Ep 13. Oxfordshire

Come Dine with Me season 37 episode 13 takes place in the picturesque county of Oxfordshire, home to historic Oxford University and the beautiful Cotswolds region. The four dinner party hosts come from different walks of life, but they all share a passion for food and entertaining.

First up is Niamh, a bubbly and outgoing Irish woman who runs her own catering business. She plans to serve a three-course meal featuring some of her favorite Irish dishes, including soda bread and beef and Guinness stew. To add some excitement to the evening, Niamh has hired a traditional Irish folk band to entertain her guests.

Next we meet David, a retired teacher who has a passion for gardening and cooking with fresh ingredients from his garden. He plans to serve a vegetarian feast, featuring dishes like roasted beetroot and goat's cheese tart and a courgette and herb risotto. David is confident in his cooking skills, but worries that his lack of experience in hosting dinner parties could put him at a disadvantage.

Third in the lineup is Jenny, a marketing executive who embraces the latest food trends and loves experimenting with fusion cuisine. She plans to serve a Thai-inspired menu, featuring dishes like peanut satay chicken skewers and green curry beef with jasmine rice. She promises her guests an exciting and eclectic dining experience.

Last but not least is Matt, a self-confessed foodie who works for a craft beer company. He plans to pair a selection of his company's beers with his four-course meal, which includes dishes like scallops with chorizo and black pudding and confit duck leg with celeriac puree. Matt is confident that his guests will love his creative and flavorful menu.

As the dinner parties unfold, tensions rise and personalities clash. Niamh's boisterous personality and loud music annoys some of her fellow diners, while David's lack of confidence in his hosting skills puts him at a disadvantage. Jenny's experimental flavors impress some but leave others feeling underwhelmed, and Matt's beer pairings divide the group.

Throughout the week, the four hosts will score each other's dinners out of 10, with the winner receiving a cash prize. But as the competition heats up, it becomes clear that the prize money is secondary to the bragging rights of being crowned Oxfordshire's ultimate dinner party host.

Come Dine with Me season 37 episode 13 offers a delightful glimpse into the heart of Oxfordshire's food culture, featuring a diverse range of hosts and cuisines. Whether you're a foodie at heart or simply love a good dinner party, this episode is sure to entertain and inspire.