Season 28

2012 · 52 episodes

Episodes

1Cheltenham, JaniceThis culinary cook-off comes from in and around Cheltenham, where first to host is straight talking Janice. But will guest Vanessa's tales of her dog's medical history ruin Janice's night? And will the guests notice that Janice's pavlova isn't really up to scratch?
2Cheltenham, VanessaIt's Vanessa's turn to host at her country estate, where she makes her guests bring slippers so they don't damage her floors. At dessert the three women bond at the sight of Vanessa's pudding exploding all over Alex.
3Cheltenham, AlexAlex is certain that his home with all its gadgets is sure to win round his three female guests. Unfortunately the night becomes fractious, and Vanessa and Janice almost come to blows.
4Cheltenham, CathyCathy, or 'Patsy' as she also likes to be known, is the last host of the week in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and faces the unenviable task of trying to re-unite the guests while Alex acts out his master plan to sabotage her evening.
5Hertfordshire, Perry JonesThe first to host in Hertfordshire is Perry Jones. Perry believes 20 years hosting dinner parties will see him win. But his main dish of two tins of chicken soup poured over chicken breasts, topped with crisps, leaves everyone scratching their heads.
6Hertfordshire, Amit KoshaCompetitive dentist Amit Koshal goes all out with an Indian inspired menu in Hertfordshire, but confesses that his wife of four years doesn't know he can cook.
7Hertfordshire, Kelly HattOn day three in Hertfordshire food snob Kelly Hatt's attempt to match the wine to her menu backfires.
8Hertfordshire, Heath ReidOn the final day in Hertfordshire 'diamond gastronomic geezer' Heath Reid hopes to win with some Italian-influenced dishes.
9Cardiff, JoFour cooks from in and around Cardiff take it in turns to host their idea of the perfect dinner party. Cleaning company owner Jo leads with a French inspired menu, but it's the nude photo in her walk-in wardrobe that set her guests' tongues wagging.
10Cardiff, MarkRugby lad Mark hopes to sweeten the mood with his manly menu and by roping in Welsh rugby union star Ian Gough as his wine waiter.
11Cardiff, MichelleMichelle steps up to the hot plate on her night in Cardiff with an African-inspired menu. But the tensions between Michelle and Jo lead to a night of uncomfortable remarks and awkward moments.
12Cardiff, PhilOn the fourth and final night in Cardiff, Phil the host is so preoccupied with keeping the peace between Michelle and Jo that he completely loses concentration on his main course.
13North Somerset, ClaireFour cooks from Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon host their idea of the perfect dinner party. Single mum Claire has decided on a West Country theme for her evening, with big portions.
14North Somerset, GrahamBusiness analyst Graham has lived in France for three years, so he thinks he can bring a bit more sophistication to his dinner party. His guests are impressed by his presentation and perfectly cooked dishes, but they're not so happy about him spending so much time in the kitchen.
15North Somerset, DavidRickshaw pilot David's evening features jacket potatoes, baked beans and a lot of singing from Claire.
16North Somerset, HayleyThe final dinner party is hosted by Hayley, Weston's answer to Victoria Beckham. Hayley's guests are impressed by her luxurious home and pool, but will they be won over by her food?
17Darlington, DaveFirst up in Darlington is construction worker Dave, who is hosting at his parents' house. Drag queen Neil soon discovers that Dave sleeps in his parents' garage, while young Conservative Nathalie bores everyone by talking about serious issues.
18Darlington, SuziSuzi's menu of comfort food and fire breathing doesn't really get the evening flowing like she'd hoped.
19Darlington, NeilDrag queen Neil plans a pole dancing lesson for his night in Darlington, but spoils it all by telling Nathalie and Neil that they're a bit 'ordinary looking'.
20Darlington, NathalieYoung Tory Nathalie plans to reveal her lighter side on her night as host, and throws some special salsa moves in a last-ditch effort to gain more points.
21South East London, Terry HoulihanIn south east London the first of four dinner party hosts is cheeky chappy Terry Houlihan, who tries to keep things cheerful with his relentless builder's banter. Terry's guests - and future hosts - are glam pub singer Ita Egan, eccentric artist Jon Revell and well-to-do retired businessman Oliver Gillie.
22South East London, Ita EganGlamorous pub singer Ita Egan hopes her lovingly prepared meat pies and a swing cabaret act will make waves.
23South East London, Jon RevellThird to host in south east London is artist, student and eccentric Jon Revell. Jon is the Salvador Dali of the area, with his art quite macabre and gory, and his beef extremely bloody...
