Ep 8. Bedfordshire: All in One

In season 34 episode 8 of Come Dine with Me, the action takes place in Bedfordshire with a theme of "All in One." This means that the host for each night must create a meal that contains all the elements of a traditional British meal, including a starter, main course, dessert, and drink.

First up is Natalie, who kicks things off with a bang. She decides to go all out and create a seafood feast, with scallops as the starter, followed by a main course of sea bass. For dessert, she makes a layered chocolate and raspberry cake that looks absolutely delicious. Her guests are all impressed with the effort she's put into the meal and praise her for the excellent flavors.

Next up is Neil, who decides to take a different approach. Rather than putting everything onto one plate, he opts for a tapas-style meal, with several small plates of food that all tie together. He serves up a variety of dishes, including pork belly bites, chicken skewers, and stuffed peppers. For dessert, he creates a cheesecake that wows his guests. While his meal is a hit, some of the guests feel that he strays too far from the theme, making them wonder if he'll be able to pull it off.

On night three, it's time for Tasha's turn to take the reins. She chooses to go for a classic British meal with a twist, creating a starter of black pudding fritters before serving up a main course of beef Wellington. For dessert, she creates a rhubarb crumble that is delightfully rustic. While her guests enjoy her food, some of them feel that she doesn't take enough risks, leaving them wanting more.

Finally, it's time for Stephen to show off his culinary skills. He decides to do a fusion meal, combining elements of British and French cuisine. For his starter, he creates a red onion and goat cheese tart, followed by a main course of confit duck leg with gratin dauphinois. For dessert, he makes a light and airy mousse that his guests rave about. His meal is ultimately seen as the most impressive of the lot, and the guests are wowed by his skill in the kitchen.

Throughout the course of the episodes, we see the contestants getting to know one another as they bond over their shared love of good food. There are plenty of laughs along the way as they compete to be named the ultimate dinner party host and bag some serious cash. Throughout the competition, the contestants are keen to impress one another and often go above and beyond to create meals that are both delicious and impressive.

Overall, Come Dine with Me season 34 episode 8 is a great addition to the beloved series. With its focus on traditional British cuisine and the theme of "All in One," it's a fun and entertaining watch that is sure to delight fans of the show. Whether you're a seasoned viewer or new to the series, this episode is well worth checking out.