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Come Dine with Me is a reality TV series that premiered on Channel 4 on January 10, 2005. It has 51 seasons and 1,444 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 2026 Episode 10 "South Wales - Night 5: Sandra", aired on March 6, 2026.
Amateur chefs compete against each other by hosting a dinner party for the other contestants. Each competitor then rates the host's performance with the winner winning a £1,000 cash prize. An element of comedy is added to the show through comedian Dave Lamb, who provides a dry and "bitingly sarcastic" narration.
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1,444 episodes · 51 seasons
2005 · 20 episodes · Last episode: 21 years ago
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Paul’s homemade bread is calculated to impress, and his lemon tart looks truly delicious. The oven gloves are off for the final dinner party of Come Dine With Me!
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Rocky Scott doesn't believe dinner parties should be hard work. She relies on good, honest home cooking, most of which (in her case) can be bought from the shop.
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It's Sarah's turn to show off her hosting skills. She's laying on a 12-starter extravaganza. But will her love for the Middle East prove her undoing as well as her inspiration?
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The centrepiece of debonair David's meal is ‘Duck in a Box’, a dish that he's created himself and involves a very clever trick with duck breasts and a loaf of bread.
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Office manager Jane cooks up a lavish five-course banquet, but how will the guests react to her obsession with all things purple?
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It's the last menu of the competition in Come Dine With Me Leeds and the turn of former army chef Paul Ulett to host his dinner. He runs his kitchen by the 'five Ps' (prior preparation prevents poor performance). Will his army background ensure everything runs with military precision? Or will the evening turn into a boot camp for his guests?
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Pippa Hudson is well practised in the art of entertaining, but there's a small problem with her guests: she doesn't like them. In the fourth episode of Come Dine With Me Leeds we witness Pippa trying to make up for her lack of enthusiasm for the company with her food and wine
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Super suave 25-year-old Craig is planning a thoroughly sophisticated evening for his guests. But will his formal manner stifle the atmosphere?
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Stuart creates something you’ve never seen before by combining two British favourites - the full English breakfast and the curry.
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Spiky-haired, leopard-printed dinner lady Vera Liburd welcomes four complete strangers into her home for the first dinner party in Come Dine With Me Leeds. And this dinner lady is hoping to cook her guests something a little more sophisticated than the average school dinner. She's confident that she can impress these four foodies with her cooking, but nerves and her own lethal fruit punch ensure the evening doesn't turn out exactly how she'd planned.
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Belinda hosts the final dinner party in Come Dine With Me London. Her newly decorated modern dining room is her pride and joy and she's hoping it will rid her of the "mumsy" image the rest of the group have labelled her with. Belinda's cooking a traditional roast meal (which probably won't help with the "mumsy" thing).
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Innovator, Michael O'Keefe, takes a relaxed approach to hosting in Come Dine With Me London. He believes success lies in perfect planning rather than slaving over a hot stove, so he's booked Caroline the caterer to cook up the winning dinner. For Michael, it's off to the poodle parlour to give his beloved dog Cosmo some pampering, followed by browsing round the shops and a leisurely coffee.
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Canadian Pauline lives in a small, cramped flat and has a plan to host a garden barbecue to give her guests room. Yet while her food goes down well, fetishist Pauline's decision to have a burlesque dancer as entertainment divides opinion.
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City slicker, Bruce Mainwaring, from Come Dine With Me London plans to wow his guests with his stunning bachelor pad and extensive wine cellar. He's playing to win, but is so caught up with his food and wine that he makes some basic culinary blunders. But when the guests arrive, it soon becomes clear that Moona prefers the role of host to guest. She's no longer centre of attention and not happy sitting in Bruce's shadow.
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Meet domestic goddess, Moona Messamri, from Come Dine With Me London. She believes her 10-course Italian feast will wow her guests and guarantee her top marks, but with such an extensive menu has she bitten off more than she can chew?
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Father Brian cooks dinner for four over-excited female guests in Come Dine With Me Stoke. IIt's the final dinner, and the gourmet group are really hitting their stride. Sarah, Tricia, Lesley and Jane are giggly, irreverent and something of a handful for the bemused Midlands vicar. Father Brian is a revelation in the kitchen: a breath-taking combination of Fanny Craddock and Basil Fawlty; it's not entirely clear whether he's heading for culinary canonisation or complete cooking chaos
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Estate agent and former Miss Stoke finalist Lesley creates an extraordinary three-course all-chocolate menu. Can her guests stomach it?
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Tricia Martin - Stoke's answer to Hyacinth Bucket - makes her bid for dinner party dominance in this episode of Come Dine With Me. Tricia's menu is carefully thought out: home-made watercress soup, fish pie and a sensational pannetone bread-and-butter pudding which she hopes will win top marks from her guests.
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Sarah provides this weeks second dinner and a glimpse into the glamours life of a real footballer's wife.
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Part-time opera diva Jane Bagley from Come Dine With Me Stoke kicks off with a menu that looks set to impress. Her obsession with lists should ensure nothing is left to chance but the prospect of four strangers judging every last mouthful proves overwhelming.
2005 · 45 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago
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Friday's host is 30-year-old north Londoner Serena Wilson. She admits there's a touch of Bridget Jones about her, although at first she seems to avoid Bridget-esque disasters with a mushroom risotto using only the best ingredients. But just when she thought it was all under control, ill-feeling between two of her guests flares up into a full-blown argument.
Jacqueline Gill hosts this evening's dinner party. Will her cooking be enough to secure her the coveted prize.
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Bill Buckley is used to entertaining in his day job as a local radio DJ. But he's determined to put on the show of his life today. A perfectionist, he's planned his menu of prawn mousse, baked skate and chocolate cheesecake with military precision. Will Bill's attention to detail ensure a relaxed evening for the other guests, or just put them on edge?
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Second to play host in London is Aussie smoothie Chris D'Sylva. He's a laid-back drinks PR, who takes a relaxed attitude to entertaining. But his carefree approach soon gets him into trouble: he's doing panna cotta, but hasn't left enough time for it to set: will a few hours in the freezer do the trick? Cool cat Chris isn't feeling the heat in the kitchen.
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This week's first host is steely PR Isabelle Goldstein. She's got one aim in life: to win, no matter what it takes. And she's not afraid to speak her mind. The north Londoner is convinced she's got the recipe for success with her menu of spicy soup, pancetta wrapped chicken, pears, good wine and the finest ingredients she can find. Can Isabelle talk her way to victory?
First class airline hostess Sam Hughes is Friday's host. She believes presentation is the key to a good meal.
Cocky Aussie sales rep Jarrod Pepper is Thursday's host. He's laying on the most unusual menu ever seen on Come Dine with Me: crocodile and prawn kebabs followed by roasted kangaroo.
Psychic Jenny Cross is Wednesday's host. She claims to have already foreseen that Gordon will be the week's winner, but still attempts to outdo him.
Hairdresser-turned-restaurant critic Gordon Todd is Tuesday's host. His motto is "If you fail to prepare, then prepare to fail".
Entrepreneur Karen Cullen starts a week in Nottingham, yet having just returned from holiday, she hasn't given herself much chance to get prepared. When her own assessment of her cooking is "absolute crap", what will her guests think?
Ishrat Gazala is Friday's host, she serves up an authentic Indian curry. Plus, the week's winner is revealed.
Business woman Sharon Eaton is Thursday's host. She lays out an extravagant 10 course Thai banquet in the hope of pocketing the grand.
Glamorous Christine Thornton is Wednesday's host. She likes a bit of "glitz" in her life and has her own sure fire way of pocketing the money.
Paul Lydon is Tuesday's host. He takes contests seriously and intends to make everything from scratch, so much that he goes fishing for trout to make his own pate.
72-year-old Aileen likes to face fresh challenges, and thinks hosting an evening will be an ideal experience. With her flat containing such attractions as a lift that enters her home, her guests enjoy Aileen's food and and her company.
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Fiery farm-owner Melinda hopes to harvest the £1,000 prize with an upmarket evening. She's laying on a bumper crop of food including Beef Wellington, crab salad and a pudding of prunes.
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Glamour model-turned-housewife Nathalie may have braved the cameras but she's a bundle of nerves when it comes to cooking for her four feisty female guests.
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Tough-talking PR Paula knows some of Brighton's top restaurateurs and she's not too proud to call in a few favours, but even then the culinary cock-ups seem to flow from start to finish.
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Actress Julia has to put on the show of her life if she's going to scoop that first prize. She's decided to hire a butler to help her out, but will the others mark her down for cheating?
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This round features fun-loving, flamboyant females from Brighton. Margaret fell in love with the West Indies while on holiday, so she's bringing a Caribbean theme to her menu.
Former company director "Ross" invites the guests to her 400 year old farmhouse on her five acre estate. But her plans for a great evening become undermined by her own nervousness, the pressure causing her to argue with her guests.
Leg-pulling tailor Danny is the fourth host, and after three bad atmospheres in a row, he realises he needs to introduce some harmony to the group. While his Italian menu is appreciated, even more savoured is a night without arguments.
After two prickly evenings, there's hope for the third, as host Steve is the only contestant yet to clash with anyone else. But even laid back Steve isn't safe from suspicions and hostility, as he's accused of not cooking his own food.
The first night in Doncaster didn't produce blossoming friendships as much as it produced irritations and potential enemies. The ill feeling continues on the second night, particularly when Kathryn admits to using help to prepare the food.
The first night in Doncaster is hosted by Neena, a no-nonsense child minder. But her guests don't seem to realise she's biting her tongue when questioning everything from her class, her taste in art, and even whether she was born male.
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Interior designer Amanda from Essex draws up plans for a formal banquet, brings in a friend to play butler for the night and wears pearls and a tiara for her dinner party. But after an exhausting week of fine dining, her guests prefer to chill out in her summerhouse between courses, where Jane and Kevin start to bicker with one another.
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Trainee actress Keeley in Essex has just moved house, hasn't got any cooking utensils and claims that asking a local restaurant to prepare her food is the only solution. But she isn't telling her guests what she's up to and has to use all her acting skills to keep them in the dark. Will Keeley escape detection by the curious Amanda?
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Fitness fanatic Kevin serves up a health-conscious meal of carrot soup and salmon in Essex and then reveals exactly how many calories his guests are eating. His plan is to pour plenty of drink down his guests' throats, but will his transparent plan succeed?
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Belly dancer June plans a relaxed night in Essex and is hoping to say 'ciao' to her rivals with her Italian-style menu, including sea bass and apricot tart. But she's picked the same starter, asparagus, as last night's host Jane and soon finds herself in trouble when she over cooks it.
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Sales rep Jane from Essex chooses lamb shanks for her main course, but gets off to a bad start when she forgets the veg. There's more trouble back in the kitchen, where she cuts her finger preparing the asparagus.
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It's the final night and a winner will be announced, Once host David quantick get's his steaks on the table.
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Comedian Helen Lederer hosta this evening and it's a night to remember for all the wrong reasons.
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Ulrika surprises everyone when she doesn't cook anything Swedish, instead opting for risotto and sea bass.
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Jamaican flavourings and the classic Caribbean accompaniment of rice and pea, make for a sunshine filled chicken dish
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Ben de Lisi drew on his Italian cooking skills to prepare this broccoli pasta dish in the celebrity week of Come Dine With Me.
2006 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago
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The prize for best host will be awarded this evening and Sarah will have to work hard to beat Elaine, who impressed everyone with her cool and collected hosting earlier in the week.
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It’s day four of the competition in Ayr and time for upmarket Englishwoman Lizzy McCubbin to show off her skills. She’s pulling out all the stops to offer polished presentation and the finest cuisine.
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Tonight it’s the turn of the only man in the group – Ayr's answer to Donald Trump – Forbes Robertson. Casino owner Forbes is no stranger to the high life, but he’s from humble beginnings and he’s planning a dinner party that reflects his down-to-earth roots.
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It’s day two of the food lovers’ competition in Ayr, and the turn of college lecturer Elaine Munro. Elaine’s hoping her no-nonsense approach to dining will score highly.
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It’s the first night of a week of fine dining in Ayr, and white witch Maureen McKissock is off to a spell-binding start as she prepares to throw a dinner party for four complete strangers.
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The final night in Cambridge and it’s the turn of ex-nightclub singer turned market researcher Carolyn Tycer who’s concentrating more on the entertainment than the food.
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It’s day 4 of the competition in Cambridge and German born domestic goddess Simone Breneis is planning to pull out all the stops to make sure she wins.
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Night three in Cambridge and it’s the turn of house husband and home grown produce fan Phil Webb, who’s hoping to impress his guests with a menu of pork straight from his own little piggies.
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It’s day two in Cambridge and the turn of flash estate agent Gael Norris to show her skills. Gael is a perfectionist so goes to extraordinary lengths to make sure her meal is beautifully presented.
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Rachel ropes in her husband and kids but the move backfires when the kids brownies end up in the bin.
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Caroline is the final host and with her boyfriend a chef, she uses his contacts to source the best possible products. With Caroline also a café owner, the others feel she has an advantage, and Jon, desperate to win, tries to undermine her.
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Half French Web designer Danny Fletcher tries to impress his guests with an all-French menu.
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Erotic dancer Michelle Cooper tries to impress her guests with chicken hotpot.
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Holistic Therapist Patsy serves up a spicy caribbean menu.
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Postman Grahm Fox aims for the £100 prize but there's a crab bone in the fish cakes!
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Fancy Dress company owner Julia Knight serve up a mexican theme Dinner Party.
2006 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago
Eccentric Heather is the final host, inviting her guests to a house full of mannequins, and a flag of herself on a mast. Yet while Heather's food goes well and she's eager to please, her guests notice that she's finding it hard to relax.
Air hostess Karen is the fourth host, and after three nights that didn't break the scoreboard, the competition is wide open for her. However, Ernest is back on critical form, and the others are running out of patience with his behaviour.
Third host Sue is also a social worker like David, and plans to present the group with a vegetarian menu. Despite their reservations, the group react well to the new tastes, even Ernest - particularly as Sue has hidden the beers from him.
As the group reflect on the first night, a new aspect is revealed to viewers - Ernest was flatulent throughout the evening. With his flatulence combined with his constant complaining, everyone is anxious about his turn as the second host.
Five nights in South Wales begin with social worker David. Believing that good hosting is even more important than the food served, he plans an evening of sophisticated dining - but hadn't reckoned with the blunt honesty of Ernest.
Four evenings in York see Rosie, Wayne, Peter and Maria prepare festive meals for one another. With a friendly atmosphere throughout, the only stress comes when Maria realises she's an egg short and sends her husband on a mission.
2007 · 20 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago
Chyna is determined to make the last night in Bristol go well - even if it means recruiting her guests to help with the cooking and sending her husband to the local Indian restaurant to pick up some forgotten ingredients.
Zoologist and TV producer Clive hosts the fourth night, and has exacting preparation for his food. However, his guests aren't comfortable with his collection of creatures, including a tarantula, as well as his decision to go alcohol free.
Ronnie has a pleasant evening, despite needing to call a chef for tips and facing many criticisms from Rachel. Yet her decision to keep the alcohol flowing sees all her guests leave drunk, and Chyna comatose on the sofa.
Second host Rachel uses her half-Spanish ancestry to inspire her menu, including 10 tapas dishes. Despite a smoke alarm going off the atmosphere is more relaxed on the second day, but Chyna confesses the rest of the group are boring her.
Nick hosts the first of five nights in Bristol, with food so elaborate and richly prepared he has to spend hours cooking it. His guests love his food, but do they love an absent host and waiting until after 11pm for dessert?
A special compilation of a week in Swansea, this competition was previously shown as five separate episodes earlier in January the same year.
Hairdresser Howard is so determined to win on the final day that he organises a wine taster and gets the advice of a food lecturer from Salford University. Yet while Howard's confidence turns people off, Jan gets romantic with his butler.
Fourth host Jan has an ambitious menu, and rushes through preparation, not even measuring properly. While her decision to invite her guests to eat in a hot tub brings them together, even reluctant Nicola, her food ultimately lets her down.
Vet Edward believes in locally sourcing his ingredients, which is bad news for the trout he catches during a fishing expedition. Despite this, his food goes down well, and the shy Jan begins to open up with the rest of the group.
Eccentric pensioner Katie Noden lives in a bungalow with her husband and son. Katie is no stranger to dinner parties: she's been playing host for over 50 years.
Party girl Nicola loves to socialise and has decided that the best way to win over her guests is to keep them entertained and ply them with alcohol.
Originally shown as five separate episodes in October 2005, this special compilation details a week in Glasgow.
A special compilation of five nights in Derby, this week was originally shown as five separate episodes in August 2006.
Originally shown as five separate episodes in September 2006, this hour-long special features a week in Cambridge.
Five days in Brighton sees a group of all-female contestants competing to win the £1000 prize. An hour long special, this week was originally shown as five separate episodes in October 2005.
An hour-long special showcasing five nights in London. The week was originally shown as five separate episodes in August 2006.
Featuring a week in Edinburgh, this special compilation was originally shown as five separate episodes in August 2006.
An hour long special showing a week's competition in Belfast. The week was originally shown as five separate episodes in September 2006.
Originally shown as five separate episodes during July and August 2006, this hour-long special compiles a week in Liverpool.
Anneka Rice, Linda Robson, Aggie MacKenzie, Rowland Rivron and Toby Young take it in turns to hold a dinner party for each other.
2007 · 21 episodes · Last episode: 17 years ago
The final night in a week of simmering tensions sees troublesome Annette repeatedly leave the table and eat her dessert alone. Four years later it would make the top ten moments in the "Come Dine with Me Top 30" special.
Postman Charlie hosts the fourth night in Cardiff, and introduces the group to his love of organic food. Although Annette arrives in a bad mood and there's initially an atmosphere, for once an evening manages to go smoothly.
Former seaman Jim introduces the group to some exotic foodstuff, including an ingredient that can be poisonous if not correctly cooked. However, a relaxed evening is once again disrupted by Annette, this time arguing with Jane.
The first night in Cardiff saw everyone get along - except with outspoken "psychic" Annette. Unfortunately, Annette is the host of the second night, and her food arrives two hours late. Will her gift of crystals improve her chances?
Five days in and around the Cardiff area begin with Suzanne from Caerphilly, a no-nonsense businesswoman who sleeps with a baseball bat next to her bed. She offers her guests food they may not have tried before - including lamb testicles.
Five nights in Ayr are shown in a special, hour-long presentation. The week was originally broadcast as five separate episodes in September 2006.
Originally shown as five separate episodes in October 2005, this special compilation marks five nights in London. As well as four regular contestants, there's also a former star, with local radio DJ Bill Buckley formerly of "That's Life!".
2008 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
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A compilation of four nights in Norwich where the diners fail to gel. Containing mini spats and arguments, the week was reshown as four separate episodes in January 2009.
Four nights in Devon are presented in one edition, as competitors include image-conscious Sarah Corbett and pig farmer Deborah Custance-Baker. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in December 2008.
Four competitive nights in Glasgow are shown in a single special. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in August 2009.
Four nights in Bath are presented in a single edition, and include dancing, shooting, town criers and cats on tables. With some absent hosts and a rivalry between contestants, the week was reshown as four separate episodes in January 2009.
Four nights in Oxfordshire are presented in a single edition. Featuring food writer Juliet, shop owner Greg, semi-pro footballer Tom and dance teacher Adish, the week was later shown as four separate episodes in August 2009.
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Four nights in Sheffield are shown in a single compilation, as diners including talkative artist Christopher and shop owner Hazel all compete for the prize. Their exploits were eventually reshown in four separate episodes in January 2009.
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Four nights in Newport are presented in one edition. With contestants salesman Nick Payne, vegan Tony Wardle, hairdresser Sam Mallet and talkative grandmother Jan Taylor, the week was reshown in four separate episodes in December 2008.
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Four nights in Bournemouth are shown in one edition, with contestants including patisserie owner Claudette Brady and property developer James Dean. The week was reshown in four separate episodes in December 2008.
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Four nights in Coventry are presented in a single edition, with contestants including pub landlord James Paley and amorous scientist Vera Phillips Griffith. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in January 2009.
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Four nights in Newcastle are shown in one special compilation. Including a picky guest and a James Bond-themed party, the week was later shown as four separate episodes in January 2009.
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Come Dine With Me goes prime time, as the afternoon show gets an 8pm celebrity special. Featuring four nights with Jonathan Ansell, Tamara Beckwith, MC Harvey and Lynsey de Paul, the week was later shown as four separate episodes in 2009.
2008 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
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2008 · 46 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
Originally shown as five separate episodes in October 2005, this compilation special marks a week in Nottingham. Highlights include a dinner featuring kangaroo and crocodile, along with a man who embalmed his own parents.
IT consultant Darren has struggled to make himself heard all week and he's not got on with Karen either. He hopes to win all his guests over with a fun-filled Mexican-themed dinner.
Self-confessed perfectionist Sarah's salmon and mackerel roulade and dessert are immaculately presented, but her compulsive pre-planning backfires when her potato rosti turns brown.
In Devon, pig farmer and lady of the manor Deborah is sourcing most of her ingredients from the grounds of her enormous manor house, including pheasant for the starter and pork for her sausages
The first host in Devon, supermarket boss Karen, knows how to have a good party but she's not so good in the kitchen. Five pavlovas later, one gets thrown across the room.
Jan spends 10 hours prepping in her attempts to win the week's prize. In a peaceful night, she worries that not being present for long stretches of the meal while cooking will hinder her chances - though also acknowledges that it may help.
Sam has a daring plan for her night as host - an ice cream making machine that she's never used before, along with a series of dishes that she's never cooked before. Despite the pressure, it produces the first relaxed evening of the week.
Tony's vegan menu doesn't go well, and his anecdote about food textured like phlegm nearly causes Sam to vomit. Plus, after the group let Jan know she was dominating the previous night's conversation, she bursts into tears on the way home.
Drinks rep Nick hosts the first of four nights in Gwent, where things get off to a shaky start with his guests. There's opinionated Jan who dominates conversations, Tony who wants to talk about veganism, and Sam who just isn't interested.
The final host in Bournemouth is eccentric cafe owner Clive Page, who believes the key to a successful dinner party is to make sure he is looking hot
James Dean is out to impress with a seafood supper. His starter and main course are both fish-based, but two of his guests have an intense dislike of fish.
Sales exec Sonia Peck thinks she has the perfect combination for a dazzling dinner party: good food and a magician called Darrell
Outspoken pastry chef Claudette Brady is the first host in Bournemouth. She's so eager to win that she is making two starters and two desserts either side of her main course.
Four nights in Royal Berkshire feature contestants including a fitness instructor and a business director, as well as a guest appearance from chef Antony Worrall Thompson. The week was later reshown as four separate episodes in March 2010.
Four nights are shown in one special compilation, with four very different people trying to find common ground in Blackburn. The week was later reshown as four separate episodes in March 2010.
Four nights in Plymouth are told in under 50 minutes in this compilation special. The week was later reshown as four separate episodes in August 2009.
Four nights in East Yorkshire are shown in a single edition. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in July 2009.
Four nights in Aberdeen are shown in a single edition. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in July 2009.
Caprice, Jimmy Osmond, Nicky Clarke and Nancy Sorrell compete to win £1000 for charity, while Nancy ropes in her husband, Vic Reeves, as her "butler". The week was later shown as four separate episodes in August 2009.
2009 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 17 years ago
A celebrity special featuring Raef Bjayou, Christopher Ellison, Lynne Franks and Michelle Gayle competing over four separate nights for charity. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in February 2010.
All five of the diners, even the person whose night it was to host, comment on the totally unusual aspect of one of the dinner parties. But that night promises not to hold a candle to Roy Ledger's, he who is the last of this fivesome to host. Despite it being the middle of summer, Roy has decided on a Christmas theme, which he had not told his guests before they see the menu. His menu consists of garlic mushrooms and seared scallops with prawns as the starters, roast turkey with *some* trimmings (and orange crusted salmon for kosher Bernice) as the main course, and sherry trifle for dessert. He takes a risk by preparing much of the meal in front of his guests. At dinner, talk turns to the unusual items Roy has in his garden, and a special piece of clothing that Anthony is wearing. Followed by the five's discussion of future plans with each other, Roy announces the winner of the £1,000.
Anthony Merton-Smith is the host for the evening. His guests are expecting great things from him as the "posh" one of the group, but as he has not divulged much information about himself during the week either, they also believe he could totally surprise them. He is confident about his chances of winning, especially after the first three meals. His menu consists of game terrine with chutney (fish terrine for kosher Bernice) as a starter, roast venison with black cherry sauce (seared tuna for Bernice) as the main course, and crêpes Suzette for dessert.
