Bristol. The first host is all-singing, all-dancing theatre darling Richard, whose eclectic menu includes an intriguing Rod Steiger gunge cake. (Ep1/5) [S]
Bristol. The first host is all-singing, all-dancing theatre darling Richard, whose eclectic menu includes an intriguing Rod Steiger gunge cake. (Ep1/5) [S]
Bristol. Zoe hopes to add a bit of sparkle to the competition with her Pretty in Pink themed dinner party, including a butler in pink hot pants. (Ep4/5) [S]
Bristol. Zoe hopes to add a bit of sparkle to the competition with her Pretty in Pink themed dinner party, including a butler in pink hot pants. (Ep4/5) [S]
Yeovil. PR manager Emmy hopes to impress her guests with locally sourced Somerset produce. But she has a disaster with her hollandaise sauce. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Yeovil. Radio DJ Steve serves up a cross between comfort food and fine dining. But he feels the pressure, and an unwanted ingredient ends up on one guest's plate. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Yeovil. Diminutive forklift driver Mel plans an exotic menu, including her version of duck vindaloo, and surprises her guests by breaking into song. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Yeovil. Business owner and muscleman Alan hopes to create a Zen evening. But with rotten beans, tofu cheesecake and soggy noodles on the menu, it could be a recipe for disaster... (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Yeovil. Car dealer Andy is confident that his fine dining and swanky home will give his night the edge. But Mel isn't afraid to tell him exactly what she thinks of his fancy food. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Nottingham. Marketing manager Stephanie hosts the first night. But one of her guests can't stomach her prawns, and another has trouble working out what an artichoke is. (Ep1/5) [S]
Nottingham. Local councillor Alex Foster hopes to impress with a fancy French menu and a spot of bell-ringing. But Brian likens Alex's starter to cat food... (Ep2/5) [S]
Nottingham. Janice is quietly confident that her 1970s-themed night of nostalgia will be the winner. But it's not long before a chill descends around the dinner table. (Ep3/5) [S]
Nottingham. Businessman Barry has been talking his night up all week, and now his guests have high expectations. Will his Greek theme emerge victorious? (Ep5/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Ambitious Zac serves authentic Jewish chicken soup, steak fondue and a chocolate orange tart. But the DIY main doesn't do it for some of his guests. (Ep1/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Mature student Gerry hopes to spice things up with his Egyptian feast. But his menu gets mixed reactions, and banter turns to insults as Ameena lays into Zac. (Ep2/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Bubbly travel agent Kayleigh plans a night of fun and games, and a Moroccan-themed menu. But she forgets to cook the main course! (Ep3/5) [S]
Gloucestershire. Web designer Marc is confident that his Spanish menu will blow his guests away. But things go downhill fast after he makes a mess of his starter. (Ep4/5) [S]
Birmingham. Hair and beauty tutor April Richards plans a very adventurous menu featuring zebra meat and squid ink pasta. But one of her guests is a staunch vegetarian... (Ep1/5) [S]
Birmingham. Self-professed 'brilliant cook' Vanessa Erigbogbo plans a refined night of dining, featuring lobster, confit of duck... and fried grasshoppers. (Ep3/5) [S]
Cheltenham. Belgian-born hotel consultant Oli plans to wow his guests with his posh scallop starter, his meaty main and his loud, vivacious personality. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Cheltenham. Glamorous nurse Jan serves up some good, honest home-cooking. But with three alpha males battling for attention, can Jan keep control of her evening? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Cheltenham. Competitive events director and bodybuilding fanatic Zak serves up a complex menu, on a night featuring posing, party games and terrible tricks. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Cheltenham. Aussie admin assistant Kimberley plans to host a sophisticated evening, and chastises one of her guests for telling rude stories. Can she keep the party civilised? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Cheltenham. On the last night, Paddy plays it safe with a simple menu featuring locally sourced, quality ingredients. Will it bag him the grand? (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
In South Wales, farm girl Claire treats her guests to a traditional, hearty Welsh spread and farm-themed games. Will her farm charm impress? Or will her night end up a mucky mess? (Ep1/5) [S]
