Come Dine with Me

The first week of dinner parties in 2026 comes from Bradford, as more strangers take it in turns to throw the best dinner party in a bid to win £1000. The first host is bank auditor and social media comedian Kulvir, who serves up an East-meets-West menu fusing Punjabi food and British classics.

Jason plans a menu of Yorkshire's finest food on the second evening in Bradford - but keeps throwing his efforts in the bin, while his massive dessert, comprising of five separate dishes, proves too much for Kulvir. Can his entertainment - a band in the back garden - get things rocking and a rolling?

On the third night in Bradford, health and wellbeing coach Gaby hosts a Sardinian soirée, complete with home-made pasta and a garden serenade. She kicks things off by introducing her son, who is roped into singing for her guests - a move that pays off as they seem impressed by the impromptu entertainment. But will they enjoy the cocktails, party tricks and dolce vita dinner that follow?

On the fourth night in Bradford, Reiki master and holistic therapist Akili aims to enchant her guests with exotic elegance and a fusion of flavours. The night kicks off with Jason presenting Tom with an unexpected gift, Gaby starts to suspect that Jason might be playing a bit of a game, and the dessert doesn't go down a treat with everyone.

On the last night in Bradford, sales director Tom draws on his French heritage for his menu of simple but well-executed dishes. At the table, Akili coins a new word in response to Tom's starter, Gaby requests seasoning for Tom's dishes, while his tart plums almost render her speechless. By the end of the night, all the scores are in and the winner is chosen.

The first in a week of programmes from South Wales. Host Claire plans to forego fine dining in favour of traditional local Welsh produce and farm-themed games.

On the second evening in south Wales, account executive Richard invites his guests to the pub he runs with his partner. Things look promising as he serves up goat's cheese tartlets, sea bass fillets and ginger biscuit cheesecake, while the pub setting proves a smash. But a revelation from Sophie and Claire hits a sour note with Sandra.

Hotel receptionist Daffyd hosts a nutritious dinner party on the third night in south Wales. After a few kitchen mishaps during the day, the night gets off to a competitive start with Sandra challenging the host - an aspiring personal trainer - to a press-up competition.

The fourth to host in south Wales is children's doctor Sophie, who despite usually being a vegan has decided to cook meat for her guests in an attempt to grab the grand. Sophie's night is full of surprises; Claire is flabbergasted at her job, Richard is shocked at where she went to university, and Sandra thinks she can give her a run for her money at her hidden hobby.

Civil servant Sandra hosts the final night in south Wales. After a week of culinary highs and lows, Sandra's planning a menu that's heavy on cream and mushrooms - a risky move since her guests have made it very clear throughout the week that these two ingredients are not much-loved. With a new twist shaking things up during dessert, it's a dramatic end to a lively week.

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?

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?

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?

On the penultimate night, Vanessa hopes to ruffle feathers with an illicit night of burlesque bravado, a piña colada crumble and some face yoga.

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?

First host Michelle hopes to share some of her Portuguese and American culinary heritage, despite describing herself as the 'drunk Martha Stewart'.

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.

On night three, Martina serves up Thai curries and poached pears, but one of her guests doesn't like spice or fruit!

Fourth host Shane creates an ambitious Jamaican menu. It's a triumph! And his strong gin martinis also raise the bar.

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?

Kirstein hosts a Grecian get-together complete with hearty home cooking, plenty of spice, a dash of tea towel tossing and terrific togas.

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?

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?

Penultimate host Richard serves up some top-notch British bistro fare, but his tagliatelle leaves one guest tongue-tied.

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?

First host Lizzy brings the heat with a Mexican-themed night filled with fiesta vibes, a build-your-own burrito bonanza and an unexpected surprise...

Sally hopes to impress with an authentic Shanghai menu, but one guest's starter leaves them tongue tied. After showcasing her piano skills, can Sally strike the right chord?

Leon injects some spice with a scorching Caribbean supper. But a fiery main makes a few nervous stomachs rumble. Will his entertainment impress, or will his efforts backfire?

Lindsey serves up some antioxidant-stuffed dishes. But her soup is ruthlessly likened to baby food and her main makes a guest retch at the table.

Ambrose hopes that his tried-and-tested dishes can bag him the grand. After a barrage of questions and some cocky competitive chat, has his night won out?