Couples Come Dine with Me
Overview
Three couples go head-to-head in a culinary showdown for a chance to snag a £1000 prize. Each pair takes turns hosting dinner parties, showcasing their cooking talents while critiquing the efforts of their competitors. As they navigate the challenges of meal prep and hosting, their relationships are tested under the pressure of competition. Will the heat of the kitchen bring them closer together, or will it expose underlying tensions? The mix of food and personal dynamics promises both delicious dishes and dramatic moments.
Episodes
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1
North London and Hertfordshire
Three couples from North London and Hertfordshire come together for a culinary competition. Dawn and Simon, married for 27 years, discover a strong co...
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Manchester
In a fierce competition for the £1000 prize, the delightful duo of Martyn and Russell, who have been a couple for 18 months, are confident their menu...
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Birmingham
Helen and her husband Lorne, a middle-aged couple, combine their 24 years of culinary expertise to create a reliable and comforting menu. However, the...
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4
Essex
Title: Essex Plot: In a region known for its high divorce statistics, three couples from Essex strive to prove their love can endure—at least until...
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5
Lancashire
Rosie, originally from Germany, and her husband David have enjoyed 25 years of marriage, still as infatuated with each other as when they first fell i...
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6
Nottinghamshire
In the East Midlands, culinary partners Kev and Chelsey, Jayne and Ricky, and the no-nonsense duo Louise and Mark take on the cooking challenge. Kev a...
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7
Birmingham
Amanda and her husband Anthony start the week with an adventurous menu. The first guests to arrive are bank manager Steve and his partner Sean. They a...
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8
Brighton
Sam and Nick craft a straightforward menu that mirrors their hectic lifestyles. Juggling two businesses and raising four kids leaves them with hardly ...
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9
Edinburgh
Michelle and Cameron are eager to leverage their 23 years of partnership, Michelle's meticulous nature, and their competitive edge to win the title. N...
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10
Kent
In Kent, three competitive couples are set to showcase their culinary skills. First up are Millie and Andy, a married pair of West End performers, who...
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11
Berkshire
Toots and Jamie have enjoyed over two decades of marriage, and their unique menu reflects their offbeat lifestyle. On day two, German native Kat and h...
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12
Blackburn
Howard and Lisa begin the competition with Lisa taking charge in the kitchen. She jokes that Howard is so easygoing, he’s nearly comatose! On day tw...
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13
Plymouth
Title: Plymouth Plot: Freshly married Nicole and Nathan dive into the contest with an adventurous fine dining menu, but their tattoos catch everyon...
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14
South Wales
Title: South Wales Plot: In a spirited cooking competition, three couples strive to create the ultimate meal for victory. Esther and her boastful spo...
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15
Manchester
Fiona and Ian start the competition by presenting a Spanish-themed menu. Meanwhile, newlyweds Lauren and Pete impress their guests with a sophisticate...
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16
South of London
Dramatic enthusiasts Hilary and Rowan kick off the competition with Hilary taking charge in the kitchen. Unfortunately, the food doesn’t quite satis...
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17
Southend
Title: Southend Plot: The competition begins with Dan and Jacqui, a duo confident in their culinary and presentation talents, hosting an elegant dini...
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18
Nottingham
Ollie and his girlfriend Deb are confident that their holiday-themed dishes will secure them a win. On day two, competitive footballer Luke and his fi...
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19
Staffordshire
Jodie and Ben aim to wow their guests with an eclectic menu, featuring the daring choice of raw lamb tartare as a starter. However, the blunt Michelle...
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20
Edinburgh
Kenny and Lisa, a fiercely competitive couple, start the week by preparing what they believe is a top-notch restaurant meal. However, their guests hav...
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21
Berkshire
Eveleen, who comes from a cultured background, and her former actor husband Michael find themselves in a competition against Leanne and Ricci, a coupl...
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22
Plymouth
In Plymouth, married duo Caroline and Steve, newly engaged couple Jade and Seb, along with married colleagues Bev and Nick, compete for the coveted cr...
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Maidstone
The competition begins with drama school proprietors Lisa and Iain, who honor Iain's Scottish heritage by crafting a full Scottish menu, complete with...
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24
Merseyside
The initial pair of diners consists of foster parent Sandra and her husband Graham, who have known each other since their army days more than 17 years...
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25
Blackburn
Carla, a 30-year-old beauty salon owner, and her fiancé Marcus, who are just weeks away from their wedding, kick off the first night. While Marcus le...
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26
Derby
Nicky and Lee's evening includes scallops paired with a delicate white chocolate foam, while Lee surprises everyone by donning a hotdog costume. Meanw...
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27
North London
Joy and her husband Jerry launch the competition with an impressive menu featuring a twice-baked soufflé and a surprise side of intriguing meat. Mean...
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28
Greater Manchester
Title: Greater Manchester Plot: Energetic couple Amy and Matt start the contest with a hilariously messy cooking display. On the second day, Paula an...
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29
South West London
After 41 years of marriage, butchers Roland and Anne kick off a night filled with laughter. On day two, the meticulous Penny takes over the kitchen, o...
