Overview of 'Come Dine with Me' Season 30

Episode 1 - Southend, Julie-Ann Rayner

Release Date: 2013-03-04

Dog-mad executive PA Julie-Ann Rayner is a dinner party veteran and has high hopes that her 'Taste of the Sea' menu - with two fish courses - will have her guests hooked, assuming that they all like fish, that is. The strangers she has to impress with her surf-themed evening are 31-year-old science teacher and proud geek Damian Loneragan, 37-year-old international DJ Scott Langley, 20-year-old barmaid and self-confessed airhead Steph Barrett and 60-year-old glamorous granny Carol Dolman. And if her fishy feast doesn't go down a treat, Julie-Ann has some musical mayhem up her sleeve.

Episode 2 - Southend, Carol Dolman

Release Date: 2013-03-05

Everyone hit it off and had a whale of a time at Julie-Ann's dinner party, but glamorous grandmother Carol Dolman was the big surprise: she was dressed in hotpants and a tight top and the first one up dancing, so everyone was shocked to hear that she's 60. Now it's Carol's turn to host. She's pretty confident in the kitchen, and her menu includes scallops and roast lamb. Her dress code is 'Dress to Impress,' and everyone's making a special effort, with dicky bows and ball gowns aplenty. Carol's entertainment includes tango lessons, with some flirty results, and she's got a few secrets to reveal to her guests, so it promises to be a pretty racy night...

Episode 3 - Southend, Damian Loneragan

Release Date: 2013-03-06

Science teacher and self-confessed geek Damian Loneragan has two chilli-based dishes on his menu. Damian goes all out to cater for each guest's individual taste, but Scott thinks the main course is the worst thing he's ever eaten.

Episode 4 - Southend, Steph Barrett

Release Date: 2013-03-07

It's barmaid and self-confessed airhead Steph Barrett's turn to host. Her day gets off to a disastrous start as she attempts to make pastry for the first time, so it's Nan to the rescue with some ready-made pastry. Everyone goes all out with their costumes for her 1940s fancy dress code, including Carol as a US naval officer complete with short skirt and white high heels. The guests are bowled over by the authenticity of Steph 1940s-styled home, but the biggest surprise of the evening is the quality of the food, which goes down a treat despite the day's shenanigans in the kitchen. For entertainment Steph lays on some 1940s dancing, which goes down even better than the food. The evening is brought to a close when Damian asks if Steph's ditziness is for real, and gets an answer that leaves nobody in any doubt.

Episode 5 - Southend, Scott Langley

Release Date: 2013-03-08

International DJ and Jack-the-lad Scott Langley has taken a massive gamble and decided to serve fried pigeon for his main course. His dress code is 'outrageous,' and the guests go to town with their outfits. And he's planned something pretty special for his entertainment, which he's pretty sure is going to blow his guests away...

Episode 6 - Inverness, Gillian Sutherland

Release Date: 2013-06-10

First to host is proud Scot and National Heritage worker Gillian Sutherland. Gillian's dinner party is a true Scottish affair and she's hoping her Touch of Tartan theme, with traditional Scottish menu, top quality local produce and bagpipes galore, will win over 35-year-old emergency call handler Melissa Kirby, 58-year-old property tycoon David Edes, 24-year-old hair stylist and party girl Zarina Ainslie, and 24-year-old personal fitness trainer Jamie Tulloch.

Episode 7 - Inverness, Melissa Kirby

Release Date: 2013-06-11

It's the turn of Melissa Kirby, in Inverness, who has not only taken cooking lessons from one of the best local chefs, but has also got him to make her gravy and crumble.

Episode 8 - Inverness, David Edes

Release Date: 2013-06-12

In Inverness, property tycoon David Edes hosts a nautical evening. David is a teetotaller and plans a menu of 'basic but wholesome food' - making his guests wary. A night of suspicion and hilarity ensues.

