Summary: IT manager Bea is the first to host in Gloucestershire, hoping an international menu inspired by her travels will impress her guests and set her on the way to winning the prize.

Summary: Wine connoisseur Adam hosts the second evening in Gloucestershire, but he has a challenge on his hands with rowdy guests and his dessert falling foul of a custard catastrophe.

Summary: Cycling enthusiast Steve hosts the third dinner party of the week in Gloucestershire, hoping to impress his guests with a menu inspired by his travels

Summary: Mum-of-four Lisa hopes a back-to-basics menu and an evening of entertainment will ensure her the £1,000 - only for an interpretive dance challenge to catch her guests off-guard

Summary: On the last night in Gloucestershire, hairdresser Lorna hopes an American '50s diner-style menu will be a success. A basic melon ball starter and a cremated American platter main don't seem to have the desired effect on her guests, and a disastrous dessert takes things from bad to worse

Summary: Bargain-hunter Heidi hosts the first of five dinner parties in Hertfordshire, hoping her adventurous Asian menu will impress set her on the way to the £1,000 prize.

Summary: In the second night from Hertfordshire, bank clerk Sylvia hosts a 1980s-themed evening featuring a menu of Spanish cuisine and a show-stopping tribute to Madonna.

Summary: Showbiz journalist Benji hosts the third dinner party of the week in Hertfordshire, hoping to impress his guests with a Gran Canaria-themed night featuring airline-inspired dishes.

Summary: The fourth host in Hertfordshire, children's nurse and guide leader Nicky plans a menu inspired by her dream visit to Asia, with complicated home cooking and geographical grub.

Summary: On the last night in Hertfordshire, party-loving Mark hosts a Greek evening, with saganaki and lamb kleftiko on the menu.

Summary: Hull 1/5 Drinks-brand ambassador Dan hosts the first dinner party in Hull, hoping that his classic Greek grub will go down well with his guests and make for a memorable start to the week

Summary: Computer fanatic Matt hosts the second night in Hull, but ends up serving a singed starter, an overly spicy main course, and an inedible dessert that elicits howls of laughter

Summary: Dog walking entrepreneur Jordanna hosts on the third night in and around Hull, hoping to impress her guests with a Mexican-themed dinner party

Summary: Hull florist Jayne gives her guests a taste of Spain with her trio of tapas, colourful paella and crema catalana. Tony gets into the spirit by dressing as a matador, but will Jayne dance into the lead will her mix of food and flamenco?

Summary: Medical editor and rapper Adam serves a simple yet wholesome and flavoursome vegetarian menu. Will his abundant vegetables impress his guests?

Summary: Part-time social worker Sara hosts the first dinner party from in and around Cumbria, hoping to impress with a menu of Middle Eastern cuisine in homage to her birthplace of Baghdad.

Summary: Bricklayer Dale prepares an evening of construction-themed comfort food, including a Great Wall of Chinese Chicken, and Ash's flippant remarks get him in trouble.

Summary: Council refuse worker Vicki hosts the third dinner party of the week in and around Cumbria, hoping to impress her guests with an unusual hospital-themed menu.

Summary: Horse-riding hospitality entrepreneur Ash hosts the penultimate party in Cumbria and chooses a menu of personal favourites, including king prawn pil pil, hoping to scoop the £1,000.

Summary: The final night of the competition in and around Cumbria sees 50-year-old property developer Rob treat his guests to the delights of some local produce in an attempt to win the £1,000 prize. Vicki is horrified when he serves Cumberland sausage and black pudding for his starter, while Sara isn't happy with her poached egg and Vicki finds eggshell in hers.