The BEST episodes of Come Dine with Me season 2026
Every episode of Come Dine with Me season 2026, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Come Dine with Me season 2026!
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 - 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?
#2 - 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?
#3 - 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?
#4 - Bradford, Kulvir (1)
Season 2026 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/23/2026
First host Kulvir plans an East-meets-West menu, fusing Punjabi food with British classics. But will a dessert downfall scupper his supper?
#5 - Bradford, Tom (5)
Season 2026 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2026
In Bradford, Tom draws on his French heritage to deliver simple dishes executed well. And as the final scores are revealed, who has that je ne sais quoi?
#6 - Bradford, Gaby (3)
Season 2026 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/25/2026
Gaby hopes that her Sardinian soirée and Dolce Vita dinner will sweeten the deal. And after revealing her nickname on night one, will her guests get a right mouthful?
#7 - Bradford, Akili (4)
Season 2026 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/26/2026
In Bradford, Akili aims to enchant her guests with exotic elegance and a fusion of flavours. But will her ice cream leave her out in the cold?
#8 - Bradford, Jason (2)
Season 2026 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/24/2026
Jason plans a menu of Yorkshire's finest, but keeps throwing his efforts in the bin... not his finest hour! After some postcode palaver, have Jason's chances of winning the grand 'bin' and gone?
#9 - South Wales, Sandra (5)
Season 2026 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2026
Sandra's going in heavy on the cream and mushrooms... a risky move as no one really likes them! But could her night be the crème de la crème and can she bag the cash?
#10 - South Wales, Richard (2)
Season 2026 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/3/2026
Richard hosts at his pub and sets the bar high with his terrific tartlets, sensational sea bass and crowd-pleasing cheesecake. As his guests take over the dartboard, can Richard hit the bullseye?
#11 - Manchester, Vanessa (4)
Season 2026 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/12/2026
On the penultimate night, Vanessa hopes to ruffle feathers with an illicit night of burlesque bravado, a piña colada crumble and some face yoga.
#12 - Manchester, Danny (5)
Season 2026 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/13/2026
Final host Danny takes his guests on a culinary journey from Spain to Thailand. Will his night be anything to write home about? And who will bag the £1000?
#13 - Bedfordshire / Cambridgeshire, Michelle (1)
Season 2026 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/16/2026
First host Michelle hopes to share some of her Portuguese and American culinary heritage, despite describing herself as the 'drunk Martha Stewart'.
#14 - Bedfordshire / Cambridgeshire, Dave (2)
Season 2026 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/17/2026
Second host Dave serves up a menu melding flavours 'that no one else would ever think of combining'. There might be a reason for that.
#15 - South Wales, Daffyd (3)
Season 2026 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2026
Daffyd plans a nutritious vegetarian-ish dinner party, but kitchen chaos ensues. Will his dud pud ruin his chances of winning the grand?
#16 - Manchester, Pauline (1)
Season 2026 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/9/2026
First host Pauline plans a snug soiree with plenty of home comforts and a family feel... but she forgets to serve one of her guests! Will a rousing choral performance hit the high note?
#17 - Manchester, Richard (2)
Season 2026 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/10/2026
Second host Richard treats his guests to a rich and indulgent menu. But will undergarment unearthing and a decadent dessert be too much for some?
#18 - Bedfordshire / Cambridgeshire, Martina (3)
Season 2026 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/18/2026
On night three, Martina serves up Thai curries and poached pears, but one of her guests doesn't like spice or fruit!
#19 - Bedfordshire / Cambridgeshire, Shane (4)
Season 2026 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/19/2026
Fourth host Shane creates an ambitious Jamaican menu. It's a triumph! And his strong gin martinis also raise the bar.
#20 - Bedfordshire / Cambridgeshire, Michaela (5)
Season 2026 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/20/2026
It's the final night and Shane thinks he's already got it in the bag. But will Michaela's holiday-inspired Italian menu give him cause for concern?
#21 - West Country, Kirstein (1)
Season 2026 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/23/2026
Kirstein hosts a Grecian get-together complete with hearty home cooking, plenty of spice, a dash of tea towel tossing and terrific togas.
#22 - West Country, Peppe (2)
Season 2026 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/24/2026
Peppe hosts an authentic Italian night, but one of his guests doesn't like Italian food! Will his Neapolitan nosh go down well, or will hamster high jinks hamper his chances of living la dolce vita?
#23 - West Country, Natalia (3)
Season 2026 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/25/2026
Barber Natalia hopes that her nostalgic 90s night will be a cut above the rest. But with controversial comments and no-nonsense nit-picking, will it be more disaster than nostalgia?
#24 - West Country, Richard (4)
Season 2026 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/26/2026
Penultimate host Richard serves up some top-notch British bistro fare, but his tagliatelle leaves one guest tongue-tied.
#25 - West Country, Jo (5)
Season 2026 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/27/2026
Actor and spiritualist Jo hopes to wow her guests with an international menu. Can her divine dinner bag her the grand or will pizza profanities and ghostly goings-on ruin her chances?