Episode 9 - Inverness, Zarina Ainslie

Release Date: 2013-06-13

Rock 'n' roll hairdresser Zarina Ainslie is the latest to host in Inverness. The tattooed party girl claims to be an amazing cook. Could she be the dark horse of the competition?

Episode 10 - Inverness, Jamie Tulloch

Release Date: 2013-06-14

It's the final night in Inverness and ex-professional footballer Jamie Tulloch has gone to town making sure his ingredients are all as fresh and local as possible.

Episode 11 - Lincolnshire, Amanda Sherratt

Release Date: 2013-07-01

First to host is university lecturer Amanda Sherratt, who is taking a risk with a full Japanese themed evening, including a raw fish starter and sumo wrestling for entertainment. Her guests are beetroot farmer Chris Moore, flamboyant theatre student Jack Stone, retail manager Ali Roberts and 20-year-old Geordie and fitness enthusiast Alex Coxon.

Episode 12 - Lincolnshire, Ali Roberts

Release Date: 2013-07-02

It's the turn of retail manager Ali Roberts, who is confident that her night of gourmet cuisine and elegant fine dining will win her the prize. As the evening unfolds, Geordie lass Alex shocks the diners with the tales of her outrageous exploits. Will Alex put Ali in the shade?

Episode 13 - Lincolnshire, Chris Moore

Release Date: 2013-07-03

Farmer Chris Moore plans to win over his guests with his beetroot themed dinner party, managing to inject beetroot into every part of the night and surprising his guests with his unusual twists on conventional meals.

Episode 14 - Lincolnshire, Jack Stone

Release Date: 2013-07-04

Jack Stone plans to win over his guests with his 'creative' evening, the theme including the guests making their own food. The night starts with a shocking outfit from Alex, which certainly catches beetroot farmer Chris Moore's attention. Meanwhile, Jack's food gets some mixed reviews and the DIY pizzas don't quite go to plan.

Episode 15 - Lincolnshire, Alex Coxon

Release Date: 2013-07-05

The week of competitive dining concludes with proud Geordie Alex Coxon taking a turn as host. Alex's menu includes dishes called 'wey-aye-man!', 'a taste of toon' and 'a canny little dessert like'. But some chaos in the kitchen plus a dark secret revealed may hinder Alex's chance of victory.

Episode 16 - Lichfield, James Herbert

Release Date: 2013-06-03

First to host is business consultant James Herbert, who has high hopes for his complex Italian menu. He also has some fun photo frolics planned. His guests are 22-year-old football coach Tim Travers, 30-year-old sales assistant and all-round party boy JP Goodyear-Martinez, 38-year-old businesswoman Amanda Smith, and straight-talking retired mental health nurse Ronnie Imlah.

Episode 17 - Lichfield, Ronnie Imlah

Release Date: 2013-06-04

Ronnie Imlah hosts, with a menu inspired by dishes she's eaten at friends' parties. But a revelation about her past leaves the guests in shock.

Episode 18 - Lichfield, JP Goodyear-Martinez

Release Date: 2013-06-05

JP Goodyear-Martinez is the latest to host in Lichfield, treating his guests to a mix of Jamaican food, tight lycra outfits and a drag queen.

Episode 19 - Lichfield, Tim Travers

Release Date: 2013-06-06

It's the turn of football coach Tim Travers to host, and Tim is determined to prove his worth in the kitchen, with his mum on the other end of the phone to help him out with his American-themed menu.

Episode 20 - Lichfield, Amanda Smith

Release Date: 2013-06-07

It's the final night, and there are high hopes for Amanda's evening. But an accident at the table has the guests in hysterics, with straight-talking Ronnie describing it as her 'worst nightmare'.

Episode 21 - Harrogate, Jane Steele

Release Date: 2013-09-30

Fifty-two-year old fun farm-girl Jane Steele is the first to host. She plans a meal featuring twists on classic dishes and some fancy wine to wash it down. Her guests are 27-year-old horse enthusiast Cassy Bell, 47-year-old photographer Simon Meyer, 33-year-old country gent Alasdair Moore, and 41-year-old adventurous punk and cupcake seller Cathy McConaghy.

