Come Dine with Me

Name: Come Dine with Me
Genre: Reality
Released: 2005-01-10
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Dave Lamb

RETURNING51 Seasons1,439 Episodes★ 5.2

Come Dine with Me is a reality series on Channel 4 that premiered in 2005, with 51 seasons and 1,439 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 52, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkChannel 4

First AiredJan 10, 2005

Last AiredMar 6, 2026

GenreReality

Runtime30 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionLWT, ITV Studios, Channel 4 Television

Amateur chefs compete against each other by hosting a dinner party for the other contestants. Each competitor then rates the host's performance with the winner winning a £1,000 cash prize. An element of comedy is added to the show through comedian Dave Lamb, who provides a dry and "bitingly sarcastic" narration.

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Cast

Dave Lamb

Narrator

Seasons & Episodes51 seasons · 1444 episodes

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E1Bradford - Night 1: Kulvir

Feb 23, 202622m

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.

E2Bradford - Night 2: Jason

Feb 24, 202622m

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?

E3Bradford - Night 3: Gaby

Feb 25, 202622m

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?

E4Bradford - Night 4: Akili

Feb 26, 202622m

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.

E5Bradford - Night 5: Tom

Feb 27, 202622m

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.

E6South Wales - Night 1: Claire

Mar 2, 202622m

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.

E7South Wales - Night 2: Richard

Mar 3, 202622m

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.

E8South Wales - Night 3: Daffyd

Mar 4, 202622m

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.

E9South Wales - Night 4: Sophie

Mar 5, 202622m

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.

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E10South Wales - Night 5: Sandra

Mar 6, 202622m

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.

About Come Dine with Me

Come Dine with Me is a reality series on Channel 4. The show first aired on Jan 10, 2005 and currently has 51 seasons and 1,439 episodes. Come Dine with Me has been renewed for Season 52, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 5.2/10 based on 35 votes. The cast includes Dave Lamb.