Ashley Hughes is third on the list to host the dinner party. Her menu consists of salmon and tarragon mousse as the starter, beef medallions with a Stilton crust (and sea bass for kosher Bernice) as the main course, and blackberry and lemon ice in brandy snap cups for dessert. In preparing her meal, she demonstrates by its overuse her favourite kitchen gadget, and on which items she spends little thought. Besides the food, she is overly meticulous about another aspect of the evening. By the end of the meal, the one thing her guests did notice was her constant need for approval.
The four guests from the previous evening assess their chances of winning based on first host Tony's performance. Bernice Saltzer is second on the list to host the dinner party. She is hoping to dazzle not only with her food but also her foot wear. Being a PR executive, she kiddingly threatens to mount smear campaigns against her guests if they mark her low. Her menu consists of pear and warm blue cheesecake as the starter, teriyaki salmon as the main course, and a duo of chocolate treats for dessert. During the meal, one diner is the target of the others, not for what is said but for what is not said. Beyond the food, Anthony and Roy dislike something else that Bernice hands over to them. At the end of the evening, Bernice is uncertain of how she will be scored.
Guests discover if you can buy class when nightclub owner Tony invites them to his huge house, complete with £26,000 chandelier - and serves them a '70s style menu. Barrister Anthony describes him as "new money" and discovers he cheated.
Christopher Biggins, Edwina Currie, Julia Bradbury and Philip Olivier all compete to win £1000 for charity. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in August the same year.
The four previous hosts reflect on their respective evenings. Shaida has come to the realization of her outsider status among the group. Chris Brady is the last of this fivesome to host. Much like Shaida, Chris has a surprise for his guests, but doesn't tell them that there even is a surprise until their arrival, which he keeps until the end as a cap to the evening. His menu starts with grilled haloumi with salsa. He has an Italian trio as the main course: lasagna, chicken and tomato tagliatelle, and tomato, basil and mozzarella towers. Summer fruit pudding ends the meal. Immediately following the surprise, Chris announces the winner of the £1,000.
The five competitors discuss how well they have all gotten along so far, with the exception of one person who they feel is the outsider, who isn't aware of this perception. Shaida Shipping is the hostess for the evening. She has listed a surprise as an opening to the evening, that surprise which taps into one of her hobbies. The guests are nervous about what that surprise is. Shaida's menu consists of roly-poly meatloaf as a starter, lamb kichro as the main course, and pineapple cheesecake for dessert. Beyond the quality of the food itself, the guests are surprised that the menu doesn't seem to reflect what they would have expected from her. After the party, the guests remark most about the tone of the evening.
Celebrity fan Jane plans an "Oscar Night", with all courses based around film, and "paparazzi" to snap her guests as they arrive on a red carpet. With the diners suitably impressed by the fun, it produces an evening without arguments.
Drama teacher Matthew is the second host of the week, with a meticulously-planned menu. Unfortunately Dave takes centre stage once again, bringing up the subject of Shaida's age and never letting the subject drop.
Joker Dave Wheeler starts off a week in Manchester with a night of sophisticated humour - a fake turd and a fart machine. When Dave's food goes badly, it's left to his entertainment to try to salvage the night: a Mick Jagger impression.
The five reflect on the four new friends they have out of this experience, many no longer caring if they win the top prize. Matthew Baker is the last of this fivesome to host. He believes he has a good shot at winning having grown up in what he has coined the Jamie Oliver generation. Because of Matthew's boasting during the previous parties, his guests have high expectations of him. His menu consists of basil wrapped tortelloni, mozzarella and tomato as a starter, grilled red mullet as the main course, and duo of tiramisu and experimental fruit soup as the desserts. He hopes his choice of wine impresses one of his guests. They all have a good laugh at Judi's expense about a past indiscretion before Matthew announces the winner of the £1,000.
Moni Bharij is the hostess for the evening. Most of her guests expect that she will go to her Indian roots both for the menu and any additional table décor. They aren't wrong, but are surprised by the ingredients in the main. Her menu consists of king prawn curry as a starter, mixed thali of lamb, chicken, aubergine and lentil curry as the main course, and strawberry and champagne surprise for dessert. Lisa decides to bring Moni a gift reflecting Moni's gifts to everyone else thus far. Conversely, Lisa seems purely by chance to receive the short end of the stick on several occasions during the evening.
The guests are still discussing the wine spilling incident from last night, Judi, the supposed culprit, still not quite admitting to it being her fault. Peter Rixham is third on the list to host the dinner party. He is confident about his menu and hopes he can execute it well. He also hopes the evening will be light and fun for his guests. His menu consists of asparagus wrapped in Parma ham with hollandaise (served ham-less for vegetarian Moni) as a starter, boeuf bourguignon and ratatouille as the main courses, and chocolate mousse with raspberry coulis for dessert. As the evening rolls on, the five discuss the importance of winning versus the importance of having a good time at each party.
The guests from last night's dinner discuss their chances of winning in light of the quality of the first party. Lisa Connell is the next to host the dinner party, she who is concerned about two of the guests who have stated that they are highly critical. She is also fastidious about the cleanliness of her work area and her house in general. Her menu consists of king prawn, crab & butternut squash risotto as the starter, roasted lamb shanks and pan-fried sea bass as the two main courses, and a milk chocolate fountain and a cheese plate as the desserts. She has a kitchen equipment malfunction which could spell disaster. A malfunction of a different kind happens during the post-main course drinks in the living room. A final change occurs with the menu as it's being served.
Five nights in London begin with American-Swedish journalist Judi. Her four chatty guests are lawyer Lisa, schoolteacher Peter, office manager Moni and product manager Matthew.
The on-going rift between Angie and Zoë is still playing on the minds of all the diners. The fact of Gerard King being the next and last to host may ease everyone's minds about the rift as Gerard seems to have a special place in everyone's heart. Most of his guests expect a meat-laden menu seeing as to his occupation. His menu consists of chicken liver, black pudding and streaky bacon on toast as a starter, pork chops roasted in cider as the main course, and strawberry and cream filo tart as the dessert. He confesses to the camera in private that he is nervous since he has never hosted a sit down dinner party on his own. By the end of the night, the food takes a back seat to the issue of guest relations. But he'll find out then if his food and guest relation services are enough as Gerard announces the winner of the £1,000.
The falling out between Angie and Zoë is the main topic of conversation following last night's dinner, especially by Angie and Zoë, the former who finally has come to realization that Zoë probably doesn't like her. As the next host, Lisa Quinton is hoping to be able to keep the peace at her party, but others don't believe Lisa will be able to pull at least that part of the evening off successfully. Lisa's menu consists of king scallops with pancetta chorizo salad as a starter, chicken mafiosa as the main course, and apple crumble with homemade cinnamon ice cream for dessert.
Narrator Dave Lamb feels compelled to tell Angie to shut up during her musical night, as she won't stop singing. While Angie's food goes well, her entertainment makes half her guests feel uncomfortable, and there's another bad atmosphere.
Leading into the second dinner, four of the five participants discuss the one remaining person as the most immature of the group (despite they all being about the same age), the immaturity not all a bad thing. And another group of four discuss the excessive alcohol consumption of the fifth, especially in light of that person being "little". Barry Davis is the next to host the dinner party, he who is quietly confident despite nursing a hangover and admitting that his menu contains little effort in terms of cooking skill needed. His menu consists of white Russians for cocktails, Peggy's parsnip soup as the starter, beef goulash with paprika dumplings as the main course, and chocolate and orange risotto as the dessert. Barry is hoping that his entertainment makes up for some lapses in the kitchen. Although the evening still has a congenial tone similar to the evening before, a comment from the one considered the "loose cannon" may prove to be problematic.
The five contestants for this week, all from Ipswich, are: former pub landlady Zoë Condon, who is straightforward about her opinions toward meals; insurance claims technician Barry Davis, who is overly opinionated about what he likes and doesn't like about people; butcher Gerard King, who likes the fun in theatrical people; waitress Lisa Quinton, who detests dirt, either in her surroundings (especially her home and that of others she visits) or people; and school matron Angie Robertson, who's a musical theater fanatic who will sing at any opportunity she can. Zoë Condon is the first to host the dinner party. Her menu consists of gratinéed potatoes with bacon and asparagus as the starter, a shellfish platter as the main course, and strawberries in Pimms jelly with Cointreau ice cream for dessert. Besides the food, the five seem to get along. Does the congenial atmosphere of the evening set the tone for things to come for the rest of the week?
After a week of arguments, upheavals and recriminations, it's left to Paul to host the most relaxed party of the week. There's a peaceful atmosphere for a change, and after the food generally goes down well, it's time to reveal the winner.
A tired and emotional Dawn falls asleep during her own dinner event, and leaves the cooking to Nigel. While arguably the most lauded and loved episode of the series, it would retrospectively have a downbeat air four years later.
Bernard hosts a Caribbean-themed evening, and presents a bouquet of flowers for both ladies by way of apology for his tantrums. But the guests confess they're on edge after his previous behaviour, and no one is in the mood to party.
It's eccentric Val's turn to host the dinner party, but the tensions of the first night still remain. Bernard's detailing of exotic foods causes Dawn to be sick, while Dawn's later discussion of a holiday sees Bernard throw a tantrum.
Arguably the most famous and beloved week in the history of the show, as some of the most eccentric and combustible contestants get together for an eventful run. The first night sees Nigel accused of neglecting three of his guests.
Dinner party veteran Marie Hughes Price hopes her wealth of experience will bag her the prize. The preparation goes like clockwork, but not all the diners can keep the food down.
Even though he has a hangover, Jon Bramley is determined to pull out all the stops. Fancying himself as a creative cook, he goes out on a limb, customising recipes.
Scientist and writer Vera Phillips Griffiths doesn't get off to a good start when she burns the veg and can't remember if she put sugar or salt in the dessert
Pub landlord James Payley is the first to host the culinary competition in Coventry. In true pub tradition, ambitious James gives his guests a choice of dishes for each course.
Show-jumping fan Annie Todd has some high hurdles to clear, as Simon is looking for revenge. She criticised his food so he's determined to turn the tables as the culinary clash culminates.
Bath is home to this week's dinner party hosts, all hoping win the £1,000 first prize. Town crier Adrian's hopes to win are scuppered when he discovers his moggy has eaten his canapés.
Bachelor Simon Goddard Palmer is so confident of his cooking abilities that he's found time to go on a pheasant shoot, although he's not quite the hot-shot that he thought
The West Country plays host to the culinary clash, where the first host is Kenyan-born Sarah Hillman. Her menu, which includes zebra and ostrich, could be too exotic for some
After a week of minor spats, niggles and tongue biting, the competitors from Norwich get to eat at Wendy's house and find out who was the winner.
It's Seamus's turn to host, and also his birthday. While tensions between Seamus and Zara begin to ease, David begins to find Zara's overbearing nature difficult to deal with.
"If I never see some of these people again, so long as I live, it wouldn't be a bad thing." It's David's turn to host the second evening, and the underlying tensions between the four diners begin to rise to the surface.
Four nights in Norwich are presented in a single evening on Channel 4. Single mum Zara Davies starts the week, cooking for David, Seamus and Wendy. But right from the start, the chemistry isn't there, and tensions are already in the air.
Ollie hosts the final party of the week, showcasing the view of the local dog track and performing magic tricks after dinner. Yet when Ollie's own assessment of his entertainment value is "piss poor", then what will his guests think?
With Christopher having turned around his reputation among the other guests, it's left to Hazel to host the third dinner party. For lighter moments she organises a kissing game, while for a more serious tone she reveals more about herself.
For the second night it's the turn of 4'8 artist Christopher. But after he spent the first night dominating the conversation, will his guests still be frustrated by his company, or change their initial perception?
Four nights in Sheffield are presented on a single Tuesday evening on Channel 4. First up is businesswoman Susanne, with her guests including flirty Oliver and shop owner Hazel. But will artist Christopher allow anyone else chance to talk?
It's the final night in Newcastle, and it's left to boxer Brenda to host the final party. But as she's spent all week being the pickiest guest, has she attracted too many enemies for it to be a success?
Rebecca, the quietest of the group, gets her turn to host a Moroccan-style party. But when Brenda arrives saying she's been continuously vomiting from Brian's food the night before, it proves to be a topic that she won't drop.
2009 · 17 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
Four nights in Croydon are shown in a single edition. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in September 2012.
Four memorable nights in Bristol include a host who serves sushi off a semi-naked man's body. The week, complete with sushi and nudity, was later shown as four separate episodes in August 2009.
Four nights in Luton become surprisingly controversial after a tongue-in-cheek remark lead to complaints to Channel 4 and Ofcom. Despite complaints, the remark stayed in when the week was reshown as four separate episodes in March 2010.
Four nights in Wolverhampton are shown in a special compilation, including a contestant who gets a record-breaking score for a uniquely awful evening. The nights were eventually shown as four separate episodes in August the same year.
Four nights on the Isle of Wight are presented in a single edition. Featuring guests including aspiring actress Charlotte Barton-Hoare, the week was later reshown as four separate episodes in August the same year.
Four nights in Birmingham are shown in a single edition. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in April 2010.
Four nights in Blackpool are included in a single edition, and include a contestant who bears a three-day grudge over a chilli sauce bottle. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in December the same year.
Four nights in Teeside are presented in a single edition. Featuring class culture wars, over indulging in drink, and name-dropping aplenty, the week was later shown as four separate episodes in August the same year.
Four fairly raucous nights in Huddersfield are shown in one edition. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in August the same year.
The four contestants, all from Southampton, are: professional mystery diner Liz Grana Priego, marketing manager Amy Lovett, tribute singer Danielle Merrick, and auditor Eleanor Williamson, who's easily irritated.
Four nights in West Yorkshire are shown in one special compilation. The week was later shown as four separate episodes in August the same year.
The four contestants, all from Swindon, are: Mark Farrow, who believes men are better cooks, business manager Sarah Louise Moore, ethnic Filipino Imelda Smith, and spiritualist Annette Storey, who calls upon her angels whenever she can.
2009 · 44 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
It's the final day of the competition and time for publican Bob Calder to show his worth. Bob's been happy to criticise everyone else's food this week, confident that his meal is the winner
Care worker Laura Rojales plays host and she's desperate to win so she can go visit her two kids back in the Philippines. In the meantime she brings a taste of her homeland to Scotland.
It's day two in Aberdeen, and the turn of Rick Breckenridge, manager of Aberdeen's premiere gay nightclub. He's determined to wow his guests with his exotic menu.
This show's culinary competition comes from Aberdeen, and first to host is 37-year old Amanda Westlake.
It's the final night, when the winning celebrity will be decided. Rapper-turned-actor MC Harvey is going back to his Caribbean roots for his meal, which means plenty of seasoning.
Socialite Tamara Beckwith is so cool and calm about entertaining that she has enough time to get her hair done, but when she finally gets round to doing some cooking, her pudding sinks
Seventies songstress and vegetarian Lynsey de Paul is convinced that a meat-free menu will win over her guests. But meat-loving MC Harvey is baffled by his first ever encounter with asparagus.
Jonathan Ansell, former member of G4, hosts the first of four nights with celebrities competing for charity. Originally the very first prime time instalment of the series, this edition was shown as part of an "All In One" in April 2008.
Carol Sylvester is the last of this fivesome to host. Her menu consists of Channel crab cakes as a starter, lamb stifado as the main course, and raspberry Pavlova and chocolate fondue for dessert. Carol has a kitchen equipment failure which could affect her ability to cook the meal. She hopes that her home brewed beer will lull her guests into a sense of relaxation. She will soon find out if these issues affect her scores as she announces the winner of the £1,000.
Patrick Walker is the host for the evening. His "old fashioned hotel food" menu consists of scallops with black pudding as a starter, sole Florentine (pheasant Florentine for fish hater Gavin) as the main course, a jalapeño, lime and mint ice as a palette cleanser (which ultimately does more than cleanse the palette for one guest), and crème brûlée for dessert. He is as impressed by his menu as he is with his kitchen utensils, the "biggest in the village" which impresses the ladies of the village in his estimation. He is not impressed however by any of his guests. His guests ultimately have issue with a last minute changes to his menu. More fireworks occur at dinner between Patrick and Carol, this time by a comment by Carol about Patrick's dogs. By the end, the evening totally deteriorates.
David Ward is third on the list to host the dinner party. He wants his hosting skills to reflect an air of elegance. Elegance is also in order for his shopping trip, and in order for himself in preparation for his own presentation for the evening. His menu consists of king prawn and queenie scallop salad as the starter, brie stuffed supreme of chicken as the main course, and raspberry crunch for dessert. Gavin has a few embarrassing moments prior to dinner. Carol is surprised that David does know how to cook. Unlike previous evenings with this group, the dinner conversation steers clear of the sexual innuendo - on the most part.
Alison Deer is second on the list to host the dinner party. Her Italian inspired menu consists of roasted red pepper soup with homemade bread as the starter, lasagne as the main course, and tiramisu for dessert. She spends as much time preparing the meal as she does cleaning the kitchen. Part of the meal doesn't sit well with Gavin, the cheese hater. The dinner conversation continues much of the same tone from the previous evening, which in turn strengthens Carol's open dislike of Patrick. Another has an equally strong dislike of Patrick and Carol, these feelings which are kept to that person. —Huggo
Gavin Dyer is the first to host the dinner party. His menu consists of fig, goat's cheese and caramelized onion tartlet as the starter, stuffed pork and mustard mash as the main course, and chocolate fondant for dessert. A person who is used to making prepared meals but is starting from scratch to impress, Gavin is treating the meal preparation like a science experiment. The five seem to get along during the evening until the person that is deemed "the posh one" starts making what are considered rude comments, which places a slight damper at the end of the evening.
Therapist Lynne is the final host in Portsmouth, and offers her guests a massage as well as food in an effort to win the £1000 prize. But Lynne's decision to use her husband to help with the cooking has a negative effect on the scoring.
Sheena Ives is the hostess for the evening. Her mixed Scottish/Mexican menu consists of a trio of Scottish salmon as a starter, chicken fajitas, guacamole and jalapeño cheese sauce as the main course, and Scottish cranachan for dessert. Although Sheena's menu is now a known to her guests, something that isn't is her occupation, which she has not yet mentioned to the others but to which she leaves clues around her house for them to guess. Will the guessing game leave her guests inspired or bored?
Maria Wilkinson is third on the list to host the dinner party. Being a restaurateur, Maria believes she has an upper hand, despite not being a professional chef. On the flip side, some of her guests hope she will be fair and not have her restaurant chefs prepare the meal. But Maria does use the services of her business partner who will act as server. Maria's menu consists of double baked smoked applewood soufflé as a starter, crab and mint mousse stuffed chicken breast as the main course, and white chocolate pannacotta for dessert. Instead of a palette cleanser between courses, Maria decides on a bit of activity for her guests, which doesn't go exactly according to plan. By the end of the evening, the guests have as much to say about Maria as they do about her business partner.
Lee Stafford is second on the list to host the dinner party. Being a flight attendant, Lee believes being used to being attentive will serve him well for the dinner party. His guests presuppose that his house and menu will be immaculate and exotic. They are expected to be immaculate to Lee's red and black dress code to match the décor. His menu consists of cheesy stuffed mushrooms as a starter, Spatchcock-style chicken breast with pancetta and sausage stuffing as the main course, and raspberry soufflé with dark chocolate sauce for dessert. He takes a chance at preparing the dessert in front of his guests. He hopes his gifts to each will impress. And last night's outsider makes an attempt to explain to the others to mixed results.
Kate Hibbert is the first to host the dinner party. Her menu consists of goat's cheese and Parma ham on a pear walnut salad as a starter, Posh Pompey fish pie as the main course, and cinnamon spiced oranges with blueberries and pomegranate for dessert. She hopes that fresh produce from the garden of her father, a television gardener, and specially chosen wine to each course will add extra marks. At dinner, one of the guests seems to be the odd person out amongst this fivesome. After dinner, the guests remark on Kate's demeanor as a hostess, which does not match her own assessment while she was working away earlier in the kitchen. At the end, Kate confesses to the camera her thoughts about winning or losing.
The week ends not actually in Dundee, but 14 miles down the road to Adam's house in St. Andrew's. With Adam tired after the week, he accidentally cuts his finger while cooking, yet the atmosphere is warm, particularly from Jimmy.
Jimmy uses his creativity and imagination for his menu, including a main course in the shape of bagpipes. Yet while Jimmy's warm company is much appreciated by his guests, his cooking is less savoured.
The third night in Dundee sees Laura having to cook in front of the full view of her guests. However, most of the attention for the night is directed towards the ever-growing bromance between Adam and Jimmy.
Francis Glancy is second on the list to host the dinner party. He's worried about having a panic attack if something goes not according to plan. He is fussy about his food and its presentation, which reflects the artist in him. He uses his artistic talents both as décor and as an offering to his guests, the latter which he hopes doesn't offend. His menu consists of summer bruschetta as a starter, iskenderoni as the main course, and vanilla and ginger cheesecake with balsamic strawberries for dessert. Something during the evening does not go according to Francis' plan, but will that affect either his demeanor or his guests' appreciation of the evening?
Tara Tasker is the first to host the dinner party. Her menu consists of cream of Arbroath smokie soup as a starter, drunken duck with bramble wine and plum bree as the main course, and Tara's tantalizing trio for dessert. Her game plan is to be as attentive to her guests' needs as possible. True to her self-professed underdog status, she is stressed throughout the cooking process, especially of her main course, which she admits to being terrible in her test earlier in the week. Is the final product any better in her guests' opinions? Beyond the food, the four Scots have a laugh over the one Englishman.
Thoby Young is the last of this fivesome to host. The other four have listened to Thoby talk and talk and talk about his knowledge of food during the week, and so he will have to put his meal where his mouth was (as they do not want another dissertation at dinner) to impress. Ethical foodie Thoby hopes that knowing where his food comes from will help make the meal better. His menu consists of buckwheat blinis with smoked salmon and *farmed* (ethical) caviar as the starter, osso bucco with risotto bianco as the main course, and Mr. Tarty's blackberry and apple tart for dessert. He also has an after dinner surprise listed on the menu. The ethical issues of food are again brought to the forefront during the meal. Believing Mr. Tarty will win the day, Thoby soon finds out if that is indeed the case as he announces the winner of the £1,000.
"One more night to soldier through, and then the whole ordeal is over." Greg isn't in a positive mood during Amii's turn as host. And while Amii has become closer to Sabrina, Sabrina is forced to mark her down when she's served raw lamb.
Sabrina Ghayour is third on the list to host the dinner party. She is quietly confident and wants now more to win if only to beat those she doesn't like. Her Persian inspired menu, true to her own ethnic heritage, consists of Arabian mezze platter as the starter, spiced rack of lamb with pomegranate sauce as the main course, and rose water & cardamom poached pears with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert. Beyond discussion of the food, the diners become increasingly open about their fellow diners. Some admit to changes in the perception of the others, but one feels like the outsider which the others confirm.
The five contestants not only sum up their competition, but all have strong opinions on who they like and don't like. Hugo Preece is second on the list to host the dinner party. He is feeling a bit worse for wear after the long previous evening, but he soldiers on. His menu consists of foie gras and poached pear as the starter, Alaskan salmon and mint peas the main course, and a banana flambé with red wine and lavender sorbet for dessert. Besides the controversial topic of the foie gras and the fact that one of the diners has never eaten Britain's national dish of fish and chips, most of the conversation occurs post meal, when the diner's talk about their continuing like and more dislikes of the fellow diners. But they do have strong opinions about the quality of Hugo's meal, and score accordingly.
Five nights in London begin with landscape gardener Greg, who describes himself as "mediocrity personified". His Spanish-inspired menu produces grumbles when there's a wait between courses, and there's also friction between the guests.
2010 · 23 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
It's the final night, and wine and food snob Phil Davies hopes his impressive menu and carefully selected wines will win him the prize.
Romantic novelist Milly Johnson hopes her 'hearts and flowers' theme will bring a bit of love back to the group, following the previous night's confrontation over dinner.
It's the final night in Warwickshire, and the turn of organic gardener Lisa Merrell to host. But the bitching between Adam and Anthony causes a nasty atmosphere around the table.
The competition in Bury concludes at accountant Paula Skelton's house. Having spent the week over-indulging and falling out with her fellow diners, expectations for Paula's night are not high. And that's before she introduce everyone to her smelly pet ferret.
Waiter and all-round entertainer Ali McKernan stuns his guests with his dog biscuit appetiser. But the night ends with Ali strumming a Britney Spears cover on his ukulele, confident that the prize is in the bag.