Episode 22 - Harrogate, Cassy Bell

Release Date: 2013-10-01

Horse enthusiast Cassy Bell hopes her jockey-themed evening will put her in the running to win the £1000, confident that her gastro-pub food is just the ticket - just so long as her trusty chicken timer doesn't let her down.

Episode 23 - Harrogate, Cathy McConaghy

Release Date: 2013-10-02

Veteran punk turned cupcake seller Cathy McConaghy has decided to go back to her Irish roots on Day 3 in Harrogate, with a menu including homemade soda bread, cockle soup, oysters, roast lamb and stout-infused sticky toffee pudding. But the oyster starters and cockle soup are not to everyone's liking.

Episode 24 - Harrogate, Simon Meyer

Release Date: 2013-10-03

Photographer and all round cool cat Simon Meyer takes a laid-back approach to hosting in Harrogate. Simon's chicken soup starter goes down almost too well as his guests' kind comments leave an emotional Simon struggling to hold it together.

Episode 25 - Harrogate, Alasdair Moore

Release Date: 2013-10-04

The final night from in and around Harrogate finds local toff Alasdair Moore looking to impress his guests with smart wines and 'proper' dinner party food. But an early slip-up sees Alasdair's confidence fall away. His monkfish is well received, but his guests are unimpressed with the portion sizes. And a rather risky parlour game doesn't endear him to farm lady Jane Steele.

Episode 26 - Winchester, Ptol Slattery

Release Date: 2013-05-27

Livewire Ptol Slattery is first to host in Winchester and is convinced his high quality food and fine wine make victory inevitable. Sadly Ptol's menu leaves his guests underwhelmed. Ptol's guests are Peruvian-born waitress Patrician Pearson, quirky DJ Francis Leigh, party girl and care-home worker Georgia Groves, and competitive estate agent William Tilsley.

Episode 27 - Winchester, Francis Leigh

Release Date: 2013-05-28

It's the turn of DJ Francis Leigh to try and dazzle his guests. Francis plans a Thai meal with a twist, including sunburnt chicken curry and a dessert simply called 'sticky', and some weird and wonderful entertainment including dead flowers on the table, a song about spring rolls and a main served in tutu and fur coat.

Episode 28 - Winchester, Patricia Pearson

Release Date: 2013-05-29

It's the turn of waitress Patricia Pearson to see if she can win over her guests with her Peruvian food and Latin-themed dinner party. Patricia serenades her guests with the Peruvian national anthem and treats them to a traditional dance that involves a candle and a donkey jaw.

Episode 29 - Winchester, Georgia Groves

Release Date: 2013-05-30

Care-home worker Georgia Groves plans a black tie affair for her evening in Winchester, with red carpet, posh frocks... and a spray-tan booth. Everyone seems to be in high spirits until Patricia tells Ptol what she thinks of him and his wine antics.

Episode 30 - Winchester, William Tilsley

Release Date: 2013-05-31

William Tilsley plans a vegetarian menu and a blind food-tasting game for the last night in Winchester. Later on, Patricia does an impression of Ptol and spits her wine all over another guest.

Episode 31 - North Kent, Yvette Tamara

Release Date: 2013-07-15

First to host is clairvoyant and medium Yvette Tamara. The night gets off to a spooky start when data analyst John Tower and working mum Yemi Christopher-Soares discover a ghost busting machine. But while salesman Jono Simm fails to see the point in ghost busting, jeweller Lisa Townend is so impressed with Yvette's psychic abilities she wants to come back for a reading.

Episode 32 - North Kent, John Tower

Release Date: 2013-07-16

Data analyst John Tower is latest to host in North Kent. What will his guests make of John's Filipino fatty pork stew and psychedelic dessert?

