About the show

Five very different people compete to be named the ultimate dinner party host.

Over the course of a week, five complete strangers take turns to host what they hope will be a perfect evening of entertainment in their own homes. As the evening ends, their fellow contestants judge them on their menu, hospitality and presentation, and at the end of the week the person with the highest rating takes home a cash prize.

Come Dine With Me taps into people’s fundamental lifestyle differences – one person’s domestic dream can be another’s worst nightmare! The series is not just about finding the best amateur chef in the group, it’s about the whole package: people’s homes, their tastes, their social skills and their attitudes to life.

Contestants with diverse personalities and backgrounds feud, make unexpected friendships and clash over culinary choices.