Amateur chefs compete against each other by hosting a dinner party for the other contestants. Each competitor then rates the host's performance with the winner winning a £1,000 cash prize. An element of comedy is added to the show through comedian Dave Lamb, who provides a dry and "bitingly sarcastic" narration.
Cast: Dave Lamb
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20 episodes
1. Stoke, Jane BagleyPart-time opera diva Jane Bagley from Come Dine With Me Stoke kicks off with a menu that looks set to impress. Her obsession with lists should ensure nothing is left to chance but the prospect of four strangers judging every last mouthful proves overwhelming.TV-14CC23minJan 10, 2005
2. Stoke, Sarah Adams-LipaSarah provides this weeks second dinner and a glimpse into the glamours life of a real footballer's wife.TV-14CC24minJan 11, 2005
3. Stoke, Tricia MartinTricia Martin - Stoke's answer to Hyacinth Bucket - makes her bid for dinner party dominance in this episode of Come Dine With Me. Tricia's menu is carefully thought out: home-made watercress soup, fish pie and a sensational pannetone bread-and-butter pudding which she hopes will win top marks from her guests.TV-14CC24minJan 12, 2005
4. Stoke, Lesley BloodEstate agent and former Miss Stoke finalist Lesley creates an extraordinary three-course all-chocolate menu. Can her guests stomach it?TV-14CC24minJan 13, 2005
5. Stoke, Father Brian WilliamsFather Brian cooks dinner for four over-excited female guests in Come Dine With Me Stoke. IIt's the final dinner, and the gourmet group are really hitting their stride. Sarah, Tricia, Lesley and Jane are giggly, irreverent and something of a handful for the bemused Midlands vicar. Father Brian is a revelation in the kitchen: a breath-taking combination of Fanny Craddock and Basil Fawlty; it's not entirely clear whether he's heading for culinary canonisation or complete cooking chaosTV-14CC24minJan 14, 2005
6. London, Moona MessamriMeet domestic goddess, Moona Messamri, from Come Dine With Me London. She believes her 10-course Italian feast will wow her guests and guarantee her top marks, but with such an extensive menu has she bitten off more than she can chew?TV-14CC24minJan 17, 2005
7. London, Bruce MainwaringCity slicker, Bruce Mainwaring, from Come Dine With Me London plans to wow his guests with his stunning bachelor pad and extensive wine cellar. He's playing to win, but is so caught up with his food and wine that he makes some basic culinary blunders. But when the guests arrive, it soon becomes clear that Moona prefers the role of host to guest. She's no longer centre of attention and not happy sitting in Bruce's shadow.TV-14CC24minJan 18, 2005
8. London, Pauline MorrisonCanadian Pauline lives in a small, cramped flat and has a plan to host a garden barbecue to give her guests room. Yet while her food goes down well, fetishist Pauline's decision to have a burlesque dancer as entertainment divides opinion.TV-14CC24minJan 19, 2005
9. London, Michael O'KeefeInnovator, Michael O'Keefe, takes a relaxed approach to hosting in Come Dine With Me London. He believes success lies in perfect planning rather than slaving over a hot stove, so he's booked Caroline the caterer to cook up the winning dinner. For Michael, it's off to the poodle parlour to give his beloved dog Cosmo some pampering, followed by browsing round the shops and a leisurely coffee.TV-14CC24minJan 20, 2005
10. London, Belinda TaylorBelinda hosts the final dinner party in Come Dine With Me London. Her newly decorated modern dining room is her pride and joy and she's hoping it will rid her of the "mumsy" image the rest of the group have labelled her with. Belinda's cooking a traditional roast meal (which probably won't help with the "mumsy" thing).TV-14CC24minJan 21, 2005
11. Leeds, Vera LiburdSpiky-haired, leopard-printed dinner lady Vera Liburd welcomes four complete strangers into her home for the first dinner party in Come Dine With Me Leeds. And this dinner lady is hoping to cook her guests something a little more sophisticated than the average school dinner. She's confident that she can impress these four foodies with her cooking, but nerves and her own lethal fruit punch ensure the evening doesn't turn out exactly how she'd planned.TV-14CC23minJan 24, 2005
12. Leeds, Stuart MossStuart creates something you’ve never seen before by combining two British favourites - the full English breakfast and the curry.TV-14CC24minJan 25, 2005
13. Leeds, Craig McAlpineSuper suave 25-year-old Craig is planning a thoroughly sophisticated evening for his guests. But will his formal manner stifle the atmosphere?TV-14CC24minJan 26, 2005
14. Leeds, Pippa HudsonPippa Hudson is well practised in the art of entertaining, but there's a small problem with her guests: she doesn't like them. In the fourth episode of Come Dine With Me Leeds we witness Pippa trying to make up for her lack of enthusiasm for the company with her food and wineTV-14CC24minJan 27, 2005
15. Leeds, Paul UlettIt's the last menu of the competition in Come Dine With Me Leeds and the turn of former army chef Paul Ulett to host his dinner.
He runs his kitchen by the 'five Ps' (prior preparation prevents poor performance). Will his army background ensure everything runs with military precision? Or will the evening turn into a boot camp for his guests?TV-14CC24minJan 28, 2005
16. London, Jane FurlongOffice manager Jane cooks up a lavish five-course banquet, but how will the guests react to her obsession with all things purple?TV-14CC24minJan 31, 2005
17. London, David ThomasThe centrepiece of debonair David's meal is ‘Duck in a Box’, a dish that he's created himself and involves a very clever trick with duck breasts and a loaf of bread.TV-14CC24minFeb 1, 2005
18. London, Sarah DonohueIt's Sarah's turn to show off her hosting skills. She's laying on a 12-starter extravaganza. But will her love for the Middle East prove her undoing as well as her inspiration?TV-14CC24minFeb 2, 2005
19. London, Rocky ScottRocky Scott doesn't believe dinner parties should be hard work. She relies on good, honest home cooking, most of which (in her case) can be bought from the shop.TV-14CC24minFeb 3, 2005
20. London, Paul MartinPaul’s homemade bread is calculated to impress, and his lemon tart looks truly delicious. The oven gloves are off for the final dinner party of Come Dine With Me!TV-14CC24minFeb 4, 2005
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Amateur chefs compete against each other by hosting a dinner party for the other contestants. Each competitor then rates the host's performance with the winner winning a £1,000 cash prize. An element of comedy is added to the show through comedian Dave Lamb, who provides a dry and "bitingly sarcastic" narration.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Dave Lamb
- Studio
- LWT, ITV Studios, Channel 4 Television
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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