Episode 33 - North Kent, Yemi Christopher-Soares

Release Date: 2013-07-17

Project manager Yemi Christopher-Soares hopes her guests will lap up her Nigerian-inspired menu and share her fondness for spice.

Episode 34 - North Kent, Jono Simm

Release Date: 2013-07-18

Jono Simm is convinced his wholesome and hearty menu is a winner. Sadly, two of his guests aren't convinced by the cooking.

Episode 35 - North Kent, Lisa Townsend

Release Date: 2013-07-19

It's the turn of cheeky, party-loving Lisa Townend, with her menu full of mysterious French fancies - including coq surprise. Her innovative entertainment is human roulette.

Episode 36 - Merseyside, Danielle Greenwood

Release Date: 2013-07-08

First to host is Danielle Greenwood, who has high hopes for her down-to-earth menu and her warm welcoming style of hosting. Her guests are 36-year-old flashy divorcee Jade Chantelle, 37-year-old professional Michael Bublé impersonator Jamie Somers, 24-year-old self-styled diva and pastoral care manager Steven Booth, and 23-year-old nursery school teacher Anna Senior.

Episode 37 - Merseyside, Steven Booth

Release Date: 2013-07-09

Pastoral care manager Steven Booth is a mega Tina Turner fan and has named each of his courses after one of the diva's songs. The food goes down well, but tensions begin to rise when one of the guests puts her foot in it

Episode 38 - Merseyside, Jade Chantelle

Release Date: 2013-07-10

Glamorous PR lady Jade Chantelle is convinced her guests will be blown away by her night as host, which features a high class menu, lashings of champagne and a game of roulette.

Episode 39 - Merseyside, Anna Senior

Release Date: 2013-07-11

Primary school teacher Anna Senior plans a fairytale evening, featuring a Mad Hatter's soup and a sandwich, a special pork dish cooked three ways, and baked cheesecake. Will Anna's menu prove too childish for grown up palettes? And is the tension between Jamie and Jade about to simmer over?

Episode 40 - Merseyside, Jamie Somers

Release Date: 2013-07-12

As the week in and around Merseyside draws to a close, it's the turn of 36-year-old Michael Bublé impersonator Jamie Somers to host. Can Jamie and Jade put their differences from last night aside?

Episode 41 - Cardiff, Nicola Steele

Release Date: 2013-10-21

First to host in Cardiff is dog mad shop manager Nicola Steele, who serves prawn cocktail and meat-free lasagne.

Episode 42 - Cardiff, Jerry Lockett

Release Date: 2013-10-22

King of the name droppers Jerry Lockett is second to host in Cardiff. Jerry holds his night at his cousin's mansion and serves up dollops of food with a huge side order of celebrity.

Episode 43 - Cardiff, Rachael Smith

Release Date: 2013-10-23

No-nonsense army wife Rachael Smith is third to host in Cardiff. Competitive Rachel fully intends to win the prize, and things might get ugly if she doesn't.

Episode 44 - Cardiff, Sam Clarke

Release Date: 2013-10-24

Flamboyant costume designer Sam Clarke hosts a Mexican themed night for an evening that is full of sizzle and spice. Two of the guests fight, while a game leaves everyone crying.

Episode 45 - Cardiff, Andrea Grainger

Release Date: 2013-10-25

Child-minder Andrea Grainger plans a traditional Welsh menu and a warm welcome. And if this doesn't work she has some fun and games lined up to help her win the prize.

Episode 46 - Rochdale, Tanya Manock

Release Date: 2013-10-28

Fitness instructor Tanya Manock hosts a stylish Mediterranean feast for her guests at the start of a week of competitive dining in Rochdale. But is this glamourpuss host more style than substance? Meanwhile, psychic medium Dean Fox wonders why Tanya has so much lingerie in her bedroom.

