Come Dine with Me: Season 28
Season 28 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 27.
- 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 28 Progress Shield
Cheltenham, Janice
Oct 15, 2012
This culinary cook-off comes from in and around Cheltenham, where first to host is straight talking Janice. But will guest Vanessa's tales of her dog's medical history ruin Janice'
Cheltenham, Vanessa
Oct 15, 2012
It's Vanessa's turn to host at her country estate, where she makes her guests bring slippers so they don't damage her floors. At dessert the three women bond at the sight of Vaness
Cheltenham, Alex
Oct 15, 2012
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 bl
Cheltenham, Cathy
Oct 15, 2012
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 Ale
Hertfordshire, Perry Jones
Oct 16, 2012
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 chicke
Hertfordshire, Amit Kosha
Oct 16, 2012
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.
Hertfordshire, Kelly Hatt
Oct 16, 2012
On day three in Hertfordshire food snob Kelly Hatt's attempt to match the wine to her menu backfires.
Hertfordshire, Heath Reid
Oct 16, 2012
On the final day in Hertfordshire 'diamond gastronomic geezer' Heath Reid hopes to win with some Italian-influenced dishes.
Cardiff, Jo
Oct 17, 2012
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 nud
Cardiff, Mark
Oct 17, 2012
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.
Cardiff, Michelle
Oct 17, 2012
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 awkw
Cardiff, Phil
Oct 17, 2012
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.
North Somerset, Claire
Oct 18, 2012
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
North Somerset, Graham
Oct 18, 2012
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 a
North Somerset, David
Oct 18, 2012
Rickshaw pilot David's evening features jacket potatoes, baked beans and a lot of singing from Claire.
North Somerset, Hayley
Oct 18, 2012
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
Darlington, Dave
Oct 19, 2012
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 Conser
Darlington, Suzi
Oct 19, 2012
Suzi's menu of comfort food and fire breathing doesn't really get the evening flowing like she'd hoped.
Darlington, Neil
Oct 19, 2012
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'.
Darlington, Nathalie
Oct 19, 2012
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.
South East London, Terry Houlihan
Oct 22, 2012
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 -
South East London, Ita Egan
Oct 22, 2012
Glamorous pub singer Ita Egan hopes her lovingly prepared meat pies and a swing cabaret act will make waves.
South East London, Jon Revell
Oct 22, 2012
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 bl
South East London, Oliver Gillie
Oct 22, 2012
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 reveale
Dudley, Amanda
Oct 23, 2012
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.
Dudley, Ian
Oct 23, 2012
Grow-your-own fan Ian is the host of the second dinner party in Dudley as the cooking contest continues.
Dudley, Khakan
Oct 23, 2012
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.
Dudley, Sophie
Oct 23, 2012
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 entert
Grimsby, Jackie Critten
Oct 24, 2012
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-conf
Grimsby, Phil Cowper
Oct 24, 2012
The second dinner party in Grimsby is hosted by Mr Phil - 'I'm always right' - Cowper, as the cooking contest continues.
Grimsby, Shanelle Cutsforth
Oct 24, 2012
It's the third dinner party in Grimsby as the competition moves into its final stages. Glamourpuss Shanelle Cutsforth hosts.
Grimsby, Chris Wood
Oct 24, 2012
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'.
North East Kent, Vanessa Boukharouba
Oct 25, 2012
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 politi
North East Kent, John O'Connor
Oct 25, 2012
Joker John O'Connor hosts the second dinner party in north east Kent as the cooking contest continues.
North East Kent, Scott Taylor
Oct 25, 2012
Outspoken butcher Scott Taylor hosts the third dinner party in north east Kent as the competition moves into its final stages.
North East Kent, Annette Evans.
Oct 25, 2012
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
Stoke, Caroline Hicky
Oct 29, 2012
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
Stoke, Paul Condliffe
Oct 29, 2012
Limelight-loving bank manager Paul Condliffe is second to host in Stoke.
Stoke, Linda Jackson
Oct 29, 2012
Down-to-earth bookie Linda Jackson is third to host in Stoke.
Stoke, Jay Davies.
Oct 29, 2012
Last to host in Stoke is the controversial hairstylist Jay Davies.
Southend, Louise
Oct 30, 2012
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.
Southend, Tracy
Oct 30, 2012
On day two in Southend capable cook Tracy's collection of religious memorabilia startles her guests.
Southend, Rob
Oct 30, 2012
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 eat
Southend, Zac
Oct 30, 2012
For the final night in Southend estate agent Zac produces a menu consisting of dishes he has invented.
Doncaster, Harinder Khela
Oct 31, 2012
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.
Doncaster, Alison Tinsley
Oct 31, 2012
Arguments break out during image consultant Alison Tinsley's evening, with 'ladette' Sarah Wells telling off Andrew.
Doncaster, Sarah Wells
Oct 31, 2012
It's day three in Doncaster and time for Sarah to make amends for last night, as well as dinner.
Doncaster, Andrew Lloyd
Oct 31, 2012
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.
Celebrity Special, Donal MacIntyre
Nov 1, 2012
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 repor
Celebrity Special, Javine Hylton
Nov 1, 2012
The second celebrity host is Eurovision popstress and R & B diva Javine Hylton.
Celebrity Special, Dave Spinx
Nov 1, 2012
Former EastEnder and life-long bachelor Dave 'Keith' Spinx is the third host in this celebrity cook-off.
Celebrity Special, Jan Leeming
Nov 1, 2012
Rounding off the week of celebrity dining is the five-times-married former newsreader Jan Leeming.