School teacher James Perkin plans to cook all his favourite dishes, including a Sri Lankan curry. But will it be too fiery? And what will the guests make of the limericks James has written about them?
Next to host in Bury burlesque dancer and 1950s-style pin-up, Nikki Salt, who is confident her retro US menu will win over her guests. But when the bickering starts up round the table, Nikki's alter ego Willow Blue puts on a burlesque performance to ease the tension.
First up to cook in Bury is spooky business development manager Juliet Eastham, who is convinced that she shares her home with spirits from the afterlife. Will the guests be scared off by Juliet's spooky home, or will her heavenly menu be enough to secure her the £1,000 prize?
It's the final night of the competition, and pole dance instructor Ricky is feeling confident that his charm offensive through the week will reap its rewards, only to make a shocking revelation about himself that leaves everyone speechless.
It's the turn of party girl Aly Nicholson to show off her culinary skills as she bids to create a harmonious dinner party and bring the group together following all the bickering.
Catering manager Carolle decides to host a 70s themed evening. But as Parveen and Shane continue to bicker, can Carolle restore the peace between the warring parties?
It's day two and host Shane has one culinary disaster after another. And while Carolle makes a surprising revelation, Aly reveals something under her dress! Will Shane be able to keep his cool?
This time the competition comes from Peterborough and first to host is chatty mum-of-three, Parveen, who's going all out with a waitress and butler, plus entertainment in the form of X Factor reject, Nicole Lawrence.
After an eventful week in east London, New Yorker January Jones-Omatajo attempts to win the £1,000 prize with a US soul food-inspired menu. But her apple pie proves to be an expensive recipe.
Designer Sarah Angold hopes to win with a simple approach - spending as much time as possible with her guests. But as she's already upset everyone, her plan might not work.
Vintage clothes magnate and burlesque impresario Timothy Sanderson is determined to raise the stakes. But how will his fancy menu of scallops and venison fare?
City-boy and fitness fanatic Ryan Waters is determined to win over his fellow contestants with a 'cave-man diet'. Will Ryan's prehistoric menu prove a hit with his guests?
The culinary comp goes cockney in East London this week, where five budding cooks are prepping their jellied eels and Ruby Murrays in the hope of scooping the cash prize.
It's the last night in Brighton and Ana is keen to impress with her seafood starter and beef main course. But Ana's guests are left speechless when they discover photos of Ana as a young man!
It's the turn of Alistair James to host in Brighton. But as tension mounts between guests Melody and Pasha, Alistair has his work cut out making his food the main event for the evening
It's the turn of DJ Melody in Brighton. Melody has high hopes for her West Indian inspired feast, but is also hoping to maximise her chances by getting her guests as drunk as possible.
It's the second day of the competition in Brighton, and cheeky John O'Sullivan plans a meal including tinned peaches, Chicken Kiev, loo-roll serviettes, and a party trick of belching.
A brand new series of Come Dine with Me starts in Brighton, where first to host is visual artist Pasha du Valentine, who intends to seduce her diners with her 'Lover's Pudding'.
2010 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
Diane Abbott MP takes on Terry Christian, Wayne Sleep and Danielle Lloyd . Diane Abbott, the Shadow Minister for Public Health, launches her West Indian-inspired menu with rum punch. Motor-mouth TV presenter Terry Christian's evening kicks-off with an undrinkable cocktail and continues with a string of questionable jokes and dubious conversation topics. After a solid first half performance at home serving an Oriental-style menu, former Miss England and serial WAG Danielle Lloyd takes her eye off the ball and gets in a panic over her crème brulées. And last, but not least, ballet dance diva Wayne hot foots it into the kitchen to try and cook for the first time in 20 years.
Four cooks in Wakefield battle it out in a week featuring some heavy flirting, a nasty surprise in the freezer, and a pet ferret as an extra guest at the dinner table. Twentysomething Carly takes on three 40somethings who, to this youthful lass, might as well be pensioners: curio-collecting Neil; animal-mad Gail; and superbike-loving Enzo. A week of surprises also includes a Titanic-themed party, complete with iceberg (almost), and a Celine Dion-playing string quartet.
Channel 4's award-winning culinary competition delivers a special package this festive season in an all-new Christmas Celebrity Come Dine with Me as four famous hosts battle it out in the kitchen and around the dining table to win the £1,000 charity cash prize. The celebrities laying down their gauntlets in this year's festive culinary clash are: DJ and drum & bass legend Goldie; ex Footballer's Wives star Susie Amy; Blue Peter veteran Janet Ellis; and the man who showed us the way to Amarillo, legendary crooner Tony Christie. In previous Christmas specials the likes of David Gest and Sherrie Hewson have tried their luck at rustling up a worthy merry meal, with hilarious results, and this Christmas Special is set to be just as entertaining.
First to host in Sheffield is flamboyant English gent Robin, whose menu includes freshly shot grouse. Shame that one of the guests is an animal rights activist.
Battling it out in East Suffolk are the UFO-spotting veggie Jo Jo Smith, agony-aunt Janet Gershlick, young sales director Paul Emery, and Suffolk's answer to Mohammed Al Fayed, department store owner Jim Godfrey. Prepare for a week featuring a kitchen meltdown, a meat sweat, a very long drum solo allegedly meant as entertainment, and a sparkling cocktail called the UFO - Unidentified Fizzing Object.
It's the turn of the highly competitive Andy Wright, who hopes his black-tie party theme in his palatial Victorian flat will bag him the cash. Andy has lined up a glamorous night of champagne, caviar and canapés, but chaos soon descends when he burns the nut roast.
Zoe Kellaway tries to add a bit of sparkle to the competition in Bristol with her Pretty in Pink themed dinner party, including a butler wearing pink hot pants serving cocktails.
Food critic Darryl Bullock's evening takes a nose dive when two of the guests stumble across a rather unpleasant surprise left by his cat.
Super-organised primary school teacher Laura Ford is leaving nothing to chance with the planning for her dinner party, featuring a starter of prawn, chorizo and butternut squash salad, a Balinese curry, and a trio of lemon and raspberry based desserts.
First to host is all-singing, all-dancing, theatre darling Richard Hope-Hawkins, whose eclectic menu includes a Rod Steiger gunge cake.
Horse-mad Maria Wynne goes up against nurse Steve Housego, mature student James Stevens, and surgeon's assistant Nadine Leese, in a week featuring a semi-clad butler, a furry invasion, tears before bedtime, and a few home truths.
Canal-boat stewardess Denise Hendon hopes a night of Moroccan-themed revelry will wow her guests on day one.
Local DJ Rick takes on Kate, laid-back life coach Peter and super wealthy Cathy in a week featuring glitter-garnished food, a seafood starter even the host's cat won't eat, and a guest appearance from a star off Brookside.
Michelle thinks Matt's dinner party is fancy dress and arrives wearing a pineapple. But can she get an apology from Tracey?
Michelle Minter hopes her gourmet menu will impress her guests, but after last night's row everyone's treading on egg shells.
Lad-about-town Rob is sure he's in with a chance of winning, despite rarely cooking, and never having hosted a dinner party before.
Police woman Claire Crank is the host. But trouble flares when Tracey says she only likes the best beef, declining to try Claire's meat.
In sunny Southend Andie's 70s-inspired menu starts badly with a chicken liver pate unanimously considered by her guests to be rather fowl. Can Andie claw herself back into contention?
The first to host is estate agent Adam, who hopes his eclectic menu and some stylish sombreros will be a big hit.
It's day three in South Yorkshire, and flamboyant part time drag queen Christian Whiteley-Mason plans to host his evening in the guise of his drag queen alter ego Lady Bacardi.
It's the turn of Paul Hoyle to host in Barnsley, and `Party Paul' has not one, not two, but three different types of entertainment on the menu, one of which includes swimwear.
First to host in Barnsley is mobile hairdresser Verene, with a menu including kangaroo fillet with a confit of quandong and yakajirri rosti. Will part-time drag queen and cautious diner Christian find the kangaroo hard to swallow?
Latest to host is glamorous young Antonia, who has risen to the challenge by booking a chart-topping performer. But the 'chart-topper' who leaps out from behind the living room curtains, isn't exactly the household name the guests were all hoping for.
In Warwickshire ex-Royal Navy man Anthony Deas is on a mission to outgun the opposition with his military precision. And new guest Lisa starts a lively debate about the monarchy.
Interior designer Adam Kitchener is the latest to host in Warwickshire, with a little help from his spirit guide Nanny Annie. What do the guests make of Adam's oriental lasagne?
First to host in Warwickshire is lollipop lady Alexis, who's serving up an indulgent American themed menu. But Anthony worries about the calorie content, while interior designer Adam ruffles some feathers with tales of his `previous life' as a medieval prince.
Alicia Coppola is serving grilled tiger prawns, Caribbean lamb, nutty chocolate brownies, and possibly the strongest rum cocktail ever made.
Second to host in Manchester is Giovanni, who aims to impress by serving some classic Italian food. But it's not long before he's rowing again with Bessie.
First up in Manchester is brash and boisterous pub landlady Bessie Hilton, with a menu featuring instant custard, and a main course called Marmite chicken with cream.
The competition in Bury concludes at accountant Paula Skelton's house. Having spent the week over-indulging and falling out with her fellow diners, expectations for Paula's night are not high. And that's before she introduce everyone to her smelly pet ferret.
Waiter and all-round entertainer Ali McKernan stuns his guests with his dog biscuit appetiser. But the night ends with Ali strumming a Britney Spears cover on his ukulele, confident that the prize is in the bag.
School teacher James Perkin plans to cook all his favourite dishes, including a Sri Lankan curry. But will it be too fiery? And what will the guests make of the limericks James has written about them?
Next to host in Bury burlesque dancer and 1950s-style pin-up, Nikki Salt, who is confident her retro US menu will win over her guests. But when the bickering starts up round the table, Nikki's alter ego Willow Blue puts on a burlesque performance to ease the tension.
First up to cook in Bury is spooky business development manager Juliet Eastham, who is convinced that she shares her home with spirits from the afterlife. Will the guests be scared off by Juliet's spooky home, or will her heavenly menu be enough to secure her the £1,000 prize?
It's the final night of the competition, and pole dance instructor Ricky is feeling confident that his charm offensive through the week will reap its rewards, only to make a shocking revelation about himself that leaves everyone speechless.
In Sheffield super smooth Marshal takes on private eye Janine, trainee-surgeon Amanda, and Neale, who has a scheme he thinks is sure to win him the prize. But Amanda's night of fine Italian dining doesn't quite go to plan. Neale's veggie feast proves a challenge to the three meat-eaters round the table. 'People's Champion' Marshal stuns his guests with his extraordinary performance of an almost-naked, African mask dance. And Janine's night features an argument and some tears.
In North East Kent single mum Vanessa Boukharouba faces outspoken butcher Scott Taylor, joker John O¿Connor and personal trainer Annette Evans, for a week of entertaining which includes a spot of cross dressing, some near-to-the-knuckle truth telling, and a heated debate about Gordon Ramsay that almost gets out of hand.
In the fishing town of Grimsby straight-talking Jackie Critten takes on Mr Phil - `I'm always right' - Cowper, resident glamour puss Shanelle Cutsforth, and self-confessed campest straight man in the world, Chris Wood. There will be ostrich, fancy dress and some fireworks over dessert.
In Herts, Perry Jones believes twenty years hosting dinner parties will see him win. But a menu including two tins of chicken soup poured over chicken breasts leaves everyone scratching their heads. His rival hosts are the fiercely competitive dentist, Amit Koshal, food snob Kelly Hatt, and 'diamond-gastronomic-geezer' Heath Reid.
Charity worker and chatterbox Louise takes on Tracy, whose collection of religious memorabilia startles her guests, retired banker Rob, and estate agent Zac, who produces a menu consisting of dishes he has invented himself.
In south east London cheeky chappy Terry, glam pub singer Ita, eccentric artist Jon, and well-to-do retired businessman Oliver take turns to host.
2011 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
Mum-of-two Joanne Wilson takes on Italian hairdresser Franko Russo, Richard Haxell and Aussie weight-loss consultant Sam McCallum. Joanne hates noisy eaters and takes exception to Franko for slurping his drink. The next night she tries to educate Franko about burping at the table. By night three, CEO Richard has set up a naughty chair for Franko to sit on whenever he misbehaves. Not only this, but Richard soon reveals his collection of thongs... and a photo of him stripping. The week also features a battle of the tiramisus.
A week of culinary giddiness in Swansea includes a never-ending soup and a close thing with a pavlova. Some of Swansea's keenest hosts go head to head. Doing battle are garage manager Stephanie Morgan Thomas, TV cameraman Luke England, telesales worker Ed Curnow, and larger-than-life charity worker Helen Foley.
Singleton sauce-pot Rosita Bowkat takes on feisty landlady Tania Jones, Take That tribute-band member Tony James (AKA Blobbie Williams of Take Fat), and fitness enthusiast Nicholas Clarke. Prepare for a colourful week featuring farting at the table, a dessert of gazelle horns and honey balls, insults, rampant fatism, a Roman-inspired menu with dormouse, and a scary pig mask.
Bollywood wannabe Paresh Vara takes on shop assistant Cherelle Welch, mind reader Alex Crow and straight talking solicitor Cathie Woolhouse, in a week featuring some deep-fried kofta balls gone wrong, a titanic clash of two chatterboxes, and a mysterious dark parlour filled with rats, snakes and all things spooky.
Party girl Zoe Miller is last to host in east Cheshire and has high hopes for her international menu - and some interesting hats and disco lights for entertainment.
It's the turn of Michelle to host and she is certain her deep fried mushrooms stuffed with duck and orange pate and a round of bingo will win her the prize.
DJ Nick Hawkins is next to host and is confident that he can multi-task as well as any woman. But guests Val and Hazel wonder if Nick's beef Wellington will rise to the occasion. Nick decides to win over his guests over with some good old fashioned impressions. However, things take a turn for the worse when the women decide to do impressions of each other.
Yummy mummy Hazel hopes her combination of fine food and great hosting skills will get her top scores in east Cheshire. But Hazel has a big job on her hands to impress one guest in particular - fussy eater Michelle, who made a display of herself at last night's dinner party spitting out a broad bean and making faces over dessert.
First up in east Cheshire is fun and flirty Val. The glamorous pensioner is going head to head with yummy mummy Hazel Ardern, radio DJ Nick Hawkins, garage servicing manager Michelle Kenworthy, and party girl Zoe Miller. Nick is initially thrilled to be the only man, but soon gets nervous when he realises what he's taken on. Val's out to impress with a Middle Eastern banquet but spicy food makes Michelle's ears itch! There's also a course of belly dancing lined up for afters.
Fighting it out this time are football-mad lad Christian Wood, fussy army wife Tina Watson, drama queen spiritualist and picky eater Dean Foy, and no-nonsense ex-18-30s holiday rep Lara Watson. The week features an apparently food-phobic host, tears at dinner time, the ashes of three dead cats and a white witch, with a white witch for a partner. And if all this wasn't enough, a guest commits one of the cardinal sins of dinner party etiquette by spitting her food out into a napkin.
It's the final day in west Lancashire, and last to host is medical photographer Lorraine Rimmer, who is looking forward to giving her diners a night of authentic Spanish cuisine.
Louise Dee is hoping to impress with her menu of Spanish-inspired food and her plans for an 'Old Skool Rave'.
History student Chris Mosey is the latest to host, with a menu including blue cheesecake and Scouse tapas.
Second to host in west Lancashire is single mum-of-two Lindsay Pulford, who's hoping to impress with her Caribbean-themed night.
First to host in west Lancashire is 30-year-old business manager Ross Chapman, whose fishy themed menu suffers a string of errors and culinary disasters in the kitchen.
There's a meat feast fiasco in Walsall, moonwalking, insults and tears at dinner time. Jeweller Christian Woodall's meat menu goes a bit haywire, while vegetarian beauty therapist Georgina Smith's animal-free meal is not to everyone's liking. On the first two nights of the week the insults fly and tears are shed at the table. But a group rendition of Oasis's Don't Look Back in Anger on Paul Wigfield's evening brings some amount of calm back to proceedings. But will Irish cattle farmer Jennifer Brack's home reared steak pies be good enough to win her the prize?
Battling it out are proud and very loud American post mistress Rosie Rawsthorn, straight-talking vegetarian Linda Cottam, not-so-funny joker DJ Johnny Pep and ultra-critical financial advisor Anne Thompson. Which of them will walk away £1000 richer?
Last to host in north London is stand-up comedian Boe Olaleye, who is hoping his 'Back to African Roots' menu will wow his guests. A master on the stage and meticulous in the kitchen, Boe has everything to play for, but can comedy and cooking claim the prize, or will Boe's evening bomb?
It's the turn of 54-year-old curtain maker Joss Woolf to take the culinary challenge. Joss finds that her Thai menu gets a mixed response from her guests, and that her entertainment for the evening, singing around a piano, brings out the worst in Lola. And if that wasn't enough to be dealing with, what will Joss make of Niyi saying he has a crush on her, and would love to cuddle up in bed and listen to Radio 4 with her?
Niyi swaps his decks for dishes as the DJ deals with a shed full of chickens, a table made from a door, a fridge that doubles as a wardrobe, and a menu that might just have too many courses.
It's the turn of Essex girl and dog-lover Francesca Sawyer to host. Unfortunately Francesca doesn't own a cooker. Francesca's menu includes fruit-flavoured vodka jelly, poussin, and her self-proclaimed `award-winning' cup cakes.
First to host is Lola Oduba, who is convinced that her natural flare for cooking and sophisticated tastes will ensure an effortless victory. Twenty-three-year-old languages graduate and vintage clothes collector Lola's retro menu features polenta with tapenade, pork belly, and rhubarb and almond pudding. Lola's guests are curtain maker Joss Woolf, stand-up comic Boe Olaleye, rapper and DJ Niyi Adelakun, and doggie outfit designer Francesca Sawyer.
Castle-dwelling food snob Patrick Dromgoole battles it out with no-nonsense cookery addict Ann Hay, Christian weight watcher Jolyn Jewson, and Duffy, a performance poet and forager. The week starts at Patrick's castle with a lone piper playing on top of the castle tower and with grace before dinner said in Latin. The week also features some foraging in the glen and dogs dressed as butlers in fitted dinner jackets.
It's the final night in Gloucestershire and last to take the challenge is fun-loving council worker Ameena Cott, who hopes to dazzle with a glitzy, glamorous evening. Having carved carrots into butterflies, fashioned a birdcage centrepiece from a melon, and colour co-ordinated her evening dress to match her dog's outfit, Ameena is ready to party. Initially her guests are impressed, but things take a nose dive when Kayleigh refuses to eat her starter. Can Ameena recover with an electric pulse-pad treatment and strawberry face mask for her guests?
Web designer Marc Harris is next up in Gloucestershire and is confident his Spanish menu will blow his guests away. But things go downhill fast as he makes a mess of his starter.
Third to take up the challenge in Gloucestershire is bubbly travel agent Kayleigh Hunt. Kayleigh's hoping to add a touch of the exotic to her night with her Moroccan-themed menu. However her meal soon becomes more famine than feast when she forgets to put on the main course, leaving one guest snoring and another fuming. With a table full of hungry guests, Kayleigh resorts to dressing up in her favourite outfits to keep everyone amused.
Mature student Gerry Hill hopes to spice things up with his Egyptian feast. But his menu gets mixed reactions from his guests. Later on, banter soon turns to insults as Ameena lays into Zac, accusing him of being manipulative, she compares him to Big Brother's 'Nasty Nick'. And Gerry's night goes from bad to worse when Kayleigh falls ill and has to go home early.
Zac Kwintner serves steak fondue while handing over cooking duties to his house staff, which does not go down well with his guests. Medical insurance boss Zac Kwintner goes head to head with easy-going mature student Gerry Hill, giggly travel agent Kayleigh Hunt, web designer Marc Harris, and fun-loving council worker Ameena Cott.
In Dorset store-owner Harj takes on student/beauty queen Brittany, military trainer Shaun Jackson, and metrosexual foodie, Michael Psaradelli. Harj claims not to like ugly people, but when Cambridge undergraduate Brittany reveals that she once posed as a pin up - Harj condemns modern media for being all about boobies. And while Shaun rates his cooking almost as highly as his bedroom skills - giving himself a nine out of ten - Michael talks about his wife rather a lot, which becomes quite a bone of contention with the others. His wife also calls to check to see if he's drinking.
Last up in Birmingham is insolvency administrator Toni Shukla. It's been a fairly unsuccessful week, so Toni could quite comfortably take the prize. The only problem? She doesn't know how to cook.
Strict vegetarian Paz Thakrar is latest to host in Birmingham. But first Paz must milk a cucumber to rid it of any evil cucumber toxins. Alas, there is still quite a bit of bad feeling from his avid meat-eating guests concerning the veggie menu - and his plans for karaoke as entertainment.
In Birmingham Vanessa Erigbogbo is serving lobster, confit of duck, and fried grasshopper canapés. This may pose a few problems for strict vegetarian Paz. Banker Vanessa describes herself as a `brilliant cook' and expects to win the competition by giving her guests their first fine-dining experience of the week. But her ongoing arguments with Paz could put a dent in her plans.
Second to host in Birmingham is scientist John Fennel, who brings his lab skills into play with soda-siphoned fish batter and ice cream made with nitrogen oxide.
First to host in Birmingham is hair and beauty tutor April Richards. April is serving zebra meat for starters. But Paz Thakrar is a strict vegetarian who thinks even eating vegetables is cruel. Might a puppy in a pot and a raw dessert save the day?
In South Buckinghamshire, Nicholas Witherick, who works and lives in a stunning stately home, takes on hard-talking waitress Lisa Bristow, wind-up merchant Dale Evans, and creative art teacher Annie Hearne. What follows is a week of fine dining featuring body art, seafood wars, fibbing, taunts, and daggers drawn at pudding time.
It's Latvian lecturer Signe Jase's turn to host, and she's decided to offer an adventurous menu of Latvian delicacies such as herring salad and salted salmon. Signe's main is wild boar. It's all too much for Tracey, who refuses to try much of the food, leading to a showdown with Martyn who thinks she's being rude. Can Signe calm fraying tempers and come out on top?
Tracey Hewer is a queen of desserts and she's sure she can win over her guests with a barrage of cup cakes - for starter, main course and, obviously, for dessert. The guests might also be going home with a dozen carefully packaged cupcakes all of their own. But by the end of the night frozen peas might be of more use after Zoe threatens to wallop Martyn if he doesn't hold his tongue. And Signe is less than flattering about Tracey's cooking.
It's chip shop manager Martyn Bilby's turn to host, and he's pulling out all the stops with his signature dish 'Swan Lake': a chocolate éclair swan on a blue jelly lake. After a fractious first night at Zoe's, Martyn asks his guests to dress formally. But any chance of impressing them goes out the window when Zoe and Signe spot photos of him greased up and posing for a 'Mr Doncaster' body-building competition. And things go from bad to worse when Signe gets what looks suspiciously like a hair in her hot king prawn surprise. Martyn might talk a good game, but that just gives him further to fall as far as fussy Tracey is concerned. Can she hide her utter contempt or will it be plain for all to see?
First to host is glamorous insurance worker Zoe Prince, who's cooking an Italian-themed menu, despite not being Italian and never having been to Italy. But that might not be too much of a problem as the other guests don't seem to know their saltimbocca from their vermicelli. With a tip-top menu prepared, Zoe soon learns she's got a lot more on her plate to deal with than just the food, as her guests are a right bunch. The boys seem more interested in finding out whether Zoe's a model or pole-dancer, rather than a good cook. And things go from flirty to frosty when chip shop manager Martyn Bilby attempts to hold the hand of fellow guest Latvian ice queen Signe Jase. Fusspot Tracey Hewer, who works in trading standards, is on edge as soon as she hears Tito the cat meowing upstairs. And don't even get her started on her high food-presentation standards. Will Zoe be able to get her guests to put their differences aside and stop looking at her grubby cutlery for long enough to give her a credible score?
Battling it out in the heart of Robin Hood country are U2 fanatic Lynn Negus, DJ/photographer/ex-gigolo Dennis Nyama, primary schoolteacher Maria Beal and former roadie Pete Chaffe.
Barry Dickman is hoping his Greek-themed night will be enough to win him the competition. But how will his guests take to eating his traditional Greek food and dancing to traditional Greek music?
In Nottingham it's the turn of a self-proclaimed 'sexist' - engineer Brian Hodges - to host. But, Brian can't actually cook. In fact Brian does so little cooking he doesn't even have enough cutlery to go round. Knowing his skills are limited to say the least, Brian's plan for his evening is to wing it. He's borrowing cutlery from his local pub, has a friend sorting him out with some wine, his local butcher helping him in the kitchen, and has even convinced his friend's daughters to come and waitress for him.
