Come Dine with Me
Groups of four or five strangers, each an amateur chef, compete to host the best dinner party, each party solely for the competitors and to be held on consecutive evenings. With a set amount of money provided for the party, each host must submit a menu in advance of the week, the menu to consist of at least a starter, a main and a dessert/pudding. At the end of each party, each guest rates the party on a scale of one to ten inclusive. Each guest can use whatever criteria he/she deems important to rate the party, the quality of the food only being one possible factor. At the end of the last party, the host of that party gets the voting results, which he/she reads to the other competitors. The competitor with the highest score wins £1,000. By the end of the last party, each competitor gets to know their fellow competitors a little better. Some may become friends for life, while others wish they had never met.
- 2005-2026
- 57 seasons
- Game Show, Reality
- TV-G
Groups of four or five strangers, each an amateur chef, compete to host the best dinner party, each party solely for the competitors and to be held on consecutive evenings. With a set amount of money provided for the party, each host must submit a menu in advance of the week, the menu to consist of at least a starter, a main and a dessert/pudding. At the end of each party, each guest rates the party on a scale of one to ten inclusive. Each guest can use whatever criteria he/she deems important to rate the party, the quality of the food only being one possible factor. At the end of the last party, the host of that party gets the voting results, which he/she reads to the other competitors. The competitor with the highest score wins £1,000. By the end of the last party, each competitor gets to know their fellow competitors a little better. Some may become friends for life, while others wish they had never met.
Season 43 Episode Guide
70 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Greater Manchester, Moz Abrahams
23 mins
Greater Manchester 1/5: This week the first host is 55-year-old DJ and hairdresser Mozz from Bury. He makes garlic stilton mushrooms and poached pear - will he impress the guests.
Episode 2
Greater Manchester, Matt Phillips
23 mins
Greater Manchester 2/5: Voice artist and film extra Matt hosts. He cooks up a Jewish Friday night supper, including his mum's traditional chicken soup. Will it be meaty enough for his guests.
Episode 3
Greater Manchester, Cleona Poll
23 mins
Greater Manchester 3/5: Budding author and mum-of-five Cleona is next to host. She's confident a menu based on her Jamaican roots will get her guests onside. But will it be enough to bag the £1000.
Episode 4
Greater Manchester, James Grove
23 mins
Greater Manchester 4/5: Next to host is Australian radio content director James. He hopes some Chinese cuisine and his mum's cake recipe can create harmony and win his guests' approval.
Episode 5
Greater Manchester, Sharon Poole
23 mins
Greater Manchester 5/5: It's the final night, and events boss Sharon hosts with her hearty decadent menu. Her skills and decorum are put to the test with Cleona - who will bag the week's £1000 prize.
Episode 6
Cardiff, Anna McNally
23 mins
Five nights in Cardiff begin with IT architect Anna, welcoming guests including outgoing Claire and the somewhat snobbish Charlotte. The first night sees hesitant friendships forged, and Anna lying that she knows what a posset is.
Episode 7
Cardiff, Charlotte Whitlock
23 mins
It's accountant Charlotte's turn to host, and she isn't doing anything to impress - other than champagne, top of the range caviar and a private ballroom. But the others think she's trying too hard, and Giovanni is beginning to bore them.
Episode 8
Cardiff, Claire Phillips
23 mins
Tensions begin to boil over on the third night as Charlotte holds a grudge with Anna. Meanwhile, the censor has to pixellate and beep out Giovanni's input, as he twice tells people they're talking "bullshit" for defending Claire's cooking.
Episode 9
Cardiff, Scott Brown
23 mins
After the bad atmosphere and spats of the previous night, salesman Scott uses his refereeing hobby to bring everyone back together - threatening them with a red card if they don't behave.
Episode 10
Cardiff, Giovanni Malacrino
23 mins
It's the final night in Cardiff, and Giovanni shows the group a life coach exercise over dinner. However, Charlotte's competitive streak comes to the fore, and she hasn't forgotten all the criticism Giovanni has given over the week.
Episode 11
Edinburgh, James Bruce
23 mins
Edinburgh 1/5: The first to host in this week's competition is 27-year-old interior designer James. James is banking on blowing away his guests with his spicy Mexican menu.
