Season 2014 2014

TV-G

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 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 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.

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.

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!

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?

Confident foodie Dave Morris hopes his home-grown herbs, hand-picked fruit and complicated menu will win him the prize.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It's the final night in Devon and hosting this evening is retired housekeeper Viv Foster

Will foodie trucker Tony's scallops on black pudding with pea puree impress his guests?

In Essex, second to host is cheeky sandwich shop owner, Anthony Street

his host in Essex host is no-nonsense driving instructor Claire Kelly.

It's the turn of entrepreneur Richard Harris.

Final night in Essex, and teacher Kerrie Brinkley-Whittington's hosting is under fire.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

First to host is 45-year-old hotel duty manager Andrew Carruthers, who is planning a hotel themed night, complete with five-star quality food including 'early reservation fishcakes' and a 'do not disturb truffle'.

It's the turn of cocky fitness fanatic Jonny Thompson, who plans a meaty menu. But his fellow guests get to see more of him than they bargained for.

Sheepdog trainer Katy Cropper is the latest to host in Cumbria, with prawns cooked al fresco on an open fire and her potent homemade horseradish sauce dividing the group. But a live sheep herding demonstration is a hit.

Holly Venning shows her love of Cumbria by serving Cumbrian scallops and chorizo, Cumberland sausage and Penrith fudge pudding. But is it all a bit much for some guests?

Estate agent Wendy Tinnion hosts the final night of the competition and has organised a Friday night disco.

Later, Wendy's guests are in for a surprise when they discover something unexpected about their host.

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 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.

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 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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Mike Botto hopes his Italian evening will be a winner, including spag bol and a Pavarotti impersonator to sing for his guests.

Business manager Alison Bennett is first up to host. Her guests are hairdresser Michelle Blackett, butcher Graeme Curley, student and ballet dancer Erwin Orduz, and former bio-chemist Yvonne Finlayson.

Having lived abroad, Alison is hoping to whisk her guests away to the Orient as her menu tries to recreate the authentic 'Thai experience' of her favourite restaurant there. With chicken satay, red roasted pork, and chili chocolate combs on the cards, you can be sure it will be one exotic night ahead for her guests.

Local butcher Graeme Curley plans a meat-fuelled evening. Will his meaty grub put him in with a chance of bagging the cash at the end of the week or has he cut it too close to the bone?

Hairdresser Michelle Blackett is hoping to wow her guests with a menu of exceedingly well-appointed food.

Graeme discovers his feminine side with a very special make over. But can Michelle knock the butcher boy off top spot?

Kooky ballet enthusiast and hospitality management student Erwin Orduz is going all by putting on a weird and wonderful evening full of shocks and surprises, with the dining room a menagerie of animals and nakedness.

Yvonne Finlayson plans to take her guests on a journey of scientific inspired culinary discovery, with some high-octane entertainment, scintillating chat and a healthy dose of revelations.

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.

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.

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.

It's Raphael Steele first ever dinner party and he plans some ackee, saltfish, curried goat, and steel drums for entertainment.

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.

French business analyst Laetitia Kotsiopoulos plans to wow her guests - Greek mum Eva Philippou, publican Randy Johnson, lettings agent Sharon Wozniak and hairdresser Patrick McMurray - with an evening of French gastronomy and a menu including snails, foie gras, veal and a traditional cheese course before the dessert.

In Sutton Coldfield Eva Philippou hopes a big fat Greek dinner will score her top marks, and has some dancing in store for her entertainment. Big-shot hairdresser Patrick has a lot to say for himself but has publican Randy already heard enough from him?

Randy Johnson wants to prove he can put on more than bog-standard pub grub. Randy tries to impress with a black tie theme and some interesting culinary techniques, including cooking with house bricks. He delivers beautifully presented food, but is it tasty enough to impress his guests?

Feisty lettings agent Sharon Wozniak plans to impress her guests with a classic Birmingham curry, but some of them seem unimpressed with her menu. Will her deconstructed margarita cheesecake impress her guests?

It's the last night and outspoken hairdresser Patrick McMurray prepares a classic beef Wellington.

First to host in and around Northampton is sports enthusiast James Cox, whose starter of Vichyssoise soup causes confusion for some of the guests and his boeuf bourguignon falls down on presentation. Later, an over generous dusting of cocoa on the tiramisu leaves some guests feeling choked.

