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.
Essex area. The first host, colourful 46-year-old head teacher Corinna, plans a royal-themed evening. (Ep1/5)
Essex area. On the second night, money broker Paul plans an evening of fine dining. And he's travelled more than 300 miles to source his ingredients! (Ep2/5)
Essex area. Teacher Harmy plans to spice up her guests' lives with an authentic Punjabi feast. But is it too hot for them to handle? (Ep3/5)
Essex area. Recruitment consultant Adam, who's 25, hopes to exceed his guests' expectations with a menu of posh nosh... at his dad's house. (Ep4/5)
Essex area. On the final night, 24-year-old Grace, who's a lover of all things Essex, plans to dazzle her guests with a glamorous party. (Ep5/5)
Edinburgh. The first host, 27-year-old interior designer and gentle giant James, plans to blow his guests' minds with his spicy Mexican menu. (Ep1/5)
Edinburgh. Grandmother Katy plans an out-of-season 'Christmas tartan' evening, complete with costumes, games and a few revelations. (Ep2/5)
Edinburgh. Glamorous solicitor Aisling hosts an Irish party. She has a piper on her doorstep, but Katy's not a fan of her main, and the guests all struggle with 'clean eating'. (Ep3/5)
Edinburgh. American writer Harry serves up a menu inspired by his family, while Bruce breaks his own etiquette rules, and Aisling draws Bruce's portrait with razor-sharp hilarity. (Ep4/5)
Edinburgh. Style-conscious Bruce hosts the final night. All week he's expressed a taste for the finer things in life. With expectations high, can he put his food where his mouth is? (Ep5/5)
Leeds area. Choir teacher Dionne serves up a menu that mixes European and Caribbean flavours, with a carnival flourish for good measure. Does it hit the right notes for her guests? (Ep1/5)
Leeds area. Finance director Jane plans a fine dining menu of homemade ravioli, pork and panna cotta. But Denver is still upset about Jane calling her a goth. (Ep2/5)
Leeds area. Drama teacher and DJ Denver aims to bring a taste of Ibiza to Yorkshire, with a Spanish menu, Prosecco van and stilt walkers. But Darren finds it all a bit cringeworthy. (Ep3/5)
Leeds area. Local legend Billy serves up tried-and-tested dinner party favourites. And the best is yet to come at the end of the night with a Frank Sinatra impersonator! (Ep4/5)
Leeds area. Darren plans to put a fancy twist on an apparently basic menu. But Billy is concerned about how much mustard Darren is using. (Ep5/5)
Blackpool and Preston. On the first night, student and bartender Rachel's American diner-themed menu confuses her guests. But they all agree that her hosting rocks. (Ep1/5)
Blackpool and Preston. Lady of leisure Jill, who's dined at The Ivy three times, plans to impress with her Italian menu and language skills. And Bernard has the group in hysterics. (Ep2/5)
Blackpool and Preston. Flight attendant Mark plans to give his guests a taste of the high life with duck, venison and gin jelly cake. (Ep3/5)
Blackpool and Preston. Parole officer Bernard serves up a combination of Northern Soul and tasty grub. But there's a walk-out during the main course. (Ep4/5)
Blackpool and Preston. Health assistant Lisa is banking on her no-faff menu to bag her the prize. But tempers flare as some home truths are delivered. (Ep5/5)
Birmingham. Self-proclaimed domestic goddess Lisa plans a menu straight from her Malaysian roots, albeit with a few shortcuts... (Ep1/5)
Birmingham. Enigmatic shopping channel producer Martha hopes that her vegan feast will educate - as well as entertain - her guests. But how will the lack of meat go down? (Ep2/5)
Birmingham. On night three, 46-year-old Mark plans a menu of classic comfort food. The smitten host is keen to impress guest Martha but forgets a key ingredient. (Ep3/5)
Birmingham. Youth worker Sonia serves up a selection of restaurant favourites - but are they restaurant quality? (Ep4/5)
Birmingham. Aquarium designer Akil hopes to make a splash on the final day with a homemade seafood tempura starter and sea bass and scallops for the main course. (Ep5/5)
West Midlands. The first host, teaching assistant Sunita, plans to stimulate her guests' taste buds with an authentic Punjabi feast full of big portions and bold flavours. (Ep1/5)
West Midlands. Half-Egyptian property investor Liz treats her guests to a taste of the Middle East, on a night featuring startling revelations and high-energy entertainment. (Ep2/5)
West Midlands. On a fun-filled night, model George asks his guests to come dressed as his favourite word - fabulous - and serves up a mixture of Greek, Caribbean and Italian food. (Ep3/5)
West Midlands. Social worker Tutsi serves up Zimbabwean and English dishes, and there's a very mixed reaction to the surprise worm course. But one guest is harbouring a grudge... (Ep4/5)
West Midlands. Dark horse Digby plans an evening of fine dining. But his biggest challenge may be keeping the peace between his guests... (Ep5/5)