Episode 12
Edinburgh, Katy Vicentin
23 mins
Edinburgh 2/5: The second host is 69-year-old grandmother Katy, who hopes that her 'Xmas Tartan' themed evening will put her guests in a yuletide mood and get her an early Christmas present.
Episode 13
Edinburgh, Aisling Scott
23 mins
Edinburgh 3/5: Its It's day three, and glamorous solicitor Aisling plans to nab the top spot by throwing a traditional Irish party. All the stops are pulled and there's even a piper at her doorstep.
Episode 14
Edinburgh, Harry Dozier
23 mins
American writer Harry is the fourth host, and needs full use of his sweat towel while preparing hot food. However, perhaps the most significant element of Harry's involvement was him later revealing behind-the-scenes details of filming.
Episode 15
Edinburgh, Bruce Harper-McDonald
23 mins
Edinburgh 5/5: It's the final night, hosted by food and fashion conscious Bruce, who has a taste for the finer things in life. Tonight will prove if he can put his food where his mouth is.
Episode 16
Surrey, James Belshaw
23 mins
Five nights in Surrey begin with reality TV/quiz show regular James Belshaw, who has already been seen on over 15 TV shows beforehand. While his carefree approach to cooking and random chat goes okay, it doesn't translate to high marks.
Episode 17
Surrey, My Le Luong
23 mins
Episode 18
Surrey, Ben Hudson
23 mins
Episode 19
Surrey, Caroline Maxwell-Gale
23 mins
Episode 20
Surrey, John Kelly
23 mins
Episode 21
Brighton, Guy Lloyd
23 mins
Episode 22
Brighton, Emma Hartley
23 mins
Episode 23
Brighton, Tim Aanstoot
23 mins
Episode 24
Brighton, Hannah Quinn
23 mins
Episode 25
Brighton, Monti Harley-Rudd
23 mins
Episode 26
Reading, Sarah Miller
23 mins
Five nights in Reading begin with Sarah from Henley-on-Thames organising a French-themed evening. However, her hopes of a sophisticated dining experience are dashed by the bluntness of her guests and the directness of their conversation.
Episode 27
Reading, Rob Newson
23 mins
It's Rob's turn to host, and his insistence that his guests wear slippers to their meal gets things off to a shaky start. There's also growing tension among the group, but will guest entertainment "Cher" be able to turn things around?
Episode 28
Reading, Lydia Maric
23 mins
Lydia brings some of her Kenyan heritage to the dinner table, and reveals that she's the queen of her town. But her objections over the previous nights cause hypercritical responses from the others, and everyone is getting bored of John.
Episode 29
Reading, Susan Ridgeon
23 mins
The fourth night, and Susan's toilet humour even extends to her food, with her "Suey Pooey Pud". However, her food goes down well and everyone makes an effort - Lydia even disregards a hair in her food and attempts to tell a joke.
Episode 30
Reading, John Grant-Casey
23 mins
The fifth evening in Reading has John aiming to win, but he must contend with Susan's poor table manners. Even worse, all three female contestants decide to let everything out on the final night, trading barbed insults throughout.
Episode 31
Birmingham, Lisa Gallop
23 mins
Five nights in Birmingham begin with self-titled "Chinese domestic goddess" Lisa, who doesn't impress her guests by admitting she cut corners preparing her food. Tensions are also in the air with Mark's overt flirting towards Martha.
Episode 32
Birmingham, Martha Harrison
23 mins
The group begin to bond as host Martha introduces them to a vegan menu. As a former shopping channel presenter, Martha asks them all to practise selling, with the group in hysterics as Mark uses it as another chance to try and woo her.
Episode 33
Birmingham, Mark Pascoe
23 mins
It's Mark's turn to host, and he organises a night of improv comedy, plus arranges some special vegan food for Martha. However, she's not impressed with either, refusing to join in any of the games and complaining about his food.
Episode 34
Birmingham, Sonia Sondhi
23 mins
It's Sonia's turn to host, and she's conscious of growing friction between herself and Martha. Yet the group as a whole are turning away from Martha, with even her former admirer Mark now calling her "the fun sponge".
Episode 35
Birmingham, Akil Gordon-Beckford
23 mins
Akil hosts the final night in Birmingham, and he's determined to get through the night with as few issues as possible. But the tensions between Sonia and Martha have now seen their relationship almost completely break down.
