Come Dine with Me

Caroline Nash, a part‑time actress, will host the third day of the competition in Northampton, and she hopes the menu she has devised, drawing on the places she has visited, will dazzle particularly the local evening’s guests attending the event.

Northampton 3/5 is an episode of a competition‑style programme. The series follows a group of contestants as they move through a sequence of challenges, with each instalment set against a distinct backdrop. This particular episode is situated in the town of Northampton and marks the third day of the contest, forming part of the overall five‑day progression indicated by the title. The third day is presented by Caroline Nash, who works part‑time as an actress. In her capacity as host, Nash steers the day's events, introducing the activities and interacting with the participants. Her background in performance adds a familiar presence to the proceedings, and she assumes the responsibility of keeping the competition flowing smoothly while engaging both the contestants and the audience. Nash has devised a menu that reflects the destinations she has visited while travelling. She hopes that the dishes, inspired by those journeys, will impress the guests assembled for the event. By drawing on flavours and culinary influences from her trips, she aims to offer a dining experience that stands out and adds an extra layer of interest to the competition's third day. Overall, the episode combines the competitive atmosphere with a culinary showcase, using Nash’s travel‑inspired menu as a focal point to engage participants and highlight the cultural influences behind each dish.