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A Blackburn plant-based chef is walking in his father’s footsteps as he could make his way to the final stages of the Great British Menu as he prepares to go head-to-head in the North West final this evening. Kirk Haworth, son of Lancashire renowned chef Nigel Haworth, will be competing in a head-to-head against Liverpudlian Dan McGeorge who beat the competition to end up as the final two chefs in the regional final. Kirk, the first plant-based chef on the programme, began his career working with his father at Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote in Langho. He moved on to other top restaurants across the country before opening his own plant-based restaurant called Plates in London with his sister Keeley.
Kirk Haworth, a north east contestant in the Great British Menu
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A Hoxton chef is hoping to get through the regional heats of the Great British Menu this week, for a chance to cook a four-course banquet in the final.
Kirk Haworth, who co-founded the Hoxton vegan restaurant and events company Plates London, where he is chef, is one of four contestants in the show s north eastern heats, which are airing on BBC2 this week.
He is the first plant-based chef to compete on the programme.
In episodes from Wednesday to Friday night, one chef is eliminated to whittle down numbers until one person is left to represent the area.