Couples Come Dine with Me

In Southampton, Gurvinder and Tina launch the competition by presenting a Punjabi feast that sets the tone. Subsequently, Maggie and Rick rewind the clock by 500 years, and the jokey duo Marc and Lou devise a quirky menu to continue the challenge.

The programme is an episode of a cooking competition that follows a group of contestants as they tackle a series of themed challenges. It presents the participants in a light‑hearted, fast‑paced format, with each segment focused on a different culinary concept. The episode is set in various locations, beginning in Southampton before moving on to more imaginative settings. In the opening segment, Gurvinder and Tina launch the contest in Southampton by preparing a Punjabi feast. Their dishes showcase the bold flavours and spices typical of the region, setting a high standard for the round. After their presentation, the show shifts focus as Maggie and Rick take the audience back five centuries, recreating a menu that reflects the cooking style of that distant era. The final part of the episode features the humorous duo Marc and Lou, who devise a quirky menu that blends unexpected ingredients and playful techniques. Their approach adds a whimsical touch to the competition, contrasting with the earlier, more traditional dishes. Throughout the episode, the contestants’ varied culinary styles and the shifting themes keep the pace lively and the audience engaged.