A PEEBLES chef is returning to our TV screens to cook up a storm in the kitchen, as a popular cookery show returns this month.

Ally McGrath from the Osso Restaurant will be back as the only Scottish chef to represent Scotland on BBC Two's culinary competition, Great British Menu.

The Peeblesshire eatery is the only Borders restaurant to hold a coveted Bib Gourmand Award in the 2017 Michelin Guide, a place which has been held seven years in a row.

Ally will also be reunited with Michael Bremner, of 64 Degrees in Brighton, who was also a contestant on last year's show. 

The on-screen chemistry between Ally and Michael made for good viewing and despite a tie-break situation, it was Michael that went on to the final heats.

This year, they are joined by newcomer to the show, Angela Malik, a private caterer in London.

The theme for this series celebrates 140 years of Wimbledon, and is asks the hopefuls to serve up a series of 'A Taste of Summer' dishes.

The brief is to create exceptional dishes fit to serve at this year’s banquet held at the All England Tennis Club.

Their creations must reflect the tastes, smells and colours of this time of year and paying tribute to the history and prestige of the Wimbledon Championships. 

Guest judges this series will include tennis icons such as Sue Barker, Tim Henman, Greg Rusedski and Judy Murray. Holding eight Michelin stars between them, the Veteran Judges also include Daniel Clifford, Angela Hartnett, Nathan Outlaw, Tom Aitkens and Michael O’Hare.

For each region, the chefs will each create a starter, fish dish, main course and dessert for the judges.

The two contestants with the highest score will then compete against each other to go through to the final heats and a chance to cook at the banquet.

Ally returned to his native Peebles and opened Osso in 2007 after earning his stripes under the likes of Richard Corrigan. He and his wife Helen run the restaurant.

The Scottish heats will be broadcast from Monday, May 29 to Friday, June 2 on BBC Two at 7.30pm.