Come Dine With Me Season 37 Episode 4
Come Dine With Me
Season 37

Ep 4. Manchester

  • January 7, 2016
  • 48 min

Come Dine with Me is a popular British television show where five strangers take turns hosting dinner parties at their homes. Each contestant will have to prepare a three-course meal and create an atmosphere that will impress the other guests in hopes of winning a cash prize of £1,000. In season 37 episode 4, the show takes us to Manchester where we are introduced to five new contestants who will battle it out to become the ultimate dinner party host.

The first contestant is Ellie, a 25-year-old healthcare assistant who has a passion for cooking. Ellie is described as easy-going and creative and reveals that she is very excited to showcase her cooking skills to the group. For her starter, Ellie decides to serve up pan-fried scallops with black pudding and pea puree. She follows this up with a main course of lamb shank with roasted root vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes. For dessert, Ellie serves a white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake, which she says is one of her signature dishes. Ellie's guests seem very impressed with her cooking skills, and she sets the bar high for the rest of the contestants.

The second contestant is Alan, a 43-year-old transport supervisor who loves to cook. Alan describes himself as a bit of a control freak and reveals that he has planned every detail of his dinner party to perfection. He starts off with a dish of beef and ale pie with buttered peas and red cabbage. For his main course, Alan serves a slow-roasted pork belly with apple sauce and dauphinoise potatoes. And finally, for dessert, he serves a classic British favourite, sticky toffee pudding. Alan's guests are left very impressed with his cooking skills and attention to detail.

The third contestant is Jane, a 33-year-old financial analyst who is determined to impress her guests with her culinary skills. Jane serves up a Thai-inspired meal for her dinner party, starting off with a spicy Tom Yum soup with king prawns. For her main course, she serves a fragrant green curry with jasmine rice and Thai stir-fried vegetables. She finishes off the meal with a mango and coconut crème brûlée. Jane's guests seem to be divided on their opinions of her food with some finding it a little too spicy for their liking.

The fourth contestant is Jamie, a 28-year-old marketing manager who is described as charming and confident. Jamie tells the group that he has planned a glamorous evening for them and starts off with a cocktail party, serving up mojitos and canapés. For his starter, Jamie serves smoked salmon with avocado and a cucumber and dill dressing. He follows this up with a main course of steak with dauphinoise potatoes and roasted vegetables. For dessert, Jamie serves a pina colada cheesecake, which he says was inspired by his recent holiday to the Caribbean. Jamie's guests are impressed with his hosting skills and the effort he put into creating a fun and sophisticated atmosphere.

The final contestant is Anne, a 56-year-old retired teacher who is known for her love of home-cooked meals. Anne decides to serve up a traditional British meal for her dinner party, starting off with homemade pork and apple paté with oatcakes. For her main course, she serves slow-cooked beef brisket with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables. And finally, for dessert, she serves a classic lemon posset. Anne's guests are left impressed with her simple but delicious home-cooked meal.

Overall, the Manchester episode of Come Dine with Me offers a diverse mix of contestants who are all passionate about cooking and entertaining. The group seems to get on well, and there are some great moments of laughter and camaraderie. Who will win the cash prize and be crowned the ultimate dinner party host? Tune in to find out!

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Come Dine With Me, Season 37 Episode 4, is available to watch and stream on Channel 4. You can also buy, rent Come Dine With Me on demand at Amazon Prime online.
  • First Aired
    January 7, 2016
  • Runtime
    48 min
  • Language
    English