Janice Overton is feeling quietly confident that her 1970s themed night will be a winner. Luckily her guests are also in the mood for a bit of 70s nostalgia with the normally grumpy Brian arriving dressed as Noddy Holder and Alex squeezed into a PVC pantsuit. But it's not long before a chill descends on the dinner table when Brian reveals that he's not keen on one of his fellow diners. And things get worse when everyone reveals how uncomfortable they feel in Janice's pristine house.
In Nottingham, local councilor Alex Foster hopes to impress with a fancy French menu and a spot of bell ringing. Sadly, Brian likens Alex's starter to cat food, Janice tells him to tidy up his house, and Barry compares the cornichons to intimate body parts.
2009 · 1 episode · Last episode: 16 years ago
Music impresario David Gest joins in a festive culinary clash with former EastEnder Hannah Waterman, TV gardener Diarmuid Gavin and Loose Women presenter Sherrie Hewson. Four nights of Christmas shindiggery follows featuring carol singers, live reindeer, hungry celeb guests nipping off for a pizza, inappropriate gifts, bizarre fancy dress, plastic surgery revelations, and a Hollywood legend serving canapés.
2010
Episodes for this season haven't been announced yet.
2010 · 1 episode · Last episode: 16 years ago
Four glam footballers' other halves are putting down the shopping bags and picking up the utensils, as they battle to win the culinary cup in Come Dine With Me WAGs Special The gloves are off and the heels are on, as the wives and girlfriends prove they're more than just pretty faces. First up is Jude, wife of French striker Djibril Cissé, who puts the other girls to the test by serving up a 'papaya salad'… made from cucumber. Chantelle Tagoe, missus of England striker Emile Heskey, is as keen to show off her shoe collection as her cooking, while the centerpiece of Jessica Lawlor's evening is her decadent décor, including a flotation tank and television built into her bed. Meanwhile, former Page 3 girl, Nicola T, is out to prove her premier league credentials with a night of fairy costumes, magical entertainment and scintillating conversation. "For some reason I always end up talking about willies…" she says.
2010 · 1 episode · Last episode: 16 years ago
2010 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
Hairdresser Phil Gifford takes on drama student Naomi Chamroo, posh chatterbox Maddy Savitt, and serious conversationalist Randeep Sami, in a week featuring bhangra dancing, boob testing, a spot of baldism, `the devil's spawn', and even a bit of civilised conversation.
This brand new cook-off in Leicester includes compulsory meditation, eating with hands, body painting, a controversial hair in a guest's pudding... and quite a lot of bickering. Battling it out for the prize are aromatherapist Erica Swinthenbank, yoga teacher Anne Marie Newland, graphic designer Jamie Traynor and security officer Pretesh Singadia.
Firing up their hobs this time are driving instructor and practical joker Billy McArthur, glamorous granny Michaela McQuade, outspoken American mum Sarah Lester, and house-proud photocopier service manager Kevin Pawlowski. On the menu is some very rare duck, an impressive display of the Klingon language, and a `posh' approach to dining, featuring tuxedos, cocktail dresses and... chicken kievs.
A brand new series of Come Dine with Me kicks off in Harrogate, where four amateur cooks compete for the coveted £1,000 prize. All the scoring is in secret and only at the end of the week is the winner revealed. Conventional Emma Revis, who'll have you know her initials are ER - the same as the Queen's - is faced with three of the most eccentric people she has ever met. Work-shy millionaire's son Matthew Hetherington stuns his guests by throwing their coats at his hired help to put away. Camp, balding letting agent Tim King reveals he more than compensates for the lack of hair on his head by having one of the hairiest backs the world has ever seen, while eco-warrior and nomad Alison Brierly challenges everyone's palates (and stomachs) by serving pheasant road kill and chocolate coated insects.
Ping pong-loving Swede Evelyn Friede takes on politics student James Greenhalgh, personal development coach Sarah Shafi and Canadian born DJ Nolan Kane. The week of competitive dining includes an ABBA-themed dress code, a water bed, and an extravagant sandwich gateau.
Competing for the prize in the self-proclaimed party capital of the North are finance manager Liz O'Sullivan, eyelash-extension technician Julie Scullion, trainee teacher Ritu Nayyer and smooth talking Mark Shields, who's out to woo the ladies in order to win. The week of competitive dining features a dessert disaster, leaving the sorry host in tears, a starter called `the knicker dropper' that goes down like a lead balloon, and a surprise confession on the last night that leaves the other contestants fuming.
A spicy-food war breaks out in Exeter between Geoff Green and up-front party girl Beka Platt. There is also a rabbit showdown later in the week between keen hunter John G. Wills and bunny-owning drama student Mandy Plumridge.
Italian gym instructor Salvo Riggi takes on fashion-mad PA Brenda Gobine, lady of leisure Zed Kiazim, and fancy-dress loving Amanda Hull. Dog-lover Zed is first to host in a night that takes a nosedive when Salvo tells Amanda she looks like an escort. The week continues with an aphrodisiac menu, a seven-foot butler, and an explosive falling out that results in someone's dinner ending up in the bin.
Make-up wearing Matthew Richmond-King takes on clean queen Kate Beesley, old rock and roller Simon Holdgate and dog sitter Jane Bunting in a week featuring numerous lessons in table manners, tales from the rock and roll lifestyle, and a piece of fruit for a head dress.
First up to host is PR glamour puss Lucy Richmond who hopes to make a splash with her nautical-themed evening. Day two is the turn of night club promoter Jay Paul, who despite his limited cooking experience reckons he can wow his guests with party entertainment. Day three sees lorry driver Phil Whyte divulge a string of jaw dropping revelations about his complicated sex life. The final night is hosted by fish and chip shop magnate Beverley Rees, whose evening slowly spirals out of her control. Will the four contestants be able to stay in one room long enough to find out who's the winner of the £1,000 prize?
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the nation's favourite soap, Come Dine with Me heads to Coronation Street. Four of Weatherfield's famous stars battle it out to bag a £1000 cash prize for charity. Legendary leopard-print landlady Bet Lynch (Julie Goodyear) takes on hapless shopkeeper Reg Holdsworth (Ken Morley), street loudmouth Kelly Crabtree (Tupele Dorgu), and bad-boy bookie Des Barnes (Philip Middlemiss), in a competition featuring some bawdy humour, a foot spar of tiny biting fish, 'Corrie de Bangkok', boys in drag, and a male slave in an animal-print thong.
Veggie-hating food critic Mark Garner goes fork to fork with tarot card reader and vegetarian Pascha Taylor, pub landlord Jon Patullo and the racily-clad Jilly Fitzgerald. But who will rise above accusations of exclusion and sexism, desserts licked by pets, appalling service, and the shock of a fetishwear-stuffed wardrobe, to grab the prize?
This time the culinary showdown comes with a soap star twist, featuring Brian Capron off Coronation Street, James Redmond from Hollyoaks, and Lorraine Chase and Adele Silva from Emmerdale, in a week of entertaining which includes persistent flirting, a spot of table football, and sombreros.
This celebrity special features famous magician's assistant 'the lovely' Debbie McGee; former MP, and aspiring stand-up comic, Lembit Opik; radio presenter and former 11 O'Clock Show host Iain Lee; and Essex glamour model and party girl Jodie Marsh.
In this special edition all the contestants - or should that be housemates? - are former Big Brother winners. Stepping up to the plate are series 2 winner - quick-witted, cheeky Irish chappy Brian Dowling; Big Brother 5 champion - passionate, Portuguese Nadia Almada; 2007 winner - Essex wide-boy Brian Belo; and 2009's gorgeous victor - glamour model Sophie Reade. The week starts with Brian Dowling, who quickly regrets presenting a rather easy menu. Nadia makes it clear from the outset that she is going to be quick with the criticisms and is less than impressed with some of Sophie's dopey comments (she asks if potatoes grow on trees) or Brian's uncouth behaviour. On night two Nadia is convinced that she's going to win with her authentic Portuguese menu. It's not long before conversation turns to this week's hot topic - breasts - and an eye-watering anecdote from Nadia leaves everyone shocked. Brian Belo plays host on night three and there are farcical scenes as the novice chef attempts to prep his ambitious menu, and yet more flirting between Brian Belo and Sophie, culminating in a cheeky kiss. On the final night 'stranger to vegetables' Sophie hosts, with a minimal menu and an even more minimal outfit. At the table, Sophie shows her latest bikini photos to the group, much to Brian Belo's delight. The dinner ends on a sour note, however, when Nadia vents her spleen at a shell-shocked Brian Belo. But which of the popular Big Brother winners will be crowned the Champion of Champions and win the £1,000 charity prize?
A game show special featuring much loved faces from the shiny world of tricky questions and glittering prizes. Strike It Lucky host and tabloid favourite Michael Barrymore takes on Anthea Redfern from The Generation Game, Wheel of Fortune babe Jenny Powell, and the man who was once synonymous with the word mullet, Funhouse frontman Pat Sharp. Highlights of the four nights of dining include Barrymore trying to lick dip off Anthea's foot, stealing food off other people's plates, and smashing the crockery - leaving Anthea no choice but to lock him in the garden. Meanwhile, Jenny Powell fears that Pat has become much too interested in her chest, and then her meal ends in a food fight with Jenny covered in cream!
2010 · 24 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
Sarah Roscoe is last to host and hopes to triumph with her gourmet Michelin-inspired menu. But her decision to cook veal for her main dish has not gone down well with Donna the vegan. And will Robin's wind-ups finally get to her?
Mark Feakins plans a flamboyant, highly theatrical sounding menu for his night. But will the food be as impressive as it sounds? And will his wine gag backfire?
Vegan-activist Donna Thomas hopes to impress her guests with her Japanese-themed vegan meal. And Mark gets quite excited at the prospect of a deep fried ice-cream dessert.
Saucy beautician Rochelle Barrett hopes to spice things up with her Caribbean-themed meal. But a celebrity lookalike game causes tempers to boil over.
Last to host in Birmingham is devilishly good-looking French foodie Jean-Benoit, who plans a fabulous four-course menu. But can Jean-Benoit find a way of overcoming Denise's fussy eating habits and her tendency towards toilet talk?
Despite a lack of dinner party experience electrician Elliot is planning a top-class menu featuring not one, but two desserts. He has even booked a local band to serenade his guests. But Elliot's night proves more difficult than he had hoped
Angela McFarlane's planning a fun-filled evening complete with a limbo competition. Over the starter Elliot and Denise confront Angela about the strange things they found in her bedroom drawers, and it's not long before Angela's behaviour returns to form with some saucy talk.
Lady of leisure Daniella is pinning her hopes on an Italian menu and the wow factor of her Georgian country house.
First to host is self proclaimed princess Tracey Durrant. But will Tracey's attitude lose her precious points?
It's the final day and beefy butcher Scott plans a hearty meaty menu. But what happens when Andie decides to confront Scott about alleged sexist behaviour?
Ex-copper Kerry Tolliday is going big on taste with her menu and is also laying on a psychic medium for the entertainment.
Colin's main course is a retro toad in the hole, but his gravy goes lumpy, and he also uses ginger instead of garlic for his garlic baked prawns.
It's the final day of the competition in Hertfordshire and the turn of feisty hairdresser Mel Steel to demonstrate her culinary skills with a mix of French and Caribbean dishes. For once, it's not the food that has the guests rattled, but the request to arrive in fancy dress. Will Charles and Amir quit their sniping and call it a truce? And will Mel's dress code lose her points, or will her eclectic menu be the winning formula that bags her the cash prize?
It's Diane Mitham's turn to host. And so far the week has been dominated by Amir and constant arguing, so Diane is determined to let her food do the talking and impress her guests with a simple menu of carrot and coriander soup, chicken lemon drizzle followed by witches deadly cream scoop. But the evening gets off to an interesting start when she introduces her beloved pet, an 8-year-old tarantula!
Posh boy and wannabe pop star Charles Maximilian Winnington Leftwich hopes his elaborate menu and outdoor music performances will wow his guests and win him top marks. But it's not an easy ride for the young host who lives at home with his mum. The guests struggle with his starter, the rain threatens to spoil the BBQ, and a row develops about how much money Charles receives from his parents.
Neat freak Claire Diamond hopes to excite her guests with a starter of crispy chilli chicken, a main of roast rack of lamb with potato dauphinoise, and a huge dessert of panacotta, meringue and chocolate cheesecake, while trying to keep her house spotlessly clean. The guests all seem to appreciate her menu apart from Amir, who starts to show his true colours by having a hissy fit about the simplicity of the food. As the evening unfolds there is a shock discovery in the bathroom and a surprise with the starter.
First to host in Hertfordshire is Iranian born Amir Hezarah whose strategy is to be on his best behaviour for his night, before showing his real colours for the rest of the week. He's ultra confident of impressing his guests with an Iranian feast of lamb stew and rose water ice cream.
It's the final day and the turn of laid-back host Majid Ravandi. But can Majid's breezy composure make up for a terrifyingly hot prawn starter and a dry main course?
Is Karen trying a little too hard with a whopping seven dishes including Chinese duck, French pate, Greek lamb, and American cheescake?
Bricklayer Joe is next to host. But after insulting Karen on Monday night can Joe turn things around with his mystery Greek main course?
Trainee aqua-aerobics instructor Jennifer is keen to keep it real with a mountain of home-cooked Caribbean food and a demand that her guests just 'chillax'.
First to host is fashion journalist Robert Johnston, who serves a starter of Stilton ice cream and tomato sorbet, slow roasted pork with chilli and fennel, and sephardic orange and almond cake.
The last to host in Manchester is dandy film student Dennis Keighron-Foster, who plans a tricky duck and risotto main course and a performance from his glee club pals.
Jonathan Lomas hopes to wow his guests with his Greek-inspired menu plus a bonding session in his garden hot tub, while Alicia hopes to take the heat off matters by playing the didgeridoo.
2011 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago
The final pantomime curtain call is provided by former Doctor Who actor Colin Baker, whose Cinderella themed evening is a ball. After 30 years of avoiding anything resembling cooking a meal, Colin has to master the art of a three-course dinner, while Danny takes him on a journey back through time. Entertainment is provided by Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer as you've never seen him before and one of the guests walks away with a Christmas present of £1000 for charity.
It's day four of the pantomime inspired Christmas special and the host is soap actor turned panto star Danny Young, who's putting on an Aladdin themed evening for his guests. Danny prefers takeaways to cooking and normally leaves things to his girlfriend. It soon becomes clear that he's been given a hand in preparing his meal, which he still manages to mess up. His guests arrive resplendent in Far Eastern costumes. The arrival of a belly dancer lightens the mood and there's wall-to-wall wobbling flesh as the celebrities burn off some of the calories they have consumed.
Day three's pantomime is Snow White, casting model Bianca Gascoigne in the lead role as host. Her welcome certainly doesn't fall flat and, with her bevy of seven dwarves, her entertainment hits just the right note. However, it's not just the spuds on the stove simmering, as tensions at the table between 'Nasty Nick' Bateman and Linda Nolan threaten to boil over. Will Bianca's festive blow-out impress her guests or will tensions cost her the £1000 charity prize?
The second day of the Christmas special sees Big Brother villain 'Nasty Nick' Bateman play host, and he's planned a Dickensian Christmas Carol themed evening with all the trimmings. It soon becomes clear that Nick is taking his role of Scrooge too seriously and his guests are shocked when they see the tiny amount of food on their plates and the portion control applied to the dessert. To make matters worse, Nasty Nick's hosting leaves a lot to be desired and even a rousing chorus of Ding Dong Merrily on High fails to end the evening on a high note.
It's high camp at Christmas this year on Come Dine with Me as five plucky celebrities take to the stage for a festive pantomime special. The opening night sees singer Linda Nolan hosting with a Jack and the Beanstalk-themed dinner and the cast for this evening's performance truly enter into the panto spirit. There's a disaster with the dessert, fun and games with the infamous magic beans, and even a star turn from a pantomime cow! But has Linda done enough to impress her guests and win £1000 for charity?
The final day sees retired copper and old charmer John Brinnand take up the challenge. John plans to go all Zen in homage to what he feels will be a winning Thai menu.
All-American gal Kristen Cooley plans to bring the Wild West to Stockport for one night only and dazzle her guests with an American-themed party.
Civil servant Sam Kitching takes his turn at hosting. Sam's aim is to charm the ladies with his delights, while shooting down in flames his older arch rival, the retired copper John Brinnand.
It's the turn of Lady Annie Targett to host. But she's not just any lady, she bought her title off the internet. Lady Annie is hosting a black tie event.
Local councillor and proud northerner Linda Weeks-Holt throws a rag-to-riches themed evening, full of Northern delicacies, including tripe and meat puddings wrapped in an old bedsheet.
The final night in Norwich sees chip shop van owner Cheryl Pennell cook for her guests. Luckily for Cheryl, her van is parked on the drive ready for her to serve her 'posh' fish and chips. However, things don't go quite according to plan when one deep fat fryer fails to heat up leaving her cooking plans in disorder. Once she gets the food on the table, Miranda wastes no time in drawing attention to her cleavage and some misplaced chilli sauce. As the night progresses Cheryl finally gets something she's been dying all week off her chest. After a week of exotic dining, will Cheryl's 'posh' fish and chips be enough to win over her guests and win that £1,000 cash prize?
It's day four of the competition and time for Norwich's version of Alan Partridge, aka radio DJ Dave Webster, to cook. He's planning a Norfolk-inspired menu, which should hopefully please one of his guests, fuss-pot and foreign food hater Cheryl Pennell. The night kicks off with a few giggles when Amy and Miranda stumble across a photo of their host in speedos. And the Dave-bashing continues when he asks his guests to guess his job. Not that Dave cares, he's too busy congratulating himself on his culinary excellence. Dave's 'entertainment' initially seems underwhelming, but it causes rather a stir when Miranda gets competitive and loses her rag. So, will his traditional Norfolk food win over his diners and bag him the £1,000 prize or will tempers and tantrums spoil the night?
It's halfway through the week in Norwich and the turn of part-time stand-up comedienne Amy Nicholson to host. But before the guests even arrive, they are puzzled by her laid-back Middle Eastern menu. Dave, Danny and Miranda are confused by the strange sounding food, while fussy eater Cheryl fears that she'll be served up more "foreign muck". The night kicks off with table talk of Amy's stand-up but Dave steals her limelight announcing he too is a stand-up comedian. The calibre of the jokes however suggests the East Anglia comedy circuit might be best avoided. Amy's food is described as a bush-tucker trial and looks a bit like oatmeal, but she assures the group that she is going for taste over presentation. Will her "turd" looking food and unusual tattoos strike a chord with her diners, or will her jokes and pretension wear a bit thin?
It's the second day of the competition in Norwich and the turn of international DJ Danny Bond (aka Gadget Man) to host. Danny sweats it out in the kitchen with a very adventurous menu and as he pushes his culinary skills to the limit, it's touch and go whether he will pull it off. And he's got a DJ dress code to boot. While Danny's food goes down well with his guests, the host himself is unimpressed with the outcome, and his time spent away from the table leaves the guests feeling a little let down by Danny's hosting skills. Will Danny's fancy menu and entertainment of a group sing-along be enough to win over his fellow diners and bag him the £1,000 cash prize?
Come Dine With Me is in Norwich, and first to host is MA student and part-time waitress Miranda Robinson. With her staple uniform of high heels and short skirts, Miranda claims that although she looks like a bimbo she is actually rather intelligent. She hopes to impress her diners with her posh starter of Escargot de Bourgogne. Miranda is adamant that everyone should at least try her starter, but some of her guests find them hard to swallow, in particular fussy chip van owner Cheryl Pennell, who isn't keen on eating any "foreign muck". But house music producer Danny Bond - otherwise known as DJ Gadget Man - loves snails when they are cooked to perfection (he won't be satisfied with rubber bullets). Her guests are less fearful of her main course - sea bass with roasted vegetables - but local radio DJ Dave Webster does not spend his evening masticating over bones. Completing the Norwich line-up is self-confessed smarty pants Amy Nicholson who finds the perfect opportunity to show off when conversation turns to Miranda's ostentatious word-wall. So, will Miranda's saucy outfits, posh menu and high-brow dinner conversation bag her £1,000 prize? Or will the snails and pretension leave her guests feeling sluggish and uncomfortable?
The final night in Birmingham sees Terence Wallen serving parrot fish and offering a massage to de-stress his fellow diners.
In Birmingham, 42-year-old chatterbox and salon owner Patricia Jones is hoping to impress her guests with an Irish-themed menu and a personal performance of a Celtic classic.
Next to host in Birmingham is young music graduate Sarah Ward, who owns an extensive collection of doll's houses and plans a Tudor-style dance for entertainment.
Second to host in Birmingham is catering assistant Lorraine Wood who has chosen a Mexican theme for her night, including inflatable cacti and a hula hoop competition. But it's going to take more than that to impress last night's host Matthew Emson, who declares that the `gloves are off' now that his night is over. Terence Wallen is expecting a wholesome meal from voluptuous host Lorraine, and gets more than he bargained for when he sees Lorraine's skimpy costumes. But as the night unfolds the insults fly, temperatures rise and tears roll.
Matthew Emson hopes to win over his fellow diners with a combination of luxury ingredients, charm and tactical game play. While his crystal ball-reading entertainment makes a big impression on Patricia,Terence and Sarah find it hard to take seriously.
It's the final night and the turn of Bijal, who is on a mission to create the ultimate dinner party with no meat, in what proves to be an explosive end to the week.
Tasha Whyte is hoping her simple menu with fun entertainment will ease any tensions that remain between her guests in a dinner party full of twists and turns that ends with a bang.
It's the halfway point of the competition and customer service advisor and food snob Greg Bell is planning a night fit for royalty. After two nights of picking at and criticising his fellow competitors, it doesn't take long before the guests begin to get their own back on Greg. It's blow after blow until finally he snaps.
Party animal Darren host a 90s raver-themed evening and also surprise his guests with an unfortunately placed tattoo. Darren serves up an impressive starter of molecular melon, but his main course takes a turn for the worse, and the appearance of a mouldy raspberry in his dessert rather lets him down.
It's the first day of the competition and receptionist Anna Gibbons is planning a burlesque-themed dinner party - with pole-dancing in the garden. Things get off to a rocky start around the table when Anna is forced to defend her goat's cheese tart starter Anna's main course also sees an awkward moment when Greg suggests the prawns used in her curry aren't of a very high standard. By the time Anna serves dessert, she's hoping the entertainment has helped the diners work up an appetite. Little does she know it involves an ingredient that one of her guests has a phobia of...
On the last leg of the competition in Croydon, host and skateboarding geek Robert Preston is hoping his inventive cooking will win over his guests. Self-styled 'mystery man' Rob leaves his fellow guests baffled about what to expect when they find out he's serving a 'Badger salad'. Will Rob's unusual food and entertainment be enough to bag him the £1,000?
This stage of the culinary contest in Croydon sees straight-talking Sarah Marie Palmer take up the challenge. Will an evening that includes an appearance from Sarah Marie's pet snake Princess, a pole dancing completion and some very spicy food be enough to win her the £1,000 cash prize?
Host and trainee solicitor Vanessa D'Souza is hoping to set the standard with her 'Michelin-starred' quality meal. Self-confessed food snob Vanessa is hoping to educate her fellow diners with her culinary skills and fine wines, which includes serving the perenially-tricky soufflé. Will Vanessa's soufflés rise to the occasion, or will her attempt at Michelin-star dining fall flat and cost her the £1,000?
It's the turn of cat obsessive and vegetarian Suzie Phillips to host in Croydon and she's is going to have to work hard to win round her carnivorous guests. With character clashes and kitty capers galore, can Suzie bag that £1,000 prize or will her night be a catastrophe?
Kick-starting the competition in Croydon is childcare practitioner and Michael Jackson impersonator Keith Preddie. His love for the King of Pop is evident as he moonwalks his way around his kitchen to prepare for his party. But will his guests think it's all style over substance as they tuck into his prawn cocktail starter, 'Shamone' chicken main and the duo of puds for his 'Dirty Diana' dessert?
Security boss Gary Reid is rigging his dining room in Edinburgh with spy equipment so his guest's every whims are catered for. And Alison and Peter continue to bicker.
In Edinburgh healthcare worker Rena is planning a decadent menu. But it's Cynthia who raises a few eyebrows when she brings out one of Rena's bedroom toys out at the table.
