Come Dine with Me
Season 2019
TV-G
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.
Where to Watch Season 2019
40 Episodes
- Essex: NatalieE1
Essex: NatalieThis week's competition comes from in and around Essex, and first to host is Essex-proud events planner Natalie. She's hoping that a homely night with some tried and tested dishes and a decent dose of banter will wow her competition - but will it be enough for her to clinch the £1000 cash prize? For that, she'll need to impress straight-talking business woman, Alison, excitable dentist Amarinder, child talent agency owner Donia and fish salesman, Dean. With a menu cleverly designed for ease, channelling her events planning experience and a sprinkle of good ol' Essex charm - will Nat have done enough to bag herself the grand? - Essex: AlisonE2
Essex: AlisonIn Essex, the second host is bridal shop owner Alison. Alison's no-nonsense, take-it-or-leave-it attitude has dentist Amarinder a little worried, but she's confident her minimum effort and maximum taste menu will bag her the £1000 prize. The group discover Alison's job is a bridal shop owner to the surprise of Dean who had thought she was a police officer. Donia shocks the group with the announcement that she would be happy to spend above and beyond for a wedding dress, leaving events planner Natalie to believe Donia isn't short of a few bob. With a night full of surprises, divided food opinions and even an impromptu singalong, will it be enough for Alison to take home the cash? - Essex: AmarinderE3
Essex: AmarinderThis week's competition is in Essex and it's time for Bollywood loving dentist Amarinder to host his dinner party. Amarinder is feeling upbeat about his Bollywood themed evening, but trouble ensues when he discovers Dean is averse to spicy Indian food. Meanwhile, standards queen Donia creates an awkward moment when she states that Amarinder is her only real competition, much to the surprise of Natalie and Alison. Although Amarinder's food is presented well, will the flavours be enough to propel him into top spot and win the £1000 prize? - Essex: DoniaE4
Essex: DoniaIt's the fourth day in Essex, and child talent agency owner Donia has created a rod for her own back after calling flamboyant dentist Amarinder her only competition last night. Donia's chosen an Egyptian themed evening to reflect her heritage, but neither straight-talking shop owner Alison or events planner Natalie were happy about Donia's comment last night so they are expecting big things. Dean isn't impressed with the simplicity of the Egyptian menu but Amarinder enjoys the chance to embrace the evening. Has Donia delivered food fit for a pharaoh or is it a dinner party disaster? - Essex: DeanE5
Essex: DeanIt's the final day of the competition and the turn of fish salesman Dean to host. He feels none of the meals served to him this week have met required standards, so he firmly believes his restaurant style menu will help bag him the grand. However, his choice of main course surprises all the group and some of the ingredients in the starter are unexpected. Dentist Amarinder feels there's no point in going tonight as he's still confident about his night. A delay in serving the main course leaves the group rubbing their tummies. All is not lost as Dean has a little trick up his sleeve to win back the group with his bizarre entertainment, which turns out to be the highlight of the evening for Donia. - Midlands: BecciE11
Midlands: BecciThis week's competition is in the Midlands, where the first to host is 43-year-old dog lover Becci who's hoping to be crowned top dog with a Cornish themed menu. Becci rates herself very highly in the kitchen, but is her confidence misplaced? The guests she must impress are 49-year-old company director Ian, 51-year-old Jamaican mum Lorna, 48-year-old business consultant Louise and 24-year-old nightclub worker Hezron. With an evening of posh Cornish cuisine and curious canine conversations, will Becci's fellow diners rate her as highly as she rates herself and give her a shot at the £1000 prize. - South Wales: RunaE19
South Wales: RunaAccountant Runa is the fourth to host in Cardiff and is confident her Bangladeshi-inspired menu will wow her guests, having cooked this type of cuisine for more than 20 years. But she reckons without radio DJ Rachel, who is still smarting after Runa's criticism the previous night. - South Wales: DavidE20
South Wales: DavidEnergy consultant David hosts the final party in south Wales, putting on an evening of classic dinner-party fare, but his offal-based starter does not go down well with everyone. A revelation about his stately home leaves guests open-mouthed and one diner finds themselves banished to the dungeon. - Bristol and Bath: ShelleyE25
Bristol and Bath: ShelleyIn Bristol, the fifth and final cook to host is 50-year-old retiree and lady of leisure Shelley, who's hoping to impress with her tried and tested favourites. She's been talking about her holidays and lifestyle throughout the week, but will ex-pub landlady Christine have to call time on the chat tonight? She will also have to win over checkout assistant Jamie-Lea, hummus entrepreneur James, and pig farmer Chris. - Edinburgh: AbbyE30
Edinburgh: AbbyFuneral arranger Abby is last to host in Edinburgh. She treats her guests to a combination of healthy and Spanish grub, but will partying pensioner Angie steal the limelight? Creative director Gareth gets to tell ex-restaurant manager Celena what he really thinks of her, and golfing supplier Marc proves what a Scotsman really wears under his kilt. - Leeds: DragosE35
Leeds: DragosThe final host in and around the Leeds area is 29-year-old lighting technician Dragos, who treats his guests to an evening of traditional Romanian fayre. With traditional hearty favourites and a journey into the land associated with Dracula, Dragos pulls out all the stops - but will it be enough to secure him the £1,000 prize? - Sheffield: AbiE40
Sheffield: AbiThe final host in and around Sheffield is 37-year-old psychologist Abi, who hopes to win her guests over with a menu inspired by her travels through Asia. There's an impromptu lesson in sock puppetry, which is both a hit and miss with the group, while a burning hot chilli sauce and some supermarket-bought fish proves cause for controversy with a competitive bunch who are ready to pounce on any missteps.