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]
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. 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. 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. 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]
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]
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. 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. 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. Former professional footballer Jamie Tulloch serves up an ambitious menu of fresh local produce and entertainment from a Scottish dance troupe. (Ep5/5) [S]
Swindon and Marlborough. The first host, super-confident software sales rep Simon, hopes to impress with a night full of charm and hearty, home-cooked food. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Swindon and Marlborough. Business consultant Linda serves a game-based menu including pheasant and venison, and pastry swans. But Simon puts the cat among the pigeons... (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Swindon and Marlborough. Expectations are high as drama teacher Ben serves up a Middle Eastern and Asian menu. Simon raises eyebrows when he calls the group 'vanilla'. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Swindon and Marlborough. Ex-military police officer Debs treats her guests to a medieval feast of local legends, including 'flying monk' and 'lamb leg of barmaid-gobbled tiger'. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff area. On the first night, 26-year-old IT architect Anna serves up classic British cooking with a twist. But her jus proves elusive and her posset provokes confusion. (Ep1/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff area. Charlotte splashes the cash on luxury ingredients. But her floodlit pink house and fancy champagne raise eyebrows, and Anna compares her soufflÂe to scrambled egg. (Ep2/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff area. On the third night of the competition, beautician Claire serves up her favourite dishes - on planks. Because, for some reason, she really, really loves planks... (Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff area. Part-time football referee Scott plans a menu of family favourites, with cheese in every course. But tension is running high after last night's drama. (Ep4/5) [AD,S]
Cardiff area. Restaurateur Giovanni plans a menu from his native Italy. But Charlotte wants revenge after he criticised her night, and the other guests think he's trying too hard. (Ep5/5) [AD,S]
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]
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]
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. 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. 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. 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. 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]
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]
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]
Lincolnshire. University lecturer Amanda Sherratt hosts a Japanese evening, including a raw fish starter and sumo wrestling for entertainment. (Ep1/5) [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. 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. 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. 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]
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]