January 22, 2011
Fun-loving primary school teacher Sophie Hunter-Brown is first up in Cardiff. Sophie is planning a Thai full-moon beach party as h...Read more
January 22, 2011
In Cardiff second to host is headmaster Huw Jones who hopes to impress his guests with some fine dining. Sadly Huw plans mushroom ...Read more
January 22, 2011
Nurse Emma Nurse hopes her quirky food choices and fun entertainment will draw attention away from her not-so-great cooking skills...Read more
January 22, 2011
Gina Goddard-Bell prides herself on her organisational skills, but soon suffers a setback when she runs out of rice Over the week...Read more
January 22, 2011
It's the final day and the turn of hospitality manager Stewart Duff. Will the guests find Stewart's fancy menu, featuring mixed ga...Read more
May 30, 2011
Retired granny and experimental cook Nina Gaskell is first to host in Medway, Kent, and is serving cucumber stuffed with corned be...Read more
May 31, 2011
Barmaid Laura Leibo is struggling with the stress of hosting and decides to make it up as she goes along with her cheesecake. Lat...Read more
June 1, 2011
Police communications officer Esther Kennedy has planned a gourmet dinner party menu, but her food receives mixed reviews. Esther...Read more
June 2, 2011
Posh art graduate Patrick Fysh hopes to impress his guests with his molecular gastronomy. But Nina's left speechless by some risqu...Read more
June 3, 2011
Cheeky-chappy Michael Dodsworth is last to host and is keeping it simple in the kitchen with Thai chicken cakes, jambalaya and ras...Read more
June 6, 2011
Single mum Siobhan Parkinson is first to host in this brand new competition in Merseyside and hopes to win her guests over with he...Read more
June 7, 2011
Glam student Ashley Burke plans an oxygen bar as entertainment for ehr guests on her night as host. She may need it herself, as cr...Read more
June 8, 2011
French fitness instructor Jean-Jacques Silitto hopes to impress with the unusual combination of fancy French food and a 'gym bunny...Read more
June 9, 2011
Electrician and all-round prankster Justin Sumner is determined to prove you can be both a clubber and a good cook and is out to i...Read more
June 10, 2011
It's the final night in Merseyside and the host is house-proud hospitality assistant Lin Rearden, who hopes her super organised ap...Read more
June 13, 2011
This week's competition comes from Hull and first to host is competitive local politician Sarita Robinson. She's going head-to-hea...Read more
June 14, 2011
It's the second day of the competition in Hull and next to host is eccentric ex-bunny girl Krystyna Stark. After shocking the othe...Read more
June 15, 2011
It's the third day of the competition in Hull and next to host is aspiring country gent and ex-royal butler Dan Smith. Dan doesn'...Read more
June 16, 2011
It's the fourth day of the competition in Hull and next to host is feisty single mum of four Sarah Williams. After three nights o...Read more
June 17, 2011
It's the final day of the competition in Hull and last to host is art student and love coach Glenn Davison, who is hoping that his...Read more
June 20, 2011
Van driver Annie Wroe has given her menu a racy theme with a risqué name for each course. Her starter is `Something Fishy Going On...Read more
June 21, 2011
After some fiery exchanges last night Suzanne Hyde is ready for a confrontational evening. But she's hoping her `simple' style of ...Read more
June 22, 2011
Former sailor Tony Wade hopes to prove he's the best cook in the group with a triple bird roast and a triple chocolate mousse. Ton...Read more
June 23, 2011
Fourth to host in Plymouth is Sarah Joy, who, having witnessed night after night of rows, is hoping to bring a sense of joy to pro...Read more
June 24, 2011
It's the final day in Plymouth and the turn of ex-Navy man Charlie Brunel - who is putting the emphasis on having fun for his nigh...Read more
June 27, 2011
First to host in Coventry is 22-year-old wannabe glamour model Annierose Crone, who loves sausages so much they will feature not o...Read more
June 28, 2011
Chris Tabor - master chocolatier and all-round food snob - takes up the culinary challenge with a fancy menu that provokes some mi...Read more
June 29, 2011
Part-time pro-wrestler Joanne Edwards leads with the risky strategy of preparing dishes that she has never cooked before. And her ...Read more
June 30, 2011
Picky pub landlord Tony Jackson rolls out his pub-themed night. But can Tony please arch rival Chris, who's looking for revenge?
