Come Dine with Me: Series 30
Season 30 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 29.
- 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 30 Progress Shield
Southend, Julie-Ann Rayner
Mar 4, 2013
Dog-mad executive PA Julie-Ann Rayner is a dinner party veteran and has high hopes that her 'Taste of the Sea' menu - with two fish courses - will have her guests hooked, assuming
Southend, Carol Dolman
Mar 5, 2013
Everyone hit it off and had a whale of a time at Julie-Ann's dinner party, but glamorous grandmother Carol Dolman was the big surprise: she was dressed in hotpants and a tight top
Southend, Damian Loneragan
Mar 6, 2013
Science teacher and self-confessed geek Damian Loneragan has two chilli-based dishes on his menu. Damian goes all out to cater for each guest's individual taste, but Scott thinks t
Southend, Steph Barrett
Mar 7, 2013
It's barmaid and self-confessed airhead Steph Barrett's turn to host. Her day gets off to a disastrous start as she attempts to make pastry for the first time, so it's Nan to the r
Southend, Scott Langley
Mar 8, 2013
International DJ and Jack-the-lad Scott Langley has taken a massive gamble and decided to serve fried pigeon for his main course. His dress code is 'outrageous,' and the guests go
Inverness, Gillian Sutherland
Jun 10, 2013
First to host is proud Scot and National Heritage worker Gillian Sutherland. Gillian's dinner party is a true Scottish affair and she's hoping her Touch of Tartan theme, with tradi
Inverness, Melissa Kirby
Jun 11, 2013
It's the turn of Melissa Kirby, in Inverness, who has not only taken cooking lessons from one of the best local chefs, but has also got him to make her gravy and crumble.
Inverness, David Edes
Jun 12, 2013
In Inverness, property tycoon David Edes hosts a nautical evening. David is a teetotaller and plans a menu of 'basic but wholesome food' - making his guests wary. A night of suspic
Inverness, Zarina Ainslie
Jun 13, 2013
Rock 'n' roll hairdresser Zarina Ainslie is the latest to host in Inverness. The tattooed party girl claims to be an amazing cook. Could she be the dark horse of the competition?
Inverness, Jamie Tulloch
Jun 14, 2013
It's the final night in Inverness and ex-professional footballer Jamie Tulloch has gone to town making sure his ingredients are all as fresh and local as possible.
Lincolnshire, Amanda Sherratt
Jul 1, 2013
First to host is university lecturer Amanda Sherratt, who is taking a risk with a full Japanese themed evening, including a raw fish starter and sumo wrestling for entertainment.
Lincolnshire, Ali Roberts
Jul 2, 2013
It's the turn of retail manager Ali Roberts, who is confident that her night of gourmet cuisine and elegant fine dining will win her the prize. As the evening unfolds, Geordie lass
Lincolnshire, Chris Moore
Jul 3, 2013
Farmer Chris Moore plans to win over his guests with his beetroot themed dinner party, managing to inject beetroot into every part of the night and surprising his guests with his u
Lincolnshire, Jack Stone
Jul 4, 2013
Jack Stone plans to win over his guests with his 'creative' evening, the theme including the guests making their own food. The night starts with a shocking outfit from Alex, which
Lincolnshire, Alex Coxon
Jul 5, 2013
The week of competitive dining concludes with proud Geordie Alex Coxon taking a turn as host. Alex's menu includes dishes called 'wey-aye-man!', 'a taste of toon' and 'a canny litt
Lichfield, James Herbert
Jun 3, 2013
First to host is business consultant James Herbert, who has high hopes for his complex Italian menu. He also has some fun photo frolics planned. His guests are 22-year-old footbal
Lichfield, Ronnie Imlah
Jun 4, 2013
Ronnie Imlah hosts, with a menu inspired by dishes she's eaten at friends' parties. But a revelation about her past leaves the guests in shock.
