Ep 18. Warwickshire - Anthony

In the latest episode of Come Dine With Me, season 13 episode 18 takes us on a culinary journey to Warwickshire and features Anthony as the host. The show starts with Anthony, a 34-year-old business development manager greeting his guests and laying out his plan for the evening. He explains that he will be serving up some modern British cuisine with a twist, inspired by his travels around the world.

The first course is a spicy butternut squash soup with a hint of coconut and Thai spices. His guests seem pleased with the soup, commenting on the well-balanced flavors and the unique twist of the coconut. Next up, Anthony brings out his main course of pan-seared duck breast with a cherry and red wine reduction, served with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. The duck is cooked to perfection and the cherry and red wine reduction adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the dish. For dessert, Anthony presents a vanilla cheesecake with a gingerbread biscuit base and a berry compote. The dessert proves to be a hit with his guests, who rave about the rich and creamy flavor of the cheesecake and the tanginess of the compote perfectly balancing it out.

Throughout the show, Anthony's guests comment on his sense of humor and his bubbly personality, making for some entertaining conversation. However, some are surprised to learn that Anthony has only recently started cooking and has no formal training in the kitchen. They are impressed by his culinary skills and his ability to create a restaurant-quality meal from scratch.

As the evening progresses, the guests start to relax and enjoy themselves, which leads to some lively and humorous banter between them. One guest reveals that they have a phobia of moldy bread, which the others find amusing, while another guest goes on a rant about their dislike of root vegetables, which Anthony cleverly uses in his dishes throughout the evening.

Overall, Anthony's guests seem to enjoy the evening, the food, and the company, making for a successful dinner party. Anthony receives some high scores from his guests, but will it be enough to win the coveted prize of five hundred pounds and the title of the ultimate dinner party host? Tune in to Find out on Come Dine With Me season 13 episode 18.