This culinary cook-off comes from in and around Cheltenham, where first to host is straight talking Janice. But will guest Vanessa's tales of her dog's medical history ruin Janice's night? And will the guests notice that Janice's pavlova isn't really up to scratch?

It's Vanessa's turn to host at her country estate, where she makes her guests bring slippers so they don't damage her floors. At dessert the three women bond at the sight of Vanessa's pudding exploding all over Alex.

Alex is certain that his home with all its gadgets is sure to win round his three female guests. Unfortunately the night becomes fractious, and Vanessa and Janice almost come to blows.

Cathy, or 'Patsy' as she also likes to be known, is the last host of the week in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and faces the unenviable task of trying to re-unite the guests while Alex acts out his master plan to sabotage her evening.

The first to host in Hertfordshire is Perry Jones. Perry believes 20 years hosting dinner parties will see him win. But his main dish of two tins of chicken soup poured over chicken breasts, topped with crisps, leaves everyone scratching their heads.

Competitive dentist Amit Koshal goes all out with an Indian inspired menu in Hertfordshire, but confesses that his wife of four years doesn't know he can cook.

On day three in Hertfordshire food snob Kelly Hatt's attempt to match the wine to her menu backfires.

On the final day in Hertfordshire 'diamond gastronomic geezer' Heath Reid hopes to win with some Italian-influenced dishes.

Four cooks from in and around Cardiff take it in turns to host their idea of the perfect dinner party. Cleaning company owner Jo leads with a French inspired menu, but it's the nude photo in her walk-in wardrobe that set her guests' tongues wagging.

Rugby lad Mark hopes to sweeten the mood with his manly menu and by roping in Welsh rugby union star Ian Gough as his wine waiter.

Michelle steps up to the hot plate on her night in Cardiff with an African-inspired menu. But the tensions between Michelle and Jo lead to a night of uncomfortable remarks and awkward moments.

On the fourth and final night in Cardiff, Phil the host is so preoccupied with keeping the peace between Michelle and Jo that he completely loses concentration on his main course.

Four cooks from Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon host their idea of the perfect dinner party. Single mum Claire has decided on a West Country theme for her evening, with big portions.

Business analyst Graham has lived in France for three years, so he thinks he can bring a bit more sophistication to his dinner party. His guests are impressed by his presentation and perfectly cooked dishes, but they're not so happy about him spending so much time in the kitchen.

Rickshaw pilot David's evening features jacket potatoes, baked beans and a lot of singing from Claire.

The final dinner party is hosted by Hayley, Weston's answer to Victoria Beckham. Hayley's guests are impressed by her luxurious home and pool, but will they be won over by her food?

First up in Darlington is construction worker Dave, who is hosting at his parents' house. Drag queen Neil soon discovers that Dave sleeps in his parents' garage, while young Conservative Nathalie bores everyone by talking about serious issues.

Suzi's menu of comfort food and fire breathing doesn't really get the evening flowing like she'd hoped.

Drag queen Neil plans a pole dancing lesson for his night in Darlington, but spoils it all by telling Nathalie and Neil that they're a bit 'ordinary looking'.

Young Tory Nathalie plans to reveal her lighter side on her night as host, and throws some special salsa moves in a last-ditch effort to gain more points.

In south east London the first of four dinner party hosts is cheeky chappy Terry Houlihan, who tries to keep things cheerful with his relentless builder's banter. Terry's guests - and future hosts - are glam pub singer Ita Egan, eccentric artist Jon Revell and well-to-do retired businessman Oliver Gillie.

Glamorous pub singer Ita Egan hopes her lovingly prepared meat pies and a swing cabaret act will make waves.

Third to host in south east London is artist, student and eccentric Jon Revell. Jon is the Salvador Dali of the area, with his art quite macabre and gory, and his beef extremely bloody...

Well-to-do retired businessman Oliver Gillie puts in quite a mad-cap performance in his kitchen for the final dinner party, after which the votes are counted and the winner revealed.

In Dudley wannabe WAG Amanda takes on podium-dancing plumber Sophie, grow-your-own fan Ian, and super-critical Khakan in the culinary contest with £1000 at stake.