Lichfield, JP Goodyear-Martinez
Jun 5, 2013
JP Goodyear-Martinez is the latest to host in Lichfield, treating his guests to a mix of Jamaican food, tight lycra outfits and a drag queen.
Lichfield, Tim Travers
Jun 6, 2013
It's the turn of football coach Tim Travers to host, and Tim is determined to prove his worth in the kitchen, with his mum on the other end of the phone to help him out with his Am
Lichfield, Amanda Smith
Jun 7, 2013
It's the final night, and there are high hopes for Amanda's evening. But an accident at the table has the guests in hysterics, with straight-talking Ronnie describing it as her 'wo
Harrogate, Jane Steele
Sep 30, 2013
Fifty-two-year old fun farm-girl Jane Steele is the first to host. She plans a meal featuring twists on classic dishes and some fancy wine to wash it down. Her guests are 27-year-
Harrogate, Cassy Bell
Oct 1, 2013
Horse enthusiast Cassy Bell hopes her jockey-themed evening will put her in the running to win the £1000, confident that her gastro-pub food is just the ticket - just so long as he
Harrogate, Cathy McConaghy
Oct 2, 2013
Veteran punk turned cupcake seller Cathy McConaghy has decided to go back to her Irish roots on Day 3 in Harrogate, with a menu including homemade soda bread, cockle soup, oysters,
Harrogate, Simon Meyer
Oct 3, 2013
Photographer and all round cool cat Simon Meyer takes a laid-back approach to hosting in Harrogate. Simon's chicken soup starter goes down almost too well as his guests' kind comme
Harrogate, Alasdair Moore
Oct 4, 2013
The final night from in and around Harrogate finds local toff Alasdair Moore looking to impress his guests with smart wines and 'proper' dinner party food. But an early slip-up see
Winchester, Ptol Slattery
May 27, 2013
Livewire Ptol Slattery is first to host in Winchester and is convinced his high quality food and fine wine make victory inevitable. Sadly Ptol's menu leaves his guests underwhelmed
Winchester, Francis Leigh
May 28, 2013
It's the turn of DJ Francis Leigh to try and dazzle his guests. Francis plans a Thai meal with a twist, including sunburnt chicken curry and a dessert simply called 'sticky', and s
Winchester, Patricia Pearson
May 29, 2013
It's the turn of waitress Patricia Pearson to see if she can win over her guests with her Peruvian food and Latin-themed dinner party. Patricia serenades her guests with the Peruv
Winchester, Georgia Groves
May 30, 2013
Care-home worker Georgia Groves plans a black tie affair for her evening in Winchester, with red carpet, posh frocks... and a spray-tan booth. Everyone seems to be in high spirits
Winchester, William Tilsley
May 31, 2013
William Tilsley plans a vegetarian menu and a blind food-tasting game for the last night in Winchester. Later on, Patricia does an impression of Ptol and spits her wine all over an
North Kent, Yvette Tamara
Jul 15, 2013
First to host is clairvoyant and medium Yvette Tamara. The night gets off to a spooky start when data analyst John Tower and working mum Yemi Christopher-Soares discover a ghost bu
North Kent, John Tower
Jul 16, 2013
Data analyst John Tower is latest to host in North Kent. What will his guests make of John's Filipino fatty pork stew and psychedelic dessert?
North Kent, Yemi Christopher-Soares
Jul 17, 2013
Project manager Yemi Christopher-Soares hopes her guests will lap up her Nigerian-inspired menu and share her fondness for spice.
North Kent, Jono Simm
Jul 18, 2013
Jono Simm is convinced his wholesome and hearty menu is a winner. Sadly, two of his guests aren't convinced by the cooking.
North Kent, Lisa Townsend
Jul 19, 2013
It's the turn of cheeky, party-loving Lisa Townend, with her menu full of mysterious French fancies - including coq surprise. Her innovative entertainment is human roulette.
