Couples Come Dine with Me (2014)
Season 3
Three couples compete daily for the chance to win £1000. Each couple must prepare and host a dinner party together; then score together the efforts of rival hosts. Not only are culinary skills being judged, but relationships also find themselves under the spotlight. Will the heat of the kitchen prove too much for some?
Released July 7, 2014
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: imdb.dinner-guest, imdb.cookery, imdb.judging, imdb.dinner-party, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.prize-money, imdb.couple + 2 more, imdb.competition, imdb.food
Network: Channel 4
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S3E1 - Crewe
In Crewe, married couple Natalie and Tomo vie with competitive Helen and boyfriend Deepe, and seasoned socialites Roly and Claire, who offer an adventurous ice cream starter.
Nov. 23, 2015, midnight
S3E2 - Guernsey and Alderney
Guernsey and Alderney: Sophie and Turk kick off with a locally sourced menu, but Sophie gets caught out on her shop-bought ice cream. And Dudley and Karla cook a South African-style feast.
Nov. 24, 2015, midnight
S3E3 - Plymouth
In Plymouth, beauty therapist Christine and fiancé Kevin surprise their guests with a menu even Christine herself isn't sure of. And a well-disguised burnt dessert is uncovered.
Nov. 25, 2015, midnight
S3E4 - Manchester
In this episode from Manchester, outspoken Raf and his partner Kevin are first up with their healthy menu (healthy minus the chocolate cake for dessert that is).
Nov. 26, 2015, midnight
S3E5 - Newcastle
In and around Newcastle, Jamie and Georgi think Laura and Kevin's steak and chips is too basic, but is that just their posh palette? And someone's dessert almost goes up in flames!
Nov. 27, 2015, midnight
S3E6 - Cheshire
In Cheshire, bossy Faye and husband Chris get things underway with a menu of home favourites. Joining them are chatterbox Dawn and her husband Keith and romantic couple Mark and Shaun.
Nov. 30, 2015, midnight
S3E7 - Jersey
Kicking off the competition in Jersey are hairdresser Jade and her partner Harley. But will they be outdone by Emma and Simon's Jersey Bean Crock in an opulent country house setting?
Dec. 1, 2015, midnight
S3E8 - Hull
In Hull, image-conscious Jay and Heather kick off the competition with a menu inspired by their love of American food. And will everyone appreciate Mike and Stef's school dinner throwback?
Dec. 2, 2015, midnight
S3E9 - Devon
In Devon, married couple Suzanne and Gary kick off the competition with a 'Britalian' menu, featuring British classics with an Italian twist. But guests Tony and Lisa aren't impressed.
Dec. 3, 2015, midnight
S3E10 - South London
Dec. 4, 2015, midnight
S3E11 - Reading
Kicking off the competition in Reading is couple Liz and David, with a menu replicating the first food they ever cooked together. But prank loving guests Jo and Steve take centre stage.
Dec. 7, 2015, midnight
S3E12 - Merseyside
On Merseyside, lottery winners John and Carol hope to wow their guests with high-end cuisine. Competing are Sharon and Brian, and Emma and Trevor, with their musical tribute to Bob Marley.
Dec. 8, 2015, midnight
S3E13 - West Country
In the West Country, Charlotte and Miguel's Venezuelan menu competes with Pansy and Rob's sophisticated fare and alternative healing practitioners Elle and Dave's organic wheat-free feast.
Dec. 9, 2015, midnight
S3E14 - Newcastle
In and around Newcastle, will married couple Rosalind and Roy's refined evening impress bar-owner Skev and his younger girlfriend Kayleigh, or thespian partners Paul and Vanessa?
Dec. 10, 2015, midnight
S3E15 - South London
Catherine and Julian kick off with simple home cooking, hosting Lucie and Alex and last hosts Joe and Sheila, who struggle with serving food on the hottest day of the year
Dec. 11, 2015, midnight
S3E16 - Berkshire
In Berkshire, Julian showcases his home-cured pastrami, Tash and Rob's healthy menu fails on presentation, and Chris and Amanda's menu is inspired by love.
Dec. 14, 2015, midnight
S3E17 - Manchester
In Manchester, Gillian and her husband Steve kick things off with a simple menu, which fails to please vegetarians Holly and Richard. And expectations are high for foodies Jen and Alex.
Dec. 15, 2015, midnight
S3E18 - Plymouth
In Plymouth, an evening of Asian fusion, and a Cornish-themed menu that includes seaweed soup and Stargazy Pie, have to compete with constant displays of affection by Steve and Eleri.
Dec. 16, 2015, midnight
S3E19 - Hull
Sophie and partner Shaun are the first hosts in Hull. They are joined by pescatarian Carl and his wife Sue, and local girl Vikki and her Geordie boyfriend Lee.
Dec. 17, 2015, midnight
S3E21 - Cardiff
In and around Cardiff, Oasis tribute singer Degsy and his wife Jackie serve a Manchester-themed menu, but there are mixed feelings from couples Jo and Vikki and Chris and Bex.
March 7, 2016, midnight
S3E22 - Bristol
In and around Bristol, DJ Syvieng and his partner Abbi create Thai classics, gym buff Adele and husband Dave are out of their comfort zone, and Jim and Sandra get into the swing of things.
March 8, 2016, midnight
S3E23 - Aberdeen
Newlyweds Jen and Callum kick off in Aberdeen with an American theme, while couples Debbie and Shaun and Sam and Jamie are shocked to find they are serving almost identical Scottish menus.