In South Wales, farm girl Claire treats her guests to a traditional, hearty Welsh spread and farm-themed games. Will her farm charm impress? Or will her night end up a mucky mess? (Ep1/5) [S]
In South Wales, Richard hosts at his pub, setting the bar high with terrific tartlets, sensational sea bass and crowd-pleasing cheesecake. Can he hit the bullseye? (Ep2/5) [S]
East Cheshire. 'Yummy mummy' Hazel hopes that her fine food and great hosting skills will bag her the top scores. But she has her work cut out to impress fussy eater Michelle. (Ep2/5) [S]
East Cheshire. DJ Nick - the only man in the competition - reckons he can multi-task as well as any woman. But Val and Hazel wonder if his beef Wellington will rise to the occasion. (Ep3/5) [S]
East Cheshire. Michelle is confident that her fabulous food, including deep-fried mushrooms stuffed with duck and orange pÃatÂe, followed by a round of bingo, will win her the prize. (Ep4/5) [S]
East Cheshire. The final host, party-loving Zoe, has high hopes for her international menu and flamboyant entertainment, featuring funky hats, disco lights and vodka shots. (Ep5/5) [S]
In South Wales, Daffyd plans a nutritious vegetarian-ish dinner party, but kitchen chaos ensues. Will his dud pud ruin his chances of winning the grand? (Ep3/5) [S]
In South Wales, Daffyd plans a nutritious vegetarian-ish dinner party, but kitchen chaos ensues. Will his dud pud ruin his chances of winning the grand? (Ep3/5) [S]
West Lancashire. Ross Chapman plans a fishy feast but suffers a string of errors and disasters. But one guest's behaviour causes even more embarrassment than Ross's burnt tart. (Ep1/5) [S]
West Lancashire. Lindsay Pulford hopes to impress her guests with Caribbean cuisine. But they're more interested in talking about what she got up to the night before... (Ep2/5) [S]
West Lancashire. History student and bartender Chris Mosey claims he's a 'nine out of ten' in the kitchen. But how will his guests rate his blue cheesecake and Scouse tapas? (Ep3/5) [S]
Welsh valleys. Dog lover Kerry keeps her food simple and her welcome extravagant, with a Welsh choir awaiting her guests in her driveway. But a canine criticism leaves a bad taste. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Welsh valleys. Foodie Dave hopes to impress with home-grown herbs, hand-picked fruit and technical expertise, on a night featuring toilet inspections and rollercoaster revelations. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Welsh valleys. Shop owner Tasnim Sardar, who claims to be an amazing cook, plans an authentic Pakistani party. But Kerry has a bone to pick with her host. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Welsh valleys. Ryan puts a lot of thought into his dinner party, but each of his courses ends in disaster. Can dancing and drinks in the hot tub distract his guests? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Welsh valleys. On the last night in Wales, financial advisor Gill Leonard welcomes her guests with a fire-breathing dragon, and makes a remarkable revelation... (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
The fourth host in South Wales, doctor Sophie, is usually vegan but is serving meat to try and win over her guests. Will it be just what the doctor ordered? (Ep4/5) [S]
The fourth host in South Wales, doctor Sophie, is usually vegan but is serving meat to try and win over her guests. Will it be just what the doctor ordered? (Ep4/5) [S]
Medway, Kent. Kickboxing granny Nina hopes to impress her guests with experimental dishes she's invented, including cucumber stuffed with corned beef, and gravy with coconut! (Ep1/5) [S]
Medway, Kent. Police communications officer Esther Kennedy has high standards and plans to host a gourmet dinner party. But her food receives mixed reviews. (Ep3/5) [S]
Medway, Kent. Posh art graduate Patrick Fysh hopes to impress his guests with his molecular gastronomy. But some risquÂe pictures of his girlfriend shock Nina. (Ep4/5) [S]
Medway, Kent. On the final night, cheeky chappy Michael Dodsworth keeps it simple in the kitchen, and ups the fun factor after dinner with party games and a piÄnata. (Ep5/5) [S]
Eastbourne. Accident-prone trainee teacher Kirsty Davenport hosts with a simple menu and some creative entertainment. But have the group already tired of Russell's constant jokes? (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Eastbourne. The guests have high expectations for Ann-Marie Hamilton's menu. And she plans to reveal her fun side with a surprise singalong in the garden. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Eastbourne. Hairdresser Becci Moloney's outdoor bar is a hit with her female guests. But Russell and Adam don't know what to make of her collection of recycled toilets... (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Eastbourne. Self-confessed foodie Adam has been talking his night up all week. But his guests are surprised by a menu that doesn't amount to much more than posh bangers and mash. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Eastbourne. Funnyman Russell Turnbull hosts the final night. He's played his culinary cards close to his chest, but can he actually cook? (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
