Come Dine with Me: Season 10
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Come Dine with Me Season 9.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
Newcastle, Lee Eley
Jan 5, 2009 · 23 min
2009 begins with four episodes in a single night, with Newcastle the venue of choice. But will Lee Eley's James Bond-themed party go to plan when his guests are so demanding, and L
Newcastle, Brian Moore
Jan 5, 2009 · 24 min
Brian is the second host in Newcastle, revealing himself to be a Conservative politician. Yet despite Brian trying everything to meet his guests' needs, he's met with constant crit
Newcastle, Rebecca Hambley
Jan 5, 2009 · 23 min
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
Newcastle, Brenda Mallam
Jan 5, 2009 · 24 min
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 f
Sheffield, Susanne Bell
Jan 6, 2009 · 23 min
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. Bu
Sheffield, Christopher Crossley
Jan 6, 2009 · 23 min
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
Sheffield, Hazel Glossop
Jan 6, 2009 · 23 min
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, wh
Sheffield, Ollie Baxter
Jan 6, 2009 · 23 min
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 v
Norwich, Zara Davies
Jan 7, 2009 · 24 min
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 ch
Norwich, David Knight
Jan 7, 2009 · 24 min
"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 fo
Norwich, Seamus Farrelly
Jan 7, 2009 · 24 min
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.
Norwich, Wendy Holdsworth
Jan 7, 2009 · 24 min
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.
West Country, Sarah Hillman
Jan 8, 2009 · 23 min
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
West Country, Simon Goddard Palmer
Jan 8, 2009 · 23 min
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
West Country, Adrian Dando
Jan 8, 2009 · 24 min
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 cana
West Country, Annie Todd
Jan 8, 2009 · 24 min
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 cul
Coventry, James Payley
Jan 9, 2009 · 24 min
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.
Coventry, Vera Phillips Griffith
Jan 9, 2009 · 24 min
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
Coventry, Jon Bramley
Jan 9, 2009 · 24 min
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.
Coventry, Marie Hughes-Price
Jan 9, 2009 · 23 min
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.
Preston, Nigel Evans
Jan 19, 2009 · 24 min
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 se
Preston, Valerie Holliday
Jan 20, 2009 · 24 min
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
Preston, Bernard Dorsett
Jan 21, 2009 · 24 min
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 pre
Preston, Dawn Barry
Jan 22, 2009 · 24 min
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 retro
Preston, Paul Morris
Jan 23, 2009 · 24 min
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 foo
Ipswich, Zoë Condon
Jan 26, 2009 · 24 min
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
Ipswich, Barry Davis
Jan 27, 2009 · 24 min
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 im
Ipswich, Angie Robertson
Jan 28, 2009 · 24 min
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 gues
Ipswich, Lisa Quinton
Jan 29, 2009 · 24 min
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 t
Ipswich, Gerard King
Jan 30, 2009 · 24 min
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
London, Judi Lembke
Feb 2, 2009 · 23 min
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.
London, Lisa Connell
Feb 3, 2009 · 24 min
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 conce
London, Peter Rixham
Feb 4, 2009 · 24 min
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 th
London, Moni Bharij
Feb 5, 2009 · 22 min
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
London, Matthew Baker
Feb 6, 2009 · 23 min
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 b
Manchester, Dave Wheeler
Feb 9, 2009 · 23 min
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 entertainmen
Manchester, Matthew Nichols
Feb 10, 2009 · 23 min
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 an
Manchester, Jane Bates
Feb 11, 2009 · 23 min
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
Manchester, Shaida Shipping
Feb 12, 2009 · 23 min
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
Manchester, Chris Brady
Feb 13, 2009 · 23 min
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
Celebrity Special: All In One
Feb 15, 2009 · 48 min
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 ye
Sunderland, Tony Griffiths
Feb 16, 2009 · 23 min
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 Antho
Sunderland, Bernice Saltzer
Feb 17, 2009 · 23 min
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. Sh
Sunderland, Ashley Hughes
Feb 18, 2009 · 23 min
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
Sunderland, Anthony Merton-Smith
Feb 19, 2009 · 23 min
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 h
Sunderland, Roy Ledger
Feb 20, 2009 · 24 min
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
Celebrity Special: All In One
Feb 22, 2009 · 48 min
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 se