Glamorous Donna spends nearly as much time fixing her makeup as she does preparing her three course dinner of comfort food. Despite a crumbly pastry, Donna's beef Wellington is an all-round hit. But will her problem puds cost her in the final scores?
Caroline rounds off the evening with a raspberry brownie, as Barb Wiles and James Cox discuss who they'd go on holiday with.

Part-time actress Caroline Nash plans a menu based on her travels will dazzle her audience. But the night gets off to a shaky start as Donna finds a hair on the side of her goats' cheese salad.

The pressure continues to rise for Caroline as her slow roast Tuscan pork main course isn't quite cooked, so she decides to entertain her guests by showcasing her acting ability.

Caroline rounds off the evening with a raspberry brownie, as Barb Wiles and James Cox discuss who they'd go on holiday with.

Party-loving Barb Wiles plans an Australian menu and to get them all to 'buy into the Barb'. But her starter causes consternation as three of the guests hate seafood, and things go to pot over the main, a chicken and bacon bake, when outspoken Donna tells Barb the chicken is pink.

It's the last day and finally taking centre stage is attention-loving businessman and keen cricketer Duncan Fielding. Not one to take the middle road, Duncan has a menu based on the story of his life, which is full of surprises and spice, including a chicken and reindeer curry.

The guests are impressed to discover that Duncan runs a community pub from the bottom of his garden and can do some mean dad dancing.

First to host is hospital radio DJ Zaira Sheikh, who is hoping to dazzle her guests with her Indian themed menu. Also taking part is lady of leisure Heather Horsfall, who is not afraid to speak her mind, landscape gardener Toby Pullen, and fantasy novelist James Littleworth.

The week of competitive dining features a hair in the chicken, under-washed prawns and a spectacular finale.

Plucky Michelle Pannell, party boy Tony Brooks and ex-holiday rep Gary Clark compete against Essex newcomer Ami Mehta.

One of the hosts serves a kebab, while another has a staff of seven at her wealthy home. There's also goat soup and an 80s-inspired menu.

Scuba-diving science teacher Philip Austin is first to host and plans a freshly foraged menu. Also taking part is burlesque event organiser Sarah Bell, advertising sales rep Charlotte Bowes and children's author David Lawrence Jones, who is determined to help his guests embrace their inner child.

The four dinner party hosts are senior care home manager Sally Hawkins, mum-of-three Ashleigh Kelly, hard-to-please foodie Jacob Teulon, and Italian born bingo caller John Frontera. The week of competitive dining features some secrets, some burned bits, lots of lobster, and a vist to the table from Rocky the raccoon.

A globetrotting menu, some peculiar culinary mash-ups, a fiery starter and an emotional finale feature as entrepreneur Rob Earnshaw, competitive foodie Nigel Thompson, 'posh Geordie' Becky Mortimer and down-to-earth Sunderland lass Karina Armstrong compete for the prize.

First to host is confident foodie James Manders, who likes to emulate the fine dining of the many Michelin starred restaurants he visits.

He's also the first to experience the effects of argumentative lady of leisure Amanda Gregory, who manages to insult pretty much everyone at his dinner party, especially bubbly housekeeper Julie Tworogal.

But when it's Amanda's turn to host she plays nice, and happy-go-lucky park manager Ken Greenway is particularly taken in by her charms.

On Julie's night Amanda reverts back to her old ways with a vengeance, and the group confront her on her behaviour.

It's up to Mr Nice Guy Ken to try and end the week on a better note which he attempts to do by revealing his secret love of bats to his guests.

Linda Swaine is hoping to impress with an evening of fine dining. On night two, Polly Cleaver wants to leave her guests comforted by her country theme and homely menu, but disaster strikes when she serves up undercooked meat.

On the next night, Chris Brough hopes his local food and musical entertainment can bag him the prize.

On the final night, Joe Djeebet puts on a manly pub theme to try and top the week off with a bang.

Chainsaw-brandishing vicar John Whittaker kicks off the week with his biblical themed menu, but his guests are far from saintly.

Also taking part are business woman Julie, IT lecturer Emmanuel, and telesales worker Kaytey Lees, in a week of warring with hair being found, food being thrown and even a snail turning up in someone's dessert.