In South Wales, the week's final host Sandra goes heavy on cream and mushrooms, even though none of her guests really like them! But is her night the crÁeme de la crÁeme? (Ep5/5) [S]
In South Wales, the week's final host Sandra goes heavy on cream and mushrooms, even though none of her guests really like them! But is her night the crÁeme de la crÁeme? (Ep5/5) [S]
Cardiff. Flamboyant costume designer Sam hosts a Mexican-themed night that's full of sizzle and spice. But two of the guests fight, and a game makes everyone cry... (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff. Extremely competitive army wife Rachael Smith hosts the third night. She isn't used to losing, and things might get ugly if she doesn't win the prize! (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff. King of the name-droppers Jerry Lockett hosts at his cousin's mansion, where he serves up dollops of food and a side order of celebrity. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff. The first host, dog-loving shop manager Nicola, serves up prawn cocktail and meat-free lasagne, as well as some doggy surprises and unusual entertainment. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Merseyside. Primary school teacher Anna Senior plans a fairy-tale evening, featuring a Mad Hatter's soup and a special pork dish cooked three ways. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Merseyside. Glamorous PR professional Jade Chantelle places her bets on a casino-themed evening featuring a high-class menu, lashings of champagne and a game of roulette. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Merseyside. Pastoral care manager Steven Booth names each of his courses after songs by his favourite singer, Tina Turner. But tensions rise when one guest puts her foot in it. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Merseyside. Fun-loving oil and gas co-ordinator Danielle Greenwood hopes to impress her guests with her down-to-earth menu and warm and welcoming style of hosting. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
North Kent. Party-loving Lisa Townend hosts the final night with a mysterious menu of French fancies and innovative human roulette entertainment. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
North Kent. Competitive project manager Yemi Christopher-Soares adds some heat to the competition with a Nigerian-inspired menu. But is her main too spicy for her guests? (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
North Kent. Data analyst John has a passion for military re-enactment and barks orders at the dinner table. But not everyone likes his Filipino pork stew and psychedelic dessert. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
North Kent. Clairvoyant and medium Yvette Tamara hosts the first night, which gets off to a spooky start when two of her guests find a ghostbusting machine. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Winchester. Estate agent William Tilsley serves up a vegetarian menu and a blind-tasting food game. But one guest ends up spitting wine over another... (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Winchester. Patricia plans a Latin party with Peruvian food, on a night of singing and dancing. But Ptol mistakenly thinks he's eating llama instead of lamb... (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Winchester. DJ Francis Leigh serves a Thai meal with a twist, on a weird and wonderful night featuring dead flowers on the table and a song about spring rolls. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Winchester. Live wire Ptol is convinced that high-quality food and fine wine will win him the prize. But his guests find his menu underwhelming and his hosting style over the top. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Harrogate. Local toff Alasdair Moore plans to impress his guests with 'proper' dinner party food and fine wines. But an early slip-up dents his confidence. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Harrogate. Photographer Simon Meyer takes a laid-back approach to hosting and narrowly avoids a kitchen cat-astrophe. But he gets emotional over his chicken soup starter. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Harrogate. Veteran punk Cathy McConaghy goes back to her Irish roots, with homemade soda bread, cockle soup, oysters and a very boozy dessert that packs a punch. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Harrogate. Horse enthusiast Cassy hopes to gallop into first place with a jockey theme and gastropub grub. But how will her snail racing on the dinner table go down with her guests? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Harrogate. Fun-loving Jane serves up classic dishes with a twist and matches her wine to her food, on a night featuring burnt buns, jammy finds and marriage revelations. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Lichfield. There are high hopes for recruitment consultant Amanda's sophisticated evening. But an accident at the table has her guests in hysterics. (Ep5/5) [S]