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30
Cardiff and Newport
Title: Cardiff and Newport Plot: Rachel and Mark kick off the competition with a menu featuring Asian cuisine, drawing from their love of exploration...
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Essex
In Essex, three couples take turns hosting dinner parties, featuring a pantomime-themed menu and a night focused on North Indian dishes. However, a co...
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2
Greater Manchester
In Greater Manchester, three couples are set to host a series of dinner parties. The first to entertain are married duo Colette and Richard, who creat...
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Yorkshire
In Yorkshire, partners Javvina and Tyrone start the contest by presenting an international menu. They are accompanied by the culinary couple Jake and ...
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Belfast
In Belfast, Sarah and Paddy start the evening with an exquisite fine-dining experience. The hosts blend Eastern flavors with classic dishes to delight...
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Birmingham
In Birmingham, Talisa and her boyfriend Luke start the competition with a classic Italian menu. They are joined by Kelly and Rob, along with retiree D...
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Aberdeen
Title: Aberdeen Plot: In Aberdeen, three couples engage in a friendly competition to impress one another. One pair organizes a lively Ibizan-themed p...
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North London
Title: North London Plot: In the vibrant heart of north London, Elorm and Mimi believe that their unique Afro-fusion dishes paired with lively Afro-b...
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Nottingham
In Nottingham, the lively duo of Karen and Irena start the contest with a straightforward spread of hearty comfort dishes. They are accompanied by com...
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Brighton
In Brighton, Dan and his long-time partner Pippa, who have been together for 16 years, are excited to showcase a selection of beloved family dishes in...
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Plymouth
In Plymouth, Michelle and Sean kick off their week with a touch of elegance during a classical evening. They are accompanied by Amber, a dedicated cha...
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11
East Anglia
In East Anglia, Chris and Debbie go all out for an evening filled with dazzling showbiz flair and excitement. They’re accompanied by Jake and Desire...
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12
Newcastle
In Newcastle, Sharna and Silvar kick off the competition by serving up a selection of beloved family dishes. They are accompanied by the lively duo Sh...
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Glasgow
In Glasgow, a group of young parents, Kirsty and Alistair, along with Elvis impersonator Adrian and his wife Amanda, join Mark and Claire in a week fi...
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14
Cardiff
In Cardiff, newlyweds Laura and Sean join fine-dining enthusiasts Lesley and Keith, along with Rachel and Lee, as they take on a week filled with frui...
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Somerset
In Somerset, the atmosphere is filled with both frustration and surprising discoveries as married duo Jacqueline and Stephen face off against Jess and...
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Yorkshire
Title: Yorkshire Plot: In Yorkshire, indie duo Johnny and Lucy face off against Claire and Matt, as well as Net and Bob, in a culinary showdown. The ...
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Plymouth
In Plymouth, Mena and Chris find themselves amidst a whirlwind of identical Chrises, a royal lookalike, and a variety of ocean-inspired games and naut...
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18
Birmingham
Title: Birmingham Plot: Jan and Anton kick off the competition in Birmingham, showcasing a delectable Spanish menu. Following their culinary showca...
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19
Manchester
In Manchester, three couples are vying to host the ultimate dinner party, resulting in comical language blunders, a pescatarian's letdown, and a lavis...
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20
North London
Title: North London Plot: In the vibrant streets of north London, Helen and her bold boyfriend David, along with Vicky and her partner Geoff, as we...
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21
Essex
In Essex, Karen and DJ Paul, the adventurous couple Lucy and her partner Paul, along with Pat and her husband Tino, take part in a week-long competiti...
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Glasgow
Title: Glasgow Plot: In the vibrant city of Glasgow, Melanie and her partner David, Kenny with his spouse Kenny, and Ami alongside her husband Stuart...
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23
East Anglia
In East Anglia, the fiercely competitive duo Kim and Martin, along with landscape gardeners Debbie and Richard, and tech-savvy gadget enthusiasts Jami...
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24
Cardiff
Title: Cardiff Plot: In Cardiff, enthusiastic newcomers Abi and Jake, along with the vegan duo Ashleigh and Jack, and the seasoned couple Karen and J...
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25
Brighton
In Brighton, Geoff and Paula, along with the competitive duo Richard and Jade, and Bonny and Dave, take part in a week filled with glitz and glamour. ...
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26
Nottingham
In Nottingham, Omer and his spouse Adeeba join sustainable food producers Bobby and Alison, along with Liz and Stuart, as they take on a week filled w...
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27
County Antrim
In County Antrim, newlyweds Rebecca and Gareth, along with Nel and Billy, and Mandy and Jim, take part in a week filled with challenges. They dive int...
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North East
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Aberdeen
In Aberdeen, a week of competition unfolds as Nicola and her boyfriend Russell, Megan and her partner Sean, along with married couple Claire and Gerry...
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30
West Country
In the picturesque West Country, handyman Sam and his wife Kate, along with festival enthusiasts Aron and Kath, team up with Colin and Kate for a week...
