Come Dine with Me

Donna Harris, a mother of three, returns to host the second dinner party in Northampton. She plans to win over the fellow competitors by presenting three courses of pure comfort food, each course designed to deliver that same comforting quality.

The broadcast is the second instalment of the five‑part series titled Northampton. Classified as a programme episode, it continues the format introduced in the opening instalment, focusing on a series of dinner‑party challenges set in the town of Northampton. Set against the backdrop of Northampton, the episode continues the programme's focus on home‑cooked hospitality. In this episode, Donna Harris, a mother of three, steps into the role of host for the second dinner party. Her task is to prepare a three‑course menu that leans heavily on classic comfort dishes, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere for the evening. The menu centres on dishes that are widely regarded as comforting and familiar to many. Donna’s approach centres on using familiar, hearty recipes that evoke a sense of home, hoping that the comforting nature of the food will resonate with the other participants. By leaning on recipes that many associate with family meals, she hopes the flavours will resonate on a personal level. Selecting dishes that are widely recognised for their soothing qualities, she intends to make a strong impression on the competition. The ultimate objective for Donna is to win the favour of her fellow competitors through the appeal of her menu. By delivering three distinct courses, each rooted in comfort‑food traditions, she seeks to stand out among the contestants and secure a winning position in the Northampton series.