Lichfield. Football coach and first-time cook Tim Travers plans an American menu, with his mum on the other end of the phone to help him every step of the way. (Ep4/5) [S]
Lichfield. JP Goodyear-Martinez treats his guests to Jamaican food, on a night of wacky wigs, alarming Lycra outfits and a hula-hooping drag queen. (Ep3/5) [S]
Lichfield. Former mental health nurse Ronnie Imlah shocks her guests with a revelation about her past, and guests JP and Amanda don't see eye to eye over plastic surgery. (Ep2/5) [S]
Lichfield. Enthusiastic business consultant James plans a complex Italian menu, a 1960s Italian dress code and a fun photoshoot. But he spends most of the night in the kitchen. (Ep1/5) [S]
Lincolnshire. Geordie Alex Coxon gives her guests a taste of her home 'Toon', on a night featuring glamorous glad rags, kitchen chaos and a surprising secret past. (Ep5/5) [S]
Lincolnshire. Theatre student Jack Stone steps into the spotlight with a 'creative' evening, including DIY pizzas. But Alex steals the show with her shocking outfit. (Ep4/5) [S]
Lincolnshire. Farmer Chris Moore hosts a beetroot bonanza, injecting the root vegetable into every part of his night, while also shocking his guests with his hidden talents. (Ep3/5) [S]
Lincolnshire. Retail manager Ali Roberts plans a refined night of gourmet cuisine and fine dining. But will Alex's outrageous tales ruin the elegant atmosphere? (Ep2/5) [S]
Lincolnshire. University lecturer Amanda Sherratt hosts a Japanese evening, including a raw fish starter and sumo wrestling for entertainment. (Ep1/5) [S]
Inverness. Former professional footballer Jamie Tulloch serves up an ambitious menu of fresh local produce and entertainment from a Scottish dance troupe. (Ep5/5) [S]
Inverness. Rock 'n' roll hairdresser Zarina claims to be an amazing cook. Could this tattooed party animal be the dark horse of the competition? (Ep4/5) [S]
Inverness. Teetotal David hosts a nautical night with a menu of basic but wholesome food, including 'shove it in soup'. But will his non-alcoholic drinks sink or swim with his crew? (Ep3/5) [S]
Inverness. Melissa gives herself a sneaky advantage by taking cooking lessons from a local chef, who also makes her gravy and dessert. But she still manages to cremate the crumble. (Ep2/5) [S]
Inverness. National Heritage worker Gillian hosts a 'Touch of Tartan' night, with a traditional Scottish menu, top-quality local produce and bagpipes galore. (Ep1/5) [S]
Southend-on-Sea. International DJ Scott Langley hosts with a risky menu and an 'outrageous' dress code. But how will his pigeon main go down with his guests? (Ep5/5) [S]
Southend-on-Sea. Bartender and self-confessed 'airhead' Steph Barrett hosts a 1940s fancy dress night. But she has to call on her nan to bail her out with a pastry problem. (Ep4/5) [S]
Southend-on-Sea. Science teacher and self-confessed geek Damian experiments with a spicy menu and a chemistry demo. But Scott brands his main the worst dish he's ever eaten... (Ep3/5) [S]
Southend-on-Sea. Glamorous grandmother Carol Dolman puts on a dazzling display, on a night featuring saucy discoveries, flirty tango lessons and a wig reveal. (Ep2/5) [S]
Southend-on-Sea. Dog-mad PA Julie-Ann serves up a surfing theme, with two fish dishes and a surf shack in her garden. There's a shock when glamorous guest Carol reveals her age. (Ep1/5) [S]
Manchester. On the final night, Italian Nico plans to show the Brits how it's done. But there are shocks and confrontations, and a game of table football nearly ends in a riot... (Ep5/5) [S]
Manchester. After dishing out criticism all week, can launderette owner Linzi impress her guests with her food and ironing competition entertainment, or is she just full of hot air? (Ep4/5) [S]
Manchester. Glamorous 'domestic delegator' Fiona serves a classy but effortless menu. But Linzi takes issue with Fiona's mum chopping the veg and her cousin making the honeycomb. (Ep3/5) [S]
Manchester. Lorry-driving film buff Ryan plans a movie-inspired menu, including a 'Prawn Identity' starter, 'Sausage Meat the Fockers' main and 'Chocolate Clockwork Orange' dessert. (Ep2/5) [S]
Manchester. Johanna dedicates the first night to her favourite food - takeaways - from kebabs to chicken curry. But the main course proves hard for her guests to swallow. (Ep1/5) [S]