Beautician Cynthia Gentle plans to win over her guests in Edinburgh with an international themed menu, including crocodile as part of the main course.
Second to host is Alison Lynch, who's plans a jiujitsu-themed surprise for her entertainment. Meanwhile Cynthia charms Gary by telling him just what she can do with a mango.
First up in Edinburgh is events manager Peter Ferguson, who hopes to deliver a show stopping night for his four unsuspecting guests, with a gospel choir in to get them on their feet.
It's the final night and 32-year-old foodie Stuart hopes to bring harmony back to the group by throwing a glamorous 1920s themed dinner party.
Bubbly hairdresser Chrissy Griffin is hoping a colourful Caribbean menu will help her bag the prize. But simmering tensions boil over at the table followed by tears and tantrums.
It's the turn of chicken enthusiast Adele Richards, who is hoping to throw a great dinner party using plenty of home grown ingredients, including eggs from her hens. But Vernal is less than impressed with the amount of cat hair in the food, as are Candida and Stuart. And while the others are left gagging, serial giggler Chrissy is left chuckling - again.
Feminist student Candida Darling is second to host on the Wirral. But will Candida's hairy chicken scupper her chances of winning the prize? Given her views on Vernal's lap dancing business her guests are surprised to see a set of revealing pictures taken in Candida's youth. But the night ends in good spirits with Vernal weighing up Chrissy's assets.
The cookery competition comes to the Wirral and first to host is lap dancing club-owner and millionaire Vernal Aley at his luxury mansion. Vernal is up against feminist and masters student Candida Darling, fun-loving party girl Chrissy Griffin, who giggles a lot, chicken-lover Adele Richards, and project manager and foodie Stuart Leake.
For the last dinner party of the week actress Lesley Joseph has decided on a Titanic theme for her evening, with a chamber orchestra, and even some water-wings.
Socialite Tamara Beckwith plans to fix her soggy cake problem from last time, and to wow her guests with a Rat Pack theme for the night. With a handsome Dean Martin lookalike on hand to serve the cocktails, Lesley Joseph is left shaken and stirred, as is dinky dancer Wayne Sleep, who enjoys the cocktails a bit too much! Bobby Davro, meanwhile, reveals his serious side.
Apprentice star Raef Bjayou takes a second turn as a celebrity host. Raef plans to cook his own meal this time, but he hasn't got a home to cook in!
Wayne Sleep returns to make good on his previous calamitous turn as a celebrity cook. This time Wayne plans a Moulin Rouge theme for his night - with dress code. Bobby Davro unleashes his inner drag queen and dons a frock. Lesley Joseph's eyes begin to water - not from the sight of Bobby in a dress, but from the strong cheese on Wayne's menu. And Apprentice star Raef Bjayou may have come dressed as a manly Ring Master but he soon finds himself dancing the Can-Can with the rest of them. By the time dessert arrives it's all too much for socialite Tamara Beckwith. Buckle up for one of the most raucous, debauched and just plain silly nights in Come Dine with Me history.
In a first for the show, some of the most calamitous celebrity hosts return for a week of second-chance dinner parties. Kicking off the week is entertainer Bobby Davro. Bobby is sure he's learned his lesson after the blunders of his previous party, where he served up measly portions and an inedible dessert. Bobby's love of fun and frolics is the inspiration behind his `School Days' theme menu and dress code. And while tiny dancer Wayne Sleep is excited about trying `Sir's Sausage and Mash', actress Lesley Joseph is more concerned about looking a prat in her pinafore and straw boater. With It Girl Tamara Beckwith and Apprentice star Raef Bjayou adding a generous dollop of posh perspective, Bobby's evening quickly becomes a raucous night of bad behaviour, poor spelling and even a caning for mischievous schoolboy Wayne. Will Bobby's evening be a lesson in fine food and entertainment, or will he be sent to the naughty step after yet another night of culinary gaffes?
It's the final night of this celebrity cooking contest and an eclectic menu from 80s pop star Pete Burns consists of cold soup, a chocolate fake meat con carne, and a very wobbly dessert.
Pineapple Dance Studios star Andrew Stone hosts a Moroccan-themed dinner party for his famous guests, but he can barely cook so he's decided to buy most of the food from a local restaurant.
One-time sidekick to 80s comedian Kenny Everett and name dropper extraordinaire Cleo Rocos takes to the kitchen, although her dinner party menu seems to feature a lot of shop-bought food.
Chantelle Houghton is the second host in a week of celebrity specials and offers up a vegetarian menu for her four guests, along with a challenge to see who can do the best catwalk pose.
Five celebrities who love to entertain take it in turns to throw a dinner party, starting with a Chinese feast made by darts legend Bobby George.
2011 · 1 episode · Last episode: 15 years ago
The four royalists battling it out for the Street Party crown are vintage loving business development manager Samantha Porter, 39, first class air stewardess Claudie Howard, 44, flamboyant entrepreneur Vincent Osborne, 58, and retired broker Johnnie Hunter, 57. The Royal Wedding Street Parties include a traditional East End knees up with a 1940s theme, a glamorous wedding breakfast/ garden party, a Caribbean-flavoured Martinique mock wedding party and a traditional boozy village party on the village green with a hog roast. Which of the party organisers will have done enough to be crowned dinner party King or Queen and walk away with the £3000 prize?
2011 · 32 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago
Battling it out on the Costa del Sol are four expats in a week featuring some odd food, shameless name dropping, some bare-cheek service, and a kitchen fiasco where a host loses his tempura. Taking part are fun-loving Welsh emigre Kate Forrest, gardening guru Ben Knight, friend-of-the-famous and bus driver Tony Reddin, and straight-talking Marilyn Bevins.
It's a week of flamboyance and flames, serenading and (unwanted) snogging as four north London residents go head-to-head. Guests include bling-tastic Raj Bahad, 21-year-old Rusty Warren, straight-talking HR advisor Annette Ankrah, and eccentric nutritionist Lilly Abrahmsohn.
Four amateur cooks in Sheffield compete in a week of dining featuring feuding, risque anecdotes, some fine food, and a raging battle over whether wine corks or screw-top lids are best. Taking part are bohemian erotic author Jude Calvert-Toulmin, telecom sales executive Robert Tingle, student Lucy Croft and IT boss Neil Goodwin.
Battling it out in Oldham are student Vicki Shea, `cultured' Am-dram director James Schofield, cocktail barman Ben Brooks, and self-confessed man-eater Kathy Howard.
Four south London residents go fork to fork. Australian comedian Colin Cole, tennis coach Josh Harvey, Marilyn Monroe lookalike Suzie Kennedy, and teacher Rachel Melito, in a week of dining featuring some small portions, fussy eating, and food shaped to resemble a pair of breasts.
Four cooks battle it out in a week of loud suits, shoddy hosting, bad food, strong opinions, showgirls, a Laurel and Hardy tribute act and an absolute belter of an argument. Taking part are Claire McCourt, Ken Webster, Stewart Chapman Wilson and Claire Oliver.
The four battling for the prize on the Isle of Wight are local celebrity and singer Derek Sandy, eco-entrepreneur Rob Drake-Knight, single mum Claire Cheek and posh pensioner Tina Raymond. Their eventful dinner parties feature rum punch and limbo dancing, a glamorous red-carpet complete with paparazzi, and an overdose of 'bling'.
Tina Malone from Shameless takes on scandal sensation Imogen Thomas, ex-Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan, and 80s pop star David Van Day in a week of competitive dining for charity. Tina Malone is first into battle with her impressive three-meat roast. But she is not impressed with having to spend the week with 'prat' David Van Day and 'crazy' Paul Danan. Imogen Thomas throws a '007 Dressed to Kill' themed evening. David brings his water pistol. For Paul's hip hop night, Imogen comes in an open hoodie and just a bikini. David's night is an 80s night featuring 'Madonna', 'Tina Turner', 'Michael Jackson', and David singing live.
This week of competitive dining comes from Northern Ireland and features a controversial seaweed starter, some alternative therapies, some arguing and a stray hair. Taking part is full-time mum and self-proclaimed `crazy yank' Sheila Whelan Duffy; part-time call centre op Caroline Patterson; cost administrator Eunan Quigley; and pooch potty company director David Kavanagh.
Four comedians do culinary battle for charity. Going head-to-head in this festive special are Sean Hughes, Gina Yashere, Paul Tonkinson and Duncan Norvelle. Sean serves up a non-festive, nonsense-sounding menu of `squibby's delight', `mumsy's surprise' and `Irish odlums', all containing the same ingredient - home-made vegetarian stew. He also hires a Smiths tribute band for entertainment. Duncan Norvelle's night includes a live nativity scene, a Cliff Richard impersonator, opera singers and fireworks. But how does his cooking hold up? Paul Tonkinson impresses with his home-made cooking and some feel-good Christmas carol singers, while Gina lays on a risky raw-food menu, some festive fancy dress and a group dance with a gospel choir.
Battling it out in Herefordshire is 47-year-old customer service advisor Mandy Fincher, `professional bum' John Harrington, actor Simon Blood DeVay, and straight-talking accountant Sarah Haines, in a week of competitive dining featuring some sulking, outrageous flirting, a bit of medieval sword fighting, and a jump in the pool.
Battling it out this time are a potty-mouthed pensioner, a wrestler, a mouthy mum and a marketing director. Expect some unsavoury dinner table conversation and a battle of the sexes. Pensioner Jean Lintorn, wrestler `Psycho' Stevie Flint, mouthy-mum Jess Hardacre and marketing director Scott Whittaker are the contestants.
A week of competitive dining featuring bickering, edible glitter, sumo-wrestling, and a post-dinner toilet roll game. Super serious science student Ben Skerry takes on celebrity-obsessed school teacher Jessica McLaren, fun-loving prison manager Derek Taylor, and über-competitive office manager Cara-Anne Marshall.
Magician Gareth Twynam takes on mum-of-two Sumi Malhortra-Chauhan, recruitment consultant Kristy Mooney, and salesman Phil Roberts, in a week featuring a bit of Bollywood, a chilli showdown, some manly one-upmanship, crazy golf, and a bit of girl power.
This brand new episode comes from Luton where, battling it out over four nights are B&B owner Alison McGaw, fire-fighting action man Gary Salvage, fearsomely feisty Polish mum Alex Lipa, and know-it-all fitness trainer Kirkland Hay. Expect swooning, sophisticated chat and even spanking as the contestants go head-to-head for the £1,000 prize?
On the Isle of Man four hosts go head to head in a week featuring some flirting, some bitching, some insults, a Manx crab starter, and one host dressing up as a cow to serve pudding. Taking part are millionaire property developer John Tinsley, posh pensioner Madeline Simpson, travel agent Mandy Quayle, and Irish gardener Sean O'Connell.
In Windsor solicitor Anil Vij takes on food snob and web designer Harry Hardisty, posh property business woman Jan Bowdler, and lady of leisure Ansa Khan - who thinks of herself as the `other' Queen of Windsor. On night one a tipsy Jan insists on feeding Anil and Ansa makes the mistake of imitating Jan's posh accent. Harry's eel starter raises a few eyebrows on day two, but it it's Jan's dancing that steals the show. On day three Jan hosts an evening at the races, while day four sees tensions rise and a confrontational chat between Jan and Ansa.
Four very different amateur cooks are putting on four very different dinner parties. Competing for the prize are 25-year-old solicitor Bahareh Amani, bachelor boy and satellite dish engineer Anil Patel, gardener Alan Stride, and furniture delivery man and tattoo fanatic Danny `Bulldog' Buckton. Bahareh likes to look good at all times and plans to entertain her three male guests with a spot of belly dancing. But what will they make of her Iranian-inspired dinner? On Day 2, Anil Patel entertains with a very spicy traditional Indian dinner. Danny has a great night - he loves the food and also Bahareh's towering pink stilettos. On Alan Stride's night, the host opens up to his guests about his past but they soon wish they'd never asked. Danny Buckton's night features tattoos, Thai food and disco dancing.
In Hampshire, motor-mouth mum of four Selena Bartlett, punk rock vegan Jhon Cosgrove, retired boat lover Anson Lane and chatty hairdresser Terese Scott are battling it out for the £1000 prize. Selena, a college lecturer, is expecting to be the centre of attention, but the limelight is instantly stolen by Anson, who threatens to take his teeth out, while Selena and Terese attempt to out-talk each other. Punk rock vegan Jhon's dinner party features a menu of spicy peanut soup, fake steak pie and cheesecake. He also throws in some face painting on arrival before stripping naked at the dinner table! Elvis enthusiast Anson offers a simple menu of asparagus wrapped in ham, fish for the carnivores, pie for Jhon and pancakes for dessert. The final dinner party is hosted by hairdresser Terese. She's looking forward to the meal but the simmering tension between her and Selena soon comes to a head. With feelings frayed and £1000 up for grabs, will it be tears of joy or anger as the winner is announced?
Competing for culinary supremacy in Carlisle are complementary therapy student Helen Speakman, boy band drummer Andy Bainbridge, DIY devotee Nigel Hawes and cake maker Deborah Nixon. Helen has set herself a challenge with multiple courses in an oriental theme and she's determined to cook everything from scratch. Pop wannabe Andy has decided to use his boyish charms to win points, rather than offering complicated dishes on his menu. Nigel hopes his happy-go-lucky nature and a bizarre, dream-inspired Italian menu will be enough to land him the prize. Last to host is cake maker Deborah, who finally gets the chance to show off her much-bragged-about culinary skills. Will she be left with egg on her face when she serves a breakfast fry-up as one of her courses?
Battling it out in the north east are English teacher and competitive foodie Jenni McGagh, hairdresser Bobby Mukabaa, bowel-obsessed colonic irrigationist Cath Morgan, and cheeky-chappy butcher Dan Freeman. While Bobby looks a bit like Gazza and brags about his celebrity client list, Jenni's none too keen on his bread and butter pudding, and decides to hide it. Cath's `bowel-enhancing' evening leaves her guests wanting less information. Butcher Dan hopes his award-winning black pudding and top quality steak fillets will win him the competition. But unfortunately he makes a schoolboy error cooking his meat.
In Burton-on-Trent four cooks battle it out in a week featuring sloppy banoffee pie, some seriously undercooked prawns, and much talk of fake boobs and Botox. Refined food snob Charlotte Yates takes on brash culinary queen Lucy Quy, singer Fiona Denton, and `fun and flirty' Chris Bale. The week features its fair share of culinary controversies, including dumplings out of packet and shop-bought custard. And while one of the hosts reveals a talent for making animal noises, another introduces everyone to `Chubby', her fat-faced alter ego.
Donna Daly kicks off the week with a man-pleasing menu as she takes on Ian Carter, Sarah Ashley-Ruff, and self-acclaimed 'Mr Perfect', Adam Hurlin.
Four rugby greats - Kyran Bracken, Martin Offiah, Victor Ubogu and Gareth Chilcott - go shoulder-to-shoulder in a charity rugby special. Cheeky scrum half Kyran Bracken kicks off a week of banter and boisterousness by comparing manly war wounds with his fellow players. Also the quartet play 'egg Russian roulette', involving one fresh egg and three boiled eggs. On night two, winger Martin Offiah attempts a night of fine dining involving mussels and an 'authentic' Nigerian stew. Prop forward Victor Ubogu decides to lighten the mood on night three by getting everyone up close and personal with some sheep. And as 'lightweights' Martin and Kyran re left lagging, things get even more lively when Victor's guests discover that his dining table doubles as a pool table. Gareth Chilcott rounds off the week.
In this brand new Come Dine with Me celebrity special, four Olympians battle it out to win a £1000 cash prize for charity. Former world champion javelin thrower Fatima Whitbread kicks off the week focused and totally prepared, but with a light and healthy meal for her guests. Just as well, considering she quickly has them all competing in her very own sports day in her back garden! Record-breaking, barefoot runner Zola Budd adds a South African touch to the week with her family-inspired recipes. High-jump champion Dalton Grant reaches new lows with a limbo dancing contest during a Caribbean-themed night. And last to go for gold is 400m hurdles gold medallist Kriss Akabusi who, reliving a past career in the army, provides a military drill instructor to whip his guests into shape.
In a Come Dine with Me first, the culinary competition ventures abroad to the sunny Costa del Sol, where four amateur ex-pat chefs compete for the coveted £1000 prize. As usual, all the scoring's in secret and only at the end of the week is the winner revealed. Budding entrepreneur Mekala Hodgson starts off the Spanish week with a very un-Spanish menu - pie and mash to be precise - in celebration of her Essex roots. Next up, well-bred, bi-lingual Greg Van Praagh attempts to wow with some complicated cookery. But a wobbly dessert results in some guests throwing 'wobblies' of their own! Sun-worshipping retiree John Morton intends to host an evening of entertainment and hilarity, but when one of his jokes backfires it all goes spectacularly wrong and sparks fly. It falls to the final competitor - fun-loving Mandy Strutton - to try to ease tensions within the group with a Thai menu. But will they be able to patch things up before the winner is revealed?
Four nights of competitive dining in the West Country, features a bit of manhandling, some dodgy 80s disco moments, and an enormous handmade sausage. Scatty 23-year-old yummy mummy Tess Swan-Ingrey takes on Ian Perryman, man of a thousand bad outfits (and even worse jokes), 42-year-old drugs worker Cathy Lord, and ultra-competitive salesman Tony Boniface.
This new episode comes from south Devon, where party girl Frankie Tolliday takes on American rock chick Tara Mulholland, Dandy artist Simon Drew and relentless joker Peter Pyne.
The competitive foursome's week features an undercooked chicken, a 'busty' party trick, and a super hot chilli-eating challenge. Ultra-confident Sam Smith is positive he's got the winning menu, glamour model Polly Guy sets out to prove that she's more than just a pretty face, no-nonsense nutritionist Caroline Seamen has high standards when it comes to food, and bank manager and part-time DJ Richard Pearce doesn't hold back when it comes to handing out criticism.
Four cooks battle it out in a week of palm reading, some racy discoveries in the bedroom, a confusion between posset and possum, and a bit of a botox controversy. The four cooks are hospital manager Richard Squire, Giles Johnson, who enjoys his own lewd humour, sassy masseuse Jo, who's up for a good time, and super-inquisitive aesthetic practitioner Angie Ward.
Four cooks in Avonmouth, near Bristol, battle it out in a week of dining including skip diving, food chanting, hula hooping and some rather embarrassing dancing. Cooking for the prize are kitchen designer Matt Smart, eco-warrior Lily Stephenson, teetotal yoga teacher Charlotta Martinus, and self-styled `Boyonce' Josh Willacy.
Housewife Beccy Harrison, DJ Paul Green, glam marketing girl Eve Clark, and amateur dramatics director Mark Daniels battle it out for the prize. Beccy's Thai-themed evening is swamped by DJ Paul - who takes over every conversation, and can't stop trying to chat up Eve. Drama darling Mark's naked pictures raise a few eyebrows on his night as host. Eve Clark's night features `One Hull of a Menu', including `Hulloumi Salad'. But it's Eve's cocktail dress and heels that really get the thumbs up from Paul. Last to host is Paul, who hopes his version of gourmet food and a naff disco will pull in the points.
2011 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago
It's the final day in Mansfield, and dance fanatic Julia Smith is confident she can wow her guests with her fancy house and her hospitality. Having two waiters on hand certainly helps.
Francophile and animal lover Rachel Imms hosts a French-inspired evening in Mansfield. But entertainment in the form of a French accordionist doesn't appeal to everyone.
In Mansfield, DJ Gareth Harding turns his garden into a Balearic cocktail bar and club, complete with lasers and disco lights, and wows his guests with his fire-breathing.
Polish croupier Tomasz hosts an 'outrageous' themed evening. One guest comes as a giant toddler while another reveals his extensive tattoos. There's also a balloon pumping competition for fun.
The brand new competition in Mansfield kicks off with a jaw-dropping evening of costume, music and homemade recipes from health-conscious granny Tina Ainsworth.
It's the final day of the competition and 25-year-old business woman Sarah Freeman is hoping her Moroccan menu will drive her on to victory.
Dog groomer Vicky Pell has high hopes for her cruise ship-themed dinner party in Dudley. But it might not be plain sailing with a rift emerging between two of the guests.
In Dudley 65-year-old spoon-playing pensioner Di Dawson plans some good honest home cooking and civilised conversation. But Adam is determined to take his smutty sense of humour up a notch and hopes to continue his flirtatious behaviour with dog groomer Vicky.
Pub quiz host Adam Reece is the second host in Dudley and plans a 'mixed up' night with his guests being asked to attend in their pyjamas. On the menu is Italian with some gameshow-style fun for afters.
This competition in Dudley in the Black Country starts with banker Mandeep Rajput, who opts for a traditional Punjabi menu for his guests and some bhangra dancing. The guests are musical pensioner Di Dawson, quiz master Adam Reece, dog groomer extraordinaire Vicky Pell and businesswoman Sarah Freeman.
It's the final night of the competition and the turn of body piercer Linda Rossiter. Linda plans a leather and lace evening. But it's not long before the insults start to fly.
Customer services trainer Emily Parker plans a night of fun and laughter with her 'Wigs and Wellies' dress code. But tensions rise between two of the guests over the mackerel pate starter.
The third night is hosted by builder Richard Lees. But following the departure of local politician Tim Marters from the competition, all eyes are on his replacement, forthright body piercer Linda Rossiter.
It's the turn of farm owner and junkyard lover Simon Dyer to host. Simon hopes to wow his guests by cooking his main course on a salvaged drum. But Kerry takes a major dislike to Conservative politician Tim Marter after a conversation about ghosts and builder Richard Lees continues with his advances towards Emily Parker.
Housewife and keen horse rider Kerry Mackenzie is hoping that her Greek menu and bubbly personality will secure her the prize.
It's the final night and the turn of all-American mom and ex-barrister Natashka Ingham to really show the Brits a thing or two about cooking. Natashka is serving 'fall off your horse black bottom pie' and 'cow tail pie', and her theme for the evening is 'The Great American Dream'. Unfortunately, the talk turns to underpants and toilets.
It's day four and body building drama student Richard Summers-Calvert is hoping to win over his guests with an audacious menu - he's serving chicken and rice for his starter, main and dessert, but with a few twists. Richard has asked his guests to come dressed as action heroes and the entertainment will be a nice game of charades.
Glenn Priestly plans a rock legends dinner for his guests in Lincoln. But student Richard lowers the tone of the evening.
It's the second night of the competition in Lincolnshire and medical supplier and mother-of-one Caroline Bevis is treating her guests to a Roaring 20s dinner party with a 'swellegant soufflé', 'porkin on the Ritz' for the main and a black bottom Betty torte with beetroot ice cream for dessert.
First to host is hunting enthusiast Hunni Hindley. Hunni's guests are outspoken Caroline Bevis, fur lover Natashka Ingham, self-proclaimed rock god Glenn Priestly, and gym buff Ricky Summers-Calvert. There is a heated debate on hunting, a stunning revelation from Ricky about his acting career, and Caroline's celebrity connections cause quite a stir.
The final dinner party in Shropshire is hosted by traffic reporter and radio DJ Paul Shuttleworth, who plans to mix wacky outfits, bouncy castles and fun food. But LED salesman Richard Mercer thinks Paul's pork belly main isn't quite as promised on the menu.
Youngest of the group Josh Sedgley take to the kitchen, but unfortunately his meringues look a bit suspect, while Zoe laughs uncontrollably at his main course.
It's the turn of lighting salesman Richard Mercer to host in Shropshire. The self-confessed gadget geek cooks paella for dinner and for entertainment suggests a game of 'Guess the Gadget'.
Eccentric artist and dairy farmer Penny Timmis is second to host and has roped-in a dentist posing as a magician for entertainment.
First to host is zumba instructor Zoe Bailey. Zoe's guests are posh artist Penny Timmis, travelling salesman Richard Mercer, Radio DJ Paul Shuttleworth and Josh Sedgley. Zoe's soufflé starter impresses, but Richard's monologue on LED lightbulbs less so. Zoe's parlour game of gargling while humming a tune also goes down rather well.
It's the final night in Sheffield and nail artist Gina's meal lurches from one kitchen calamity to another.
Musician Tommy Jones fails to hit all the right notes as disaster strikes during his starter as his evening as host descends into hilarity and high jinks.
Proud Russian Yana hopes to impress with an evening of delicacies from her homeland.
As the oldest of the group, tribute band manager Paul Wood is quietly confident that his ambitious menu and a 1920s theme for entertainmen will see him take the prize.
Self-confessed clutter bug Louise McGowan plans a charity shop-chic night.
It's the final day and vegetarian Jodie Edzekiel is out to wow her guest by giving them what they want...meat! That's if she can work up the courage to touch it.
