Season 2015 - Episode Guide

The series begins in Leeds with a week featuring a Pavarotti-style performance, a problem preparing duck and a mankini...

The new series continues in Blackpool, Lancashire, where former dancer Rowan and businessman John meet competitive Holly and Ollie, and Sally and Joanne in their matching tie-dye outfits

This edition heads to East Sussex where engaged couple Tony and Ami kick off with an evening of raucous fun, but the rock-solid banoffee pies prove a challenge for the other guests

In South Wales, beautician Rachael and her partner Nick begin the competition by upping the ante and cooking dishes they've never made before, and Ameel showcases his amazing powers

This episode comes from Ashford, Kent, where first to host are Francophiles Stephanie and Ian, who amaze their guests by living in a tiny version of the Palace of Versailles

In Durham, hosts Steph and James kick off with a night of gastropub favourites, that's if they can get through the day without falling out. Steph is definitely the boss and James knows it!

In East London, Stephen and Andrew kick off with a cosy menu inspired by their love of all things homely. But the pressure in the kitchen gets to them, and the food fails to impress.

First up in Blackpool are practicing Buddhist Antonio and ex-redcoat Jason. But Daz and Kim are unsure about the sushi starter and foodies Martin and Kate are also proving tough to impress.

In Luton, Shawn and Kendra's menu is inspired by their travels and Canadian heritage. But things don't go to plan when their ice cream curdles and Shawn has an eggy mishap.

In Swansea and Bridgend, an Italian menu is overshadowed by tactless banter, there's a starter of chicken lettuce boats, and a final showdown at the table

In Ashford, Kent, the first hosts, Francophiles Stephanie and Ian, amaze their guests by living in a tiny version of the Palace of Versailles

Hannah and Fiona kick off the dinner party competition in and around Newcastle, with their Moroccan-themed menu based solely on their love of houmous!

In north Devon, Kate and Ian entertain their guests with one of their favourite birds of prey, but will a surprise discovery make Chris and Amy's meal hard to stomach?

In Essex and east London, Spencer and Sara kick off the competition with a simple Jewish feast. But will reserved Lauren and Jack be put off by Spencer's loud personality?

In Bournemouth, Jackie and Richard's night has a few celebrity names thrown in for good measure. Rivals Ross and Hanne think they've got it sewn up, but there's more bragging than cooking.

This episode, from Kent, features an egg phobia, a banter battle, an impromptu proposal and a haka. And one contestant puts his foot in it with his own fiancée. Twice.

Straight-talking Jodie and mellow Rob take on middle-aged lovebirds Neil and Claire and ambitious Ben and Samara in Yorkshire, in an episode with huge portions, tarot cards and a glass eye

In Colchester, touchy-feely Yvonne and Neil compete against fitness fanatics Darren and Amy, and social worker Tony, who makes uncomplimentary comments about his partner Victoria

Party queens Soroya and Jodie serve up an unusual pie that horrifies super-confident Raj in Rugby. And Michael and Caroline search for flaws in Raj and Freddie's 'perfect' relationship.

This episode from East Anglia features a performance from unlikely rappers, a confusing spaghetti marrow main course, too many cooks and a fire alarm

In Sheffield, there's non-stop bickering and an evening of romance as car salesman Paul and his partner Sara compete with newlyweds Russell and Shane and kooky duo Janine and Neil

Boat-dwellers Steven and Lisa kick off in East Anglia with a Sunday lunch-inspired roast dinner with a fresh fish starter; while the boat is a hit, the food leaves a little to be desired.

In the Lake District, Paul and Glenda in their static caravan are the first hosts, welcoming self-confessed gadget geek David and partner Jane, plus outdoorsy 20-somethings Matt and Polly

In Hertfordshire, Sinead and partner Tony lay on a Gaelic feast and there's a non-stop fun factory from Tony as he attempts silly dances, silly jokes and silly accents!

In Wiltshire, Andrew and David host a ritzy affair, but Andrew's celebrity name-dropping fails to impress, and David gets a horrified reaction to his collection of Victorian hair clippings

In Hastings, Scoutmaster Ben admits to having a man crush, there's a shock revelation from Alfie, and eyebrows are raised when pine nuts are served with the starter...

Phil and his wife Ali kick off with their A-list menu, but with one vegetarian and one guest with a severe duck aversion, the group could prove tough to please

In Swindon, fashion-conscious Carla and Hayley, who serve up a spicy, Caribbean-themed menu, are joined by self-confessed food snob Jeanette and husband Rob, plus lovebirds Tim and Kath

In Cornwall, artistic couple Zaya and Damian serve an aspirational modern British menu, but there's competition; can Cornish songs, Jon in a skirt and impromptu graffiti take the prize?

In West Yorkshire, Stacey handles chicken livers for the first time, Robin and Kaz steal the night with terrible jokes and comedy false teeth, and Kiwi couple Leigh and Toni are bemused

Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight: Maddi and her husband Givon start the competition with a night of fine champagne and fusion food inspired by their Sri Lankan heritage and British roots

Bradford and Huddersfield: Sophie and Harj kick off with a Mexican menu - that's if Harj can find his way around the kitchen. And will Sean's meat feast prove too much for squeamish Sophie?

In Worthing and Portsmouth, can 22-year-old pair Micaela and Sanchez show their older rivals how to have a good time with a combination of Jamaican/Filipino food and hip hop dancing?

In Glasgow, childhood sweethearts Richard and Andrea kick off with an all-Italian menu, even though their only connection with Italy is Richard's third cousin Chris who lives down the road!