Merseyside, Danielle Greenwood
Jul 8, 2013
First to host is Danielle Greenwood, who has high hopes for her down-to-earth menu and her warm welcoming style of hosting. Her guests are 36-year-old flashy divorcee Jade Chantel
Merseyside, Steven Booth
Jul 9, 2013
Pastoral care manager Steven Booth is a mega Tina Turner fan and has named each of his courses after one of the diva's songs. The food goes down well, but tensions begin to rise wh
Merseyside, Jade Chantelle
Jul 10, 2013
Glamorous PR lady Jade Chantelle is convinced her guests will be blown away by her night as host, which features a high class menu, lashings of champagne and a game of roulette.
Merseyside, Anna Senior
Jul 11, 2013
Primary school teacher Anna Senior plans a fairytale evening, featuring a Mad Hatter's soup and a sandwich, a special pork dish cooked three ways, and baked cheesecake. Will Anna'
Merseyside, Jamie Somers
Jul 12, 2013
As the week in and around Merseyside draws to a close, it's the turn of 36-year-old Michael Bublé impersonator Jamie Somers to host. Can Jamie and Jade put their differences from l
Cardiff, Nicola Steele
Oct 21, 2013
First to host in Cardiff is dog mad shop manager Nicola Steele, who serves prawn cocktail and meat-free lasagne.
Cardiff, Jerry Lockett
Oct 22, 2013
King of the name droppers Jerry Lockett is second to host in Cardiff. Jerry holds his night at his cousin's mansion and serves up dollops of food with a huge side order of celebrit
Cardiff, Rachael Smith
Oct 23, 2013
No-nonsense army wife Rachael Smith is third to host in Cardiff. Competitive Rachel fully intends to win the prize, and things might get ugly if she doesn't.
Cardiff, Sam Clarke
Oct 24, 2013
Flamboyant costume designer Sam Clarke hosts a Mexican themed night for an evening that is full of sizzle and spice. Two of the guests fight, while a game leaves everyone crying.
Cardiff, Andrea Grainger
Oct 25, 2013
Child-minder Andrea Grainger plans a traditional Welsh menu and a warm welcome. And if this doesn't work she has some fun and games lined up to help her win the prize.
Rochdale, Tanya Manock
Oct 28, 2013
Fitness instructor Tanya Manock hosts a stylish Mediterranean feast for her guests at the start of a week of competitive dining in Rochdale. But is this glamourpuss host more styl
Rochdale, Rod Tonge
Oct 29, 2013
Business coach and passionate foodie Rod Tonge is determined to impress. But he has already offended glamorous fitness instructor Tanya and HR manager Claire Lemon predicts firewor
Rochdale, Claire Lemon
Oct 30, 2013
HR manager Claire Lemon hopes to compensate for 'imperfect cooking skills' with her bubbly personality and superior hosting ability on day three in Rochdale. But tension rises whe
Rochdale, Dean Fox
Oct 31, 2013
Psychic medium Dean Fox plans to put his supernatural skills to good use on night four in Rochdale. His main goes down very well, even with Tanya, only for the pudding to bomb.
Rochdale, Sadiya Hussein
Nov 1, 2013
It's the last night in Rochdale and the turn of feisty mum Sadiya Hussein to host. Will the tension between Sadiya and Tanya finally explode?
