Essex area. On the second night, money broker Paul plans an evening of fine dining. And he's travelled more than 300 miles to source his ingredients! (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Essex area. Recruitment consultant Adam, who's 25, hopes to exceed his guests' expectations with a menu of posh nosh... at his dad's house. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Essex area. On the final night, 24-year-old Grace, who's a lover of all things Essex, plans to dazzle her guests with a glamorous party. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
County Durham and Wearside. Personal trainer Eve worries that her haggis and black pudding tower might not be to everyone's taste. But there's a bigger problem: Ken's bad jokes. (Ep1/5) [S]
County Durham and Wearside. Interior designer and wedding supplier Paula Thompson hopes to bring a touch of sparkle with her bling theme and belly dancing. (Ep2/5) [S]
County Durham and Wearside. Languages student Donal goes all-out with a black-tie dinner party, complete with a string quartet and a locally sourced scallop starter. (Ep3/5) [S]
County Durham and Wearside. Debt collector Eleri hosts a Welsh night, with a Welsh menu, a Welsh dress code and a local firefighter performing as Tom Jones. (Ep4/5) [S]
County Durham and Wearside. Cheeky businessman Ken Brown holds a wear-a-wig-themed evening and serves up rhubarb and custard 'with a twist'. (Ep5/5) [S]
Edinburgh. The first host, 27-year-old interior designer and gentle giant James, plans to blow his guests' minds with his spicy Mexican menu. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Edinburgh. Glamorous solicitor Aisling hosts an Irish party. She has a piper on her doorstep, but Katy's not a fan of her main, and the guests all struggle with 'clean eating'. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Edinburgh. American writer Harry serves up a menu inspired by his family, while Bruce breaks his own etiquette rules, and Aisling draws Bruce's portrait with razor-sharp hilarity. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Edinburgh. Style-conscious Bruce hosts the final night. All week he's expressed a taste for the finer things in life. With expectations high, can he put his food where his mouth is? (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Leicester. NHS manager Helen Mather hosts with a simple menu and some flirty 'urban ballet' entertainment. And there's an unexpected extra guest at the table. (Ep1/5) [S]
Leicester. Confident estate agent Terry is aiming for the perfect 40 score with what he considers a Michelin-star menu, his 'dress as your hero' theme and Elton John entertainment. (Ep2/5) [S]
Leicester. Beauty spa manager Porchia hosts a French-themed party complete with can-can dancing. But concentrating on how she looks, rather than how she cooks, leads to disaster. (Ep3/5) [S]
Leicester. Former rugby player Ryan Bruce bravely cooks his ambitious Spanish menu in front of his guests. And a saucy salsa class sets temperatures soaring. (Ep4/5) [S]
Leicester. Double glazing salesman Richard surprises his guests with the quality of his cooking - and his emotional side - but his attempt at entertainment is another matter... (Ep5/5) [S]
Leeds area. Choir teacher Dionne serves up a menu that mixes European and Caribbean flavours, with a carnival flourish for good measure. Does it hit the right notes for her guests? (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Leeds area. Finance director Jane plans a fine dining menu of homemade ravioli, pork and panna cotta. But Denver is still upset about Jane calling her a goth. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Leeds area. Drama teacher and DJ Denver aims to bring a taste of Ibiza to Yorkshire, with a Spanish menu, Prosecco van and stilt walkers. But Darren finds it all a bit cringeworthy. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Leeds area. Local legend Billy serves up tried-and-tested dinner party favourites. And the best is yet to come at the end of the night with a Frank Sinatra impersonator! (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Leeds area. Darren plans to put a fancy twist on an apparently basic menu. But Billy is concerned about how much mustard Darren is using. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Salisbury. Natasha Conti throws a 'summer fete', with hilarious prizes, and asks her guests to dress in country casuals. But one guest finds himself in an awkward position. (Ep1/5) [S]
Salisbury. Farm manager Sophie plans a spot of pig racing to entertain her guests. But how will they feel when she reveals that she is serving her home-reared cow Levi for the main? (Ep2/5) [S]
Salisbury. Former army major Anthony serves a menu mash-up of cheesy quails' eggs, chicken plov and porridge ice cream. And with no dress code, Chris decides to suit up as a sailor. (Ep3/5) [S]
Salisbury. Cost-conscious Chris Hiller plans an eclectic menu, including peppers stuffed with baked beans, and even waters down his wine to save cash. (Ep4/5) [S]
Salisbury. Part-time care worker Jane Arnold plans an English menu sourced from the great Wiltshire outdoors, on a night featuring racy revelations and tears at the table. (Ep5/5) [S]
West Midlands. Gemma plans to start the week with an evening of glitz and glamour. But how will her guests react when they find out that she's taken a few shortcuts? (Ep1/5) [S]