Episode 36
Newcastle, Stuart Hatton Jr.
23 mins
Newcastle 1/5: This competition is in and around Newcastle, and the first host is 32-year-old ballroom dance instructor Stuart. Stuart is hoping to dazzle his guests with his rainbow themed night.
Episode 37
Newcastle, Adam Florence
23 mins
Newcastle 2/5: It's the second night and the turn of Geordie geezer Adam to host. Adam's got it all to do and he's opting for fine dining and upmarket gastropub food.
Episode 38
Newcastle, Harriet Goodman
23 mins
Newcastle: 3/5: It's day three, and horse obsessed, nursing student Harriet is throwing a dinner party entirely themed around her equestrian hobby. But she's got plenty of surprises in store.
Episode 39
Newcastle, Jude Downing-Philipson
23 mins
Newcastle 4/5: It's day four, and videographer Jude is hoping to win over her carnivorous guests with a decidedly experimental vegetarian menu. However, there's a distinct lack of vegetables.
Episode 40
Newcastle, Maureen Cave
23 mins
Newcastle 5/5: It's the final night and the turn of Mo to host. After two nights with no voice, Mo is back on form with a menu of traditional South African dishes.
Episode 41
Leeds, Dionne Cummings
23 mins
Choir teacher Dionne is the first host for a week in Leeds, and presents a menu that includes Coquilles Saint Jacques, along with some Caribbean dancing. Yet guest Jane seems to rankle the others with her borderline insulting directness.
Episode 42
Leeds, Jane Bestwick
23 mins
Jane didn't make a great first impression on the opening night, and her turn to host sees some of the guests get confrontational. Ravioli, pork tenderloin and vanilla panna cotta are all dishes that are met with blunt criticism.
Episode 43
Leeds, Denver Ellis
23 mins
Drama tutor Denver is determined to lift the mood with a party involving stilt walkers, music and a Prosecco van. While the energy is appreciated by her guests, her cutting corners with her food and rice pudding dessert are less welcomed.
Episode 44
Leeds, Billy Adcock
23 mins
61-year-old Billy believes he has the experience to win, and the energy to stop the bickering. After the episode aired, Denver's behaviour saw her attacked on social media, while Billy passed away just three months after broadcast.
Episode 45
Leeds, Darren Hick
23 mins
In terms of food, Darren has been the most bluntly critical all week, sparing no feelings turning away dishes he refused to finish. Having set himself up for scrutiny, his food is judged harshly - and Denver and Jane can't stop squabbling.
Episode 46
Essex, Corinna Richards
23 mins
Five nights in Essex begin with eccentric head teacher Corinna Richards, who plans a royal-themed evening. It doesn't take long for her guests to discover that she's not a royalist, but just wants to pay tribute to her outside toilet.
Episode 47
Essex, Paul Laughlin
23 mins
Money broker Paul gets to host the second evening, and after his slightly critical look at food on the first night, he's subject to extra scrutiny for his own efforts.
Episode 48
Essex, Harmy Juttla
23 mins
With snow falling, the third night in Essex is held at Harmy's house for a Punjabi-themed evening. But with the differing palates of her guests, how will her Indian food go down when one of them loves heat and two don't like spice?
Episode 49
Essex, Adam Smith
23 mins
A gas leak means recruitment consultant Adam has to leave his own home and prepare his food at his father's house. Yet laid-back Adam doesn't take anything too seriously - other than his panna cotta battle with rival Paul.
Episode 50
Essex, Grace Lampard
23 mins
The week in Essex ends at the house of the youngest contestant, Grace. But as Grace has been the fussiest eater all week, has she built up too much resentment from her fellow competitors, or will her glam night turn it all around?
Episode 51
Gloucester and Cheltenham, Daphne Neville
23 mins
Gloucestershire 1/5: Octogenarian actor and otter conservationist Daphne hosts an entertaining and eventful night of simple fare, furry friends and a disappearing guest.
Episode 52
Gloucester and Cheltenham, Aisha Kelly
23 mins
Gloucestershire 2/5: Youth worker Aisha serves up spicy Jamaican food with a side serving of hip hop. Will last night's dessert deserter Anne return.