It's the turn of money mad James Coe, whose food is a hit.
Army wife Adrena plans an Armenian menu to soothe her guess after two raucous nights. Her Armenian egg fight as entertainment proves a cracking success with her guests.
It's the second day in Colchester and the turn of smooth talking PR man Darius, who is rustling up a menu full of local produce, including his very own blackberry wine.
First to host is Richard Massey, who's banking that his signature dish 'Drunken Duck' and his cheeky chappy humour will win his guests favour.
It's the turn of Brazilian beauty counter manager Rose Proenca, who has prepared a special Turkish menu which wows her guests. But then things start to get a bit tricky, especially when Rose brings out some particularly excruciating entertainment.
French tutor Kathy 'Hurricane' Anderson intends to wow her guests with her Gallic-inspired menu. But all does not go to plan in the kitchen for Kathy as she battles with a mischievous pineapple that leads to near disaster. Later on, Kathy surprises everyone with some very 'French' entertainment.
It's the turn of sociology lecturer Will Dixon to host. Will's soggy salad starter disgusts picky guest Rose Proenca, and his overcooked beef Wellington doesn't do him any favours with the rest of his guests. But some unexpected entertainment helps Will win back a few admirers.
Successful solicitor and glamorous mum Allison Hampshire is the first to host from Portsmouth. Allison is going all out with a sophisticated menu and quirky entertainment to bag top marks from her guests: sociology lecturer William Dixon, Brazilian beauty counter manager Rose Proenca, adult tutor Kathy Anderson and actor Christopher Marlowe.
The final host of this new festive edition is actress Margi Clarke, who is serving 'Margi's Magic Flying Phoenix' and bringing in a psychic and a few practical jokes for laughs.
The host in the competition is singer and proud Liverpudlian Marcus Collins. He's going all out to win the £1000 Christmas charity prize with a hefty main course of 'Scouse with a Kick' washed down with a sparkling slice of boy band entertainment.
The latest to host in this new competition is actress Chrissy Rock, who is hoping to lift Christmas spirits with a retro-themed dinner party.
Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard is determined to get everyone in the festive spirit with his gourmet cuisine and 'elf' dress code. He's even got 'Jack' from Hollyoaks to create a full-blown Santa's grotto in his spare room.
This festive celebrity special stars not five but six celebs battling to win the £1000 prize for charity. Taking part are actors Chelsee Healey, Crissy Rock and Nick Pickard, singer Marcus Collins and model Jasmine Lennard. And, from the third show onwards, actress and TV presenter Margi Clarke joins the festive fun. First up is ditsy actress Chelsee Healey, who throws a Caribbean Christmas night. But she's never hosted a dinner party in her life, let alone cooked. It all proves too much for the host, who gets upset and storms off, abandoning her guests for most of dessert.
The last to host in this Christmas competition in south east London is Charlie Spiteri. The uber-confident host plans oysters, champagne, and an ambitious three-bird roast.
Twenty-nine-year old personal assistant Kate Kershaw goes all out with a festive extravaganza, asking her guests to come as their favourite Christmas word. But tensions rise when the guests discover a surprising secret in Kate's wardrobe.
History buff John Stevens decides to give his guests an authentic taste of a wartime austerity with a Christmas dinner 1941-style.
Eccentric banker Tom Judge goes old school with a Dickensian-themed Christmas, including a Mr Fizzy Wigs punch, some wild bell ringing, a spot of kazoo playing and a dead eel for a table decoration.
Model agency boss Jules Hobbs puts on an evening of 'Glitz & Glamour'. After a less than traditional turkey main course, the night takes a turn for the surreal when dancing girls appear at the foot of the table for a Christmas sing-song. Jules's Yuletide guests are 'sarf' London geezer Charlie Spiteri, glamour puss Kate Kershaw, financial consultant and moustache-lover Tom Judge and history buff John Stevens.
2012 · 49 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago
A shorter version of a classic episode where four ex-pats in Benidorm on the Costa Blanca in Spain show off their culinary prowess. Taking part are travel journalist Irena Bodnarec, no-nonsense banker Nick Middleton, clairvoyant and alternative thinker Hilary Marshall, and fun loving drag queen Gary Brown, in a week of competitive dining that features banter, blunt speaking, weird photos, and food without any cooking involved.
In Surrey, there are divisions between estate agent James, pensioner Cherry Hughes, tattoo artist Lee Jackson and project manager Sandhya Gadsby.
American Keith Weinberg goes up against three local diners in a week of dining that includes some 'gert lush' and a revealing outfit. Also taking part is fun-loving Rachel Flowers, extrovert Andy Holbert and legal trainee Jen Elphick.
Opinionated lady of leisure Sandie McConnell faces off against fashion and events student Gary Anderson, adult leisure specialist Vimbai Marongwe, and nice guy GP Kevin Fernando. The week of culinary competition features an 'around-the-world' menu, a 'sweetie, darling' evening, a stab at some Heston Blumenthal-style magic and entertainment that reduces one of the contestants to tears.
Elaine Ashton starts the competition off with an American-themed evening. Sam West is second to host, serving some unusual delicacies such as ostrich eggs, pigs' ears and stuffed animals. Local councillor and market trader Wayne Johnson finds his evening ambushed by baiting from Sam. The final night, hosted by Cindy Broadbent, features a wild west-themed evening, and a wild end to the night too, with someone left in tears.
Battling it out in the picturesque Lake District are 30-year-old fitness fanatic Lindsey Berry, joker and salesman Marc McAdam, hairdresser Julie Wall and Michael Webster, former butler to the Queen. Julie's night features a strawberry soup and sausage surprise. Michael hosts a night where the dress theme is come as your favourite royal. But it doesn't go to plan when Julie turns up dressed as Freddie Mercury, and Marc as a corgi. The rest of the week features a pub-themed dinner party that goes down rather well, and one inspired by Lady Gaga.
Beautician Amanda Bradley takes on author and businessman Heath Samples, accident-prone Fran Atkin and technician Phil Laycock. The week features some deliberate overspicing of a guest's starter, an argument about Princess Diana and some post-dinner hair removal.
The hosts in Wrexham are financial advisor Joey Perez, the zumba-loving Jacki De Sanders, sci-fi fan Tom Evans, and hotel inspector Lisa Groom. The week features quite a bit of havoc, some boisterous play-acting, and the unfortunate situation where one guest thinks they're the life and soul of every party, but actually winds up every other member of the group.
The hosts in Derby are talkative housewife Tori Yerbury, Canadian drama teacher Allison Hunt, babyfaced Tom Flannery, and prankster Jeff Foster - who loves to push people's buttons with juvenile jokes. The week features non-stop chatter, some over-the-top mothering, and Jeff with a pair of shorts on his head.
In this Christmas episode, Come Dine with Me goes music-crazy with a festive jukebox special, with four celebrities bidding to win £1000 for charity. Taking part is Jona Lewie, whose Christmas hit Stop the Cavalry still has people singing 'dabadabadum' 30 years on. He's joined by Maizie Williams from 70s pop phenomenon Boney M, who had a festive number one with Mary's Boy Child. The two music veterans are joined by alternative musician VV Brown, and DJ Toby Anstis. The Christmas culinary celebrations see the guests dress up as aliens and space girls and donkeys.
In Liverpool's posh cousin, budding entrepreneur Stephen Wong takes on saucy book-lover Jennifer McLoughlan, energy assessor Steve Rampton and boutique owner Cher Arnott. The week features a glamorous scouse girl-band, a ghost hunt, some grubby glasses, a sexy theme, and a reverse crab down a wall.
Politically incorrect Reg - 'meat and two veg' - Gaston cooks off against English teacher Hannah Elliot, musician George Chambers and legal eagle Sarah Maguire. The week of controversial dining involves some heated discussions, surprising revelations, an accident in the kitchen, a poem called 'Satan' and some experimental music that one diner mistakes for an asthma attack.
First to try his hand at winning in Swansea is 36-year-old theatre bod, Dean Verbeck. Dean's Hollywood-themed evening dazzles his guests, none more so than super-glamorous, Yvonne Davies, Swansea's answer to Joan Collins. Yvonne loves champagne almost as much as her little pooch Misha. But she's less keen on 50-year-old Bronwen Ward, who believes she's the most glamorous woman in Swansea and hates pets. Yvonne opts for a Dallas/ Dynasty themed evening which final contestant, recruitment consultant Mike Bates, embraces, but not as much as his own wrestling-themed night later in the week.
Come Dine with Me visits the island of Jersey for the very first time. Hoping to avoid any kitchen calamities are local radio dj Kevin Pamplin, no-nonsense food aficionado Jane-Anne Collier, finance manager Craig Dempster, and dinner party novice Jessica Stanier. The week of competitive dining features some ruined food, shameless self promotion, raucous fun, and some truth telling round the table.
On Spain's Costa Brava four ex-pats show off their culinary skills in a week of competitive dining that features banter, blunt speaking, weird photos, and food without any cooking involved. Taking part are travel journalist Irena Bodnarec, no-nonsense banker Nick Middleton, clairvoyant and alternative thinker Hilary Marshall, and fun loving drag queen Gary Brown.
Part two of the special edition featuring Paralympic champions. On Lee Pearson's night he's confronted about how much of the cooking has actually been done by his 'assistant' Jo, and the party involves seven surprise guests, a knighting and a dessert that looks like horse poo. On the final evening Rachael Latham opts for a Mexican theme, and a lively night ends with a bang as all the Paralympians smash a pinata to smithereens. But who will take the gold medal and win £1000 for their charity?
The first half of a two-part special as four Paralympians past and present fight it out in the cooking competition. The line-up is: Giles Long, retired swimmer and now Channel 4 presenter for the games; Ann Wild, uber-competitive ex-wheelchair basketball captain and now member of the British shooting team; nine-times Paralympic games gold medalist, dressage rider Lee Pearson; and Rachael Latham, retired Paralympic swimmer and current Channel 4 presenter for the Games. The week kicks off with a 'wear your worst tracksuit' evening hosted by Giles, where the dress code ignites a battle of banter between the boys. On day two Ann aims for a more cerebral affair, but the sophistication ends when the dynamite dessert leaves Rachael hungover before she's even left the table...
Four stars of Made in Chelsea - Mark Francis Vandelli, Spencer Matthews, Binky Felstead and Caggie Dunlop - battle for a £1000 charity prize as they each try to host the perfect dinner party and score each other in secret. Mark kicks off the week cooking in style at his Chelsea home, with the aid of his live-in housekeeper Gianna, and his guests arrive glammed up for a 1920s-style evening. Day 2 sees Caggie hopelessly unprepared, but help arrives in the form of fellow Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh, who does most of the cooking for Caggie's 1980s-themed night. Day 3 and Binky retreats to the family's countryside cottage in Sussex to host, with a lot of help from mummy. Rounding off the week is Spencer, who employs professional chef Sophie Wright to prepare a typical East End menu for his 'East Meets West' night. So who has impressed the most and who will win £1000 for their charity?
This special episode sees four Paralympians past and present fight it out for podium glory and a £1000 charity prize. The line-up is: Giles Long, retired swimmer and now Channel 4 presenter for the games; Ann Wild, uber-competitive ex-wheelchair basketball captain and now member of the British shooting team; nine-times Paralympic games gold medalist, dressage rider Lee Pearson; and Rachael Latham, retired Paralympic swimmer and current Channel 4 presenter for the Games. Over the course of the week there's a 'wear your worst tracksuit' evening, a Mexican night, plenty of banter and the suspicion that one of the hosts isn't doing much of the actual cooking. But who will take the gold medal and win £1000 for their charity?
In North Cornwall, the exuberant first host is bouncer Danielle Stephens, who makes an immediate impression on the first of her guests, shy and retiring lawyer Liz Ashton. The line-up is completed by committed family man and surfer Tiva Dakar, and lady-loving Sam Bishop. Despite being very different, the two men eventually hit it off, but not before Sam tries to show Tiva some rather racy pictures of his nightly exploits out on the town! As the week progresses, Liz is determined not to allow her female rival to dominate the evenings and cooks up a number of ways to make her voice heard. Meanwhile, Sam makes it clear that Liz (despite her being in a relationship) is definitely his kind of woman...
Beautician Lisa Hughes takes on Australian mum-of-two Carly Baker, cool and confident Philip Gwott, and laconic barrister Simon Levene. The week of competitive dining features some uncomfortable comments, some entertainment that gets a little bit physical, and a hard-to-swallow dessert.
In Enfield, north London, four dinner party hosts battle it out for the prize: Burlesque starlet Charlie Hunt, Cypriot Maria Theodorou, entrepreneur Wesley Singh and Habiba Hrida. While Charlie dazzles with her food and some rather racy entertainment, Habiba doesn't think nudity has a place at a dinner party. Instead Habiba hosts a night of impromptu 'rockabilly poetry'... As the eventful week progresses, Habiba and Charlie find themselves vying to be the centre of attention. But will either of them win the cash prize?
In Enfield, north London, four dinner party hosts battle it out for the prize: Burlesque starlet Charlie Hunt, Cypriot Maria Theodorou, entrepreneur Wesley Singh and Habiba Hrida. While Charlie dazzles with her food and some rather racy entertainment, Habiba doesn't think nudity has a place at a dinner party. Instead Habiba hosts a night of impromptu 'rockabilly poetry'... As the eventful week progresses, Habiba and Charlie find themselves vying to be the centre of attention. But will either of them win the cash prize?
Four cooks do battle in leafy Surrey, in a week featuring a Best of British menu, but also the worst of British snobbery. But are the group's divisions really due to class differences, or something more surprising?
Four cooks do battle in leafy Surrey, in a week featuring a Best of British menu, but also the worst of British snobbery. But are the group's divisions really due to class differences, or something more surprising?
Four Olympic athletes go head to head for charity. On the starting blocks are Tasha Danvers, Mark Foster, Derek Redmond and Louise Hazel. Who will take the gold? Tasha's Jamaican carnival night finds her dressed in a costume that leaves little to the imagination. Mark's night to host features tales of sporting challenges and a dinner party game that brings out the competitive streak in Louise and Derek. Louise's night includes a mystifying psychic reading and quite a bit of nit picking from Derek. Will he come to regret this when it's his turn to host?
Some hearty grub, glitzy fun, offbeat gags and squirrel for a starter, are just some of the things on show in a week of competitive dining in Milton Keynes. Taking part is competitive sportswoman Lauren, am-dram enthusiast Ben, racing car driver John, and single party-girl Julia.
With a week of surprises that include wetsuits, Willy Wonka outfits and a rave in a shed, Julian, Henry, Jilly and Rachel battle it out for the culinary prize.
Four cooks in Peterborough compete for the prize in a week featuring some heavy flirting, a few fights, and some incident-packed dining. Taking part are PA Claire Mazurek, managing director Nimon Davey, flirty hairdresser Kristian Beckham and Karen Hingston.
Slow-cooked sweet and sour mackerel and mango with vanilla are just some of the things on the menu as four cooks in Warwickshire battle for the prize. Taking part are former Miss Rugby Jade Hollis, film and TV extra Susan Gillis, recruitment boss Lee Bunting and academic Dr Alan James.
Four cooks go to war in Windsor in a week of dining featuring some raucous banter, a duck on fire and a prawn and asparagus salad... with no asparagus! Taking part is hairdresser Leanne Strachan, dizzy property manager Jill Rendell, saucy lighting designer Daphne Diluce, and fun and flirty flooring specialist Chaz Fearnley.
Four monarchy-mad celebrities host a Jubilee-themed dinner party. Take part are EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison, Kerry Katona, Give Us a Clue host Lionel Blair, and her majesty's favourite ventriloquist Keith Harris.
Taking on the Come Dine challenge in Chichester is football fan Darren Morrison, ex-navy officer Stefan Gershater, housewife Henrietta Edwards and posh traveller Jemima Thomas. It's a week of romance, fussy foodies and male rivalry - but who will scope the £1000 prize?
Competing in Hartlepool are former 18-30s holiday rep Dotty Page, financial adviser Gavin Wise, beautician Becki Cooper and student Alex Jackson. Lovely in person but scathing in private, Gavin is quick to charm his rivals, but when Dotty pushes him to the limit, he soon forgets to play nice. Will final host Alex be able to keep the peace? And how will he cope with any angry outbursts from Gavin?
In Crawley, madcap primary school teacher Chris McGivern and wind-up merchant Bruce Burgess take an immediate dislike to each other that escalates as the competition progresses. Trying to rise above the boys' bickering and make an impression with their culinary and hosting skills are chatterbox care worker Kerry Gates and people-hating vegetarian and sign-language interpreter Carly Buckle. With food fights, fancy dress and the inappropriate use of a lie detector, this could be one of the messiest episodes yet.
Come Dine with Me goes to the seaside, as four cooks in Great Yarmouth take turns to try and win the prize. Hairdresser Sarah Aldous is the first of the group to hear trainee barrister JP's extremely critical opinion. He calls her food abysmal. Later in the week JP sends a plate back when it is mum Kizzy Benjafield's turn to host. IT teacher Aisha isn't much of a fan of JP's brashness, and so as the last to host, the pressure is on for JP's posh nosh to live up to his high standards.
Nicky, Tony, Chris and Angie are the contestants working their special brand of kitchen magic in Aberdeen. Marketing manager Nicky kicks things off with a lavish medieval banquet, complete with wandering minstrel, knight in shining armour, and roast suckling pig. But the rustic bread gets the best of Angie's dental work. Stand-up comedian Tony takes the second turn and hopes a combination of home-cooking and sparkling one-liners will impress his guests. But cheeky oil engineer Chris wins the most laughs from the girls, and everyone can't help noticing Angie's plunging neckline. Third host Chris starts his oil rig-themed evening with a starter and a side of 'show-me-your-rude-tattoo'. And finally, aspiring children's author Angie hopes to end the week on a high note with her evening of flower power.
Four cooks from Folkestone and Dover engage in a week of competitive dining. Taking part are eccentric 70-year-old Janet Cripps, self-confessed witch Lisa Mansfield, parish priest Andy Bawtree and businessman John George. Between them the quartet of hopeful hosts come up with a 50s night, some saucy talk and physical exchanges over dessert, a Downton Abbey dress code, an Abba tribute band, and a cowboy song.
A back-to-front menu, some bad jokes and wind-ups, a bold choice of duck, and some celebrity friends... are just a few of the highlights in Birmingham. Taking part is events and hospitality manager Daz Blackwood, outgoing sales executive Hannah Kirkland, newspaper boss Darren Tyler and welfare trainer Stuart Rose.
In Stoke four cooks battle it out in a week of dining featuring lobby and pikelets, some very smutty conversation, a bit of mud-slinging, a Lady, and a bit of a peasants revolt. Taking part are school teacher and singleton Margaret Fanion, self-confessed super cook Josef Bailey, business development manager Nick Hall, and the awfully nice Lady Polly Ingestre.
Four amateur cooks from Preston fight it out in a week featuring pudding in pyjamas in bed, a controversial stuffed fox, and a swinging 60s night with a guest appearance from The Beatles. Doing battle are customer services co-ordinator Janet McCabe, nursery manager Rick Monk, office manager Sue Braithwaite, and theatre and film director Graham Easterlow.
Posh student Hannah Charrington kicks things off with a traditional country house menu. Hard-to-please management consultant Veronica Alexander finds fault with everything, especially fellow guest and self-proclaimed 'one man entertainment system' Bex Carter. Bex hopes to smooth things over with an extravagant fancy dress evening, Veronica serves up an Italian feast, and DJ and comedian Frank O'Hare gives everyone his interpretation of a TV dinner - provoking some very strong reactions.
A week of competitive dining in the Black Country, featuring some raw chicken, a few hidden agendas, and a dramatic final twist to proceedings. Going head to head for the £1000 prize are traditionalist Deborah Green, tattoo-lover Kat Whyton, community worker Nick Bassett and Italian Francesco Ceccarelli.
Four cooks in Basildon go head-to-head in a week of competitive dining featuring turkey twizzlers, spotted dick and quite a lot of conflict. Taking part are advertising sales exec Antonia Price, self-confessed loud-mouth and hairdresser Vicky Hilton, gym-fanatic web developer Ryan Brown, and career coach and local councillor Andy Baggott.
This week of competitive dining includes lemon curd souffle, a stray dog-hair in the dinner, a strange tale concerning a trip to the dentist, and an Alice in Wonderland menu. Going head to head for the prize are food lover Dizz Byrom-Colburn, businessman John Hammond, attention-seeking Daniel Gray, and mad-as-a-hatter Tracey Waters.
Four weird and wonderful nights in Cardiff, featuring a two-pronged tongue, supper in a tattoo parlour, grace before dinner, and line dancing. Battling it out are Martine Dorey, gospel singer Carmen Gilfin, metal-mouthed tattoo artist Chris Jones, and ditsy stay-a- home mum Monica Utting.
In Stockport, four diners take part in a week of competitive dining featuring some surprising revelations, a few bombshells, an evening of mystery, and quite a bit of chaos. Taking part are bank clerk Alastair Lomas, student Amy Green, recruitment consultant Gillian Twist, and the mysterious man from Maryland, mechanic Samuel Norrin.
A week of competitive dining In Watford includes sumo wrestling, some very controversial opinions, a dash of DayGlo, a house full of dead animals, and some lettuce soup. Taking part is bubbly stay-at-home mum Mandy Godman, the highly opinionated Danny Walsh, soft-hearted nursery nurse, Claire Scotchett, who likes all things gothic, and Perrie Dixon, a man whose taste in clothes is pure designer, and whose taste in home decor is kooky.
2012 · 1 episode · Last episode: 14 years ago
The vault has been ransacked to countdown the top 30 best bits ever. During over a thousand episodes, hundreds of people have attempted to host the ultimate dinner party and claim the £1000 prize. These vintage clips show the good, the bad and the downright ugly. Wannabe cooks with their menu mishaps range from serving pigs trotters for a main to sausage trifle for dessert. Bad hosting includes the one who fell asleep, leaving her guests to do the cooking. Celebrity contestants include Lesley Ash making a meal out of cooking a lamb roast to Big Brother's Brian Belo's befuddlement in the presence of Page 3 model Sophie Reade. There's sporting shenanigans as footballer Neil Ruddock bares all and England's rugby legends prove boys will be boys. There is also a flirting frenzy between a gigolo and a school teacher, and the most unlikely coming together between a pensioner and a hairdresser. Along the way, the guest from hell is revealed.
2012 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago
Rounding off the week of celebrity dining is the five-times-married former newsreader Jan Leeming.
Former EastEnder and life-long bachelor Dave 'Keith' Spinx is the third host in this celebrity cook-off.
The second celebrity host is Eurovision popstress and R & B diva Javine Hylton.
A week of competitive celebrity dining featuring love, lust, nudity and tears, some matchmaking, fried balls, and a fancy dress disco, begins with a night round at undercover reporter Donal MacIntyre's place.
On the final day in Doncaster, Andrew welcomes his guests to his home with a ten-foot poster of himself and plans to perform a rap for them, in Thai.
It's day three in Doncaster and time for Sarah to make amends for last night, as well as dinner.
Arguments break out during image consultant Alison Tinsley's evening, with 'ladette' Sarah Wells telling off Andrew.
Mini-supermarket magnate Harinder Khela is determined to impress with an enormous Indian feast. Unfortunately his hopes for the perfect evening are thwarted by joker Andrew Lloyd.
For the final night in Southend estate agent Zac produces a menu consisting of dishes he has invented.
Retired banker Rob sets out to show that men are better than women at entertaining and comes up with a high-class menu to make his point. But the proof of the pudding is in the eating.
On day two in Southend capable cook Tracy's collection of religious memorabilia startles her guests.
First up in Southend is chatty charity worker Louise, who has opted for a musicals-themed menu, and no one is shy to tell her what they think of her plans.
Last to host in Stoke is the controversial hairstylist Jay Davies.
Down-to-earth bookie Linda Jackson is third to host in Stoke.
Limelight-loving bank manager Paul Condliffe is second to host in Stoke.
Self-confessed snob Caroline Hicky tries to out-cook and outclass the opposition at the start of a week of competitive dining that features black-tie dining, wigs, double entendres aplenty and a glam rock night.
It's crunch time in north east Kent as the competition comes to an end with the fourth and final dinner party, hosted by politically incorrect personal trainer Annette Evans. After Annette's party, the votes are counted, and the winner revealed...
Outspoken butcher Scott Taylor hosts the third dinner party in north east Kent as the competition moves into its final stages.
Joker John O'Connor hosts the second dinner party in north east Kent as the cooking contest continues.