West Midlands. Mortgage adviser Andrew aims to 'expand' his guests' minds by adding a pop art dimension to his 1950s beatnik-themed dinner party. (Ep2/5) [S]
West Midlands. Vegetarian Jules hopes to impress her guests with a medieval theme, featuring straw on the floor and a duel. But her medieval menu receives mixed reactions. (Ep3/5) [S]
Liverpool. Construction director David is hoping to wow his guests with an evening dedicated to his favourite kind of food - a Chinese takeaway! But can he deliver five-star fodder? (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Liverpool. Comedian Sarah opts for an evening of hearty soul food and some blindfolded biscuit sniffing. But will a disastrous dessert and a furniture mishap ruin Sarah's gig? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Liverpool. Hairdresser Steph attempts to win over her guests with an evening of Spanish food. Will she be a cut above the rest, or will she be saying 'adios' to the £1000 prize? (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Liverpool. Coffee shop worker Lisa treats her guests to a taste of Mexico, even though she's never been there! After some cheesecake confusion there's a smashing end to the evening. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Liverpool. Carpet and flooring specialist Chris hopes that his music-inspired nosh will have his guests dancing on the ceiling. But with mixed reviews, can Chris reach the top spot? (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Bolton. Glamorous mum and teacher Katie hopes to charm her guests with an evening of beauty revelations, cocktail shaking and hearty homemade food. Will she get top marks? (Ep1/5) [S]
Bolton. Hairdresser and salon owner Shane hopes to impress his guests with a regal evening. But with a less-than-green Thai green curry, will Shane reign or will he be bowing out? (Ep2/5) [S]
Bolton. Influencer and model Thandie hopes to excite with her exotic fare. But when one guest takes the catwalk a step too far, can Thandie get her night back on track? (Ep3/5) [S]
Bolton. HR manager Jay hopes that keeping things simple can bag her the grand. But when her guests get carried away, will there be more eccentricity than simplicity? (Ep4/5) [S]
Bolton. Exuberant financial advisor Louis hopes that his fancy fine dining fare will tempt his guests into giving him the perfect score. Can his puds deliver the goods? (Ep5/5) [S]
Blackpool and Preston. On the first night, student and bartender Rachel's American diner-themed menu confuses her guests. But they all agree that her hosting rocks. (Ep1/5) [S]
Blackpool and Preston. Lady of leisure Jill, who's dined at The Ivy three times, plans to impress with her Italian menu and language skills. And Bernard has the group in hysterics. (Ep2/5) [S]
Blackpool and Preston. Parole officer Bernard serves up a combination of Northern Soul and tasty grub. But there's a walk-out during the main course. (Ep4/5) [S]
Blackpool and Preston. Health assistant Lisa is banking on her no-faff menu to bag her the prize. But tempers flare as some home truths are delivered. (Ep5/5) [S]
In Cambridge, marketing consultant Matt hopes to deliver the whole package, with a home-grown menu and some outdoor fun and games. And things get competitive at the coconut shy. (Ep3/5) [S]
On the final night in Cambridge, Scouser David Goodier hopes to show his southern rivals how to throw a winning dinner party, with a 1960s Merseybeat theme. (Ep5/5) [S]
In Bristol, hairdresser Becky hopes to be a cut above the rest with her elegant soirÂee and 'extra' style of hosting. Can her tremendous tiramisu seal the deal? (Ep1/5) [S]
In Bristol, hairdresser Becky hopes to be a cut above the rest with her elegant soirÂee and 'extra' style of hosting. Can her tremendous tiramisu seal the deal? (Ep1/5) [S]
Birmingham. Enigmatic shopping channel producer Martha hopes that her vegan feast will educate - as well as entertain - her guests. But how will the lack of meat go down? (Ep2/5)
Birmingham. On night three, 46-year-old Mark plans a menu of classic comfort food. The smitten host is keen to impress guest Martha but forgets a key ingredient. (Ep3/5)
Birmingham. Aquarium designer Akil hopes to make a splash on the final day with a homemade seafood tempura starter and sea bass and scallops for the main course. (Ep5/5)
Portsmouth. Lecturer Will Dixon's soggy salad starter puts off picky guest Rose Proenca. Can some unexpected entertainment turn his night around? (Ep2/5) [S]
Portsmouth. French tutor Kathy aims to impress her guests with her Gallic-inspired menu. But all does not go to plan in the kitchen, as she battles with a mischievous pineapple! (Ep3/5) [S]
Portsmouth. Stage actor Christopher Marlowe steps into the spotlight with an adventurous menu and a one-man play featuring a drunken waiter and a lot of mess... (Ep4/5) [S]
Portsmouth. Brazilian beauty counter manager Rose treats her guests to some Turkish delights. But things get tricky with her excruciating entertainment. (Ep5/5) [S]
West Midlands. The first host, teaching assistant Sunita, plans to stimulate her guests' taste buds with an authentic Punjabi feast full of big portions and bold flavours. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
