The BEST episodes of Come Dine with Me
Every episode of Come Dine with Me ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Come Dine with Me!
The knives (and forks) are out as a group of strangers compete for the title of ultimate dinner party host. And the £1000 on the table adds spice to the proceedings...
#1 - Swansea, Nick Madge
Season 2009 - Episode 60 - Aired 8/26/2009
It's the third day of the competition from Swansea and club DJ Nick Madge is feeling nervous about satisfying his demanding guests.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - Basingstoke (2)
Season 2021 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/3/2021
The second host from in and around Basingstoke, business owner Adam, hopes to impress his guests with authentic Mexican cuisine, inspired by a holiday to a resort in Cancún.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Basingstoke (5)
Season 2021 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/6/2021
The final host from in and around the Hampshire town of Basingstoke is snappy dresser Chris, who hopes to impress his guests with a '90s music dress code and a menu of French dishes made with local produce. Chris has been disappointed with the standard of cooking all week and plans to take it up a notch for the final night, but there's simmering tensions between Mark and well-spoken Izzy.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Basingstoke (3)
Season 2021 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/4/2021
On the third night in Basingstoke, DJ and nutritionist Mark goes down the festival route with both his food and the entertainment, and offers his guests his own filtered water.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Basingstoke (4)
Season 2021 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2021
Day four in Basingstoke finds winery worker Izzy planning a sophisticated evening, though whether her fancy approach will prove too much of a risk remains to be seen. DJ and nutritionist Mark irritates Izzy by not sticking to her dress code, while Adam and Chris embrace the black-tie event. Will the self-confessed queen of dinner parties give the guests a night to remember and put herself in the top spot, or will the sophistication be too much for some?
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Basingstoke (1)
Season 2021 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/2/2021
All five strangers compete to host the best dinner party, but this time in the same spectacular location. Marketing manager and maths enthusiast Nicole is first up.
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#7 - Belfast, Julie (3)
Season 2024 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2024
Sales executive Julie manifests good vibes on her positively purple night. But when her violet visions leave one guest perplexed, will there be more manifesting than digesting?
#8 - Plymouth, Katie (5)
Season 2025 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/14/2025
Pole fitness president Katie's confident that her pan-Asian feast will get her to the top. But will a rock-hard dessert be her downfall?
#9 - Cambridge, Mark (4)
Season 2025 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2025
Mark hopes to curry favour with his guests by dishing up an Indian banquet, but one guest nearly chokes on their welcome drink. Can Mark keep calm and curry on?
#10 - Glasgow, Lauren (1)
Season 2025 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/2025
Self-proclaimed glamour puss Lauren hopes to impress her guests with some unique Celtic-Caribbean fusion food, but her sea bass makes waves around the table.
#11 - Leeds, Jen (3)
Season 2025 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/19/2025
Jen treats her guests to a pink-themed party and some home-cooked dishes. But will they be tickled pink by a surprise performance in the garden?
#12 - West Midlands: Kuda
Season 2021 - Episode 42 - Aired 11/8/2021
The first of five dinner parties from the West Midlands, with entrepreneur Kuda serving up a Zimbabwean and world-influenced African à la carte menu.
Watch Now:Amazon#13 - West Midlands: Rich
Season 2021 - Episode 43 - Aired 11/9/2021
Second to host in the West Midlands is construction recruitment consultant Rich, who plans to wow his guests with his Italian-themed night and food `just like mama used to make".
Watch Now:Amazon#14 - West Midlands: Amy
Season 2021 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/10/2021
Pharmacy technician Amy hosts the third evening, serving up an Asian extravaganza curry, but there is shock news about a missing guest and some dodgy dancing.
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#15 - Cambridge, Rebecca (1)
Season 2025 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/27/2025
Queen of etiquette Rebecca goes all-out to impress her guests on the first night in Cambridge, with a sophisticated evening of fancy high-end fare - and an impromptu rave in the garden!
#16 - Cambridge, Kate (2)
Season 2025 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/28/2025
Party-lover Kate is confident that her Italian menu will impress her guests. But will belching, bad manners and blender blunders overshadow her night?
#17 - Plymouth, Steve (2)
Season 2025 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/11/2025
Steve hopes to impress with his 'Thairish' menu - a mixture of Thai and Irish food. But will his original fusion food cause con-fusion among his guests?
#18 - Leeds, Shaun (1)
Season 2025 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/17/2025
Shaun serves up an Asia-meets-Yorkshire fusion menu of delightful dumplings and Chinese fish and chips. But will his not-so-traditional Yorkshire pudding rise to the occasion?
#19 - Leeds, Philip (4)
Season 2025 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/20/2025
Philip hopes to impress with his Middle Eastern mezze, homemade sourdough and some clay modelling. But it's not just the clay that's being flung around...
#20 - Leeds, Sarah (5)
Season 2025 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/21/2025
Hair salon owner Sarah hopes that her 80s-themed night, complete with disco dancing and retro grub, will be a cut above the rest. Will she reach the top spot?
#21 - Belfast, Aodhan (3)
Season 2025 - Episode 28 - Aired 3/5/2025
Drag artist Aodhan hopes to fill with his food and thrill with his alter ego and horror home. How will he fare, and can he scare?
#22 - Winchester, Patricia Pearson
Season 2013 - Episode 70 - Aired 5/29/2013
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.
Watch Now:Amazon#23 - Winchester, Georgia Groves
Season 2013 - Episode 71 - Aired 5/30/2013
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.
Watch Now:Amazon#24 - Peterborough, Parveen Ashraf
Season 2010 - Episode 50 - Aired 9/13/2010
This time the competition comes from Peterborough and first to host is chatty mum-of-three, Parveen, who's going all out with a waitress and butler, plus entertainment in the form of X Factor reject, Nicole Lawrence.
Watch Now:Amazon#25 - Brighton, DJ Melody
Season 2010 - Episode 42 - Aired 9/1/2010
It's the turn of DJ Melody in Brighton. Melody has high hopes for her West Indian inspired feast, but is also hoping to maximise her chances by getting her guests as drunk as possible.
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