In north east Kent single mum Vanessa Boukharouba is the first host in the culinary contest. Vanessa hopes to impress outspoken butcher Scott Taylor, joker John O'Connor and politically incorrect personal trainer Annette Evans with her cooking and entertaining skills.
It's crunch time in Grimsby as the competition comes to an end with the fourth and final dinner party, hosted by Chris Wood, the self-confessed 'campest straight man in the world'. After Chris's party the votes are counted, and the winner revealed...
It's the third dinner party in Grimsby as the competition moves into its final stages. Glamourpuss Shanelle Cutsforth hosts.
The second dinner party in Grimsby is hosted by Mr Phil - 'I'm always right' - Cowper, as the cooking contest continues.
In Grimsby, straight-talking Jackie Critten is the first host in the culinary contest, taking on Mr Phil - 'I'm always right' - Cowper, glamourpuss Shanelle Cutsforth and self-confessed 'campest straight man in the world', Chris Wood.
It's crunch time in Dudley as the competition comes to an end. Podium-dancing plumber Sophie hosts, bringing the week to a climax with a spot of good old fashioned burlesque entertainment.
Super-critical Khakan hosts in Dudley, and his psychic reading gets short shrift from Ian, while Amanda reveals some surprising skills in order to put Khakan in his place.
Grow-your-own fan Ian is the host of the second dinner party in Dudley as the cooking contest continues.
In Dudley wannabe WAG Amanda takes on podium-dancing plumber Sophie, grow-your-own fan Ian, and super-critical Khakan in the culinary contest with £1000 at stake.
Well-to-do retired businessman Oliver Gillie puts in quite a mad-cap performance in his kitchen for the final dinner party, after which the votes are counted and the winner revealed.
Third to host in south east London is artist, student and eccentric Jon Revell. Jon is the Salvador Dali of the area, with his art quite macabre and gory, and his beef extremely bloody...
Glamorous pub singer Ita Egan hopes her lovingly prepared meat pies and a swing cabaret act will make waves.
In south east London the first of four dinner party hosts is cheeky chappy Terry Houlihan, who tries to keep things cheerful with his relentless builder's banter. Terry's guests - and future hosts - are glam pub singer Ita Egan, eccentric artist Jon Revell and well-to-do retired businessman Oliver Gillie.
Young Tory Nathalie plans to reveal her lighter side on her night as host, and throws some special salsa moves in a last-ditch effort to gain more points.
Drag queen Neil plans a pole dancing lesson for his night in Darlington, but spoils it all by telling Nathalie and Neil that they're a bit 'ordinary looking'.
Suzi's menu of comfort food and fire breathing doesn't really get the evening flowing like she'd hoped.
First up in Darlington is construction worker Dave, who is hosting at his parents' house. Drag queen Neil soon discovers that Dave sleeps in his parents' garage, while young Conservative Nathalie bores everyone by talking about serious issues.
The final dinner party is hosted by Hayley, Weston's answer to Victoria Beckham. Hayley's guests are impressed by her luxurious home and pool, but will they be won over by her food?
Rickshaw pilot David's evening features jacket potatoes, baked beans and a lot of singing from Claire.
Business analyst Graham has lived in France for three years, so he thinks he can bring a bit more sophistication to his dinner party. His guests are impressed by his presentation and perfectly cooked dishes, but they're not so happy about him spending so much time in the kitchen.
Four cooks from Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon host their idea of the perfect dinner party. Single mum Claire has decided on a West Country theme for her evening, with big portions.
On the fourth and final night in Cardiff, Phil the host is so preoccupied with keeping the peace between Michelle and Jo that he completely loses concentration on his main course.
Michelle steps up to the hot plate on her night in Cardiff with an African-inspired menu. But the tensions between Michelle and Jo lead to a night of uncomfortable remarks and awkward moments.
Rugby lad Mark hopes to sweeten the mood with his manly menu and by roping in Welsh rugby union star Ian Gough as his wine waiter.
Four cooks from in and around Cardiff take it in turns to host their idea of the perfect dinner party. Cleaning company owner Jo leads with a French inspired menu, but it's the nude photo in her walk-in wardrobe that set her guests' tongues wagging.
On the final day in Hertfordshire 'diamond gastronomic geezer' Heath Reid hopes to win with some Italian-influenced dishes.
On day three in Hertfordshire food snob Kelly Hatt's attempt to match the wine to her menu backfires.
Competitive dentist Amit Koshal goes all out with an Indian inspired menu in Hertfordshire, but confesses that his wife of four years doesn't know he can cook.
The first to host in Hertfordshire is Perry Jones. Perry believes 20 years hosting dinner parties will see him win. But his main dish of two tins of chicken soup poured over chicken breasts, topped with crisps, leaves everyone scratching their heads.
Cathy, or 'Patsy' as she also likes to be known, is the last host of the week in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and faces the unenviable task of trying to re-unite the guests while Alex acts out his master plan to sabotage her evening.
Alex is certain that his home with all its gadgets is sure to win round his three female guests. Unfortunately the night becomes fractious, and Vanessa and Janice almost come to blows.
2013 · 40 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago
Heartthrob Hugo Taylor from Made in Chelsea takes on Daniella Westbrook, Louie Spence and Sinitta, in a bout of culinary jousting featuring some ridiculous outfits, extraordinary egos and some raw chicken. While dance sensation Louie Spence and 80s pop diva Sinitta vie for Hugo's affections, actress Daniella Westbrook throws a panto party and Sinitta serves some not massively festive food that may actually be inedible.
This brand new episode comes from Worcestershire and features 25-year-old mother hen Alice Morgan, lecturer and geeky goth Drew Kenaz, Brazilian party girl Jeanne Lucie Moraes de Carvalho-Kelly, and salesman Jeremy Porteous. The menu includes a huge pork loin main, a strawberries and cream starter and bacon and egg for pudding, and stew served in teacups!
First host is glamorous Gilly Johnson, who's on a mission to make her food look just as good as she does. American girl Lyndsey Jennings thinks all British food is boring, 21-year-old film student Daniel Johnson proves that age does matter with a disastrous peach-themed dinner, and ex-stockbroker Chris Bradley is big, loud and brash.
First host is rock drummer Simon Cooper, who hopes to impress with his hearty menu but serves up rock hard pastry and an even harder dessert. Also taking part is no-nonsense Sarah Jones, Nicola, serving seafood and Suffolk pork, and barrister Simon Spence.
The hosts are hotel inspector Wendy Fail, potty-mouthed Jo Slade, mummy's boy Richie Lawson and deer hunter Alistair Jackson. Kicking off the week is Wendy, who is confident that her Northumbrian menu will wow her guests. But Jo isn't at all impressed and doesn't pull any punches, describing Wendy's starter as tasting like snot. On the second night, Jo sends shockwaves across the dining room with her lewd behaviour. Through the week, Wendy unleashes a barrage of criticisms and Jo just keeps getting ruder. There's general mayhem in a hot tub, and Alistair even brings a deer to the table.
First to host is ex-holiday rep and social worker Karina Stratford, who makes all her dishes look like sweet treats in honour of her hero Willy Wonka. But not all Karina's guests are sure about meat cupcakes and chocolate chicken. Recruitment consultant and part time DJ Gary Boys is the loud one at the table this week and asks a lot of very personal questions, particularly of accountant Kam Parker. Completing the quartet is 19-year-old law student Connor Jones, who hopes to prove to the 'adults' that he can really cook. As well as four very different menus, there's a chilli eating competition, a man in a sari and a joke-off added to the mix.
The four amateur cooks are senior manager Jayne Stonely, nursery worker Amanda Stevens, millionaire Nigel Smith and bakery manager Russell Murphy. Their week of competitive dining features an esoteric menu, some flashy cars and outspoken rants, and a rather daring dance performance.
Glamorous 38-year-old secretary Kate Nicholson battles it out with ultra-competitive businessman Nigel Pickin, self-confessed snob Jane Killips and translator Kat Buxton. The week of competitive dining features some flirting, mind games, a war between the women, some tears over a pair of Lycra pants, a rubber dress and some Moroccan food.
Manisha Bollina starts the week with a night of authentic Indian cuisine. But food aficionado Gary Thomasson reckons he can get a better curry from his local takeaway. Sales woman Michelle Evans tries to bring a flavour of Miami's South Beach to the south coast, while golf professional Ben Stimson hopes a simple menu done well will see him through. Last up is Gary, who is convinced his sophisticated menu is head and shoulders above the rest.
The second part of the Grand National special features two more dinner parties hosted by well-known faces from the world of horse racing. The first is put on by professional footballer turned race horse trainer Mick Quinn, whose evening is a celebration of Liverpool, including Scouse stew. The final dinner is hosted by Channel 4 Racing presenter Emma Spencer.
In a two-part Come Dine with Me special for Grand National week, four well-known faces from the world of horse racing go flat out to win a £1000 for charity. First to host is professional jump jockey and Hennessy Gold Cup winner Mattie Batchelor, who's out to prove that jockeys don't just eat lettuce. Night two sees racehorse owner and former Wall Street banker Sally Rowley-Williams host an evening in tribute to past National winners. Joining them for a week of dinner parties are professional footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Quinn and Channel 4 Racing presenter Emma Spencer.
Dinner is served with plenty of giggles as a bunch of mischievous comedians take on the dinner party challenge with Angelos Epithemiou, Olivia Lee, Pete Firman and Stan Boardman.
In north west Wales, two very traditional Welsh competitors face off against two people who prefer their food a little bit more exotic. Welsh sheep farmer Gareth Jones finds himself haunted by the presence of chillis on the first night, making the job of host for car rental manager Dale Gough a challenge and a half. Nature reserve worker Roxanne Mcfadden, who considers herself to be Welsh, Mexican, English and American all at once, has high hopes for her international menu.
In West Yorkshire, retired business woman Jan Lymer finds that pleasing her guests isn't easy, especially wind turbine salesman Marc Stanton. Marc is staunchly meat-eating and is very keen to make this abundantly clear to former vegan and mother-of-five Gemma Rawnsley. Finally, ex-rugby league player Paul Rodney just wants to win... at any cost.
Come Dine with Me sets sail for Guernsey. Island FM radio boss, Mike Huston, kick-starts the week with an evening of 'spice and taste'. Used to being the man in charge, he's less than impressed when his evening is hijacked by 20-year-old entrepreneur, Ben Inder, who thinks he's the best thing since sliced bread. On the second night, fashion designer Kay Davidson dons the oven gloves and tries to impress with a fine dining menu and a sophisticated wine tasting game. Once again, Ben upsets his fellow diners, particularly feisty foodie Gemma Sparkes, when he tries to play wine connoisseur. She soon takes him to task over his arrogant attitude. On Ben's night, guests can't wait to see if he can actually 'walk the walk' and are eager to find flaws. Mike pounces on this opportunity to show Ben who's boss. Taking the spotlight on the final night is wannabe chef Gemma.
Jazz, fashion, lobster and Thai food all feature in the London borough of Hackney as teacher Jason Riley, fashion designer Purple Qie Qin, actor Leon Herbert and sales director Jody Pawson compete to be the best host. Straight-talking language teacher Jason Riley starts the week followed by fashion designer Purple Qie Qinay on day two hoping her authentic Chinese cuisine will wow her guests. Actor Leon Herbert is the third host and banks on his expensive lobster dish and a jazz band for entertainment to put a smile on everyone's face. Sales director Jody Pawson is last to host and worries that his traditional Thai starter smells of urine.
In a week featuring plenty of sauce, a charm offensive and quite a lot of boasting, flirty mum-of-two Jenny Thorn cooks off against gentleman farmer Matt Titmuss, community artist Gordana Bjelic-Rados and Latin lothario Marco Panico.
Come Dine with Me comes to Staffordshire, where professional opera singer Charlotte Pearson kicks off the week. Project manager Carl Longson is immediately on the wind-up as his chauvinistic tendencies leave the group flabbergasted, especially fabric artist Ingrid Wagner. On the second evening, Ingrid's flamboyant style is matched by her 'food of the world' menu; alas, it's dust that leaves an unwanted and lasting impression on guests. Super confident Richard Turnbull is out to impress, but come his night, the car salesman has his work cut out with an over-ambitious menu. That said, Richard's food is somewhat overshadowed by Carl's behaviour as he goes a step too far with Charlotte; she takes umbrage at his views on the former Miss Stafford's modelling days. After a week of pushing people's buttons, it's Carl himself who feels he might have scuppered his chances.
Come Dine with Me begins in Stamford, Lincolnshire, where the first host is retired aerobics instructor Sue Quinn. Arriving at her door is snobby publican Michael Birt, florist Sophie Cullumbine and foodie Adam Baxter. Sue kicks off the week with a riotous night that sees her immediately clicking with Sophie. Adam thinks he knows why, observing that the pair are the young and old version of effectively the same person - and what's more, he and Michael can't get a word in edgeways. Michael attempts to bring a touch of class to proceedings on his night, with upmarket food and conversation. Sophie, however, has other ideas and is equally as outrageous as on the first night; even Sue despairs of her. When it's Sophie's turn, she realises she needs to reign herself in and be the hostess with the mostess. The boys warm to her over the course of the evening, but after offering up a surprising and unique squirrel dish, the food misfires spectacularly.
This week the culinary competition comes from the north Norfolk coast, where two men with very high standards are confronted with two women who take a more casual approach to hygiene. Overshadowing every night is the discovery of hairs in the food, beginning with publishing manager James Holder's. Country sports enthusiast James hopes his freshly shot game will be a hit, but Labour party activist Denise Burke doesn't know what to make of it all, especially when the host produces a gun. Completing the line-up are undertaker Helen Wickes and picture framer Dave Parks.
Three country lovers, Dave Hallam, Kaaren Kitching and Louise Naum, take on Essex boy Matt Potter in Taunton, Somerset. The week starts with Dave Hallam, who shocks his guests by donning a leotard before serving African-themed dishes. Air-hostess Kaaren Kitching is keen to extol the virtues of good honest country cuisine on night two, but her hosting leaves a lot to be desired. Louise Naum is determined that her Czech-inspired food will up the culinary ante, but she also has her work cut out trying to loosen up the rather straightlaced Kaaren.
Come Dine With Me comes to Leeds, where research fellow Jamie Stark, MP's wife Susan Shelbrooke, student of philosophy Kara Colgrave and supply chain analyst Jemma Pendlebury battle it out for £1000. First host Jamie sets out to impress his guests with his warm and hearty supper, but the highbrow chat about metaphysics and molecular cooking hardly excite a rather bored Jemma. Day two arrives and Susan is planning to reveal her marriage to a Conservative MP, but is worried how the others might react. Day three sees Kara produce a meal inspired by molecular cooking - could it be an experiment too far? After struggling to engage with the others all week, it falls on to Jemma to show the others how it's done with a British-inspired menu.
American interior designer Carol Chalmers impresses her guests with her food and her presentation, and her night is made all the more memorable by doctor Anna Brocklebank, whose eccentric personality has the group in stitches of laughter. Competitive nail technician Michelle Catacos pulls out all the stops as she tries to better Carol's night with a Greek banquet. But a second consecutive night of good food leaves businessman Robin Lewis, the only man in the group, feeling the pressure. He tries to deflect attention from Michelle's night by asking the group what he needs to do to impress them, which doesn't go down well with Michelle, who refuses to give him any tips. On Robin's evening, Michelle questions every dish of his menu, with interesting results. Bon viveur Anna rounds off the week, regaling her guests with stories of the 'Death Room' upstairs and her links with the aristocracy.
Competing for the cash prize are debt advisor Tom Franklin, posh landscape architect Richard Hodgetts, housing officer Emma Daisley and recruitment manager Sarah Dix, who is single and on the lookout for Mr Right - meaning the week features quite a bit of flirtatious fun. But when Richard asks if Tom's pea and mint soup is minty enough, he finds himself branded 'Pickie Dickie'. Nevertheless, everyone gives Emma's black pudding fritters the thumbs up.
The uber-competitive Jane Dickinson takes on 'in-it-to-win-it' Mark Dempsey, wedding DJ Kev Riley and cable TV presenter Sally Jaxx, in a week of competitive dining featuring a bout of exuberant self-praise, a chicken newbie and a welcoming dog in a stripy jumper.
Yummy mummy Sharon Pickles starts the week by going back in time with a 70s-inspired menu. Local 'celeb' Adam Sankey puts his reputation on the line with his seafood. Artist Nadia Carney goes all out for presentation on her Moroccan evening. And estate agent Bill Le Grys takes on three demanding courses when it's his turn to host.
The competitors in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are posh estate agent Nick Le Ny-Clarke, outspoken Nana Eshun, eccentric Robbie Humphries and air hostess Louise Childs.
Barber Terri Malone starts the week with a rock-themed menu. But will she be living on a prayer or on a highway to hell? Cocky company director Sean Tate serves an impressive but easy menu. Ex-dancer Josie Watson throws a glam night. And, last to host, Lee Clarke's charm offensive leaves Terri unimpressed.
Beautician Fay Khatri serves up an East African menu to start the week. Also taking part are Peter Watkins, who refers to himself as the 'Simon Cowell of the culinary world' and is not shy of speaking his mind. Then there's Kelsey Brown, who tries to encourage her guests to perfect their catwalk pouts. And party boy Dan Senior, who also likes to call himself the 'Bantersaurus Rex'.
Body builder Daniel Coleman takes on London snob Maggie Flowerdew, Norfolk local Richard Moore and outspoken Amber Woolmington. The week includes some catastrophically bad food, rising tensions and wind-ups and bust-ups a plenty.
In Chippenham, the first to host is part-time practical joker and full-time RAF engineer, Corporal Keith McEvoy. Even though Keith likes a prank or two, he finally meets his match in second contestant, gym owner Mark Lamputt, who has a few practical jokes of his own to unleash on his unsuspecting host. Meanwhile single-and-ready-to-mingle florist Fleur van Heijningen is on the prowl for a man and is hoping for a winning night as well as some romance. And someone who's never had a problem on the dating front is final competitor Finnish musician Terhi Ikonen who reveals some unconventional information about her love life. But that's not the only shock she has planned; the unsuspecting guests are subjected to a musical performance that leaves some guests unmoved.
The four hosts are teaching assistant Clare Gaunt, salon owner Carly McGregor, long distance lorry driver Robinson Reid, who swears that burgers and chips are not the only food in his culinary repertoire, and caravan enthusiast Richard Hollingsworth, who just wants a calm, enjoyable night. Sadly, things get rather out of control at Richard's dinner party, and he is forced to take drastic action and ask one of the guests to leave.
Life coach Ross Duttson kicks off the week hoping to impress with his minimum effort food. Second up is doll-maker and folk singer Elizabeth Lee, who promises a night 'with a touch of the obscure', in which she reveals her multiple personalities and debuts her latest character - tarot card reader 'Lady Christophene'. Nursery teacher Claire Baker hosts a night of glitz and glam. The final host is John Russell, who, having quizzed the other guests on their cooking and ingredients all week, has a lot to live up to if he's to bag the prize.
2013 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago
The fox hunting hard to please Carolyn plans on bringing her nice side to the table after a week spent criticising her fellow contestants. Can she pull off one of the biggest turnarounds in Come Dine with Me history or does she face oblivion?
Polish-born carer Sylwia plans some top notch cooking that takes her guests on a tour of all the places she's lived in the world. There's also some strangely European entertainment in the pipeline.
Adrian is on the charm offensive with some impressive spicy food. But his final surprise of the evening could be one step too far.
Competitions fanatic Katy is convinced her organised approach will help her bag the prize. But what will Katy's guests make of her savoury profiteroles?
In Boston, Lincolnshire self-confessed hippy Annika plans country fayre and game for her guests - 46-year-old farmer's wife Carolyn, electrical engineer, 46-year-old Adrian, 40-year-old Polish national Sylwia and glamorous mother, 33-year-old Katy.
Mike Botto hopes his Italian evening will be a winner, including spag bol and a Pavarotti impersonator to sing for his guests.
Greg reckons his foodie knowledge will help him bag the grand. But Bekki's out for revenge after Greg caused a fuss about her lemon tart.
Competitive sales manager Bekki Jones is determined to win with her perfect hosting and delightful dinner. Bekki attempts to keep the mood light with stories of nudity and twin telepathy, but John manages to unintentionally insult Natalie Dixon when he compares her to Miss Piggy.
John Feore treats his guests to a taste of Ireland, cooking a traditional roast with all the trimmings, but has he bitten off more than he can chew with the challenge of timing a roast?
Australian Natalie Dixon plans an Asian fusion menu. Her guests are 74-year-old cabbie John Feore; foodie and food regulation lawyer Greg Pearson; football announcer Mike Botto; and sales manager Bekki Jones.
Swedish businesswoman Charlotte Sundberg hopes a night of schnapps, Swedish folk song singing and some classic Swedish cuisine will win her the prize on the last night in south London.
It's Raphael Steele first ever dinner party and he plans some ackee, saltfish, curried goat, and steel drums for entertainment.
Print manager and live wire Licia Snow plans a laid back evening with a few rustic and homely touches. But there's fat chance of this happening, the way she and Michelle bicker.
Pub manager and artist Matt Wren struggles with disasters in the kitchen. And while Michelle and Licia spat, Raphael Steele finds himself charmed by Charlotte.
Divorce lawyer Michelle Camacho plans a seventies menu including duck a l'orange, 'psychedelic coleslaw', groovy veg and bloody Mary sorbet. Her guests are Licia Snow, trainee solicitor Raphael Steele, bar manager Matt Wren and Swedish financial adviser Charlotte Sundberg.
The final night in Dumfries and Galloway, and host Tammy Rice is hoping her traditional Scottish fare and a side order of straight talking, is going to help secure her the top spot. Tammy is trying her best to rustle up a feast, serving chorizo and cous cous stuffed peppers for her starter and incorporating haggis into her chicken-based main course - but with chicken having already been on the menu twice this week - the battle of the stuffed chicken is about to commence.
It's the turn of trainee teacher and club DJ Josh Jones. Experimental cook Josh wants to broaden his fellow diners' palettes by cooking some Indian food, but things don't start off well for prison custody officer Tammy Rice who discovers something hiding in her glass that wasn't on the menu. With lamb passanda and tandoori monkfish on the menu, can Josh win round his guests?
It's the turn of local radio DJ and funny man Tommy Jardine to try and impress his guests with a Scottish staple, chicken stuffed with haggis. As if his traditional food and bizarre entertainment isn't enough, Tommy tries to impress his guest with a spot of celebrity name dropping. However young dance DJ and trainee teacher Josh Jones trumps him at his own game and shares with the group the time he met Rod Stewart.
It's the turn of carefree, horse-mad banker Olive Melville to show off her culinary skills in the kitchen. Can Olive impress with her risky crab starter? Or will it be a claw too far for local radio DJ and fish hater Tommy Jardine. A conversation about the royals between DJ Josh Jones and prison custody officer Tammy threatens to upset the harmony of the dinner party.
Another week of new episodes, from Dumfries and Galloway, is kicked off by dairy farmer's wife and self-confessed Disney princess Charlene Fry-Henderson. Can she win over her guests, local radio DJ Tommy Jardine, horse-mad banker Olive Melville, prison custody officer Tammy Rice and trainee teacher Josh Jones with her locally reared meat and home cooking?
It's the last dinner and the turn of children's entertainer Kelly Cummins to host. After a pleasant evening the night before, the guests are hoping that dog-loving Sara Gilding does not return to her critical ways. But they should be more worried about her flatulence, as Sara lets loose on the final night.
It's the turn of dog-mad gardener Sara Gilding to host, for what will be her first dinner party for over 20 years. Fiery Vincenzo isn't looking forward to the night at all, having been rubbed up the wrong way by Sara all week. And riot policeman Steve Carvill is hoping for some respite from Sara's flirtations. Can Sara exceed her guests' low expectations?
Steve Carvill is hoping a night of fine food and fun will score him big points and is taking no prisoners with his menu, making home-made pasta and white chocolate panacotta from scratch.
Canadian craft-maker and housewife Sarah Maynard is second to host, and her guests are in for a bit of a surprise as she won't be serving up maple syrup pancakes, but a three course Turkish feast. The group start to get to know each other more, which leads to shock revelations over dinner.
Ice cream man Vincenzo Ferlita stays true to his Italian and Sicilian roots, creating a home-made feast for his guests. With a wealth of family recipes at the ready, including a big Sicilian sausage, what could go wrong?
Nurse practitioner Caroline Heaven is hoping to end the week with a bang by showing her Wigan guests a 'proper' Lancashire night. However, with his behaviour this week, hospital theatre manager Geoff Conway is skating on thin ice and is on the verge of being kicked out by Caroline if he misbehaves. Will the guests be chuffed t' bits with Caroline's Lancashire do and will it be enough for her to bag her the grand, or will Geoff's behaviour result in an early exit?