West Midlands. Half-Egyptian property investor Liz treats her guests to a taste of the Middle East, on a night featuring startling revelations and high-energy entertainment. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
West Midlands. On a fun-filled night, model George asks his guests to come dressed as his favourite word - fabulous - and serves up a mixture of Greek, Caribbean and Italian food. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
West Midlands. Social worker Tutsi serves up Zimbabwean and English dishes, and there's a very mixed reaction to the surprise worm course. But one guest is harbouring a grudge... (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
West Midlands. Dark horse Digby plans an evening of fine dining. But his biggest challenge may be keeping the peace between his guests... (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Colchester. The first host, salesman Richard Massey, is banking on his signature dish of 'drunken duck' and his cheeky-chappy humour to bag him the prize. (Ep1/5) [S]
Colchester. Smooth-talking PR man Darius rustles up a menu of local produce, including his own blackberry wine. But will his 'Roman Colchester' dress code be a hit? (Ep2/5) [S]
Colchester. American army wife Adrena offers her guests an Armenian menu to reflect her heritage, and plans an Armenian egg fight for her guests' entertainment. (Ep3/5) [S]
Colchester. It's the final day of the competition and vegetarian Jodie is out to wow her guests by giving them what they want: meat! If she can work up the courage to touch it... (Ep5/5) [S]
Essex. Fish salesman Dean plans a restaurant-style menu on the final night. A delay to the main leaves tummies rumbling, but Dean has some bizarre entertainment up his sleeve. (Ep5/5) [S]
Essex. No-nonsense bridal shop owner Alison plans a minimum effort, maximum taste menu, on a night featuring surprises, divided opinions and an impromptu singalong. (Ep2/5) [S]
Essex. The first host, events planner Natalie, serves up tried-and-tested dishes with a sprinkle of Essex charm and a decent dose of banter. (Ep1/5) [S]
Hull area. The competition moves to Doncaster, where Tony serves up some countryside cuisine on a final night featuring hit-and-miss food, dirty cutlery and a wolf-whistling hoo-ha. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Hull area. Jayne - the self-proclaimed number one florist in Hull - gives her guests a taste of Spain with her food, flamenco and fiesta. Tony comes dressed as a matador. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Hull area. Dog walking entrepreneur Jordanna hosts a Mexican-themed evening featuring culinary compliments, offers of feet-kissing and some unwanted guests. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Hull area. Computer fanatic Matt hosts the second night, with culinary cock-ups, revelations of scoffing sofas, and sumo shenanigans on the menu. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Hertfordshire. Party-loving Mark hosts the final night with a Greek theme, featuring an action-packed obstacle course around his kitchen and an emotional moment. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Hertfordshire. Guide leader Nicky plans a menu inspired by her dream visit to Asia, on a night featuring complicated cooking, geographical grub and a newspaper fashion show. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Hertfordshire. Showbiz journalist Benjy serves up airline-inspired grub on a night where he captains a plane taking his guests to Gran Canaria - and his gran is the glam cabin crew. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Hertfordshire. Sylvia serves up Mediterranean seafood and Spanish chicken, on a fancy dress 80s night featuring a showstopping Madonna tribute and dance moves nobody was expecting. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Hertfordshire. The first host, bargain hunter Heidi, serves up an adventurous Asian menu. But will her cheap meat and a game that mimics her shopping habits satisfy her guests? (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Edinburgh. Business owner and socialite Maz hopes that her top-notch hosting skills, charm offensive and some fantastic fondue will win her the grand on the final night. (Ep5/5) [S]
Edinburgh. Cabbie Jamie pulls out all the stops with a fine dining menu. But will he impress his guests with his choice of chat and a striptease during a silent disco? (Ep4/5) [S]
Edinburgh. IT manager and occasional stand-up comic Ryan hosts with a menu designed by his friend who's a Michelin-starred chef. But Ryan has no idea how to cook any of it! (Ep3/5) [S]
Edinburgh. Cabin crew trainer Julie plans an evening of Scottish fine dining, including a hearty winter warmer, her grandmother's Cullen skink and a full Scottish pipe band. (Ep2/5) [S]
Edinburgh. The first host, Christian radio DJ and gospel singer Eloho, hopes that her guests will sing her praises after her music-filled evening and traditional Nigerian fare. (Ep1/5) [S]
Brighton. Social worker Ruth serves up a Jewish-Irish fusion menu on a night featuring kitchen chaos, some unexpected veggies and a knicker-nicking, limelight-stealing cat. (Ep5/5) [S]
Brighton. Teacher and surfer Jo treats her guests to a tropical-themed evening featuring some hit-and-miss food, a dessert drama and a cheeky massage thrown in for good measure. (Ep4/5) [S]