Episode 47 - Rochdale, Rod Tonge

Release Date: 2013-10-29

Business coach and passionate foodie Rod Tonge is determined to impress. But he has already offended glamorous fitness instructor Tanya and HR manager Claire Lemon predicts fireworks at the table.

Episode 48 - Rochdale, Claire Lemon

Release Date: 2013-10-30

HR manager Claire Lemon hopes to compensate for 'imperfect cooking skills' with her bubbly personality and superior hosting ability on day three in Rochdale. But tension rises when Tanya barely touches the starter or her main.

Episode 49 - Rochdale, Dean Fox

Release Date: 2013-10-31

Psychic medium Dean Fox plans to put his supernatural skills to good use on night four in Rochdale. His main goes down very well, even with Tanya, only for the pudding to bomb.

Episode 50 - Rochdale, Sadiya Hussein

Release Date: 2013-11-01

It's the last night in Rochdale and the turn of feisty mum Sadiya Hussein to host. Will the tension between Sadiya and Tanya finally explode?

Episode 51 - Northamptonshire - Jules Osmany

Release Date: 2013-11-04

Makeup artist Jules Osmany hopes that her Indian/ Moroccan fusion menu and laid-back attitude to life will win her the prize. Her guests are tomboy Lauren Oxlade, stay-at-home mum Stephanie Reeder, MD Carl Johnson and funeral service manager Peter Pickering.

Episode 52 - Northamptonshire - Peter Pickering

Release Date: 2013-11-05

Funeral service manager Peter Pickering is dead set on hosting a traditional dinner party reminiscent of the 1920s. But his guests don't much like the thought of his bread and butter pudding.

Episode 53 - Northamptonshire - Stephanie Reeder

Release Date: 2013-11-06

Stay-at-home mum Stephanie Reeder's nerves are evident from the outset on her night in Northamptonshire. She's planning to serve classic fish and chips and a glamorous swishing session for fun.

Episode 54 - Northamptonshire - Lauren Oxlade

Release Date: 2013-11-07

Tweny-six-year-old business planning manager Lauren Oxlade is an organised and passionate cook and has a few surprising friends who she's invited along to her party. Could she be the dark horse of the competition?

Episode 55 - Northamptonshire - Carl Johnson

Release Date: 2013-11-08

Managing director and proud Northerner Carl Johnson plans a menu that includes gammon cooked in two litres of cola. Stephanie and Lauren are treated to a glimpse of Carl in all his glory when they see what he has hung above his bed. But what will the guests make of his lumpy chocolate mousse?

Episode 56 - Exeter, Steve Levy

Release Date: 2013-11-11

New Zealander Steve Levy is first to host and has gone to town with his home inspired menu, cooking prawns, fish and two desserts.

Episode 57 - Exeter, Richard Kaye

Release Date: 2013-11-12

Music-mad foodie Richard Kaye is second to host in Exeter and is confident he can impress his guests with his culinary know-how. He especially hopes to dazzle one guest in particular.

Episode 58 - Exeter, Glen King

Release Date: 2013-11-13

Self-assured PR/marketing bod Glen King is confident she will be the 'hostess with the mostest' in Exeter, and has gone all out to impress, even co-ordinating her dishes with her surname.

Episode 59 - Exeter, Sarah Wallis

Release Date: 2013-11-14

n Exeter, Sarah Wallis is ready to explode out of her shell with a hilarious evening including a terrifying greeting and some rather unusual cocktails.

Episode 60 - Exeter, Estelle Macrow

Release Date: 2013-11-15

It's the final night in Exeter and singleton Estelle Macrow is keen to discover whether she has it in her to successfully host a dinner party.

Episode 61 - Dundee, Bill Black

Release Date: 2013-11-18

First to cook in Dundee is alarm company owner Bill Black, who plans a belt-busting menu for his guests: proud Arbroathian Phil Petrie, opinionated English student Hannah Wilson, ferret fancier Alex Pithouse, and 28-year-old Kim Gillespie.