March 9, 2016, midnight
S3E24 - East Anglia
Farm-dwelling self-confessed recluses Nikki and Clive kick off in East Anglia with their first ever dinner party, vying with Lloyd and Molly's Thai menu and seasoned hosts Pete and Kirsty.
March 11, 2016, midnight
S3E25 - Marbella
We're in and around Marbella in Spain, where extrovert Jojo and Adrian's 1970s menu competes with young couple Mark and Zoe's international theme and Caz and Dave's Jewish family dishes.
March 10, 2016, midnight
S3E26 - Stoke-on-Trent
Exhibitionist Phil showcases his credentials as the BBQ king of Stoke on Trent. Becci and Ashley host their first dinner party, and husbands Gary and Simon attempt to out-do them all.
March 14, 2016, midnight
S3E27 - Belfast
Newlywed am-dram lovers Mel and Richard raise the curtain for this competition in Belfast. Will Cherith and David and Joanne and Jim fall head over heels for their love-themed menu?
March 15, 2016, midnight
S3E28 - Birmingham
In Birmingham, super competitive Corinne and her partner Dal are the first to host, and they think they have the competition - Jack and girlfriend Georgie, and James and Adele - licked.
March 16, 2016, midnight
S3E29 - East Anglia
East Anglia: Flashy Paul and Jill kick off the competition with an Indian buffet. Will it prove too exotic for Tom and Bonnie? And will gym bunnies Neil and Emma have a cheat day?
March 17, 2016, midnight
S3E30 - Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire: Sherry and Phil serve a traditional menu with a twist. Jade and Luke believe their happy hearty food is the winning ticket, and Zahra and Conall plan on perfect presentation.
March 18, 2016, midnight
S3E31 - Kent
In Kent, Katie and her 6ft 7in husband Dan are up first with a menu suited to Dan's huge appetite, but their massive portion sizes prove a challenge to some of the guests
March 21, 2016, midnight
S3E32 - South Wales
South Wales: South African born Nigel, and his Welsh wife Nikki, kick off with dishes from Nigel's homeland, but self-confessed fine-diners Simon and Darren prove tough to impress.
March 22, 2016, midnight
S3E33 - Aberdeen
In Aberdeen, aspiring singer Lek and footballer boyfriend Josh's Asian/West Indian fusion food competes with Ange and Davie's kangaroo curry and Jennifer and Jason's travel-inspired menu.
March 23, 2016, midnight
S3E34 - Coventry
In Coventry, self-confessed joker Neal and his level-headed wife Hazel serve their attempt at 'restaurant standard' food. But Neal's jesting with his younger guests doesn't go down so well.
March 24, 2016, midnight
S3E35 - Oxfordshire
In Oxfordshire, amateur MC James and partner Heather serve French-influenced food, followed by a basement rave. And Marjie and Matt push the boat out with a Titanic themed evening.
March 25, 2016, midnight
S3E36 - Marbella
There's competitive piñata bashing and large helpings of frank feedback in Marbella.
March 28, 2016, midnight
S3E37 - Belfast
In Belfast, Leeann doesn't enjoy Gemma and Jim's healthy food, or even her own takeaway-inspired menu. Can Matt and Paul impress her with their posh nosh and unique dance routines?
March 29, 2016, midnight
S3E38 - Somerset
There are bad table manners, disagreements about gender roles and plenty of criticism in Somerset.
March 30, 2016, midnight
S3E39 - Kent
Beautician Rachel isn't keen on James and Louisa's kill-it-cook-it-eat-it theme in Kent. Tina and Lance plan a 'sharing-and-caring' menu, but James and Louisa keep putting their foot in it.
March 31, 2016, midnight
S3E40 - South Coast
Can Lauren and Claire and Cindy and Rod's experimental flavour combinations compete with Marian and Stewart's banjo skills?
April 4, 2016, midnight
S3E41 - Nottinghamshire
Joker Mark and his wife Rachel host first. Can their hearty menu trump Sam and Paula's experimental flavours and Mark and Debbie's red carpet hosting?
April 5, 2016, midnight
S3E42 - West London
Daniela and Stuart serve an Italian spread, Josh and Georgie turn on the style with a private party bus, and Manisha and Akshay are sure Manisha's fusion menu will blow the guests away.
April 6, 2016, midnight
S3E43 - Birmingham
Veda and Varun kick off with a Bollywood bash and Indian-themed menu, Rachel and Anna aim to impress with their home-cooked favourites, and Su and Dave throw a mad hatter tea party with costumes
April 11, 2016, midnight
S3E44 - East Lancashire
Newly engaged Andrew and Sue offer up a menu of classic tried and tested dishes, Ben and prankster Ruth intrigue with breakfast-themed grub and Helen and Victoria show the others how things are done.
April 12, 2016, midnight
S3E45 - West London
Queen and Shawn kick off with a menu inspired by their Thai and West Indian heritage, Suzy and Paul cook up a fancy French feast and fun-loving Charlotte and Kevin rustle up some trendy Japanese grub.
April 13, 2016, midnight
S3E46 - Southampton
Roxi and Glen hope to impress with a menu of restaurant-inspired dishes, Russell and Lisa's pork starter gets raised eyebrows and John and Suzy hope to transfer their tennis tactics to the kitchen.
April 14, 2016, midnight
S3E47 - Nottinghamshire
Nena and husband Vish kick off the competition with an Indian feast, Syreeta and Romaine host a fun night with a planking competition, and Vicki and Paul hope to pocket the £1,000 prize.
April 15, 2016, midnight
Network: Channel 4
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: July 7, 2014
Last Air Date: Feb. 12, 2020, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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