Battling it out over four nights are straight-talking pony breeder Victoria Allen, ultra-competitive civil servant Andrew Huxtable, chatterbox Louise McMahon, and outspoken student Christopher Fleming.

The week features a marsupial on the menu and some antler clashing as the boys fight to be alpha male.

Taking on the culinary challenge is barber Barry Hayden, student nurse Becci Weir, educational doll distributor Jane Gordon, and communications manager Les Rushforth.

First to host is Jane, who presents a traditional yet tasty menu.

Les wants to serve up some serious conversation. But his chat isn't to everyone's taste.

Becci cooks up a Spanish fiesta on her night, complete with authentic entertainment.

Barry's dinner party almost goes up in smoke with a burnt starter.

Westling promoter Dale hosts a wrestling-themed evening featuring large men in tight lycra and a fractious royal debate. The guests are 23-year-old budding thespian Beth, 36-year-old business support manager Jo-Anna, 41-year-old mum of three Ondine and 38-year-old tri-athlete David.

Business support manager Jo-Anna plans a glitz and glam dinner party, with dolls houses, poetry and plenty of ball gowns.

PR whizz Beth Dunmore plans to impress with a vaguely Middle Eastern menu, but she has her work cut out when it comes to impressing fine-dining fuss pot David Morris.

Ondine plans a robustly flavoured Greek menu. Ondine believes her dishes will wow her guests. But has she broken 'the golden rule of hummus'? And what will the guests make of her ouzo-laced dessert.

It's the the turn of ultra-confident triathlete David Morris to flex his culinary muscles in the kitchen. David is determined to show his guests the true meaning of fine dining: small portions, MASSIVE flavours!

Council manager Charlotte hopes to win over her guests by injecting a bit of her own personality into each course. She's also managed to convince her former rugby choir to make an impromptu performance in the living room.

Electrician and bachelor Steve's menu includes lasagne, vegetable soup and some fruitful homemade wine. In a lively evening of dining, Meic 'bares all' with a revelation which shocks Christine.

Christine plans to impress her guests with her menu of family favourites and a performance from her number one rock band. But the night starts with a shocking discovery.

It's retired French teacher Meic's night in Llanelli and he plans an authentic French menu. But what will he make of Charlotte wearing an onion necklace?

It's the final day of the competition and the turn of teaching assistant Ainsley to host. Ainsley wants to educate her guests and hopefully win the competition by treating them all to an authentic Russian themed dinner party.

But will her Vodka infused Pavlova and some Russian dancing be enough to offset the rather cantankerous mood around the dinner table?

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.

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?

Adrian is on the charm offensive with some impressive spicy food. But his final surprise of the evening could be one step too far.

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.

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?

On the first day of the competition in Weston-super-Mare, Zumba teacher Amanda is determined to win her guests over with her locally sourced Somerset menu, including pork in cider.

Rugby-mad sports centre manager Harry hopes to impress his guests with a menu of Hungarian classics, from beef in hunter's sauce to bird's milk with meringue dumplings. Well-to-do estate manager Chris shocks the group with his courting stories.

Drama teacher and music lover Nancy throws an Austrian-themed party to reflect her love of the country, including Wiener schnitzel, venison stew and some yodelling lessons.

Farm estate manager Chris hosts an evening based on his love of all things African, with savoury donuts, deep fried beef, an exotic dessert, and African dancing.

Businesswoman Tracy has designed her evening around her love of dance, from the tango to the cha cha cha. She's asked her guests to wear black tie and ballgowns, and for entertainment they'll get a dance lesson from Tracy.

First aid manager Jacqui is serving up a selection of pates, roast venison and a homely sticky toffee pud. Her guests are optometric consultant Daniel, cabinet maker Craig, Basque-born administrator Lorea and procurement officer Jenna. The party is rife with insults from the off, but will the tensions at the table prevent Jacqui scooping the 1000 cash prize?

Aspiring actor Daniel plans a traditional Scottish menu with a twist, serving spaghetti hagginaise for his main and home-made Irn Bru ice cream for dessert. But with Basque born Lorea foodie a tough act to please, will it be the performance of a lifetime or an early curtain call?

Basque-born Lorea is on a mission to showcase the culinary delights of her native home in northern Spain. Lorea's fiesta commences with a pink cocktail and an exotic quartet flown over from the Basque country especially to impress. She reveals that she used to model in the nude, which perplexes her guests.