Northamptonshire - Jules Osmany
Nov 4, 2013
Makeup artist Jules Osmany hopes that her Indian/ Moroccan fusion menu and laid-back attitude to life will win her the prize. Her guests are tomboy Lauren Oxlade, stay-at-home mum
Northamptonshire - Peter Pickering
Nov 5, 2013
Funeral service manager Peter Pickering is dead set on hosting a traditional dinner party reminiscent of the 1920s. But his guests don't much like the thought of his bread and butt
Northamptonshire - Stephanie Reeder
Nov 6, 2013
Stay-at-home mum Stephanie Reeder's nerves are evident from the outset on her night in Northamptonshire. She's planning to serve classic fish and chips and a glamorous swishing ses
Northamptonshire - Lauren Oxlade
Nov 7, 2013
Tweny-six-year-old business planning manager Lauren Oxlade is an organised and passionate cook and has a few surprising friends who she's invited along to her party. Could she be t
Northamptonshire - Carl Johnson
Nov 8, 2013
Managing director and proud Northerner Carl Johnson plans a menu that includes gammon cooked in two litres of cola. Stephanie and Lauren are treated to a glimpse of Carl in all his
Exeter, Steve Levy
Nov 11, 2013
New Zealander Steve Levy is first to host and has gone to town with his home inspired menu, cooking prawns, fish and two desserts.
Exeter, Richard Kaye
Nov 12, 2013
Music-mad foodie Richard Kaye is second to host in Exeter and is confident he can impress his guests with his culinary know-how. He especially hopes to dazzle one guest in particul
Exeter, Glen King
Nov 13, 2013
Self-assured PR/marketing bod Glen King is confident she will be the 'hostess with the mostest' in Exeter, and has gone all out to impress, even co-ordinating her dishes with her s
Exeter, Sarah Wallis
Nov 14, 2013
n Exeter, Sarah Wallis is ready to explode out of her shell with a hilarious evening including a terrifying greeting and some rather unusual cocktails.
Exeter, Estelle Macrow
Nov 15, 2013
It's the final night in Exeter and singleton Estelle Macrow is keen to discover whether she has it in her to successfully host a dinner party.
Dundee, Bill Black
Nov 18, 2013
First to cook in Dundee is alarm company owner Bill Black, who plans a belt-busting menu for his guests: proud Arbroathian Phil Petrie, opinionated English student Hannah Wilson, f
Dundee, Alex Pithouse
Nov 19, 2013
Architectural technician Alex Pithouse is second to host in Dundee and plans on giving his guests an education in fine dining with a complex menu and some fine wines. Alex also lo
Dundee, Hannah Wilson
Nov 20, 2013
Vegetarian cat lover Hannah Wilson is cooking Italian in Dundee and has a cunning plan to win over her carnivore guests - dish up some meat with her starter.
Dundee, Phil Petrie
Nov 21, 2013
Fourth to cook in Dundee is self-styled food critic Phil Petrie, who has been less than impressed with the standard of food so far. Phil has big plans for his night, but runs out
Dundee, Kim Gillespie
Nov 22, 2013
On the final night in Dundee, Kim Gillespie plans a 'Yorkshire-themed' menu featuring dishes from Spain and Thailand, accompanied by a Scottish choir singing American songs!
Peterborough, Warren Temple
Nov 25, 2013
First to host in Peterborough is salesman and wannabe rapper Warren Temple, who believes his Spanish menu is good enough to win him the prize. Warren's guests are ethical trader D
Peterborough, Donna Trafford
Nov 26, 2013
Hippy entrepreneur Donna Trafford is second to host in Peterborough and plans a colourful evening of delicious food and relaxed fun.
Peterborough, Susie Hutson
Nov 27, 2013
On the third night in Peterborough, glamour model and columnist Susie Hutson is out to prove she's not the dizzy blonde some of the guests assume she is. It doesn't take long for
Peterborough, Vicki Culverhouse
Nov 28, 2013
It's the turn of straight-talking business woman Vicki Culverhouse to host in Peterborough. She surprises the group when she unleashes some poetry at the table.
