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This week's competition comes from in and around Essex, and first to host is Essex-proud events planner Natalie. She's hoping that a homely night with some tried and tested dishes and a decent dose of banter will wow her competition - but will it be enough for her to clinch the £1000 cash prize? For that, she'll need to impress straight-talking business woman, Alison, excitable dentist Amarinder, child talent agency owner Donia and fish salesman, Dean. With a menu cleverly designed for ease, channelling her events planning experience and a sprinkle of good ol' Essex charm - will Nat have done enough to bag herself the grand?
In Essex, the second host is bridal shop owner Alison. Alison's no-nonsense, take-it-or-leave-it attitude has dentist Amarinder a little worried, but she's confident her minimum effort and maximum taste menu will bag her the £1000 prize. The group discover Alison's job is a bridal shop owner to the surprise of Dean who had thought she was a police officer. Donia shocks the group with the announcement that she would be happy to spend above and beyond for a wedding dress, leaving events planner Natalie to believe Donia isn't short of a few bob. With a night full of surprises, divided food opinions and even an impromptu singalong, will it be enough for Alison to take home the cash?
This week's competition is in Essex and it's time for Bollywood loving dentist Amarinder to host his dinner party. Amarinder is feeling upbeat about his Bollywood themed evening, but trouble ensues when he discovers Dean is averse to spicy Indian food. Meanwhile, standards queen Donia creates an awkward moment when she states that Amarinder is her only real competition, much to the surprise of Natalie and Alison. Although Amarinder's food is presented well, will the flavours be enough to propel him into top spot and win the £1000 prize?
It's the fourth day in Essex, and child talent agency owner Donia has created a rod for her own back after calling flamboyant dentist Amarinder her only competition last night. Donia's chosen an Egyptian themed evening to reflect her heritage, but neither straight-talking shop owner Alison or events planner Natalie were happy about Donia's comment last night so they are expecting big things. Dean isn't impressed with the simplicity of the Egyptian menu but Amarinder enjoys the chance to embrace the evening. Has Donia delivered food fit for a pharaoh or is it a dinner party disaster?
It's the final day of the competition and the turn of fish salesman Dean to host. He feels none of the meals served to him this week have met required standards, so he firmly believes his restaurant style menu will help bag him the grand. However, his choice of main course surprises all the group and some of the ingredients in the starter are unexpected. Dentist Amarinder feels there's no point in going tonight as he's still confident about his night. A delay in serving the main course leaves the group rubbing their tummies. All is not lost as Dean has a little trick up his sleeve to win back the group with his bizarre entertainment, which turns out to be the highlight of the evening for Donia.
The dinner-party challenge comes from in and around Manchester, with teaching assistant Dina hosting the first night and hoping to impress guests Oscar, Jeannette, Dave and Mollie.
Yoga teacher Jeannette hosts the second night in Manchester. Her plan is to treat her guests to an evening of poetry and fish, but things do not get off to a good start.
Hairdresser Mollie hosts the third dinner party of the week in and around Manchester, hoping to impress her guests with an indulgent, luxurious menu.
Road worker Dave hosts the fourth evening in and around Manchester, asking for a leopard-print dress code - so when earlier tensions resurface, one of the women gets her claws out.
Last to host in Manchester is 43-year-old DJ Oscar, who hopes to impress his guests with a menu of mouth-watering Mediterranean treats. However, with a three-part tapas starter, he finds he may have bitten off more than he can chew.
This week's competition is in the Midlands, where the first to host is 43-year-old dog lover Becci who's hoping to be crowned top dog with a Cornish themed menu. Becci rates herself very highly in the kitchen, but is her confidence misplaced? The guests she must impress are 49-year-old company director Ian, 51-year-old Jamaican mum Lorna, 48-year-old business consultant Louise and 24-year-old nightclub worker Hezron. With an evening of posh Cornish cuisine and curious canine conversations, will Becci's fellow diners rate her as highly as she rates herself and give her a shot at the £1000 prize.
Business consultant Louise hosts the second night of the week in the Midlands, hoping that her trusty hostess trolley and Spanish food will propel her towards the £1,000 prize.
It's the third night of the competition from the Midlands and 24-year-old Hezron's turn to host, and he hopes to wow his guests with a Caribbean-inspired menu.
The penultimate evening from the Midlands sees the second taste of the Caribbean in as many days - but host Lorna is convinced her take is the real deal.
On the final day in the Midlands, business owner Ian hopes to scoop the prize by whisking his guests off to the Canary Islands. However, having cremated the first course, he must stomach a large portion of blunt feedback.
