Come Dine with Me: The Professionals

Jun 27, 2022

Today’s episode heads to Yorkshire, where first to host are purveyors of posh nosh, Chef/Owner Ben and front of house Jo at their intimate dining restaurant The Barn. Will their love fueled menu set the pulses racing for fellow guests Chef Brian and his business partner and other half Lisa of Disco Kitchen and Fint restaurant owner and Chef Simon with his manager Sakina.

Jun 28, 2022

This episode heads to Bristol where our first hosts are Mexican restaurant Dalia Cucina owner/chef Kirsty and front of house Tamsin. Battling them for the £1,000 prize are mother and daughter team Jeanette and Jaida from vegan Caribbean Fi Real who cry out for more flavour in the pork stew main. Head chef Neil and front of house Paulo from Mediterranean Bambalan find fault with the main too, but it’s energetic Tamsin who makes the most impact on the group and keeps the laughs going.

Jun 29, 2022

Today’s episode heads to South Wales, where Prego start the week with sibling duo Toni and Andrea aiming to provide a fully authentic Italian experience for their guests. Martine and Lana from the Lamb and Flag have problems with the prawn starter, while Dan and Rhys from La Cocina Tapas pay compliments to the carbonara main. There’s a smashing singalong (in more ways than one) before a dessert debate over the tiramisu.

Jun 30, 2022

Kicking off the competition in East London are Chef/Owner Nina and front of house Chloe of Jellyfish - Lebanese inspired street food served in one of the area’s most popular live music pubs. Up against them for the £1,000 prize are meat loving Brazilian chef Eduardo and his Italian front of house sidekick Valentina from steakhouse, Omnino and football mad chef Victor and restaurant owner Ben of local Italian Bombetta.

Jul 1, 2022

This week’s Manchester competition begins at Brewchimp Indian and Social club, where joint owners David and Raj are hoping to wow their guests with their Indian tapas street food. David joins Chef Raj in the kitchen as they try to impress Alan and Michelle from One Plus Chinese Restaurant while owner Mark and Head Dawn from Wild West themed Old School BBQ bus are not shy in voicing their opinions and David reveals a little too much about himself around the table.

Jul 4, 2022

In Newcastle, Namaste Indian Restaurant and Club Prosecco Lounge take on Pigalos' finger-licking messy works of art, and fish and chippy Balls of Prudhoe.

Jul 5, 2022

In Liverpool, it's a battle of the lobsters as Italian Club Fish take on The Seafood Kitchen's wow-factor platter and Chinese restaurant Lu Ban's dinner at the chef's table.

Jul 6, 2022

In Shoreditch, can Filipino fusion restaurant Rapsa's risky pig's head impress, or will Orange Buffalo's signature chicken wings and host of sauces, and Touch of Greek's monster prawns conquer?

Jul 7, 2022

In Nottingham, can The Wine Room City's mini-feast see off the competition from Annie's Burger Shack's stateside supper and The Lobster Pot's seafood classics?

Jul 8, 2022

In Manchester, Hayden's Kitchen at The Gallows' posh pub grub takes on Amma's Canteen's authentic South Indian offerings and The Waterside's cocktails and gastropub cuisine.

Jul 11, 2022

In Bristol, The Cloak and Dagger kick things off, with Sebastian and Alex who face countryside pub The Boars Head, and two competitive cousins at The Coconut Tree.

Jul 12, 2022

Today’s show is in West Yorkshire and first up are family Restaurant, The Quarry, with front of house manager Richard and chef John showcasing locally sourced British nosh.

Jul 13, 2022

In Birmingham, Bun & Co's Indian-fusion fast food takes on an Oktoberfest evening at The Rafters Cafe and the Lion Sports Bar's Caribbean cuisine.

Jul 14, 2022

In Newcastle, husband and wife Daimon and Steph's home comforts at Savoury Fix face Andy's Asian-fusion at River Beat, and a seafood selection at Caboose.

Jul 15, 2022

In Liverpool, Harringtons, a local Tapas restaurant (with an international twist) kick off the competition with mum and son duo James and Lisa with some good fun, family vibes and an eclectic mix of food. Guests Andres and Dave will be measuring the fare against their own Spanish restaurant Esto Es Espana, while Jisha and Sabuji see many similarities with their own family run place Kerala Kitchen. Day two sees Andres and Dave taking the reins and trying to impress with a perfect paella made by the King of Paella, no less. Although not everyone’s cup of tea, there’s plenty to please, including some very chatty prawns and a shared love of Liverpool.

