Couples Come Dine with Me

Season 5

Three couples compete daily for the chance to win £1000. Each couple must prepare and host a dinner party together; then score together the efforts of rival hosts. Not only are culinary skills being judged, but relationships also find themselves under the spotlight. Will the heat of the kitchen prove too much for some?

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38 Episodes

  • North East
    E1
    North EastThis episode heads to the north east of England where married couple Kevin and Lalita kick off the competition with a menu inspired by Italian food and local produce. But their love of hearty portions proves a challenge for the other couples: loved-up Richard and Christine, and married couple Michelle and Charlotte. Some of the guests are left shocked when Kevin serves up black pudding, even though his wife is a pescatarian! Day two sees local girl Michelle and her southerner wife Charlotte put on an Asian themed evening. Finally, it's the turn of oldest couple Richard and Christine to host an evening of what they call dinner party classics. Their simple salad starter and French-inspired chicken leave Kevin thinking the grand is his for the taking. Is his confidence justified or will someone else scoop the cash?
  • Stockport
    E2
    StockportThis brand new series kicks off in Stockport, where three rival duos battle it out to host the best dinner party and win a £1000 cash prize. Builder Lee and his girlfriend Tash start with an inventive menu that includes vanilla cured salmon and hazelnut chocolate calzone. Day two sees refined duo Judy and Will attempt to woo their guests with a fresh healthy menu. But when Tash finds a hair in her chicken, and Lee finds a greenfly in an edible pansy can Judy and Will pull their evening back? Finally it's the turn of girlfriends Jess and Dale, who aim to take their guests on an Asian taste journey combining hot, sweet, and sour. There's a big shock in store for Will and Judy when Jess reveals a tattoo of their names on her arm but all is not what it seems, and when Jess takes something off at the table will it be all over for the lively duo? Or will they bring them home the grand?
  • Cambridgeshire
    E3
    CambridgeshireIn Cambridgeshire, big kids Wizz and Luke kick off with a children's party themed night. Trying to make sense of it all are guests Diana and Mark, and Ed and Steve.
  • Stoke
    E4
    StokeIn this episode from Stoke, quirky young lovebirds Patrick and Lizzie host their first ever dinner party with an 'eclectic' menu. They gamble on some wartime food and beginners luck.
  • Essex
    E5
    EssexFirst up in this episode from Essex are partners Mike and Heather, with a menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes. But will fussy eaters Jess and Salv leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth?
  • North and East London
    E6
    North and East LondonThe series continues with this episode from north and east London, where newly-weds Anita and Terry plan to recreate their wedding day; menu and speeches included!
  • Liverpool
    E7
    LiverpoolIn Liverpool, Ste and Danielle try to impress with their American themed menu. Danielle has a hidden talent that leaves the guests gawping. But can the stateside grub bag them that grand?
  • Sussex Coast
    E8
    Sussex CoastThe dining show heads to the Sussex coast, where childhood sweethearts Jemma and James kick off with a menu based on their unlikely romance. And a cold soup starter divides opinions.
  • Nottingham
    E9
    NottinghamIn this episode from and around Nottingham, Sushma and Gulab offer relationship advice and strong opinions. And country-dwellers John and Shaun try to impress with their home-grown menu.
  • Brighton
    E10
    BrightonIn Brighton, will it be style-over-substance for young couple Hannah and Luke's ambitiously trendy menu? And after making a dubious first impression, Mark has a jaw-dropping revelation.
  • Dartford and Beckenham
    E11
    Dartford and BeckenhamThis episode comes from Dartford and Beckenham, where Jamie and his fiancée Carol kick off the competition with a party themed evening, inspired by their passion for all things 'crazy'.
  • Northamptonshire
    E12
    NorthamptonshireIn Northamptonshire, competitive Felicity and Lawrence take their guests on an around the world adventure. But with their prawns still frozen, it's not a journey everyone wants to go on.
  • South Yorkshire
    E13
    South YorkshireIn South Yorkshire, Tasha and her fiancé Mark serve a Michael Jackson inspired menu. But the starter doesn't impress Rosie and her partner Sam who compare it to cutting into vomit!
  • East Sussex
    E14
    East SussexIn East Sussex, Freddy and Anita serve up a traditional Ghanaian menu which proves to be quite controversial, with cow's feet and tripe too much for Peter and Lisa to swallow
  • Glasgow
    E15