Cleaning company owner Kelly Anne hosts the first of a week of dinner parties from South Wales, hoping to impress with her simple menu of classic comfort foods with a bit of glitz.
A bar manager and former child actor hosts the second of this week's dinner parties, but before his guests have even sat down, a disaster in the kitchen has ruined the first course.
Radio presenter Rachel hosts the third dinner party of the week in Cardiff, hoping to impress her guests with an Indian-themed menu.
Accountant Runa is the fourth to host in Cardiff and is confident her Bangladeshi-inspired menu will wow her guests, having cooked this type of cuisine for more than 20 years. But she reckons without radio DJ Rachel, who is still smarting after Runa's criticism the previous night.
Energy consultant David hosts the final party in south Wales, putting on an evening of classic dinner-party fare, but his offal-based starter does not go down well with everyone. A revelation about his stately home leaves guests open-mouthed and one diner finds themselves banished to the dungeon.
Checkout assistant Jamie-Lea hosts the first of a week of dinner parties from Bristol and Bath, hoping to impress Chris, Shelley, Christine and James with her flavoursome menu.
Pig farmer Chris prepares a menu showing off his love of Italy - with one of his home-reared pigs ending up on the menu - and makes a surprising revelation about his education.
Pub landlady Christine hosts the third dinner party of the week in and around Bristol, hoping to impress her competitors and win the £1,000 prize.
Hummus-maker James hosts the fourth evening in and around Bristol and is confident he can beat Christine's retro meal last night. But he still has a lot to do if he is to win.
In Bristol, the fifth and final cook to host is 50-year-old retiree and lady of leisure Shelley, who's hoping to impress with her tried and tested favourites. She's been talking about her holidays and lifestyle throughout the week, but will ex-pub landlady Christine have to call time on the chat tonight? She will also have to win over checkout assistant Jamie-Lea, hummus entrepreneur James, and pig farmer Chris.
Grandmother Angie hosts the first of a week of dinner parties from in and around Edinburgh, hoping to impress Abby, Marc, Gareth and Celena with her menu of international dishes.
Creative director Gareth seems to be suffering from big night nerves as he hosts the second party from Edinburgh - which involves a curry with an unappetising name.
Ex-restaurant owner Celena hosts the third dinner party of the week in and around Edinburgh, hoping to impress her guests with her Italian-inspired menu.
On the fourth day in Edinburgh, retail manager Marc hopes to impress his guests with a bug-based menu. But before long the tension between Angie and Abby takes centre stage again.
Funeral arranger Abby is last to host in Edinburgh. She treats her guests to a combination of healthy and Spanish grub, but will partying pensioner Angie steal the limelight? Creative director Gareth gets to tell ex-restaurant manager Celena what he really thinks of her, and golfing supplier Marc proves what a Scotsman really wears under his kilt.
Semi-professional footballer Sanchez hosts the first of a week of dinner parties from in and around Leeds, hoping to impress his guests with a Caribbean-themed evening.
Fitness instructor Ele serves up sophisticated British cuisine in the second party from Leeds, with a new guest joining the line-up in the shape of lighting technician Dragos.
Sangeeta hosts the third dinner party of the week in and around the Leeds area, hoping to impress with a menu featuring dishes that merge the tastes of Morocco and India.
The fourth host in and around the Leeds area is 62-year-old ex-dancer Diana, who is going all out to win with an Italian menu and an extra boozy dessert.
The final host in and around the Leeds area is 29-year-old lighting technician Dragos, who treats his guests to an evening of traditional Romanian fayre. With traditional hearty favourites and a journey into the land associated with Dracula, Dragos pulls out all the stops - but will it be enough to secure him the £1,000 prize?
Chocolate shop manager Ginnette hosts the first of a week of dinner parties from in and around Sheffield, hoping to impress her guests with a menu of fun family favourites.
The second host in Sheffield is emergency services worker Josh, who entertains his guests with life drawing - but a furry find during the arrival drinks divides opinion.
GP surgery manager Clare hosts the third dinner party of the week in and around Sheffield, hoping to impress her guests with a 'winter warmer" menu.
Wellness coach Andy is the fourth host in and around Sheffield. He hopes to impress his guests with a tasty and healthy meal - and livens up the proceedings with his singing skills.
The final host in and around Sheffield is 37-year-old psychologist Abi, who hopes to win her guests over with a menu inspired by her travels through Asia. There's an impromptu lesson in sock puppetry, which is both a hit and miss with the group, while a burning hot chilli sauce and some supermarket-bought fish proves cause for controversy with a competitive bunch who are ready to pounce on any missteps.