It's the turn of 27-year-old gymnastics teacher Simon Grimwood. Simon's hoping for a celebration, because not only is it his turn to host but it's also his birthday. Simon's hoping his posh menu will be enough to dazzle his guests; however salon owner Natalie Crompton is concerned about some of the food. But it's not only Simon's food that surprises, as the guests uncover Simon's lifelong passion of ferreting.
Music teacher and funeral singer Alan Gregory attempts the performance of a lifetime with an evening of what he hopes will be great Greek grub. His plans for a cultured soiree are ransacked by straight talking Geoff Conway who, after serving up a storm on the first night, is now intent on causing one. Geoff keeps it a secret that he has a 'manly Wigan food' list that means he can't eat certain foods or he will be considered less of a man by his friends.
In Wigan and the second host is 27-year-old hairdressing salon owner Natalie Crompton. Natalie loves a party and she has high hopes for a fun-filled evening, with some very special treats in store for her guests. Natalie is convinced she has what it takes to win the £1000 cash prize but has she got what it takes to cut it in the competition or will she be left high and dry?
It's Viva Espana in Wigan as the competition kicks off with first host, hospital theatre practitioner Geoff Conway, who is attempting to wow his guests with an epic nine-course tapas feast. Can Geoff be the amigo with the mostest, or has his Spanish feast proved a patatas bravas too much for his guests?
It's the final night and retired housekeeper Viv Foster feels confident about her posh dinner party, after years of experience serving the rich and famous, and is going all out to impress with a butler, silver service and her favourite tried and tested recipes.
Slate salesman Damion Fearnley aims to impress his guests with a carefully crafted menu of restaurant quality food. Unfortunately, two of his guests seem more intent on taking verbal swipes at each other than bites out of his food.
Former cabaret queen and make-up artist Kirsten Brend hosts a Danish themed night. Her traditional Danish menu goes down a treat and Kirsten is keen to illustrate her past singing career with a Eurovision showpiece.
Eco campaigner Hector Christie hopes to wow everyone with a selection of raw food delights and home grown produce. However the guests are more amazed by Tapeley Park, the stately home he lives in.
It's time for funny man Russell Turnbull to take his turn as host for the final night in Eastbourne. Russell's played his cards close to his chest all week concerning his culinary skills, and some of his rivals are intrigued to discover he plans a fancy menu.
Food aficionado Adam Holt takes his turn at hosting on Day 4 in Eastbourne, and expectations are high. But some of his guests are surprised by a menu that doesn't amount to much more than posh bangers and mash. Has Adam set himself up for a fall?
It's Day 3 in Eastbourne and hairdresser Becci Moloney's outdoor bar is a hit with Kirsty and Ann-Marie. But Russell and Adam don't know what to make of Becci's collection of recycled toilets in the garden. Is Becci's hearty grub be up to Adam's dinner party standards?
It's Ann-Marie Hamilton's turn to host on Day 2 in Eastbourne, and she plans to reveal her fun side by singing in her garden. Resident joker Russell Turnbull can't help throwing in some funnies, but serious foodie Adam Holt isn't amused.
First to host is 27-year-old trainee teacher Kirsty Davenport. Will opting to keep her food simple prove a wise move by Kirsty? And will she and the other guests tire of Russell's constant jokes?
It's the final night and the turn of financial advisor Gill Leonard to don the oven gloves. Later, Gill makes a remarkable revelation to her shocked guests.
Man about town Ryan Woodward has put a lot of thought into his dinner party and yet each of his courses goes wrong. From a bread blunder to a clam crisis, his cooking goes from bad to worse. But Ryan hopes an Ibizan dance lesson and drinks in the hot tub will turn the evening round.
Shop owner Tasnim Sardar hopes her Pakistani-inspired party will bag her the prize. Financial advisor Gill Leonard likes her curries - and her men - to be hot and spicy, and is left feeling especially satisfied with Tasnim's curried cauliflower.
Confident foodie Dave Morris hopes his home-grown herbs, hand-picked fruit and complicated menu will win him the prize.
Dog lover Kerry Bolwell-Williams keeps the food simple while welcoming her guests with a full Welsh choir in her driveway. But how will Kerry respond when a guest alleges that her home has a definite whiff of dog?
This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Moneypenny from SuperScrimpers.
This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Moneypenny from SuperScrimpers.
This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Moneypenny from SuperScrimpers.
This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Moneypenny from SuperScrimpers.
This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Moneypenny from SuperScrimpers.
It's the fifth and final day of a festive week in York, and pub landlady Estella Nicholson hosts Christmas dinner in her own boozer. But who will win the prize?
2014 · 1 episode · Last episode: 12 years ago
French business analyst Laetitia Kotsiopoulos plans to wow her guests with an evening of French gastronomy and a menu including snails, foie gras, veal and a traditional cheese course before dessert
Episodes for this season haven't been announced yet.
Episodes for this season haven't been announced yet.
Episodes for this season haven't been announced yet.
2015 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago
Former chef Simon is confident that his experimental gastro cuisine will impress. But can he contend with the tension among his guests?
Sheffield. Musician Ivor plans an 80s extravaganza, with a live performance from his band and a jazzed-up menu including 'curiosity killed the coq au vin
In north Surrey the first host, 39-year-old planning enforcement officer Becky, is joined by Petrina, Rob, Shoba, and Giovanni. Do her crispy croutons and lamb shank stew impress?
Episodes for this season haven't been announced yet.
Episodes for this season haven't been announced yet.
Episodes for this season haven't been announced yet.
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In this competition from Lytham St Annes and Southport, laughter-loving Ollie serves a menu of family favourites. But when Savannah compares his starter to maggots, it's not looking good.
2017 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago
The award-winning series continues in East Sussex, with tears at the table, squeals of delight, and a gravity-defying dessert. But will Kora, Stephen, Maria or Jonny bag the grand?
First up in Fife is the only non-Scottish native this episode, 41-year-old beauty therapist Nicky, who hopes to impress with some Scottish inspired grub
Kicking off the competition in the Sussex/Surrey borders in style is Mayor of Haslemere, Sahran who lavishes an exotic East-meets-West menu on his guests Ralph, Kim, and Lindsey
Kicking off the week from south east Essex is 29-year-old pub landlady Kyla. In a week of intercontinental culinary creations, Welsh rarebit, and a shop-bought meal, who will win the £1000?
In central Scotland, Jennifer hopes her night of hearty home cookery will impress. Linsay finishes the week with a trip to 'retroville', but can she keep her bodily functions to herself?
Confident clothes shop owner Sacha, perfectionist Farazana, outspoken disability awareness officer Gary and cat-loving Kelly battle it out in Essex.
Kicking off this episode from Woking and Guildford is professional cake decorator Mignonne, with a 1950s themed evening, but will her food leave her guests singing the blues?
First up in Brighton, flight attendant Clint hopes his Italian menu and innuendo-laced wit and repartee will land him the prize.
2017 · 1 episode · Last episode: 9 years ago
Lucy creates Greek-inspired dishes, Phil's meal has meat and bones, Elena doesn't have the best start with her canapés, and Tony serves up a Syrian feast.
2017 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago
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It's the final night in Devon, and detective Steve is counting on a menu of bold flavours to win him the prize, in an evening full of fun, friction, feuding and some experimental food.
It's day four from Devon, and flexing her culinary credentials is 28-year-old HR manager Holly, with a menu inspired by her restaurant favourites
Third host from Devon, 43-year-old pilot, Rhys, is hoping to take the competition to new heights. But will his guests think his locally sourced menu is first class or economy?
It's the second day of this week's competition in Devon, and Essex geezer Rob is pinning his hopes on an Italian themed menu - and some artful entertainment - to land him the grand
First host in Devon is 51-year-old community nurse Tina, whose menu incorporates all of her best-loved dishes: a seaside-inspired starter, a Thai main and an old favourite to finish
2018 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago
2019 · 1 episode · Last episode: 7 years ago
Can Natalie's tried and tested dishes and a decent dose of banter wow businesswoman Alison, excitable dentist Amarinder, child talent agency owner Donia and fish salesman Dean?
2020 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago
Christian radio DJ and gospel singer Eloho hosts a music-filled evening with traditional Nigerian fare, on the first night in Edinburgh.
2021 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago
Part-time comedian Rod hopes to impress his guests with his extensive dinner party experience. But will some bovine booing and enthusiastic plate licking ruin his chances?
Cheeky business owner Adam brings fun to the fiesta with a menu of authentic Mexican cuisine, inspired by his one-week holiday to Cancún, and a water pistol gun fight.
First host, marketing manager and maths enthusiast Nicole, hopes to wow her guests with a culinary journey, from Lebanon to the Caribbean, and a disco for good measure.
2021 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago
On the final night, club owner Phil treats his guests to a glitzy 'awards show'. Will his cooking skills, name-dropping and lip-sync battle impress them?
Make-up artist and self-professed 'glam goth' Sophie hosts, but can she stomach some very frank feedback about her food, or will she throw in the towel?
Pharmacy technician Amy serves up an Asian extravaganza, on a night featuring a missing guest, some dodgy dancing and bum banter
The second host, construction recruitment consultant Rich, hopes to impress his guests with his Italian-themed night and food 'like mama used to make'
The first host, entrepreneur and social media star Kuda, takes his guests on a culinary adventure, with a Zimbabwean and world-influenced African à la carte menu
Meat alternative research consultant Chris hosts the final night, which promises to be full of surprises. Will his meat-free meals delight his guests and win him the grand?
Banking assistant Shumin serves up an authentic vegan Bangladeshi banquet with a splash of Bollywood. But how will one of the world's hottest chillies go down?
Beauty sales manager Carla serves her fellow hardcore herbivores a vegan foraging feast. But will a few unexpected guests sabotage Carla's sophisticated evening?
Musician George treats his guests to an evening of fun-filled festivities, but will his festival vibes and culinary creations make it a night to remember?
In an entirely vegan week, solicitor Ellie hosts first, with an adventurous plant-based menu. But will fake raw eggs and nettle soup put a sting in her night?
2022 · 1 episode · Last episode: 4 years ago
Construction director David is hoping to wow his guests with an evening dedicated to his favourite kind of food - a Chinese takeaway! But can he deliver five-star fodder?
2024 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
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French author Laurent hopes to transport his guests to la belle France. Will he live up to his rivals' expectations and be crowned the crème de la crème?
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Salesman and ex-racing driver Guy is all revved up and ready to wow his guests with some gastro-style grub. Can he take pole position and win the £1000 prize?
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Hairdresser and salon owner Stephen is hoping to blow his guests away with some familiar favourites. Will his evening make the cut, or get the chop?
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The youngest member of the group, Kezia, is cooking French food for a French guest... Will her night have that je ne sais quoi?
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The first host, Siobhan, serves up the unmistakable flavours of Mexico - and an action-packed game of rock paper scissors. Will her night be the makings of a first-place fiesta?
Care worker and 'bling queen' Donna pushes the boat out with her Caribbean cuisine. Will her bubbly personality and boozy pud dazzle her diners and bag her the grand?
Hairdresser Richard hopes that his traditional feast will be head and shoulders above the competition. But with a suspicious starter, will his night make the cut?
Will hip-hop artist Owen's musical-themed evening and fiery food be a smash hit with his guests?
Security officer Rebecca hopes to spice things up with a Sri Lankan shindig. After a sticky start and a mixer malfunction, can she curry favour with her guests?
Glamorous financial controller Sophie hopes to impress with her indulgent food. But what will Richard make of Rebecca rubbing up against his leg like a cat?!
Surgeon and foodie Luke hopes to impress with a menu full of flavour, quality and skill. But will his scallops, Sri Lankan curry and tarte Tatin be too much to stomach?
Hairdresser Sarah's confident that her menu of family favourites will be a cut above the rest. But will ghostly conversations make her guests curl up and dye?
Service manager and Adele super fan Jess plans a menu of nutritious nosh and asks everyone to come as their favourite singer. But will her rivals go easy on her?
Cleaner Hannah hopes to polish off the competition and wipe the floor with her rivals, with a night of glitz, glam and great grub. Can she sweep up the £1000 prize?
Mind reader and magician the 'Amazing' Anthony hopes to wow his guests with dishes close to his heart. Does he have the magic touch?
Exuberant financial advisor Louis hopes that his fancy fine dining fare will tempt his guests to give him the perfect score. Can his puds deliver the goods?
HR manager Jay hopes that keeping things simple can bag her the grand. But when her guests get carried away, will there be more eccentricity than simplicity?
Influencer and model Thandie hopes to excite with her exotic fare. But when one guest takes the catwalk a step too far, can Thandie get her night back on track?
Hairdresser and salon owner Shane hopes to impress his guests with a regal evening. But with a less-than-green Thai green curry, will Shane reign or will he be bowing out?
Glamorous mum and teacher Katie hopes to charm her guests with an evening of beauty revelations, cocktail shaking and hearty homemade food. Will she get top marks?
Laura hosts a 'day at the races' evening. With the finish line in sight, can she gallop ahead of her rivals to take first place, or has it been a one-horse race?
On the penultimate night, makeup artist Piers takes centre stage with a fab evening of fantastic fare. Will his guests be made up?
Former beauty queen Joey hopes that her pageant-themed evening, glam food and catwalk competition will see her sitting pretty at the top and win her another crown
Law student Jake showcases his favourite vegetable - the mighty Welsh leek. But with some grumbling guests, can he maintain diplomacy around the table?
Spray tan artist Saffron hopes to make no mis-steaks on her Vegas casino-themed evening of glitz and glam. Can she hit the jackpot and bag the grand prize?
Jewellery designer Kerry hopes to dazzle her guests with some share-and-tear fare. But will mysterious discoveries and a dessert disaster take the shine off her night?
Emmanuella aims to spice up her night by kicking and twerking her way to the top spot. But is dry chicken and a hair in their fare what her guests really, really want?
Sales executive Julie manifests good vibes on her positively purple night. But when her violet visions leave one guest perplexed, will there be more manifesting than digesting?
Kate takes her guests on a taste adventure, with a dressing of fashion and a sprinkle of festival feels. But will they be feeling the vibes or dishing out jibes?
First to host is business owner Chantal, who hopes to bring the heat with a Mexican fiesta filled with colour, dancing and desserts served in margarita glasses
2025 · 40 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
Maggie serves up some family favourites, accompanied by her feathered friend Freddie. Has she done enough to win the cash, or has she ruffled too many feathers?
Will contemporary witch Amanda's magical meal enchant her guests? Or will they think it’s all a load of hocus pocus?
Danielle's evening gets off to a good start... until she serves blue chicken and pink mash. And will her grasshopper dessert bug her guests?
DIY devotee Tim hopes to seal the deal with his precisely planned night. But will an overwhelming start to the evening bring his hopes of winning crumbling down?
Fiona hopes to wow her guests with an evening full of party vibes and fab food. Will everyone be full of good vibes, or will anyone be dishing out bad jibes?
Wise-cracking chiropractor Pete bends over backwards to impress his guests with some locally sourced fare.
Party boy 'Rave-id' (David to us!) hosts a vegan dining experience, hoping to prove that you can have your cake and save the planet.
Spiritual vegan Charlotte serves a homely hug of a dinner. But when things turn spooky, will the cash remain no more than a ghostly apparition?
Police officer Claire goes all-out with a cruise-themed night. But will her maiden voyage into vegan cooking hit rocky waters?
Can Angharad's wonderfully Welsh night and harmonising harp performance strike the right chord with her guests?
Amateur pilot James hopes to bring the heat with his Mexican-themed night. Will he be on cloud nine and take off with the grand?
Will accountant Kirsty's Ibiza-themed evening get rave reviews? Or will things go a bit Pete Tong when there's a main course mess-up?
Drag artist Aodhan hopes to fill with his food and thrill with his alter ego and horror home. How will he fare, and can he scare?
Finance worker Andrea throws a Belfast-themed evening, celebrating the local lingo and some simple-yet-effective fare. But will a creepy-crawly confession leave a bad taste?
Donna plans to dazzle her guests with her thrifty menu. Can she sniff out the £1000 prize with a starter so whiffy that she has to cook it in the shed?
Floor layer George hopes to impress with a 'cheeky' menu of well-presented, restaurant standard food. Can he floor his guests and bag the grand?
Student Stance honours his Middle Eastern heritage, and mum's the word for the second time this week!
Marketing graduate Reni serves up chilled vibes and West African food... with the help of her mum! Will she be rumbled, and will there be grumbles?
Care coordinator Alexis hopes to impress her guests with some Caribbean food and a spot of painting. Can she whet everyone's palettes and easel-y grab the grand?
Hairdresser Becky hopes to be a cut above the rest with her elegant soirée and 'extra' style of hosting. Can her sizzling steaks and tremendous tiramisu seal the deal?
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On the final night in Leeds, hair salon owner Sarah hopes to delight her diners with some classic 1980s cuisine. With a reputation for being outspoken, Sarah gets a dose of her own medicine from one diner who's determined to get their own back.
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Philip hopes to impress with his Middle Eastern mezze, homemade sourdough and some clay modelling. But it's not just the clay that's being flung around...
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Jen treats her guests to a pink-themed party and some home-cooked dishes. But will they be tickled pink by a surprise performance in the garden?
Aspiring model Ryan hopes to tantalise some tastebuds with his French and Caribbean cuisine. But will a clobber calamity and bickering leave a bad taste?
Shaun serves up an Asia-meets-Yorkshire fusion menu of delightful dumplings and Chinese fish and chips. But will his not-so-traditional Yorkshire pudding rise to the occasion?
Pole fitness president Katie's confident that her pan-Asian feast will get her to the top. But will a rock-hard dessert be her downfall?
Performance artist Slain hosts a night of vegan British classics, complete with talking dolls! Can Slain tame his adversary to steal the show, and the cash?
Lea hopes to impress her guests with some Gordon Ramsay-esque fare. Will it go down a treat, or will she have a kitchen nightmare?
Steve hopes to impress with his 'Thairish' menu - a mixture of Thai and Irish food. But will his original fusion food cause con-fusion among his guests?
Nina hopes that her showstopping Tinseltown menu, full of rich flavours and witty puns, will impress her guests and earn her a blockbuster review.
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Fishmonger Bernadette hopes to spread some love on the final night in Glasgow, with her curious Italian-themed menu. Saoirse has an unexpected dip in Bernadette's hot tub and Garry is impressed when he discovers that their host is an award-winning fishmonger, but a fishy feud with Lauren leaves a bad taste in Bernadette's mouth. Can Lauren let bygones be bygones, or will the night descend into acrimony and ruin Bernadette's chances of winning the grand prize?
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On the penultimate night in Glasgow, 34-year-old catering manager Garry hopes to wow his guests with an exclusive Ibiza Beach Club theme. There's no expense spared as he treats everyone to his posh nosh, but a blazing row over the use of the term 'sea bass steak' threatens to overshadow his night.
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The third host in Glasgow, 52-year-old civil servant Lydia, is planning to excite her guests with an evening dedicated to her days as a professional club dancer. She's serving up a selection of tried-and-tested classics, but with tension rumbling on following some 'constructive criticism' earlier in the week, will locally-sourced food and a rave in the garden shed impress her guests?
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The second host in Glasgow, student and Muay Thai fanatic Saoirse, serves up a vegan Asian menu. Unfortunately, there's still bad blood between Lauren and Bernadette, and the spicy food knocks Garry for six. But Saoirse's boxing prowess impresses Lydia, and her dessert leaves the whole gang in hysterics.
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The first host in Glasgow is 31-year-old project manager Lauren, who hopes to impress with a unique Celtic-Caribbean fusion menu mixing worldly flavours and classic Scottish fodder.
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On the final night in Cambridge, wellness retreat host Nici hopes to steal top spot with her Greek island-themed evening. Social media content creator Josh doesn't hold back when he reveals that he's had a look through the host's drawers and tried on one of her leopard print swimsuits. Things get even more full-on when employee benefits manager Kate starts a food fight with Josh over dessert and it is anyone's guess who is in pole position to grab the prize on offer.
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On the penultimate night in Cambridge, mushroom farm manager Mark hopes to curry favour with his guests by dishing up an authentic Indian banquet. Things get off to a bad start, with one guest nearly choking on their welcome drink and some cutlery kerfuffle. Later, Mark proves he's not such a fun guy when his mushroom banter falls flat. As the evening draws to a close, Mark's penchant for eating household pets upsets the animal lovers in the room, and his outrageous opinions on female chefs cause an even bigger stink.
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On night three in Cambridge TikToker Josh hosts his first ever dinner party but after throwing up all over the table last night, will he be on his best behaviour in his own home? There are plenty of silly stunts and dares at the table, including one involving Josh's foot and a jar of mayonnaise, which one guest describes as one of the most disturbing things they've ever seen. Later, there's meat mayhem when Josh ignores how his guests would like their steaks, and as the sun sets, a spot of bongo buffoonery in the garden leaves the host apologising to the neighbours.
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The second host in Cambridge, party-loving employee benefits manager Kate, is confident that her Italian-inspired menu will impress her guests and bag her the prize but etiquette-obsessed businesswoman Rebecca has her eye on content creator Josh, who has a taste for smashing his food together and making a real mess of the table.
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The 2025 series kicks off in Cambridge. The first host is businesswoman Rebecca, who goes all-out to impress with a sophisticated dinner party full of high-end food.
2026 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 8 months ago
Civil servant Sandra hosts the final night in south Wales. After a week of culinary highs and lows, Sandra's planning a menu that's heavy on cream and mushrooms - a risky move since her guests have made it very clear throughout the week that these two ingredients are not much-loved. With a new twist shaking things up during dessert, it's a dramatic end to a lively week.
The fourth to host in south Wales is children's doctor Sophie, who despite usually being a vegan has decided to cook meat for her guests in an attempt to grab the grand. Sophie's night is full of surprises; Claire is flabbergasted at her job, Richard is shocked at where she went to university, and Sandra thinks she can give her a run for her money at her hidden hobby.
Hotel receptionist Daffyd hosts a nutritious dinner party on the third night in south Wales. After a few kitchen mishaps during the day, the night gets off to a competitive start with Sandra challenging the host - an aspiring personal trainer - to a press-up competition.
On the second evening in south Wales, account executive Richard invites his guests to the pub he runs with his partner. Things look promising as he serves up goat's cheese tartlets, sea bass fillets and ginger biscuit cheesecake, while the pub setting proves a smash. But a revelation from Sophie and Claire hits a sour note with Sandra.
The first in a week of programmes from South Wales. Host Claire plans to forego fine dining in favour of traditional local Welsh produce and farm-themed games.
On the last night in Bradford, sales director Tom draws on his French heritage for his menu of simple but well-executed dishes. At the table, Akili coins a new word in response to Tom's starter, Gaby requests seasoning for Tom's dishes, while his tart plums almost render her speechless. By the end of the night, all the scores are in and the winner is chosen.
On the fourth night in Bradford, Reiki master and holistic therapist Akili aims to enchant her guests with exotic elegance and a fusion of flavours. The night kicks off with Jason presenting Tom with an unexpected gift, Gaby starts to suspect that Jason might be playing a bit of a game, and the dessert doesn't go down a treat with everyone.
On the third night in Bradford, health and wellbeing coach Gaby hosts a Sardinian soirée, complete with home-made pasta and a garden serenade. She kicks things off by introducing her son, who is roped into singing for her guests - a move that pays off as they seem impressed by the impromptu entertainment. But will they enjoy the cocktails, party tricks and dolce vita dinner that follow?
Jason plans a menu of Yorkshire's finest food on the second evening in Bradford - but keeps throwing his efforts in the bin, while his massive dessert, comprising of five separate dishes, proves too much for Kulvir. Can his entertainment - a band in the back garden - get things rocking and a rolling?
The first week of dinner parties in 2026 comes from Bradford, as more strangers take it in turns to throw the best dinner party in a bid to win £1000. The first host is bank auditor and social media comedian Kulvir, who serves up an East-meets-West menu fusing Punjabi food and British classics.
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John Fashanu
Sherrie Hewson
Yvette Fielding
Janet Ellis
Lorraine Chase
Linda Lusardi
Julie Goodyear
Wayne Sleep
Calum Best
Susie Amy
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The most recent episode of Come Dine with Me, Season 2026 Episode 10 "South Wales - Night 5: Sandra", aired on March 6, 2026.
Come Dine with Me has 51 seasons with 1,444 episodes in total.
Come Dine with Me first aired on Channel 4 on January 10, 2005.
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