Ep 4. Derbyshire

Come Dine with Me season 36 episode 4, named Derbyshire, takes the viewer on a culinary journey through the picturesque county of Derbyshire. Four contestants from different walks of life come together to showcase their culinary skills and entertain their fellow competitors. The show is hosted by popular television presenter, Dave Lamb.

In this episode, the four contestants are all from Derbyshire. First up is Jane, a retired nurse, who prides herself on her traditional cooking skills. She plans to serve a three-course meal that includes a classic soup for starter followed by lamb chops for the main course, and a classic Eton Mess dessert. Jane is confident in her ability to cook for a crowd but admits that hosting guests can be daunting.

Next is Tom, an avid cook and food blogger. He plans to serve a four-course meal inspired by his travels around the world. Starting with a Vietnamese salad, Tom then moves on to a Moroccan chicken tagine for the main course, followed by a homemade sorbet for dessert. Tom is confident in his ability to impress his guests with his creative dishes.

Third on the list is Matt, a young entrepreneur who recently started his own catering business. He plans to serve a five-course meal, including oysters, venison, and a chocolate fondant for dessert. Matt is keen to show off his culinary skills and is confident that his menu will be a hit with his fellow contestants.

Lastly, there is Sarah, a busy working mum who wants to showcase her skills in the kitchen. She plans to serve a family favourite of chicken casserole followed by apple crumble for dessert. Sarah admits that she doesn't have much experience hosting dinner parties but is excited to try something new.

Throughout the week, the contestants take turns hosting dinner parties and score each other's efforts out of ten. The contestant with the highest score at the end of the week wins a cash prize of £1000.

The contestants face a range of challenges over the course of the week. From dealing with unexpected kitchen disasters to trying to impress their fellow competitors, there are tense moments as each contestant tries to come out on top. The audience gets to see each contestant's unique personality and cooking styles come to life.

The show features interviews with each contestant, providing insight into their backgrounds, cooking experience, and motivations for entering the show. There are also special segments throughout the show where contestants share their tips and tricks for hosting the perfect dinner party.

Overall, Come Dine with Me season 36 episode 4 provides an entertaining and exciting look into the world of amateur cooking competitions. The show is sure to leave viewers hungry for more and eager to try some new recipes in their own kitchens.