July 1, 2011
It's the last night of the competition and hair salon owner Michelle Russell must not only host, but manage the tensions and frust...Read more
July 4, 2011
Promotions rep Dawn Griffiths is confident that her Asian-themed evening of curry and traditional Indian dancing will scoop the pr...Read more
July 5, 2011
Practical joker Ron Gordon hopes an evening of expertly cooked food, elegant hosting skills, and a couple of surprises for his gue...Read more
July 6, 2011
Self-confessed loud mouth Kay Griffiths hopes to liven up her guests with a night full of good food, colourful conversation, some ...Read more
July 7, 2011
Cosmopolitan drama teacher Karena Serdecka is treating her guests to a Dutch/Polish menu and her rock chick performance, taking to...Read more
July 8, 2011
It's the final night of the competition from Middlesbrough and bin man Paul Tidy is planning a movie star, fancy dress theme party...Read more
July 11, 2011
The latest cook-off comes from West Yorkshire, where first to host is 50-year-old, no-nonsense healthcare worker, Bev Stewart, who...Read more
July 12, 2011
Forty-year-old computer engineer Adam Bolam-Peel has plenty of surprises up his sleeve - from Northumbrian pipe playing to a sessi...Read more
July 13, 2011
Image-conscious salon owner Rebecca Saunders has plumped for a 'Glitz and Glam' dress code as part of her evening in Keighley that...Read more
July 14, 2011
It's the turn of 47-year-old Italian sales advisor Philomena Golenya, who is serving a four course menu that's she's written out i...Read more
July 15, 2011
It's the final night and last to host is Charlie Walker, who intends a night of extravagant entertainment with a 'Stylish with Swi...Read more
August 29, 2011
A new round of the culinary competition begins in Leeds, where first host Catherine Williams, a pescetarian, is cooking a South Am...Read more
August 30, 2011
Second to host in Leeds is outspoken South African Garth Kirsten-Landman, who is hoping his unusual menu - featuring kangaroo meat...Read more
August 31, 2011
It's Day 3 in Leeds and fun-loving banker Sam Appleby's turn to host. His 'Best of British' themed night features a Henry VIII out...Read more
September 1, 2011
Day 4 in Leeds sees company administrator Louise Emmerson as host. She opts for a Mediterranean menu inspired by her former mother...Read more
September 2, 2011
It's the final day of the contest in Leeds and the turn of high-flying property developer Diane Jones to cook. Her menu features G...Read more
September 5, 2011
First to host in Wolverhampton is housing officer Niru Ghai-Read, who's confident her Indian menu and bombardment of entertainment...Read more
September 6, 2011
It's the turn of Stefano Scaringi to try to wow his guests in Wolverhampton. The restaurant manager has more than food on his mind...Read more
September 7, 2011
It's the day three and fun-loving Bally Singh is hoping a 'student night' can scoop him the prize. May has to put up with more of...Read more
September 8, 2011
IT worker and self-confessed hippy Kyle Ferguson is hoping to prove himself in the kitchen. But is he just too laid back to pull o...Read more
September 9, 2011
The final day of the competition sees model May Dudley, a self-confessed culinary novice, rely on a 'mum-knows-best' approach. Th...Read more
September 12, 2011
First to host in Essex is support worker and party girl Emma Parsons, who reckons she can win the competition on personality alone.
September 13, 2011
Adam James is next to host in Essex. The confident letting agent pops to the local salon to top up his tan before cooking, only to...Read more
September 14, 2011
Hairdressing entrepreneur Lisa Styles is planning to woo her guests at her mansion situated in eight acres of land. There will be ...Read more
September 15, 2011
Family man Hal Dervish is planning six different dishes for his meze starter and four different meats for his main of traditional ...Read more
September 16, 2011
It's the final night in Essex and posh magistrate Diane hopes to inject a little sophistication into the competition by hosting a ...Read more
September 19, 2011
Water feature builder and bad-joke-teller Geoff Carter is first to showcase his dinner party skills with an Asian-themed menu.
September 20, 2011
It's the turn of call centre manager Stephen Robinson to host in Warrington. Can his camp choral entertainment and raspberry bakew...Read more
September 21, 2011
In Warrington beef farmer Alison Davies is serving one of her own cows as part of her meal. But a tour round the farm results in L...Read more
September 22, 2011
Science teacher Emma Hoyle is hoping that a scientific approach will help her win the prize. Will pre-dessert fireworks and a soak...Read more
September 23, 2011
Linda Weaver is putting on a fancy dress party for her guests with a multicultural theme and hopes to wow the group with her bagpipe playing skills.