24South East London, Oliver GillieWell-to-do retired businessman Oliver Gillie puts in quite a mad-cap performance in his kitchen for the final dinner party, after which the votes are counted and the winner revealed.
25Dudley, AmandaIn Dudley wannabe WAG Amanda takes on podium-dancing plumber Sophie, grow-your-own fan Ian, and super-critical Khakan in the culinary contest with £1000 at stake.
26Dudley, IanGrow-your-own fan Ian is the host of the second dinner party in Dudley as the cooking contest continues.
27Dudley, KhakanSuper-critical Khakan hosts in Dudley, and his psychic reading gets short shrift from Ian, while Amanda reveals some surprising skills in order to put Khakan in his place.
28Dudley, SophieIt's crunch time in Dudley as the competition comes to an end. Podium-dancing plumber Sophie hosts, bringing the week to a climax with a spot of good old fashioned burlesque entertainment.
29Grimsby, Jackie CrittenIn Grimsby, straight-talking Jackie Critten is the first host in the culinary contest, taking on Mr Phil - 'I'm always right' - Cowper, glamourpuss Shanelle Cutsforth and self-confessed 'campest straight man in the world', Chris Wood.
30Grimsby, Phil CowperThe second dinner party in Grimsby is hosted by Mr Phil - 'I'm always right' - Cowper, as the cooking contest continues.
31Grimsby, Shanelle CutsforthIt's the third dinner party in Grimsby as the competition moves into its final stages. Glamourpuss Shanelle Cutsforth hosts.
32Grimsby, Chris WoodIt's crunch time in Grimsby as the competition comes to an end with the fourth and final dinner party, hosted by Chris Wood, the self-confessed 'campest straight man in the world'. After Chris's party the votes are counted, and the winner revealed...
33North East Kent, Vanessa BoukharoubaIn north east Kent single mum Vanessa Boukharouba is the first host in the culinary contest. Vanessa hopes to impress outspoken butcher Scott Taylor, joker John O'Connor and politically incorrect personal trainer Annette Evans with her cooking and entertaining skills.
34North East Kent, John O'ConnorJoker John O'Connor hosts the second dinner party in north east Kent as the cooking contest continues.
35North East Kent, Scott TaylorOutspoken butcher Scott Taylor hosts the third dinner party in north east Kent as the competition moves into its final stages.
36North East Kent, Annette Evans.It's crunch time in north east Kent as the competition comes to an end with the fourth and final dinner party, hosted by politically incorrect personal trainer Annette Evans. After Annette's party, the votes are counted, and the winner revealed...
37Stoke, Caroline HickySelf-confessed snob Caroline Hicky tries to out-cook and outclass the opposition at the start of a week of competitive dining that features black-tie dining, wigs, double entendres aplenty and a glam rock night.
38Stoke, Paul CondliffeLimelight-loving bank manager Paul Condliffe is second to host in Stoke.
39Stoke, Linda JacksonDown-to-earth bookie Linda Jackson is third to host in Stoke.
40Stoke, Jay Davies.Last to host in Stoke is the controversial hairstylist Jay Davies.
41Southend, LouiseFirst up in Southend is chatty charity worker Louise, who has opted for a musicals-themed menu, and no one is shy to tell her what they think of her plans.
42Southend, TracyOn day two in Southend capable cook Tracy's collection of religious memorabilia startles her guests.
43Southend, RobRetired banker Rob sets out to show that men are better than women at entertaining and comes up with a high-class menu to make his point. But the proof of the pudding is in the eating.
44Southend, ZacFor the final night in Southend estate agent Zac produces a menu consisting of dishes he has invented.
45Doncaster, Harinder KhelaMini-supermarket magnate Harinder Khela is determined to impress with an enormous Indian feast. Unfortunately his hopes for the perfect evening are thwarted by joker Andrew Lloyd.
46Doncaster, Alison TinsleyArguments break out during image consultant Alison Tinsley's evening, with 'ladette' Sarah Wells telling off Andrew.
47Doncaster, Sarah WellsIt's day three in Doncaster and time for Sarah to make amends for last night, as well as dinner.
48Doncaster, Andrew LloydOn the final day in Doncaster, Andrew welcomes his guests to his home with a ten-foot poster of himself and plans to perform a rap for them, in Thai.
49Celebrity Special, Donal MacIntyreA week of competitive celebrity dining featuring love, lust, nudity and tears, some matchmaking, fried balls, and a fancy dress disco, begins with a night round at undercover reporter Donal MacIntyre's place.
50Celebrity Special, Javine HyltonThe second celebrity host is Eurovision popstress and R & B diva Javine Hylton.
51Celebrity Special, Dave SpinxFormer EastEnder and life-long bachelor Dave 'Keith' Spinx is the third host in this celebrity cook-off.
52Celebrity Special, Jan LeemingRounding off the week of celebrity dining is the five-times-married former newsreader Jan Leeming.