In Gloucestershire, Angela's blender malfunctions and sprays her with gravy, and Paul and Debbie offend their hosts by questioning the intelligence of their beloved Chihuahuas

In Bristol, guests are treated to a night of conversation about romantic meetings, outrageous shirts and naked gardening. And some purple potato mash which is more like play-doh...

In Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, there's a one-man comedy show, a posh take on some Yorkshire classic dishes, and a big surprise in store for one of the guests.

In Cornwall, Sam and Nick share their mutual love of Friesian cows and plans to survive a zombie apocalypse. But can their simple food done well make up for the weirdness?

In Cheltenham, ditzy youngsters Will and Kim keep everyone entertained with their lack of general knowledge and random comments. And can Pasha's Persian rice pudding win the grand?

Sue and Shaun kick things off in Bournemouth with a Mediterranean menu but one guest proves difficult to impress. And perfectly preened pair John and Livi add some glamour to proceedings.

In Portsmouth, an organic, nutritionally balanced meal competes with a night of glitter and sparkle, and a main that's compared to a school dinner

In Glasgow, there's a night of comfort food, a table sing-along, some undercooked beef and one of the hosts flame grills her own kitchen equipment. Can an MC competition save the day?

In Devon, Matt and Sarah admit to not knowing what scallops or celeriac are, Jake and Ian question the canapés (crisps), while foodies James and Laura get competitive with a French theme

In Cumbria, Sarka and Paul's massive Czech portions defeat almost all of the other guests, there's a musical extravaganza, and a menu that takes a tour of Europe

Can Carl and Brianha impress in Bognor Regis with an evening inspired by the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera, including lasers and an asthma-friendly smoke machine display?

North Wales: Well-to-do country types Des and Jo kick off the week. Their guests are fake tan lover Kev and his fiancée Victoria, and property professionals Les and Vicky.

In Grimsby, straight-talking Mel and partner Patrick host guests seasoned ravers Vanessa and Steve, and lovebirds Amber and Ryan who raise eyebrows with their coordinated pink attire

In Leicester, there's a menu inspired by luxury cruises, a moving musical performance that reduces one guest to tears, plus some outspoken comments and army style 'banter'

North Somerset: Property developer Norman and his partner Dee kick off with an Indian menu, which proves a little too spicy for guests Brett and Vicky, and love birds Ashley and Sophie

In Essex, deep fried jam sandwiches prove too stodgy for most of the guests, a refined dining experience is a hit, but it's one guest's love for burlesque that grabs most attention

In Crewe, married couple Natalie and Tomo vie with competitive Helen and boyfriend Deepe, and seasoned socialites Roly and Claire, who offer an adventurous ice cream starter

Guernsey and Alderney: Sophie and Turk kick off with a locally sourced menu, but Sophie gets caught out on her shop-bought ice cream. And Dudley and Karla cook a South African-style feast.

In Plymouth, beauty therapist Christine and fiancé Kevin surprise their guests with a menu even Christine herself isn't sure of. And a well-disguised burnt dessert is uncovered.

In this episode from Manchester, outspoken Raf and his partner Kevin are first up with their healthy menu (healthy minus the chocolate cake for dessert that is)

In and around Newcastle, Jamie and Georgi think Laura and Kevin's steak and chips is too basic, but is that just their posh palette? And someone's dessert almost goes up in flames!

In Cheshire, bossy Faye and husband Chris get things underway with a menu of home favourites. Joining them are chatterbox Dawn and her husband Keith and romantic couple Mark and Shaun.

Kicking off the competition in Jersey are hairdresser Jade and her partner Harley. But will they be outdone by Emma and Simon's Jersey Bean Crock in an opulent country house setting?

In Hull, image-conscious Jay and Heather kick off the competition with a menu inspired by their love of American food. And will everyone appreciate Mike and Stef's school dinner throwback?

In Devon, married couple Suzanne and Gary kick off the competition with a 'Britalian' menu, featuring British classics with an Italian twist. But guests Tony and Lisa aren't impressed.

In south London, author Delilah, and her boyfriend Laurence love Karla and Aiden's modern menu so much that they start feeding each other at the table, much to the horror of their hosts

Kicking off the competition in Reading is couple Liz and David, with a menu replicating the first food they ever cooked together. But prank loving guests Jo and Steve take centre stage.

On Merseyside, lottery winners John and Carol hope to wow their guests with high-end cuisine. Competing are Sharon and Brian, and Emma and Trevor, with their musical tribute to Bob Marley.

In the West Country, Charlotte and Miguel's Venezuelan menu competes with Pansy and Rob's sophisticated fare and alternative healing practitioners Elle and Dave's organic wheat-free feast

In and around Newcastle, will married couple Rosalind and Roy's refined evening impress bar-owner Skev and his younger girlfriend Kayleigh, or thespian partners Paul and Vanessa?

South London: Catherine and Julian kick off with simple home cooking, hosting Lucie and Alex and last hosts Joe and Sheila, who struggle with serving food on the hottest day of the year

In Berkshire, Julian showcases his home-cured pastrami, Tash and Rob's healthy menu fails on presentation, and Chris and Amanda's menu is inspired by love

In Manchester, Gillian and her husband Steve kick things off with a simple menu, which fails to please vegetarians Holly and Richard. And expectations are high for foodies Jen and Alex.

In Plymouth, an evening of Asian fusion, and a Cornish-themed menu that includes seaweed soup and Stargazy Pie, have to compete with constant displays of affection by Steve and Eleri.

Sophie and partner Shaun are the first hosts in Hull. They are joined by pescatarian Carl and his wife Sue, and local girl Vikki and her Geordie boyfriend Lee.

In Warwickshire, Katie and Clive's attempt at a fine dining menu fails to please discerning diner Bianca, while Levi and Hannah's Scottish menu with an Asian twist gets a mixed reception