Jenna wants to impress with a night of perfection, but cannot cover up her feelings towards aspiring actor Daniel after a week of bickering.

Craig hopes his land and sea menu can blow the competition out of the water. He's gone for locally caught prime lobster with wild boar brought in especially from the Scottish highlands. However he has more than just the cooking to contend with as the week's ongoing feuding finds one diner storming out.

Riding school owner Michelle is serving up a country themed menu, with game pie for main, and home grown rhubarb on sponge for dessert. With singing, dancing and flirting, will Michelle's raucous evening be a winner?

It's the turn of retired gardener Eva to host. So far she's been the centre of attention and tonight she plans to keep it that way. With her no nonsense attitude - and menu, Eva plans to go all out to bag the £1000 prize.

Bling-tastic account manager Justine is hoping to woo her guests with a love-themed evening. Everything seems to be going to plan when local entrepreneur Stuart decides to get on one knee and propose to Eva... with a napkin ring holder! Photographer Richard reveals his celebrity crush is Una Stubbs.

Bike enthusiast Richard is hoping to race into pole position with a night based on the famous Isle of Man TT motorbike race. He also tries to play the cute card by bringing out his pet bunny, but account manager Justine would rather turn the rabbit into a pair of gloves!

Entrepreneur and Apprentice contestant Stuart takes reveals his love of American food with an Awesome American mezze to start, steak and chips for main and a Harvard mess for dessert. But he finds he's a little out of his depth in the kitchen.

Dry cleaning manager Valerie plans a Lancashire-themed menu, but with her own twists, such as a deconstructed hot pot and a tot of Burnley's favourite liqueur in her trifle.

Dance teacher Nicky is hoping to quickstep her way to the prize with a 'round-the-world' themed menu, with a Chinese salmon starter and an American pie for dessert. But Nicky has her work cut out with American Peggy, a bit of an expert on State-side food. Nicky also has to impress last night's host Lancastrian Valerie and joker Steve, who brings his own brand of Northern humour to the table. Salesman Andy thinks Nicky could be one to watch.

Outsourcing manager Steve, whose outspoken 'humorous' comments have so far offended some of the female guests, plans a 'man of the world' menu that relies heavily on hot Indian spices. Peggy gives him a grilling about his shop-bought black pudding and Nicky subjects him to a humiliating chilli-sauce spice challenge.

American Peggy plans some tried and tested Arizonan recipes, including peach dump cake for dessert. But friction between Peggy and last night's host Steve is starting to build.

Sales manager Andy is confident that his locally themed, gastro menu will win him the £1000 prize. Using only the best locally sourced ingredients combined with plenty of flair, Andy plans to dazzle his guests with his food expertise.

In Suffolk, 30-year old children's food educator Beth Stephens hopes to win with her menu designed to underline her passionate commitment for locally sourced and seasonal food.

Caravan park owner Ray is hoping to win with a Spanish-themed evening. He tries to recreate an Ibiza night club in the middle of a barn... in winter.

Luxury-loving beautician Polly is determined to show that she is more than just a pretty face with her fine dining menu.

Albanian-born civil servant Jonalt hopes to win with his menu of Albanian family recipes. He also shows off a hidden talent that has them all howling with laughter.

ASBO officer Rachel plans comfort food and also has a few tricks up her sleeve to help her nab the cash prize.

In a brand new week from Darlington fun-loving student loans manager Sam kicks off the week with a seafood menu showcasing the North Sea's finest catch. Unfortunately for Sam, one of her guests is fish phobic cattle farmer Mark who admits he'd rather eat a human leg than any form of seafood. There are some surprising revelations when Mark and fellow guest, mum-of-three Audra have a poke around their host's home, and Sam admits she always thought that Eddie the Eagle was a ventriloquist! Sam's dinner party is full of laughter and fun but can she deliver with her food?

On the second day of the competition in Darlington it's the turn of cattle farmer Mark to host. Mark is hoping to impress with a main course made from his own prime beef and a cheesy starter with a twist. Last host Sam's lively charm went down better than her food, and with the competition wide open, mum-of-three Audra fancies her chances while cheeky southerner Ricky is starting to get cocky. Fellow farmer Yvonne and the other guests have high expectations for the night as Mark shows off his twin talents for music and dance but will the quality of his meat be enough to win him the prize?