September 26, 2011
First to host is gym-fanatic Sophia Pottinger, who's confident her simple but classic menu with dancing for afters will win her th...Read more
September 27, 2011
In south east London friendly foodie Fraser Devlin is hoping that an evening of expertly cooked food will win him the prize. But ...Read more
September 28, 2011
Rock chick Francesca's got a lot to prove as her guests think she's a bimbo and have even named her Barbie. In keeping with her r...Read more
September 29, 2011
Day four sees attention-grabbing Amadin Ryan next up to host. But Amadin isn't putting on your average dinner party, he is throwin...Read more
September 30, 2011
It's the last day of the competition and Maria Eletheriou is serving meze just six weeks after having gastric-band surgery to help...Read more
October 3, 2011
It's the first day of the competition in Swansea and fitness fanatic Jen Edwards is producing low-carb dishes for her guests, one ...Read more
October 4, 2011
School teacher James Knight host his dinner party, a school-themed occasion, complete with children's party games.
October 5, 2011
It's the midway point of the Swansea culinary contest and tackling the challenge is 6ft 8in rugby boy Keith Larrard, whose guests ...Read more
October 6, 2011
Day four and host Karen Wood can't wait to get her guests partying in her hot tub after serving them a buffet-style menu featuring quiche.
October 7, 2011
It's the final night and poised to take the challenge is naughty solicitor Katherine Waldemar Brown. Katherine has gone all out w...Read more
October 10, 2011
Five celebrities who love to entertain take it in turns to throw a dinner party, starting with a Chinese feast made by darts legend Bobby George.
October 11, 2011
Chantelle Houghton is the second host in a week of celebrity specials and offers up a vegetarian menu for her four guests, along w...Read more
October 12, 2011
One-time sidekick to 80s comedian Kenny Everett and name dropper extraordinaire Cleo Rocos takes to the kitchen, although her dinn...Read more
October 13, 2011
Pineapple Dance Studios star Andrew Stone hosts a Moroccan-themed dinner party for his famous guests, but he can barely cook so he...Read more
October 14, 2011
It's the final night of this celebrity cooking contest and an eclectic menu from 80s pop star Pete Burns consists of cold soup, a ...Read more
October 17, 2011
In a first for the show, some of the most calamitous celebrity hosts return for a week of second-chance dinner parties. Kicking of...Read more
October 18, 2011
Wayne Sleep returns to make good on his previous calamitous turn as a celebrity cook. This time Wayne plans a Moulin Rouge theme f...Read more
October 19, 2011
Apprentice star Raef Bjayou takes a second turn as a celebrity host. Raef plans to cook his own meal this time, but he hasn't got a home to cook in!
October 20, 2011
Socialite Tamara Beckwith plans to fix her soggy cake problem from last time, and to wow her guests with a Rat Pack theme for the ...Read more
October 21, 2011
For the last dinner party of the week actress Lesley Joseph has decided on a Titanic theme for her evening, with a chamber orchest...Read more
October 24, 2011
The cookery competition comes to the Wirral and first to host is lap dancing club-owner and millionaire Vernal Aley at his luxury ...Read more
October 25, 2011
Feminist student Candida Darling is second to host on the Wirral. But will Candida's hairy chicken scupper her chances of winning ...Read more
October 26, 2011
It's the turn of chicken enthusiast Adele Richards, who is hoping to throw a great dinner party using plenty of home grown ingredi...Read more
October 27, 2011
Bubbly hairdresser Chrissy Griffin is hoping a colourful Caribbean menu will help her bag the prize. But simmering tensions boil o...Read more
October 28, 2011
It's the final night and 32-year-old foodie Stuart hopes to bring harmony back to the group by throwing a glamorous 1920s themed dinner party.
October 31, 2011
First up in Edinburgh is events manager Peter Ferguson, who hopes to deliver a show stopping night for his four unsuspecting guest...Read more
November 1, 2011
Second to host is Alison Lynch, who's plans a jiujitsu-themed surprise for her entertainment. Meanwhile Cynthia charms Gary by tel...Read more
November 2, 2011
Beautician Cynthia Gentle plans to win over her guests in Edinburgh with an international themed menu, including crocodile as part of the main course.