    GlasgowGlasgow pair Jean and Ron hope their `taste of Scotland' menu will impress their guests. Day two sees Colin and Craig try to claw back the limelight and jolly up the mood.
  • Bedfordshire
    E16
    BedfordshireThree couples host dinner parties in Bedfordshire, with Gavin and Jodie, Francis and Yvonne, and Lisa and Ed all competing for the cash prize of £1,000.
  • Liverpool and Birkenham
    E17
    Liverpool and BirkenhamAmateur dramatics enthusiasts Ryan and Kitty kick off proceedings in Liverpool, followed by hairdresser Karen and builder Alun, and Birkenhead couple Tony and Debby.
  • Lincolnshire
    E18
    LincolnshireThe cooking contest moves to Lincolnshire, with former soldier Scott and partner Clare kicking off the week, followed by Su and Dylan, and ending with ex-army couple Adele and Dave.
  • East Sussex
    E19
    East SussexThree East Sussex couples compete for the £1,000 prize, including one pair who divide up the cooking and the hosting, and another duo who cannot seem to stop bickering.
  • Edinburgh
    E20
    EdinburghEdinburgh lovebirds Andy and Pim hope to impress guests Jimmy and Jas and Stuart and Jack, with a Scottish and Thai-themed menu, with a bit of American thrown in for good measure.
  • Bristol
    E21
    BristolLee and fiancée Nicky begin the competition in Bristol with an Italian-themed menu, followed by Libby and Graham, who have been married for 54 years, and lively couple Nico and Sky.
  • Nottingham
    E22
    NottinghamIn Nottingham, married couple Karen and Nigel kick off the competition with a Bajan-themed menu, followed by Beth and Clem's meal, and Jo and Charlie's Greek night.
  • North East England
    E23
    North East EnglandIn north east England, musicians Nick and Kelly get the ball rolling, diner style, with their rock 'n' roll themed night. But will it be Happy Days or will the guests be All Shook Up?
  • Bournemouth
    E24
    BournemouthIn Bournemouth, John and Karen showcase their home grown food. But Sarah-Jane is worried that she'll be eating their 'pets' and pescatarian Zoe is accidentally given meat for her starter.
  • Essex
    E25
    EssexIn Essex, Mark and Diane bring a taste of their Mediterranean travels to their menu - by way of their very own garden, and encourage their guests to sing with them, to mixed review
  • Sheffield
    E26
    SheffieldThree couples host dinner parties in Sheffield, with Ray and Chloe, Andrew and Claire, and Rob and Emma all competing for the cash prize of £1,000.
  • North London
    E27
    North LondonEngaged couple Anita and Cash get the ball rolling in north London, with a menu drawing on their Indian heritage. Joining them is Keith and his laid-back wife Maz, and foodies Dan and Les.
  • Hampshire
    E28
    HampshireIn Hampshire, James and Victoria have chosen a menu themed around their favourite holiday destination of Spain. But which couple will be flamenco-ing off with that £1000 prize?
  • Yorkshire
    E29
    YorkshireRugby fan Andy and dental nurse Holly kick off in Yorkshire with a Mexican fiesta - but with a few blunders in the kitchen. Joining them are Mitesh and Jess and Paul and Mandy.
  • Lincolnshire
    E30
    LincolnshireThree couples host dinner parties in Lincolnshire, with Lara and Greg, Jenna and Mitch, and Andrew and Liz all competing for the cash prize of £1,000.
  • Bournemouth
    E31
    BournemouthIn Bournemouth, the first hosts are couple of 20 years Nikki and Steve. They're feeling positive, but with some members of the group more boisterous than others, will their confidence last?
  • Birmingham
    E32
    BirminghamLucy and Dewayne kick off the competition in Birmingham with a Brazilian-themed menu. But both the food and guest Janet's flirty behaviour are not to everyone's taste.
  • Brighton
    E33
    BrightonIn Brighton, long-married couple David and Liz, newlyweds James and Paul, and loved-up Martin and Lorena are all keen to impress each other
  • Worcester
    E34
    WorcesterCompetitive couple Mike and Lisa kick off the contest in Worcester with an Italian-themed menu inspired by their upcoming wedding in Sorrento.
  • Essex
    E35
    EssexIn Essex, air stewardess Penny and her partner Chris kick off the competition by serving up a homely menu to guests 'bling'-loving Tatia and husband Mick, and young duo Lewis and Krystal
  • Bournemouth
    E36
    BournemouthIn Bournemouth, married couple David and AJ kick off with a menu inspired by David's homeland South Africa. But will it be a carb overload for guests Alex and Vinnie, and Andrea and Wayne?
  • West Country
    E37
    West CountryThree couples from the West Country compete, with Tam and Stuart kicking off the week with an evening of local cuisine, followed by Ian and Phil, and Kyle and Renee.
  • West Midlands
    E38
    West MidlandsThree West Midlands couples compete for the £1,000 prize in a week that sees potato rivalry, a disappointing dessert and neverending pranks from one particular guest.

 

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