Couples Come Dine with Me – Season 3
Episodes
Crewe
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
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.
Plymouth
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.
Manchester
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).
Newcastle
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!
Cheshire
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.
Jersey
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?
Hull
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?
Devon
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.
South London
Reading
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.
Merseyside
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.
West Country
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.
Newcastle
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
Berkshire
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.
Manchester
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.
Plymouth
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.
Hull
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.
Cardiff
In and around Cardiff, Oasis tribute singer Degsy and his wife Jackie serve a Manchester-themed menu, but there are mixed feelings from couples Jo and Vikki and Chris and Bex.
Bristol
In and around Bristol, DJ Syvieng and his partner Abbi create Thai classics, gym buff Adele and husband Dave are out of their comfort zone, and Jim and Sandra get into the swing of things.
Aberdeen
Newlyweds Jen and Callum kick off in Aberdeen with an American theme, while couples Debbie and Shaun and Sam and Jamie are shocked to find they are serving almost identical Scottish menus.
East Anglia
Farm-dwelling self-confessed recluses Nikki and Clive kick off in East Anglia with their first ever dinner party, vying with Lloyd and Molly's Thai menu and seasoned hosts Pete and Kirsty.
Marbella
We're in and around Marbella in Spain, where extrovert Jojo and Adrian's 1970s menu competes with young couple Mark and Zoe's international theme and Caz and Dave's Jewish family dishes.
Stoke-on-Trent
Exhibitionist Phil showcases his credentials as the BBQ king of Stoke on Trent. Becci and Ashley host their first dinner party, and husbands Gary and Simon attempt to out-do them all.
Belfast
Newlywed am-dram lovers Mel and Richard raise the curtain for this competition in Belfast. Will Cherith and David and Joanne and Jim fall head over heels for their love-themed menu?
Birmingham
In Birmingham, super competitive Corinne and her partner Dal are the first to host, and they think they have the competition - Jack and girlfriend Georgie, and James and Adele - licked.
East Anglia
East Anglia: Flashy Paul and Jill kick off the competition with an Indian buffet. Will it prove too exotic for Tom and Bonnie? And will gym bunnies Neil and Emma have a cheat day?
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire: Sherry and Phil serve a traditional menu with a twist. Jade and Luke believe their happy hearty food is the winning ticket, and Zahra and Conall plan on perfect presentation.
Kent
In Kent, Katie and her 6ft 7in husband Dan are up first with a menu suited to Dan's huge appetite, but their massive portion sizes prove a challenge to some of the guests
South Wales
South Wales: South African born Nigel, and his Welsh wife Nikki, kick off with dishes from Nigel's homeland, but self-confessed fine-diners Simon and Darren prove tough to impress.
Aberdeen
In Aberdeen, aspiring singer Lek and footballer boyfriend Josh's Asian/West Indian fusion food competes with Ange and Davie's kangaroo curry and Jennifer and Jason's travel-inspired menu.
Coventry
In Coventry, self-confessed joker Neal and his level-headed wife Hazel serve their attempt at 'restaurant standard' food. But Neal's jesting with his younger guests doesn't go down so well.
Oxfordshire
In Oxfordshire, amateur MC James and partner Heather serve French-influenced food, followed by a basement rave. And Marjie and Matt push the boat out with a Titanic themed evening.
Marbella
There's competitive piñata bashing and large helpings of frank feedback in Marbella.
Belfast
In Belfast, Leeann doesn't enjoy Gemma and Jim's healthy food, or even her own takeaway-inspired menu. Can Matt and Paul impress her with their posh nosh and unique dance routines?
Somerset
There are bad table manners, disagreements about gender roles and plenty of criticism in Somerset.
Kent
Beautician Rachel isn't keen on James and Louisa's kill-it-cook-it-eat-it theme in Kent. Tina and Lance plan a 'sharing-and-caring' menu, but James and Louisa keep putting their foot in it.
South Coast
Can Lauren and Claire and Cindy and Rod's experimental flavour combinations compete with Marian and Stewart's banjo skills?
Nottinghamshire
Joker Mark and his wife Rachel host first. Can their hearty menu trump Sam and Paula's experimental flavours and Mark and Debbie's red carpet hosting?
West London
Daniela and Stuart serve an Italian spread, Josh and Georgie turn on the style with a private party bus, and Manisha and Akshay are sure Manisha's fusion menu will blow the guests away.
Birmingham
Veda and Varun kick off with a Bollywood bash and Indian-themed menu, Rachel and Anna aim to impress with their home-cooked favourites, and Su and Dave throw a mad hatter tea party with costumes
East Lancashire
Newly engaged Andrew and Sue offer up a menu of classic tried and tested dishes, Ben and prankster Ruth intrigue with breakfast-themed grub and Helen and Victoria show the others how things are done.
West London
Queen and Shawn kick off with a menu inspired by their Thai and West Indian heritage, Suzy and Paul cook up a fancy French feast and fun-loving Charlotte and Kevin rustle up some trendy Japanese grub.
Southampton
Roxi and Glen hope to impress with a menu of restaurant-inspired dishes, Russell and Lisa's pork starter gets raised eyebrows and John and Suzy hope to transfer their tennis tactics to the kitchen.
Nottinghamshire
Nena and husband Vish kick off the competition with an Indian feast, Syreeta and Romaine host a fun night with a planking competition, and Vicki and Paul hope to pocket the £1,000 prize.