November 3, 2011
In Edinburgh healthcare worker Rena is planning a decadent menu. But it's Cynthia who raises a few eyebrows when she brings out on...Read more
November 4, 2011
Security boss Gary Reid is rigging his dining room in Edinburgh with spy equipment so his guest's every whims are catered for. And...Read more
November 7, 2011
Kick-starting the competition in Croydon is childcare practitioner and Michael Jackson impersonator Keith Preddie. His love for t...Read more
November 8, 2011
It's the turn of cat obsessive and vegetarian Suzie Phillips to host in Croydon and she's is going to have to work hard to win rou...Read more
November 9, 2011
Host and trainee solicitor Vanessa D'Souza is hoping to set the standard with her 'Michelin-starred' quality meal. Self-confessed...Read more
November 10, 2011
This stage of the culinary contest in Croydon sees straight-talking Sarah Marie Palmer take up the challenge. Will an evening tha...Read more
November 11, 2011
On the last leg of the competition in Croydon, host and skateboarding geek Robert Preston is hoping his inventive cooking will win...Read more
November 14, 2011
It's the first day of the competition and receptionist Anna Gibbons is planning a burlesque-themed dinner party - with pole-dancin...Read more
November 15, 2011
Party animal Darren host a 90s raver-themed evening and also surprise his guests with an unfortunately placed tattoo. Darren serv...Read more
November 16, 2011
It's the halfway point of the competition and customer service advisor and food snob Greg Bell is planning a night fit for royalty...Read more
November 17, 2011
Tasha Whyte is hoping her simple menu with fun entertainment will ease any tensions that remain between her guests in a dinner par...Read more
November 18, 2011
It's the final night and the turn of Bijal, who is on a mission to create the ultimate dinner party with no meat, in what proves t...Read more
November 21, 2011
Matthew Emson hopes to win over his fellow diners with a combination of luxury ingredients, charm and tactical game play. While h...Read more
November 22, 2011
Second to host in Birmingham is catering assistant Lorraine Wood who has chosen a Mexican theme for her night, including inflatabl...Read more
November 23, 2011
Next to host in Birmingham is young music graduate Sarah Ward, who owns an extensive collection of doll's houses and plans a Tudor...Read more
November 24, 2011
In Birmingham, 42-year-old chatterbox and salon owner Patricia Jones is hoping to impress her guests with an Irish-themed menu and...Read more
November 25, 2011
The final night in Birmingham sees Terence Wallen serving parrot fish and offering a massage to de-stress his fellow diners.
November 28, 2011
Come Dine With Me is in Norwich, and first to host is MA student and part-time waitress Miranda Robinson. With her staple uniform ...Read more
November 29, 2011
It's the second day of the competition in Norwich and the turn of international DJ Danny Bond (aka Gadget Man) to host. Danny swe...Read more
November 30, 2011
It's halfway through the week in Norwich and the turn of part-time stand-up comedienne Amy Nicholson to host. But before the gues...Read more
December 1, 2011
It's day four of the competition and time for Norwich's version of Alan Partridge, aka radio DJ Dave Webster, to cook. He's plann...Read more
December 2, 2011
The final night in Norwich sees chip shop van owner Cheryl Pennell cook for her guests. Luckily for Cheryl, her van is parked on ...Read more
December 5, 2011
Local councillor and proud northerner Linda Weeks-Holt throws a rag-to-riches themed evening, full of Northern delicacies, includi...Read more
December 6, 2011
It's the turn of Lady Annie Targett to host. But she's not just any lady, she bought her title off the internet. Lady Annie is hos...Read more
December 7, 2011
Civil servant Sam Kitching takes his turn at hosting. Sam's aim is to charm the ladies with his delights, while shooting down in f...Read more
December 8, 2011
All-American gal Kristen Cooley plans to bring the Wild West to Stockport for one night only and dazzle her guests with an American-themed party.
December 9, 2011
The final day sees retired copper and old charmer John Brinnand take up the challenge. John plans to go all Zen in homage to what ...Read more
December 26, 2011
It's high camp at Christmas this year on Come Dine with Me as five plucky celebrities take to the stage for a festive pantomime sp...Read more
December 27, 2011
The second day of the Christmas special sees Big Brother villain 'Nasty Nick' Bateman play host, and he's planned a Dickensian Chr...Read more
December 28, 2011
Day three's pantomime is Snow White, casting model Bianca Gascoigne in the lead role as host. Her welcome certainly doesn't fall f...Read more
December 29, 2011
It's day four of the pantomime inspired Christmas special and the host is soap actor turned panto star Danny Young, who's putting ...Read more
December 30, 2011
The final pantomime curtain call is provided by former Doctor Who actor Colin Baker, whose Cinderella themed evening is a ball. A...Read more