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The final menu was the result of fierce competition involving 16 top chefs from across the country, including two from Classic British Hotels member hotels – Shaun Rankin, Head Chef at Bohemia at The Club Hotel & Spa in Jersey and Ian Matfin, Executive Chef at Michael Caines Restaurant at the Abode Hotel Manchester. Great British Menu judges Prue Leith, Matthew Fort and Oliver Peyton were faced with the task of deciding which chef from each region or nation would go through to the national finals and face the public vote. Shaun Rankin went through to represent the South West. In the regional heats Rankin was up against acclaimed chef Nathan Outlaw from Nathan Outlaw Restaurant in Fowey, Cornwall, who holds a 'rising two Michelin star'.

The eight regional heat winners returned to the kitchen to recreate their menus for the judges. At the end of each programme the public also had the chance to cast their vote for their favourite dish. The winning dishes were selected by combining the scores from the judges with the public vote.

The judges were delighted with the final menu and how well it captured the competition's theme of 'A Taste of Home'.

Rankins dessert of treacle tart accompanied by Jersey clotted cream and raspberry ripple ice cream really stole the show. The really great news is that diners can enjoy Shaun's full four-course menu for the competition on a 'Great British Menu' Gourmet Getaway Break at The Club Hotel & Spa or by calling Classic Reservations on 0845 0 70 70 90.

Situated on the ground floor of The Club Hotel & Spa in the heart of St. Helier, Bohemia Bar & Restaurant has been Jersey's finest dining establishment since opening its doors in April 2004. Since then, with Rankin at the helm, Bohemia has received an impressive array of accolades, including a Michelin Star which it has held onto since 2005, 4 AA Rosettes and a coveted A** in Harden's UK 2006 Restaurant Guide. In the 2009 Which Good Food Guide Shaun Rankin was named as the 17th Best Chef in the UK.

Contact
To Book a break at the Club Hotel & Spa and a table in the Bohemia Restaurant for dinner, please call Classic British Hotels Reservation Centre on 0845 0 70 70 90.
From overseas call +44 (0)1483 776 344 or email. enquiries@classicbritishhotels.com
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Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh (The Cotswolds)
A heritage Cotswold hotel located in the High Street of the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh. The Manor House is beautifully furnished and features a superb restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes.

Lindeth Howe Hotel, Windermere (Lake District)
A superb Lake District country house hotel - once owned by Beatrix Potter - with a quiet setting and spectacular views over Lake Windermere. Award-winning dining with a seasonal menu.

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel, Lake Vyrnwy (Snowdonia)
An idyllic country house retreat with spa, situated in a 24,000 acre estate on the hillside of the Berwyn Mountain Range. Guests are treated to sensational views of the mountains, forests and Lake Vyrnwy.

Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry
The most highly rated hotel in the area, located in the heart of Oswestry, close to the border of England and Wales. The Wynnstay Hotel features an excellent restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes and an on-site leisure club.

Waterton Park Hotel, Wakefield
This truly unique hotel features a grand Georgian mansion house on an island in a 26-acre lake, located within the world's first nature reserve. Waterton Park is surrounded by beautiful scenery and an 18-hole golf course.

Dunain Park Hotel, Inverness
A charming Georgian country house hotel set in beautiful gardens, one mile from Inverness and five miles from Loch Ness.

Bridge Hotel, Wetherby
This historic hotel was a coaching inn during the 1800s. The Bridge is in the heart of Yorkshire, within easy reach of York, Leeds and Harrogate. Bedrooms are all themed around the county of Yorkshire.

Royal Marine Hotel, Brora (Highlands of Scotland)
A Highland country house hotel with a leisure club and award-winning restaurant, next to Brora's 18-hole links golf course and just a stroll away from miles of unspoilt sandy beaches.
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Executive Chef, Ian Matfin, at the Abode Manchester may also be familiar to those following the prestigious BBC2 Great British Menu as he was a competitor for the North East round in this year's series.
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The ABode Glasgow also picked up key awards at The Scottish Hotel Awards including
'Glasgow Hotel of the Year 2009', and a 'Chef Medaille d'Or for Excellence' was awarded to Executive Chef Craig Dunn.
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