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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
Part-time DJ Dom plans a menu inspired by the 90s Madchester music scene and has to call on a chart-topping celebrity pal to bail him out.
Daddy's girl Sasha throws a Chinese/Pakistani fusion meal, but with plastic cutlery and plates. Maria reveals more about her love of gothic.
Nurse Katherine hopes her simple meal will still impress. There's some direct questioning at the dinner table and some extraordinary revelations from Dom and Danny.
Danny the barber plans an evening of Bulgarian cuisine, but it doesn't take long before things get a bit an emotional, folllowed soon after by tears.
Glamour goth Maria plans an Asian meal with a twist on an evening that certainly creates a stir. But has the queen of the night 'bitten' off more than she can chew?
In Hull, first host is 29-year-old Jennie, who is honouring Hull's fishing history with her under-the-sea theme and hopes to win the prize catch of one thousand squid hook, line and sinker.
It's the second night in Hull, and the turn of 28-year-old wrestling promoter James to host. James hopes to win with a Mexican theme that includes staging a full blown wrestling match.
The third host in Hull is entrepreneur Katrena who is hoping her cruise ship theme will sail her to the prize. But will her strawberry soup and towel folding entertainment wow her guests?
In Hull, the host is 41-year-old super-confident mum of three Natalie. Unimpressed by the food so far, she reckons good quality produce can easily bag her the thousand pound prize.
It's the final night in Hull. Will the group be impressed by host George's dramatic egg drop soup and flambéed Crepes Suzettes and judge his night to be a fantastic feat, or a flop?
In Gloucestershire, former property developer Ian's hoping to impress his guests with his super-healthy menu, but they may be more impressed with his 12-bedroom mansion in the country.
It's the second day of the competition in Gloucestershire and 24-year-old reigning Miss Cheltenham, Sophie, is hoping to impress her guests with an evening of elegant food and pageantry
It's the third day in Gloucestershire and 27-year-old host, rugby-loving Carmel, is going all out with a 'Six Nations' starter, pancetta, king prawns and chorizo main and a key lime pie
It's day four in Gloucestershire, and 40-year old teacher Polly hopes to wow her guests with a fine dining starter and main, undeterred by the fact that she has never cooked either before!
It's the final day in Gloucestershire, and exuberant hair salon owner Chris is hoping to walk away with the prize money by hosting a high-octane evening with some special homemade treats
This week's competition is in south-east London and first to host is 25-year-old journalist Leah, who is hoping to leave her guests feeling stuffed and happy with a Mediterranean feast
In south-east London, the second host is personal trainer Vincenzo, who is aiming to impress his guests with an evening full of Italian passion inspired by family recipes.
In south-east London, third host is bar manager Josh who is hoping to wow his guests with a menu inspired by his favourite tipple: beer! Even the entertainment is beer based!
This week's competition is in south-east London, where it's day four and the turn of Texan psychologist David to host. Will David's love of Mexican cooking produce a night to remember?
On the final day of the competition in south-east London, event organiser Gina hopes to win with an evening of fine dining, inspired by her love of cookery courses.
In Milton Keynes, host 52-year-old hypnotherapist Howard is hoping his fancy menu will be a hit. But Howard's 'Pendulum of Truth' is not everybody's idea of fun.
It's day two in Milton Keynes, and the turn of 30-year-old outspoken host Louise. But her guests are unimpressed by her menu of 'fabulous bruschetta' and 'Lou's magical mousse'.
It's the third day in Milton Keynes and the turn of management consultant David, who brings a treat for his guests in the form of dancing Vegas showgirls!
On day four in Milton Keynes host Helen is hoping a night of 'East meets West' will infuse her guests with the culinary excitement needed after a few nights of mediocre fare.
It's the final day in Milton Keynes and competitive salesman Simon feels his fine dining will impress this critical bunch. But will he be derailed by the cheap jabs in store?
The first to host in Norwich is 45-year-old hotel reservation and events manager Jo-Anne, who hopes to walk away with the £1000 by hosting a glamorously gourmet affair.
It's day two in Norwich and second to host is down-to-earth multi-media manager Karena. Not one for fine dining, Karena hopes that poshing up some pub grub will be enough.
The third host in Norwich is confident ex-professional skier Jake, who plans to wow his guests with fine dining and alpine classics; it's certainly a memorable evening but is it enough?
It's day four in Norwich, and music shop manager Barnaby hopes his fish inspired starter and seafood linguine will impress his guests, who don't take long to get into the nautical spirit
It's the final day in Norwich and the turn of business advisor Richard to host. Richard has held his cards close to his chest all week, but believes his Thai food gives him the upper hand.
First to host is workaholic and mum of three Clare, who plans to get the week off to a hot and spicy start with her Indian themed menu of spicy pakoras and lamb curry.
Comedy promoter David hasn't made many friends so far - will his extravagant menu including caviar, scallops, beef fillet and oysters win him the respect of his fellow diners?
Sophisticated marketing consultant Liz hopes to impress with a French menu, but now that David's night is out of the way he's become more outspoken, causing trouble at the dinner table.
Club singer John serves a menu inspired by his travels around the world and has a musical surprise up his sleeve, but the group are divided over the merits of Celine Dion.
It's the last night of the competition, and with David attracting criticism from the other guests, can host Vicky and her amethyst crystal turn the negativity around and bag the cash prize?
