Clacton-on-Sea. Trucker and foodie Tony Houston hopes to impress with a menu of scallops, sea bass and three desserts. But one guest gives off a prickly first impression. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Clacton-on-Sea. After annoying his rival diners with his cutlery obsession and questionable table manners on the first night, can sandwich shop owner Anthony turn things around? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Clacton-on-Sea. Driving instructor Claire Kelly confesses to a 'chaotic' style of cooking, but she's still confident that she can win with her enticing entertainment... (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Clacton-on-Sea. Entrepreneur Richard's guests aren't impressed to discover that he's had help with foraging his ingredients. Can a choral performance calm the atmosphere? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Clacton-on-Sea. Teacher Kerrie Brinkley-Whittington plans a party atmosphere for the final evening in Essex. But the night ends in tears. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Wigan. Super-organised hospital theatre practitioner Geoff Conway goes all out to impress with an epic nine-course Spanish tapas feast. But are his portions too big? (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Wigan. Hairdressing salon owner Natalie Crompton plans an evening filled with fun and laughter, and names her courses after her beloved cats. But Geoff gets the claws out. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Wigan. Music teacher and funeral singer Alan Gregory hopes to hit the right notes with an evening of sophisticated Greek grub. But Geoff barely touches his food. (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Wigan. Gymnastics teacher Simon Grimwood hosts on his birthday. But will it be many happy returns for Simon, or will there be tears at his party? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Wigan. Nurse practitioner Caroline Heaven hopes to end the week with a bang by showing her rival diners a 'proper' Lancashire night. Will her guests be chuffed t' bits? (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Leeds. The first host, pescatarian Catherine Williams, cooks a South American-inspired menu for her guests, and a different main course for herself. (Ep1/5) [S]
Leeds. Fun-loving banker Sam Appleby plans a 'Best of British' themed night, complete with a Henry VIII outfit, traditional food and a good old-fashioned sing-song. (Ep3/5) [S]
Leeds. Company administrator Louise Emmerson opts for a Mediterranean menu inspired by her former mother-in-law, featuring Madrid chicken and aubergine bake. (Ep4/5) [S]
Leeds. High-flying property developer Diane Jones hosts the final night of the competition. But after a tense evening at Louise's house, the scene is set for fireworks... (Ep5/5) [S]
Woking and Weybridge. Ice cream man Vincenzo hosts the first night in Surrey with a feast of family recipes, including Sicilian sausage. But the menu is a mystery to his guests. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Woking and Weybridge. Canadian craft-maker Sarah Maynard treats her guests to authentic Turkish delights. But has she bitten off more than she can chew? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Woking and Weybridge. Riot police officer Steve Carvill takes no prisoners with his homemade pasta and panna cotta. Will an evening of flirting, feuding and fun bag him the loot? (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Woking and Weybridge. Keen gardener and dog trainer Sara Gilding hosts her first dinner party for over 20 years. Can she win round Vincenzo after rubbing him up the wrong way? (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Woking and Weybridge. Children's entertainer Kelly Cummins plans a fun-filled evening featuring funny footwear and an inflatable butler. And one guest lets loose... (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Warrington. Confident water-feature-builder and bad-joke-teller Geoff Carter is first to showcase his dinner party skills. He's offering his guests an Asian-themed menu. (Ep1/5) [S]
Warrington. It's the turn of call centre manager Stephen Robinson to host. Can his camp choral entertainment and raspberry Bakewell slice win him the prize? (Ep2/5) [S]
Warrington. Science teacher Emma Hoyle hopes that a scientific approach will help her to win. Will pre-dessert fireworks and a soak in Emma's hot tub end the night on a high? (Ep4/5) [S]
Warrington. Linda Weaver puts on a fancy dress party for her guests with a multicultural theme and hopes to wow the group with her bagpipe playing skills. (Ep5/5) [S]
Dumfries and Galloway. Hair salon owner and self-confessed Disney princess Charlene Fry-Henderson serves up some locally reared meat and bizarre cow-milking entertainment. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Dumfries and Galloway. Horse-mad banker Olive Melville wants to show her guests how to host a 'proper' dinner party. But how will her risky crab starter go down? (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Dumfries and Galloway. Can local radio DJ and funnyman Tommy Jardine impress his guests with his charisma, surprise Scottish main and a sheep auction? (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Dumfries and Galloway. Trainee teacher and DJ Josh Jones aims to broaden his guests' palates, with lamb pasanda and tandoori monkfish. But Tommy doesn't like spice or fish... (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Dumfries and Galloway. On the final night, Tammy Rice hopes that her no-nonsense approach, traditional Scottish fare and a side order of straight-talking will bag her the prize. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Wolverhampton. First to host is housing officer Niru Ghai-Read, who's confident her Indian menu and bombardment of entertainment will scoop the prize. (Ep1/5) [S]
Wolverhampton. It's Stefano Scaringi's turn to try to wow his guests. The restaurant manager has more than food on his mind, however, as he plans to curry favour with May Dudley. (Ep2/5) [S]
Wolverhampton. Fun-loving Bally Singh is hoping a 'student night' can scoop him the prize. And May has to put up with more of Stefano's one-liners. (Ep3/5) [S]
Wolverhampton. IT worker and self-confessed hippy Kyle Ferguson aims to prove himself in the kitchen. But is he just too laid-back to pull off his Wolverhampton-inspired menu? (Ep4/5) [S]
Wolverhampton. The final day of the competition sees model May Dudley, a self-confessed culinary novice, rely on a 'mum-knows-best' approach. (Ep5/5) [S]
South London. Divorce lawyer Michelle Camacho takes her guests back to the 1970s with a retro menu of duck a l'orange, psychedelic coleslaw, groovy veg and a Bloody Mary sorbet. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
South London. Pub manager and artist Matt Wren struggles with disasters in the kitchen. Meanwhile, two of his guests get into an argument and the other pair make eyes at each other! (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
South London. Print manager and live wire Licia Snow plans a laid-back evening with a few rustic and homely touches. But can she resist the urge to bicker with Michelle? (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
South London. Trainee solicitor Raphael Steele hosts his first-ever dinner party with an ambitious Caribbean menu of ackee, saltfish and curried goat, and steelpan entertainment. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
South London. Swedish businesswoman Charlotte Sundberg hosts the final night. Can an evening of schnapps, Swedish folk singing and classic Swedish cuisine win her the prize? (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
South-east London. First to host is gym-fanatic Sophia Pottinger, who's confident her simple-but-classic menu, with dancing for afters, will win her the prize. (Ep1/5) [S]
South-east London. Rock chick Francesca is serving Prawn to be Wild and Sweet Child of Wine. But a couple of her guests are more taken with some revealing pics of their host. (Ep3/5) [S]
South-east London. Attention-grabbing Amadin Ryan hosts. He's decided to wow his guests by throwing a Victorian banquet, but is he spending enough time with them? (Ep4/5) [S]
South-east London. Last to host is Maria Eltheriouri, who is serving Greek meze, moussaka and a rich dessert, just six weeks after having gastric surgery to help lose weight. (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]