This competition features amateur chefs competing against one another to see which one gives the best dinner party. The guests give each chef points, and at the end of the competition, the host with the most -- points, that is -- wins a cash prize. There's no end to what these contestants will do in their quest to win.
Northamptonshire. Super-organised business planning manager Lauren runs her kitchen like a military operation and brings a few surprise guests to the table. (Ep4/5)
Northamptonshire. Chilled-out northerner Carl takes a relaxed approach to hosting on a night featuring a picture-perfect poser and a dessert disaster that has everyone in hysterics. (Ep5/5)
Exeter. New Zealander and royalist Steve goes to town with a menu inspired by his homeland and regales his guests with patriotic tales. (Ep1/5)
Exeter. Music-mad foodie Richard is confident that he can impress his guests with his culinary know-how. And he hopes to dazzle one guest in particular... (Ep2/5)
Exeter. Self-assured PR bod Glen King aims to be the 'hostess with the mostest' and goes all out to impress, even co-ordinating her dishes with her surname! (Ep3/5)
Exeter. Sarah has been holding back all week, but now she's ready to come out of her shell, on a lively night featuring a terrifying welcome and some very unusual cocktails. (Ep4/5)
Exeter. Free spirit Estelle hopes to spook her guests with a ghoulish theme featuring ghostly grub and scary surprises. (Ep5/5)
Dundee. The first host, alarm company owner Bill, plans a belt-busting menu for his guests, including the alarmingly named 'death by peanut butter' dessert. (Ep1/5)
Dundee. Architectural technician Alex wants to give his guests an education in fine dining, with a complex menu and fine wines, and introduces them to his 'fur babies'. (Ep2/5)
Dundee. Cat-loving vegetarian Hannah serves up an Italian menu and has a cunning plan to win over her meat-eating guests. (Ep3/5)
Dundee. Self-styled food critic Phil has been less than impressed with the standard of food so far and has high hopes for his night. But he makes a schoolboy error. (Ep4/5)
Dundee. Kim plans a 'Yorkshire-themed' menu - featuring dishes from Spain and Thailand - accompanied by a Scottish choir singing American songs. (Ep5/5)
Peterborough. Part-time rapper Warren waxes lyrical while he cooks his Spanish cuisine, and treats his guests to a musical interlude. (Ep1/5)
Peterborough. Extremely competitive entrepreneur Donna plans a colourful evening of delicious food and relaxed fun. (Ep2/5)
Peterborough. Glamour model and columnist Susie is out to prove that she's not the 'dizzy blonde' her guests think, and they discover there's more to Susie than meets the eye... (Ep3/5)
Peterborough. Straight-talking businesswoman Vicki, who's been very direct with her rival diners, surprises her guests by reading out a heartfelt poem she's written about them. (Ep4/5)
Peterborough. Veterinary nurse Robin hosts the final night with an animal theme and well-presented cuisine. Is he the dark horse of the competition? (Ep5/5)
Yeovil. PR manager Emmy hopes to impress her guests with locally sourced Somerset produce. But she has a disaster with her hollandaise sauce. (Ep1/5)
Yeovil. Radio DJ Steve serves up a cross between comfort food and fine dining. But he feels the pressure, and an unwanted ingredient ends up on one guest's plate. (Ep2/5)
Yeovil. Diminutive forklift driver Mel plans an exotic menu, including her version of duck vindaloo, and surprises her guests by breaking into song. (Ep3/5)
Yeovil. Business owner and muscleman Alan hopes to create a Zen evening. But with rotten beans, tofu cheesecake and soggy noodles on the menu, it could be a recipe for disaster... (Ep4/5)
Yeovil. Car dealer Andy is confident that his fine dining and swanky home will give his night the edge. But Mel isn't afraid to tell him exactly what she thinks of his fancy food. (Ep5/5)
Cheltenham. Belgian-born hotel consultant Oli plans to wow his guests with his posh scallop starter, his meaty main and his loud, vivacious personality. (Ep1/5)
Cheltenham. Glamorous nurse Jan serves up some good, honest home-cooking. But with three alpha males battling for attention, can Jan keep control of her evening? (Ep2/5)
Cheltenham. Competitive events director and bodybuilding fanatic Zak serves up a complex menu, on a night featuring posing, party games and terrible tricks. (Ep3/5)
Cheltenham. Aussie admin assistant Kimberley plans to host a sophisticated evening, and chastises one of her guests for telling rude stories. Can she keep the party civilised? (Ep4/5)
Cheltenham. On the last night, Paddy plays it safe with a simple menu featuring locally sourced, quality ingredients. Will it bag him the grand? (Ep5/5)