Lisa Allen's Salt-Baked Trout Stuns Marcus Waring | Great British Menu | S6 E12

Three North West chefs go head to head on the fish course, and the kitchen turns electric. One chef brings a whole salt-baked rainbow trout to the table with a crackable crust. Another wheels in a smoky “barbecue” moment that raises eyebrows. A third upgrades a French classic with premium fish and a fiery rouille. With Marcus Waring judging, every detail counts. Will theater beat technique when a salmon arrives shrouded in oak smoke? Can a bouillabaisse without fish heads deliver depth? And how risky is it to cook cockles when you can’t taste them yourself? Expect surprises at the pass, tense checks on timing, and a bold serving idea designed to get guests sharing and talking. Plus, a heartfelt return to a Cumbrian scout camp reveals the real inspiration behind one dish. Watch to see who rises, who stumbles, and which plate earns the sharpest praise as the leaderboard shifts and the race truly begins. Don’t miss the verdicts and the dish that changes the game — hit play now. #GreatBritishMenu #LisaAllen #MarcusWaring #FishCourse #SaltBakedTrout #Bouillabaisse #SmokedSalmon