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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.
Season 1
20 Episodes
January 10, 2005
Season 2
45 Episodes
September 12, 2005
Season 3
70 Episodes
July 24, 2006
Season 4
11 Episodes
December 22, 2006
Season 5
20 Episodes
July 1, 2007
Season 6
21 Episodes
December 28, 2007
Season 7
50 Episodes
April 10, 2008
Season 8
88 Episodes
August 25, 2008
Season 9
46 Episodes
November 13, 2008
Season 10
52 Episodes
January 5, 2009
Season 11
17 Episodes
March 1, 2009
Season 12
44 Episodes
May 25, 2009
Season 13
23 Episodes
August 30, 2010
Season 14
53 Episodes
January 31, 2010
Season 15
63 Episodes
January 17, 2011
Season 16
1 Episodes
December 22, 2009
Season 17
0 Episodes
June 9, 2010
Season 18
1 Episodes
June 8, 2010
Season 19
1 Episodes
May 6, 2010
Season 20
16 Episodes
May 23, 2010
Season 21
24 Episodes
October 4, 2010
Season 22
120 Episodes
January 17, 2011
Season 23
1 Episodes
April 29, 2011
Season 24
32 Episodes
July 15, 2011
Season 25
210 Episodes
December 12, 2011
Season 26
49 Episodes
February 24, 2012
Season 27
1 Episodes
June 6, 2012
Season 28
52 Episodes
October 15, 2012
Season 29
40 Episodes
February 22, 2013
Season 30
138 Episodes
March 4, 2013
Season 31
1 Episodes
May 19, 2014
Season 32
0 Episodes
Season 33
0 Episodes
Season 34
0 Episodes
Season 35
3 Episodes
September 21, 2015
Season 36
0 Episodes
Season 37
0 Episodes
Season 38
0 Episodes
Season 39
5 Episodes
Season 40
8 Episodes
January 3, 2017
Season 41
1 Episodes
September 11, 2017
Season 42
5 Episodes
November 20, 2017
Season 43
9 Episodes
January 2, 2018
Season 44
1 Episodes
March 11, 2019
Season 45
5 Episodes
March 9, 2020
Season 46
6 Episodes
August 2, 2021
Season 47
10 Episodes
November 1, 2021
Season 48
1 Episodes
November 7, 2022
Season 2024
30 Episodes
January 29, 2024
Season 2025
40 Episodes
January 27, 2025
Season 2026
10 Episodes
February 23, 2026
The first week of dinner parties in 2026 comes from Bradford, as more strangers take it in turns to throw the best dinner party in a bid to win £1000. The first host is bank auditor and social media comedian Kulvir, who serves up an East-meets-West menu fusing Punjabi food and British classics.
Jason plans a menu of Yorkshire's finest food on the second evening in Bradford - but keeps throwing his efforts in the bin, while his massive dessert, comprising of five separate dishes, proves too much for Kulvir. Can his entertainment - a band in the back garden - get things rocking and a rolling?
On the third night in Bradford, health and wellbeing coach Gaby hosts a Sardinian soirée, complete with home-made pasta and a garden serenade. She kicks things off by introducing her son, who is roped into singing for her guests - a move that pays off as they seem impressed by the impromptu entertainment. But will they enjoy the cocktails, party tricks and dolce vita dinner that follow?
On the fourth night in Bradford, Reiki master and holistic therapist Akili aims to enchant her guests with exotic elegance and a fusion of flavours. The night kicks off with Jason presenting Tom with an unexpected gift, Gaby starts to suspect that Jason might be playing a bit of a game, and the dessert doesn't go down a treat with everyone.
On the last night in Bradford, sales director Tom draws on his French heritage for his menu of simple but well-executed dishes. At the table, Akili coins a new word in response to Tom's starter, Gaby requests seasoning for Tom's dishes, while his tart plums almost render her speechless. By the end of the night, all the scores are in and the winner is chosen.
The first in a week of programmes from South Wales. Host Claire plans to forego fine dining in favour of traditional local Welsh produce and farm-themed games.
On the second evening in south Wales, account executive Richard invites his guests to the pub he runs with his partner. Things look promising as he serves up goat's cheese tartlets, sea bass fillets and ginger biscuit cheesecake, while the pub setting proves a smash. But a revelation from Sophie and Claire hits a sour note with Sandra.
Hotel receptionist Daffyd hosts a nutritious dinner party on the third night in south Wales. After a few kitchen mishaps during the day, the night gets off to a competitive start with Sandra challenging the host - an aspiring personal trainer - to a press-up competition.
The fourth to host in south Wales is children's doctor Sophie, who despite usually being a vegan has decided to cook meat for her guests in an attempt to grab the grand. Sophie's night is full of surprises; Claire is flabbergasted at her job, Richard is shocked at where she went to university, and Sandra thinks she can give her a run for her money at her hidden hobby.
Civil servant Sandra hosts the final night in south Wales. After a week of culinary highs and lows, Sandra's planning a menu that's heavy on cream and mushrooms - a risky move since her guests have made it very clear throughout the week that these two ingredients are not much-loved. With a new twist shaking things up during dessert, it's a dramatic end to a lively week.