprise selection of ingredients. Their second challenge is to cook up their family's take on fishcakes. Taking both dishes into account, judges Angellica Bell and Tommy Banks decide which three families can cook for them again in next day's heat.

7. Episode 7

October 24, 2018

This time, the three remaining families from previous day's heat face a surprise head-to-head challenge: one member from each family has to make a Tommy Banks favourite - chicken kiev. For the second task, the families are back together to make a two-course meal with goat's cheese and passion fruit as the star ingredients. The pressure is on as only two families can make it through to the play-offs.

6. Episode 6

October 23, 2018

This time, the Bonehams from Weston-super-Mare take on the stylish Antonious from London, the competitive Bird family and the all-singing, all-dancing Fasayes from Kent. All four families enter the Showdown kitchen, totally unprepared for their first challenge - to make a ?10 meal for a family of four with a surprise selection of ingredients. After cooking up 'breakfast with a twist' for their second task, they then face elimination, as only three families can make it through to next day's heat.

5. Episode 5

October 19, 2018

Tonight it is the play-offs. The four winning families from this week's heats now have to compete for just two places in finals week. First, there is another unprepared challenge to test their creativity in the kitchen - a surprise pick 'n' mix of ingredients that they all have to cook with. Then they are rustling up a family treat night meal and hoping to impress the judges enough to secure a place in finals week. On the menu tonight - duck, jollof rice, churros and chocolate and orange tarts.

4. Episode 4

October 18, 2018

Tonight, the three remaining families face a surprise head-to-head challenge for which they have to nominate one family member to cook on their own. There are pastry disasters, fruit controversy and raw egg whites as the cooks tackle a lemon meringue pie. For the second task, the families are reunited to make a two-course meal with lamb and almonds as the star ingredients. The pressure is on as only two families can make it through to Friday's playoffs.

3. Episode 3

October 17, 2018

Tonight, the Butlands from Cornwall take on the fun-loving Lees from Warrington, farming family the Whites from Scotland, and the Gohils and Al- Sheikhs from London. All four families enter the showdown kitchen totally unprepared for their first challenge - to make a ?10 meal for a family of four with a surprise selection of ingredients. After cooking up fish and chips with a twist for their second task, they then face elimination, as only three families can make it through to the next heat.

2. Episode 2

October 16, 2018

Tonight, the three remaining families from the first heat face a surprise head-to-head challenge - they must volunteer one family member to cook without knowing the dish they have to prepare - a salted caramel tart. For the second task, the families are back together to make a two-course meal with beetroot and oats as the star ingredients. The pressure is on as only two families can make it through to Friday's play-offs.

1. Episode 1

October 15, 2018

Tonight, the Whites from Hampshire take on the Penmans from Lincolnshire, the Stones from Dorset and the Abimbola-Younges from London. All four families enter the showdown kitchen totally unprepared for their first challenge - to make a ?10 brunch for a family of four with a surprise selection of ingredients. Their second challenge is to cook up their family's take on a pasta bake. Taking both dishes into account, judges Angellica Bell and Tommy Banks decide which three families can cook for them again in the next heat.

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Where to Watch The Big Family Cooking Showdown

The Big Family Cooking Showdown is available for streaming on the Netflix website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Big Family Cooking Showdown on demand at Netflix.