Brighton. Retired advertising sales director Gill hosts with a Middle Eastern menu and a fun dress code, on a night featuring unexpected revelations and some very honest feedback. (Ep3/5) [S]
Brighton. Copywriter Will is confident that his veggie menu will trump Adam's from the night before. But there are some fishy goings-on and Will's risotto is upstaged... (Ep2/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Hairdresser Lorna hosts the final night of the week, featuring a cremated main and some shocking revelations, before the winner is announced. (Ep5/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Mum-of-four Lisa plans a night of 'pure entertainment', featuring back-to-basics grub and an interpretive dance challenge. (Ep4/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. On the third night, cycling enthusiast Steve plans an evening of globetrotting cuisine. But a hot sauce challenge leaves Adam red-faced. (Ep3/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Wine connoisseur Adam plans to impress his guests with fine food and posh plonk. But will a custard catastrophe jeopardise his score? (Ep2/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. IT manager Bea serves up an international night inspired by her travels. But there's confusion over her Cretan feta and her geographical guessing game goes nowhere. (Ep1/5) [S]
Edinburgh. Business owner and socialite Maz hopes that her top-notch hosting skills, charm offensive and some fantastic fondue will win her the grand on the final night. (Ep5/5) [S]
Edinburgh. Cabbie Jamie pulls out all the stops with a fine dining menu. But will he impress his guests with his choice of chat and a striptease during a silent disco? (Ep4/5) [S]
Edinburgh. IT manager and occasional stand-up comic Ryan hosts with a menu designed by his friend who's a Michelin-starred chef. But Ryan has no idea how to cook any of it! (Ep3/5) [S]
Edinburgh. Cabin crew trainer Julie plans an evening of Scottish fine dining, including a hearty winter warmer, her grandmother's Cullen skink and a full Scottish pipe band. (Ep2/5) [S]
Edinburgh. The first host, Christian radio DJ and gospel singer Eloho, hopes that her guests will sing her praises after her music-filled evening and traditional Nigerian fare. (Ep1/5) [S]
Brighton. Social worker Ruth serves up a Jewish-Irish fusion menu on a night featuring kitchen chaos, some unexpected veggies and a knicker-nicking, limelight-stealing cat. (Ep5/5) [S]
Brighton. Teacher and surfer Jo treats her guests to a tropical-themed evening featuring some hit-and-miss food, a dessert drama and a cheeky massage thrown in for good measure. (Ep4/5) [S]
Brighton. Retired advertising sales director Gill hosts with a Middle Eastern menu and a fun dress code, on a night featuring unexpected revelations and some very honest feedback. (Ep3/5) [S]
Brighton. Copywriter Will is confident that his veggie menu will trump Adam's from the night before. But there are some fishy goings-on and Will's risotto is upstaged... (Ep2/5) [S]
Brighton. Will medical editor and rapper Adam's abundant vegetables impress his guests as he serves a simple yet wholesome vegetarian menu? (Ep1/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Hairdresser Lorna hosts the final night of the week, featuring a cremated main and some shocking revelations, before the winner is announced. (Ep5/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Mum-of-four Lisa plans a night of 'pure entertainment', featuring back-to-basics grub and an interpretive dance challenge. (Ep4/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. On the third night, cycling enthusiast Steve plans an evening of globetrotting cuisine. But a hot sauce challenge leaves Adam red-faced. (Ep3/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Wine connoisseur Adam plans to impress his guests with fine food and posh plonk. But will a custard catastrophe jeopardise his score? (Ep2/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. IT manager Bea serves up an international night inspired by her travels. But there's confusion over her Cretan feta and her geographical guessing game goes nowhere. (Ep1/5) [S]
It's the final day in Blackpool and Preston and health assistant Lisa is banking on her no-faff menu to bag the cash. Some home truths are revealed and temperatures soar. [S]
Fourth to host this week is 51-year-old parole officer Bernard. He's looking to woo his guests with the classic combination of an evening of Northern Soul and delicious grub. [S]
Third to host this week is cabin crew Mark, 36, who's hoping to wow his guests with fine dining, and will use all his aerial expertise to treat his visitors to a taste of sky-high service. [S]
Second to host in Blackpool and Preston is lady of leisure Jill, 49. She's hoping to wow her guests with an Italian menu and the group are impressed that she's fluent in the lingo. [S]
This week's competition takes place in and around Blackpool and Preston, where the first host, student and barmaid Rachel, hopes to impress with her American diner-themed menu.
It's the final night in Leeds and host Darren plans to put a fancy twist on what seems to be a basic menu. But Billy is concerned about the amount of mustard Darren is using. [S]
It's day four in Leeds, and local legend Billy is putting on a tried and tested menu of dinner party favourites, with an appearance from a Frank Sinatra impersonator to top off the night. [S]