Jul 18, 2022

The pros head to Birmingham to visit The Oyster Club, followed by Caribbean pub Wildmoor Oak and restaurant Eight. On day two, a round of limbo gets everyone loose!

Jul 19, 2022

In Glasgow, Saffron By Paradise face their fellow pros Red Onion, and some after-dinner dancing really puts the ‘bash’ into Calabash’s authentic African evening.

Jul 20, 2022

In Nottingham, The Plough sets things off to a cracking start, before restaurant Paris showcase their French posh nosh, and Gemma from The Red Lion sheds a tear.

Jul 21, 2022

In Cardiff, Mexican eatery La Pantera faces The Horse and Jockey and The Gate. But the last night takes a turn: have The Horse and Jockey fallen at the final fence?

Jul 22, 2022

In Glasgow, music and food venue Bloc faces Amore d’Italia and sushi and noodle soup chain Maki and Ramen, where the mains lead to a cacophony of slurping sounds!

May 6, 2024

In Sheffield, the Butcher and Catch take on Plesters' international cuisine and The Garrison's fine dining, but will their chance to bag the grand slip through the net?

May 7, 2024

In Swansea, Adelina's hope that their modern Indian cooking and effervescent evening can beat Juniper Place and a truly Welsh experience at The Dillwyn Arms.

May 8, 2024

In Birmingham and Wolverhampton, Rodeos pit their American BBQ-themed grub against Smoking Bagels' pop-up Caribbean fest and Adian's Dining's fusion fare.

May 9, 2024

In Brighton and Hove, Planet India warm up the week with cosy curries. But can Bonsai Plant Kitchen impress and will Botanique's hydroponic farm make a splash?

May 10, 2024

In Belfast, Holohan's Pantry take on Acapulco Mexican Restaurant and 2 Taps' Spanish nosh, in a week featuring some serious schmoozing and a saucy showdown.

May 13, 2024

In Oxfordshire, The Snooty Mehmaan and The Old Crown Coaching Inn take on Luscombes at the Golden Ball's show-stopping souffle. Who will rise to the occasion?

May 14, 2024

A modern twist on Indian cooking in Darlington takes on a vegan restaurant in Middlesbrough and a traditional Indian in Hartlepool.

May 15, 2024

Three very different restaurants compete in Exeter. Will the foodies in the room be impressed by fried chicken?

May 16, 2024

There's brutal honesty and a bizarre game involving body parts and a cup as three Essex eateries compete to be top dog.

May 17, 2024

There's messy eating, post-dessert dancing, and ketchup revelations as Sicilian, Mexican and American restaurants compete in Sheffield.

May 20, 2024

In Edinburgh, Divino Enoteca take on Ed and James's foraged fodder and Aurora's vegan fare, in a week featuring seasoning scrutiny and portion size put-downs.

May 21, 2024

In Swansea, the Secret Bar and Kitchen hope that their fishy fare will impress. But can The Plough's flaming pud or The Mine's elegant entrée steal the show?

May 22, 2024

In Birmingham, the Island Lounge goes up against Jungle Street Kitchen's global grub and The Loft, in a week featuring garrulous guests and dubious dancing.

May 23, 2024

In Sussex, the MED's risky fare causes a stir. Can Big Fat Greek Taverna's simple starter impress? And will Ami Bistro's expertly executed fish sink or swim?

May 24, 2024

In Northern Ireland, Mourne Seafood Bar take on Top of the Town and Gnostic, in a week featuring a Pavarotti proclamation and some salsa splendor.

May 27, 2024

In Oxfordshire, The White Hart pit their alfresco asado BBQ cooking against The Hand and Shears' traditional pub grub and Whistlers' hand-dived scallops.

May 28, 2024

In Middlesbrough, can Lost Property's surf-and-turf sharing boards make waves? And will Finkle and Green's small plates and Banh Mi's pan-Asian food impress?

May 29, 2024

In Devon, there's grazing and plonk at Honky Tonk and a farm-to-fork experience at The Bear and Blacksmith. And how will Twenty Seven's fine food fare?

May 30, 2024

It's a plant-based battle in Essex, as Billy and Sam pit their vegan BBQ menu against rival vegan restaurant, The Oak Tree, and Caesars' fine-dining fodder.

May 31, 2024

In Edinburgh, will Bundits' colourful Asian street food outshine Riverlife's French Caribbean cuisine and the sensational Scottish flavours of Piper's Rest?