Episode 53
Gloucester and Cheltenham, Debbie Wheatley
23 mins
Gloucestershire 3/5: Hairdresser Debbie hosts a music-themed night. But James's opinions of her food cause consternation. And he also offends Aisha when he shuts her down mid-conversation.
Episode 54
Gloucester and Cheltenham, James Cooper
23 mins
Gloucestershire 4/5: Beauty product salesman James serves up a Canadian menu for his four female guests, but Debbie and Aisha are looking for revenge after he offended them last night.
Episode 55
Gloucester and Cheltenham, Sarah Louise Brown
23 mins
Gloucestershire 5/5: Sarah Louise treats her guests to comforting family favourites, including 'roast chicken with a twist', and a glimpse of the work of her alter ego.
Episode 56
West Midlands, Sunita Kaur
23 mins
Five days in the West Midlands begin with Sunita's Punjabi-themed evening. Guest Digby has issues with bad table manners - so what will he think when Liz and George take part in a belching competition, and Tutsi talks about breaking wind?
Episode 57
West Midlands, Liz Ward
23 mins
West Midlands 2/5: Half-Egyptian property investor Liz treats her guests to a taste of the Middle East, some startling revelations and high-energy entertainment.
Episode 58
West Midlands, George Hart
23 mins
West Midlands 3/5: On a fun-filled night, model George asks his guests to come dressed as his favourite word - fabulous - and serves up a mixture of Greek, Caribbean and Italian food.
Episode 59
West Midlands, Tutsi Selvie
23 mins
West Midlands 4/5: Social worker Tutsi serves up a mixture of Zimbabwean and English dishes and surprises her guests with a worm-eating competition. But one guest is harbouring a grudge.
Episode 60
West Midlands, Digby Turner
23 mins
West Midlands 5/5: Dark horse Digby plans an evening of fancy fine dining. But his biggest challenge may be keeping the peace between his guests.
Episode 61
Swindon and Marlborough, Simon Pitts-Drake
23 mins
Swindon and Marlborough 1/5: The week's first host, software salesman Simon, hopes to impress with charm and hearty, home cooked meals.
Episode 62
Swindon and Marlborough, Linda Yeardly
23 mins
Swindon and Marlborough 2/5: Business consultant Linda hopes to impress her guests with a pheasant, venison and pastry swans. But Simon puts a cat among the pigeons.
Episode 63
Swindon and Marlborough, Saleha Pinhorn
23 mins
Swindon and Marlborough 3/5: Parisienne Saleha serves up a vegetarian meal - with a side of steak tartare.
Episode 64
Swindon and Marlborough, Ben Smith
23 mins
Swindon and Marlborough 4/5: Drama teacher Ben puts on a Middle Eastern and Asian menu. Expectations are high as his guests suspect that he's a foodie.
Episode 65
Swindon and Marlborough, Deborah Poneskis
23 mins
Swindon and Marlborough 5/5: Debs plans to treat her guests to a medieval feast of local legends including 'flying Monk', 'fish platter' and 'lamb leg of barmaid gobbled tiger'.
Episode 66
Blackpool and Preston, Rachel Lang
23 mins
Five nights in Blackpool and Preston begin with Rachel and her "United Plates of America", a 1950s US diner-themed menu. Unfortunately Jill expects fine dining, while Lisa is Earthy and coarse - and the personality clashes don't end there.
Episode 67
Blackpool and Preston, Jill Coleman
23 mins
Everyone had reservations about Jill after the first night, even affable parole officer Bernard. However, she surprises her guests by showing a friendlier side on the second evening, where she presents them with her Italian themed menu.
Episode 68
Blackpool and Preston, Mark Hennessy-Vass
23 mins
Camp, Chihuahua-loving Mark gets the opportunity to host, and to see if his skills as an airline cabin crew member can win him the competition. While his duck and venison go well, the others are getting tired of Jill talking about herself.
Episode 69
Blackpool and Preston, Bernard
23 mins
The atmosphere gets even more uncomfortable on the fourth night as kilt-wearing Bernard has to pull up Jill for being patronising. In an attempt to liven the mood, he treats the diners to a northern soul dance lesson - on talcum powder.
Episode 70
Blackpool and Preston, Lisa Fisher
23 mins
Blackpool and Preston 5/5: It's the final day, and health assistant Lisa is banking on her no-faff menu to bag the cash. Some home truths are revealed and temperatures soar.