Peterborough, Robin Hills
Nov 29, 2013
Veterinary nurse Robin Hills is the final host in this new competition in Peterborough and hopes his animal-themed night will be a big hit with his guests, as well as his well-pres
Yeovil, Emmy Webster
Dec 2, 2013
First to host in Yeovil is 28-year-old PR manager Emmy Webster, who hopes to impress her guests with locally sourced produce and a main course of Somerset pork. Emmy's guests are
Yeovil, Mel Dunsford
Dec 4, 2013
Hosting the third dinner party in Yeovil is diminutive fork-lift driver Mel Dunford. With an exotic menu, Mel hopes to prove her doubters wrong. And if the food doesn't work, there
Yeoville, Alan Bunter
Dec 5, 2013
Business owner and muscle man Alan Bunter hopes that his enthusiasm for all things Japanese will brush off on his guests and propel him into the lead. But guests Andy and Steve don
Yeoville, Andy Neil
Dec 6, 2013
Last to host in Yeovil is 50-year-old used car dealer Andy Neil, whois supremely confident that his fine dining experience, along with the beautiful surroundings of his 'amazing ho
Cheltenham, Oli Delaunoy
Oct 7, 2013
First to host in Cheltenham is 46-year-old hotel consultant Oli Delaunoy. Oli plans to wow his guests with his posh scallop starter and meaty main, but it's his loud and vivacious
Cheltenham, Jan Blomer
Oct 8, 2013
Nurse Jan Blomer hopes to impress with her good honest home cooking: chicken with sun dried tomatoes for her main and home-made ice cream for dessert. Last night's host Oli Delaun
Cheltenham, Zak Roby
Oct 9, 2013
Super competitive events director and body building fanatic Zak Roby cooks Thai Tien of Crab served with fashionable micro herbs and a duo of duck main.
Cheltenham, Kimberley Thomas
Oct 10, 2013
Aussie admin assistant Kimberley Thomas aims for a sophisticated evening, and hopes to impress with her meaty starter of pork belly and apple salad and her pie main course.
Cheltenham, Patty Castledine
Oct 11, 2013
It's the final day of the competition in Cheltenham, and the turn of stay-at-home dad Paddy Castledine to host.
Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Andrea Nichols
Oct 14, 2013
First to host is marketing manager and proud village dweller Andrea Nichols, who welcomes her guests into her garden that has been decked out with straw and stuffed chickens. Will
Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Penny Peklivanas
Oct 15, 2013
Kitchenware saleswoman Penny Peklivanas is confident her majestic house will impress her guests. But her croissant-based main and bragging prove controversial.
Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Tim Lawson
Oct 16, 2013
Twenty-five-year-old IT analyst and music producer Tim Lawson plans to wow his guests with ingredients brought back from Morocco.
Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Nicola O'Donnell
Oct 17, 2013
Dance instructor Nicola O'Donnell plans a Caribbean-inspired night. But while her guests are expecting very little from the night, Nicola's determined to prove them wrong.
Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Andy Harvey
Oct 18, 2013
It's the turn of DJ Andy Harvey, who plans to pull out all the stops in his house in Stevenage, with extravagant food and mind-blowing entertainment, including a luminous underwate
York, Rachel Speight-McGregor
Dec 9, 2013
It's the first day of Christmas in York and host Rachel Speight-McGregor plans to wow her guests with a full-on Christmas night including carol singers on arrival.
York, Gyles Morrison
Dec 10, 2013
The second Christmas host is laid back junior doctor Gyles Morrison, who serves up a uniquely Caribbean take on a traditional Christmas dinner.
York, Nicola Gregory
Dec 11, 2013
It's the third day of Christmas in York and vegetarian host Nicola Gregory hopes to convert four carnivores with her completely meat-free festive menu.
York, Harry Baines
Dec 12, 2013
It's the fourth day of Christmas in York and 23 year-old host Harry Baines wants to prove to his fellow contestants that his youth doesn't mean he can't hold his own in the kitchen
York, Estella Nicholson
Dec 13, 2013
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?
