Come Dine with Me

Events planner Natalie hosts the first night from in and around Essex, hoping her homely menu will impress her guests Alison, Amarinder, Donia and Dean

In Essex, the second host is bridal-shop owner Alison, whose no-nonsense, take-it-or-leave-it attitude has dentist Amarinder a little worried

Dentist Amarinder hosts the third dinner party of the week in Essex, hoping to impress his guests with a Bollywood-themed evening

The fourth day in Essex sees talent agency owner Donia choosing an Egyptian-themed evening - and after blowing her own trumpet last night, the others are expecting big things

Fish salesman Dean is last to host. His choice of main course surprises all the group and some of the ingredients in the starter are unexpected too

Hairdresser Jen is the first host for a week of dinner parties in Glasgow, serving up a pink-themed evening with a straightforward menu to impress her guests

Psychic medium Robert is the second to host in and around Glasgow, hoping to wow his guests with a glimpse into their futures and a menu replicating his wedding meal in Turkey

Hairdresser Jen is the first host for a week of dinner parties in Glasgow, serving up a pink-themed evening with a straightforward menu to impress her guests

Psychic medium Robert is the second to host in and around Glasgow, hoping to wow his guests with a glimpse into their futures and a menu replicating his wedding meal in Turkey

Next to host in and around the Glasgow area is 28-year-old partnerships manager Dorine, who opts for a bit of sparkle with glitter and gold, and a French-inspired menu

Glasgow food vlogger Darren serves up a menu his guests are unlikely to forget in a hurry as he is deep frying everything on it, including lasagne, lettuce and chocolate bars

Last to host in and around the Glasgow area is Polish nail technician Kasia, who hopes to scoop the £1,000 prize with an evening of traditional Polish food

Next to host in and around the Glasgow area is 28-year-old partnerships manager Dorine, who opts for a bit of sparkle with glitter and gold, and a French-inspired menu

Last to host in and around the Glasgow area is Polish nail technician Kasia, who hopes to scoop the £1,000 prize with an evening of traditional Polish food

Student and barmaid Rachel hosts the first of five parties from Blackpool and Preston, hoping to impress guests Lis, Jill, Bernard and Mark with her American diner-themed menu

Lady of leisure Jill is second to host in and around Blackpool and Preston, leaving no stone unturned in her effort to impress her guests with an Italian-themed menu

Cabin crew member Mark throws the third dinner party of the week, hoping to impress his guests with an evening of fine dining and first class hosting

Parole officer Bernard hopes to woo his guests with a combination of northern soul and delicious grub. But a squabble over the starter results in a walk-out during the main course

Health assistant Lisa hosts the final party in Blackpool and Preston. Several home truths are revealed and temperatures soar, especially when Bernard is labelled boring

The first host in Edinburgh is property manager and law student Sharon, who has gone for a culinary nod to her Australasian travels, complete with a didgeridoo for good measure

Management consultant Anthony provides an evening of fine food, the arrival of a new guest shocks the diners and Ashley gets rather competitive over a game of table-top croquet

Library worker Carmen hosts the third evening in Edinburgh, serving up posh versions of her childhood favourites, so she asks her guests to come dressed as their 10-year-old selves

In Edinburgh, American-born Gerald takes his guests Stateside with a menu of diner classics, but he soon finds himself on the back foot when Anthony gives his grub a grilling

Library worker Carmen hosts the third evening in Edinburgh, serving up posh versions of her childhood favourites, so she asks her guests to come dressed as their 10-year-old selves

In Edinburgh, American-born Gerald takes his guests Stateside with a menu of diner classics, but he soon finds himself on the back foot when Anthony gives his grub a grilling

On the final night in Edinburgh, geography teacher Ashley hopes her magical evening of enchanted food will send her to the top of the leaderboard to secure the £1,000 prize

Personal assistant Lisa hosts the first of five parties from in and around Birmingham, hoping her Malaysian-themed menu will impress other contestants Akil, Sonia, Martha and Mark

It is day two of the competition in Birmingham, and 37-year-old shopping channel producer Martha is hoping to educate - as well as entertain - her guests with a vegan feast

Mark hosts the third night of the culinary competition taking place in Birmingham, hoping to impress his guests with a menu of classic comfort food

Youth worker Sonia is in charge on day four in Birmingham and after three nights of vegan chat from Martha, the host makes a pact with the others to ban any mention of the subject

The final day of the competition in Birmingham sees 32-year-old aquarium designer Akil act as host, hoping to create a splash with his fish-themed menu

Painter, decorator and security guard Michelle is the first host in south London, making her first ever attempt at a vegan dish as part of her pineapple paradise menu

The diners get dressed up as celebrities as sales manager Mike, in full Elvis gear, hosts the second evening in south London and serves up three courses of Caribbean cuisine

After two raucous evenings, Staar aims to chill her guests out with meditation, crystals and a menu of vegan dishes, hoping her earth mother vibes will put her in pole position

After the chilled-out vibes of Staar's dinner the previous evening, Nesha is keen to up the energy levels and deliver on the high standards of cooking she's been promoting all week

After two raucous evenings, Staar aims to chill her guests out with meditation, crystals and a menu of vegan dishes, hoping her earth mother vibes will put her in pole position

After the chilled-out vibes of Staar's dinner the previous evening, Nesha is keen to up the energy levels and deliver on the high standards of cooking she's been promoting all week

It's the last night of the fun and games in south London and events manager Rory's turn to host with an Asian-themed menu and a glam-it-up dress code

Teaching assistant Sunita hosts the first of five parties in the West Midlands, hoping an authentic Punjabi feast will impress guests Liz, Digby, George and Tutsi

In the West Midlands, half-Egyptian property investor Liz treats her guests to a taste of the Middle East and some startling revelations

On the third night of the competition taking place in the West Midlands, male model George treats his guests to a mixture of Greek, Caribbean and Italian food

In the West Midlands, social worker Tutsi serves up a mixture of Zimbabwean and English dishes and surprises her guests with a worm-eating competition

On the last night in the West Midlands, Digby plans to surprise his guests with an evening of fancy fine dining. However, maintaining harmony proves to be his biggest challenge

Stylist Felicia is the first host for a week of parties in south London, throwing a fashion-themed gathering with a red carpet, a trendy dress code, and a chilli-infused menu

The second host in south London is musician and poet Bernard, whose culinary trip around the world comprises an Italian starter, a Colombian main and a very boozy Japanese pudding

TV editor Joe hosts a 1990s evening and is keen to make sure his guests are won over by his humble style as much as his food. But scorched potatoes may wipe the smile off his face

Next to take up the reins in south London is video director Dean, who plans to knock the socks off his guests with his easy-going ways and a tried-and-tested menu

TV editor Joe hosts a 1990s evening and is keen to make sure his guests are won over by his humble style as much as his food. But scorched potatoes may wipe the smile off his face

Next to take up the reins in south London is video director Dean, who plans to knock the socks off his guests with his easy-going ways and a tried-and-tested menu

In south London, the final host of the week, yoga teacher and masseuse Helen, serves up a Thai-inspired menu and a zen yoga-themed night for her guests