HEAD Chef of Ambleside's Rothay Manor has made it to the finals of Great British Menu.

Dan McGeorge's appearance on the show was aired between 5 and 7 of May, during the North West heats of the 2021 season.

McGeorge featured as one of four chefs battling for a place in the finals week.

Other competitors included Kirk Howarth of Plates, London, Dave Critchley of Lu Ban, Liverpool and Ashwani Rangta, of Gupshup, Altrincham.

MENU: Dan McGeorge makes it through to the finals

MENU: Dan McGeorge makes it through to the finals

The first two days of the programme saw the 30-year-old Liverpudlian produce six dishes, including a canape, starter, fish course, main dish, pre-dessert, and a dessert, which secured his place in the finals.

Commenting on his win Dan said: ‘‘I really didn’t expect to win with such strong competition, especially from Kirk. But I’m really chuffed that I did and now I’m going to push on in finals week to see if I can get a dish to the banquet and do the North West proud."

The heats will be aired on May 17, before culminating in the banquet on Friday, May 21.