Come Dine with Me Christmas, Rav Wilding
Dec 16, 2013
This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Mone
Come Dine with Me Christmas, Rebecca Adlington
Dec 17, 2013
This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Mone
Come Dine with Me Christmas, Jennifer Ellison
Dec 18, 2013
This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Mone
Come Dine with Me Christmas, Alex Carter
Dec 19, 2013
This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Mone
Come Dine with Me Christmas, Mrs. Moneypenny
Dec 20, 2013
This festive celebrity special features former Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, TV personality Jennifer Ellison, actor Alex Carter, and Mrs Mone
Welsh Valleys, Kerry Bolwell-Williams
Jan 27, 2014
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
Welsh Valleys, Dave Morris
Jan 28, 2014
Confident foodie Dave Morris hopes his home-grown herbs, hand-picked fruit and complicated menu will win him the prize.
Welsh Valleys, Tasnim Sardar
Jan 29, 2014
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 lef
Welsh Valleys, Ryan Woodward
Jan 30, 2014
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
Welsh Valleys, Gill Leonard
Jan 30, 2014
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.
Eastbourne, Kirsty Davenport
Feb 3, 2014
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
Eastbourne, Anne-Marie Hamilton
Feb 4, 2014
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
Eastbourne, Becci Moloney
Feb 5, 2014
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 recyc
Eastbourne, Adam Holt
Feb 6, 2014
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 mo
Eastbourne, Russell Turnbull
Feb 7, 2014
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
North Devon, Hector Christie
Feb 10, 2014
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 h
North Devon, Kirsten Brend
Feb 11, 2014
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
North Devon, Damion Fearnley
Feb 12, 2014
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 verb
North Devon, Jenny Fox
Feb 13, 2014
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
Wigan, Geoff Conway
Feb 24, 2014
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 tap
Wigan, Natalie Crompton
Feb 25, 2014
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
Wigan, Alan Gregory
Feb 26, 2014
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
Wigan, Simon Grimwood
Feb 27, 2014
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
Wigan, Caroline Heaven
Feb 28, 2014
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 th
Woking and Weybridge, Vincenzo Ferlita
Apr 7, 2014
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 bi
Woking and Weybridge, Sarah Maynard
Apr 8, 2014
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 cours
Woking and Weybridge, Steve Carvill
Apr 9, 2014
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 s
Woking and Weybridge, Sara Gilding
Apr 10, 2014
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
Woking and Weybridge, Kelly Cummins
Apr 11, 2014
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 doe
Dumfries and Galloway, Charlene Fry-Henderson
Apr 21, 2014
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 guest
Dumfries and Galloway, Olive Melville
Apr 22, 2014
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 f
Dumfries and Galloway, Tommy Jardine
Apr 23, 2014
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 bizarr
Dumfries and Galloway, Josh Jones
Apr 24, 2014
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
Dumfries and Galloway, Tammy Rice
Apr 25, 2014
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
South London, Michelle Camacho
May 12, 2014
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 sol
South London, Matt Wren
May 13, 2014
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.
South London, Licia Snow
May 14, 2014
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.
South London, Raphael Steele
May 15, 2014
It's Raphael Steele first ever dinner party and he plans some ackee, saltfish, curried goat, and steel drums for entertainment.
South London, Charlotte Sundberg
May 16, 2014
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 Lon
Vale of Aylesbury, Natalie Dixon
Apr 28, 2014
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; an
Vale of Aylesbury, John Feore
Apr 29, 2014
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 r
Vale of Aylesbury, Bekki Jones
Apr 30, 2014
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 tel
Vale of Aylesbury, Greg Pearson
May 1, 2014
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.
Vale of Aylesbury, Mike Botto
May 2, 2014
Mike Botto hopes his Italian evening will be a winner, including spag bol and a Pavarotti impersonator to sing for his guests.
Boston, Annika Taylor
Oct 13, 2014
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-yea
Boston, Katy Spence
Oct 14, 2014
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?
Boston, Adrian Daubney
Oct 15, 2014
Adrian is on the charm offensive with some impressive spicy food. But his final surprise of the evening could be one step too far.
Boston, Sylwia Davy
Oct 16, 2014
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
Boston, Carolyn Whiley
Oct 17, 2014
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 turna