Episode 62 - Dundee, Alex Pithouse

Release Date: 2013-11-19

Architectural technician Alex Pithouse is second to host in Dundee and plans on giving his guests an education in fine dining with a complex menu and some fine wines. Alex also looks forward to introducing his guests to the 'fur babies' - his three pet ferrets.

Episode 63 - Dundee, Hannah Wilson

Release Date: 2013-11-20

Vegetarian cat lover Hannah Wilson is cooking Italian in Dundee and has a cunning plan to win over her carnivore guests - dish up some meat with her starter.

Episode 64 - Dundee, Phil Petrie

Release Date: 2013-11-21

Fourth to cook in Dundee is self-styled food critic Phil Petrie, who has been less than impressed with the standard of food so far. Phil has big plans for his night, but runs out of ingredients, leaving his guests feeling hungry.

Episode 65 - Dundee, Kim Gillespie

Release Date: 2013-11-22

On the final night in Dundee, Kim Gillespie plans a 'Yorkshire-themed' menu featuring dishes from Spain and Thailand, accompanied by a Scottish choir singing American songs!

Episode 66 - Peterborough, Warren Temple

Release Date: 2013-11-25

First to host in Peterborough is salesman and wannabe rapper Warren Temple, who believes his Spanish menu is good enough to win him the prize. Warren's guests are ethical trader Donna Trafford, glamour model Susie Hutson, straight-talking businesswoman Vicki Culverhouse and veterinary nurse Robin Hills.

Episode 67 - Peterborough, Donna Trafford

Release Date: 2013-11-26

Hippy entrepreneur Donna Trafford is second to host in Peterborough and plans a colourful evening of delicious food and relaxed fun.

Episode 68 - Peterborough, Susie Hutson

Release Date: 2013-11-27

On the third night in Peterborough, glamour model and columnist Susie Hutson is out to prove she's not the dizzy blonde some of the guests assume she is. It doesn't take long for ethical trader Donna Trafford and wannabe rapper Warren Temple to make an unexpected discovery that proves there's more to Susie than meets the eye.

Episode 69 - Peterborough, Vicki Culverhouse

Release Date: 2013-11-28

It's the turn of straight-talking business woman Vicki Culverhouse to host in Peterborough. She surprises the group when she unleashes some poetry at the table.

Episode 70 - Peterborough, Robin Hills

Release Date: 2013-11-29

Veterinary nurse Robin Hills is the final host in this new competition in Peterborough and hopes his animal-themed night will be a big hit with his guests, as well as his well-presented cuisine.

Episode 71 - Yeovil, Emmy Webster

Release Date: 2013-12-02

First to host in Yeovil is 28-year-old PR manager Emmy Webster, who hopes to impress her guests with locally sourced produce and a main course of Somerset pork. Emmy's guests are self- proclaimed 'country bumpkin' Mel Dunford, second hand car salesman Andy Neil, radio broadcaster Steve Carpenter, and businessman Alan Bunter.

Episode 73 - Yeovil, Mel Dunsford

Release Date: 2013-12-04

Hosting the third dinner party in Yeovil is diminutive fork-lift driver Mel Dunford. With an exotic menu, Mel hopes to prove her doubters wrong. And if the food doesn't work, there's always her singing...

Episode 74 - Yeoville, Alan Bunter

Release Date: 2013-12-05

Business owner and muscle man Alan Bunter hopes that his enthusiasm for all things Japanese will brush off on his guests and propel him into the lead. But guests Andy and Steve don't feel the Zen spirit...

Episode 75 - Yeoville, Andy Neil

Release Date: 2013-12-06

Last to host in Yeovil is 50-year-old used car dealer Andy Neil, whois supremely confident that his fine dining experience, along with the beautiful surroundings of his 'amazing home', will bag him the £1000 prize.

