Come Dine With Me Season 35 Episode 39 County Durham

In episode 39 of season 35 of Come Dine with Me, we are taken to County Durham where four strangers will compete to be crowned the ultimate dinner party host. The contestants include 59-year-old retired teacher Maureen, 33-year-old property developer Mark, 29-year-old primary school teacher Emily, and 26-year-old marketing executive James.

Maureen is the first in line to host her dinner party, and she wants to impress her guests with traditional British dishes. She starts her menu with homemade pâté and toast, followed by the main course which is roast beef and all the trimmings. For dessert, Maureen serves up sticky toffee pudding. Her guests are impressed with the food, but not everyone is thrilled with the lack of vegetarian options.

Next up is Mark, a self-confessed control freak who has planned every detail of his evening meticulously. He kicks off his dinner party with a glass of champagne before serving his guests fish cakes with salsa and crab and prawn cocktail. The main course is a rack of lamb with parsnip puree, dauphinoise potatoes, and roasted vegetables. For dessert Mark has prepared a chocolate and orange cheesecake with chocolate sauce. His guests love his attention to detail and the great atmosphere he has created.

Primary school teacher Emily is third to host and she wants to treat her guests to a Mexican feast. She starts her evening off with a lime sorbet tequila shot before serving her guests chicken and chorizo empanadas and nachos with homemade salsa. For main course, Emily serves up beef chilli and vegetable fajitas with sour cream and guacamole. To finish off the meal, she serves a homemade raspberry sorbet. Some guests find the spice level too high, but overall Emily's evening is a success.

Finally, it's James's turn to impress his guests. He is hoping his eclectic menu of Asian fusion food will win over his fellow contestants. He greets his guests with cocktails before serving them sushi rolls and chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce. The main course is Korean style pork belly with kimchi and rice. For dessert, James has prepared a chocolate cake with raspberry coulis and vanilla ice cream. His guests enjoy the food, but James's hosting skills come under scrutiny.

As the final evening comes to an end, it's time for the contestants to score each other's efforts. The scores are a mixed bag, with some contestants leaving higher scores than others. In the end, only one person can claim the coveted title of ultimate dinner party host. Who will it be? Tune in to find out.