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.
#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.
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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 (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?
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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.
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#6 - Liverpool, Terry White
Season 2006 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/31/2006
71-year-old Terry White from Liverpool hopes to win over four complete strangers with his classic Cordon Bleu menu. He’s been cooking for over 40 years, but now he’ll have to learn some new tricks.
#7 - 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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#9 - 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?
#10 - 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?
#11 - Bristol, Becky (1)
Season 2025 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/24/2025
Hairdresser Becky hopes to be a cut above the rest with her elegant soirée and 'extra' style of hosting. Can her sizzling steaks and tremendous tiramisu seal the deal?
#12 - Birmingham, Danielle (3)
Season 2025 - Episode 38 - Aired 3/19/2025
Danielle's evening gets off to a good start... until she serves blue chicken and pink mash. And will her grasshopper dessert bug her guests?
#13 - Manchester, Amy (3)
Season 2026 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/11/2026
Third host Amy throws an American-themed dinner party. But after one guest gets a mouthful of tin foil, can grandma's secret rub smooth things over?
#14 - Bristol, Reni (3)
Season 2025 - Episode 23 - Aired 2/26/2025
Marketing graduate Reni serves up chilled vibes and West African food... with the help of her mum! Will she be rumbled, and will there be grumbles?
#15 - Birmingham, Amanda (4)
Season 2025 - Episode 39 - Aired 3/20/2025
Will contemporary witch Amanda's magical meal enchant her guests? Or will they think it’s all a load of hocus pocus?
#16 - South Wales, Sophie (4)
Season 2026 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/5/2026
Doctor Sophie, who's usually vegan, is serving meat to try and win her guests over. Will her night be just what the doctor ordered?
#17 - 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?
#18 - South Wales, Claire (1)
Season 2026 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/2026
Farm girl Claire treats her guests to a traditional Welsh hearty spread and farm-themed games. Will her farm charm impress or will her night end up a mucky mess?
#19 - 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.
#20 - Bristol, Stance (4)
Season 2025 - Episode 24 - Aired 2/27/2025
Student Stance honours his Lebanese-Persian heritage, and mum's the word for the second time this week!
#21 - 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...
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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".
#24 - 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.