Episode 76 - Cheltenham, Oli Delaunoy

Release Date: 2013-10-07

First to host in Cheltenham is 46-year-old hotel consultant Oli Delaunoy. Oli plans to wow his guests with his posh scallop starter and meaty main, but it's his loud and vivacious personality he's banking on to help him bag the £1000 prize. The guests he hopes to impress are 36-year-old year events company director Zak Roby, 23-year-old Aussie-born administrator Kim Thomas, 48-year-old house husband Paddy Castledine and 56-year-old glamorous nurse Jan Blomer. With male moisturising and dodgy fake tans flagged up around the table, no-one is backward in coming forward - but will this hilarity be enough to bag the big cash for Oli?

Episode 77 - Cheltenham, Jan Blomer

Release Date: 2013-10-08

Nurse Jan Blomer hopes to impress with her good honest home cooking: chicken with sun dried tomatoes for her main and home-made ice cream for dessert. Last night's host Oli Delaunoy keeps things lively and loud, but stay-at-home dad Paddy Castledine and fitness fanatic Zak Roby go head to head on more than one occasion.

Episode 78 - Cheltenham, Zak Roby

Release Date: 2013-10-09

Super competitive events director and body building fanatic Zak Roby cooks Thai Tien of Crab served with fashionable micro herbs and a duo of duck main.

Episode 79 - Cheltenham, Kimberley Thomas

Release Date: 2013-10-10

Aussie admin assistant Kimberley Thomas aims for a sophisticated evening, and hopes to impress with her meaty starter of pork belly and apple salad and her pie main course.

Episode 80 - Cheltenham, Patty Castledine

Release Date: 2013-10-11

It's the final day of the competition in Cheltenham, and the turn of stay-at-home dad Paddy Castledine to host.

Episode 81 - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Andrea Nichols

Release Date: 2013-10-14

First to host is marketing manager and proud village dweller Andrea Nichols, who welcomes her guests into her garden that has been decked out with straw and stuffed chickens. Will her mousse made from cottage cheese prove her undoing?

Episode 82 - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Penny Peklivanas

Release Date: 2013-10-15

Kitchenware saleswoman Penny Peklivanas is confident her majestic house will impress her guests. But her croissant-based main and bragging prove controversial.

Episode 83 - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Tim Lawson

Release Date: 2013-10-16

Twenty-five-year-old IT analyst and music producer Tim Lawson plans to wow his guests with ingredients brought back from Morocco.

Episode 84 - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Nicola O'Donnell

Release Date: 2013-10-17

Dance instructor Nicola O'Donnell plans a Caribbean-inspired night. But while her guests are expecting very little from the night, Nicola's determined to prove them wrong.

Episode 85 - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Andy Harvey

Release Date: 2013-10-18

It's the turn of DJ Andy Harvey, who plans to pull out all the stops in his house in Stevenage, with extravagant food and mind-blowing entertainment, including a luminous underwater disco.

Episode 86 - York, Rachel Speight-McGregor

Release Date: 2013-12-09

It's the first day of Christmas in York and host Rachel Speight-McGregor plans to wow her guests with a full-on Christmas night including carol singers on arrival.

Episode 87 - York, Gyles Morrison

Release Date: 2013-12-10

The second Christmas host is laid back junior doctor Gyles Morrison, who serves up a uniquely Caribbean take on a traditional Christmas dinner.

Episode 88 - York, Nicola Gregory

Release Date: 2013-12-11

It's the third day of Christmas in York and vegetarian host Nicola Gregory hopes to convert four carnivores with her completely meat-free festive menu.

Episode 89 - York, Harry Baines

Release Date: 2013-12-12

It's the fourth day of Christmas in York and 23 year-old host Harry Baines wants to prove to his fellow contestants that his youth doesn't mean he can't hold his own in the kitchen.

Episode 90 - York, Estella Nicholson

Release Date: 2013-12-13

It's the fifth and final day of a festive week in York, and pub landlady Estella Nicholson hosts Christmas dinner in her own boozer. But who will win the prize?