Come Dine with Me facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Come Dine with Me |
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| Genre | Game show |
| Narrated by | Dave Lamb |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Running time | 30–60 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Granada Productions (2005-2009) ITV Studios Entertainment (2009-2020) Multistory Media (2020-present) |
| Distributor | ITV Studios |
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| Original network | Channel 4 |
| Original release | 10 January 2005 – present |
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| Related shows | Come Date with Me |
Come Dine with Me is a fun reality show from the United Kingdom. It started on Channel 4 on January 10, 2005. The show is known for its funny narration by Dave Lamb. As of July 2020, there have been 45 series of this popular cooking competition.
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How the Show Works: The Dinner Party Challenge
The show features five amateur chefs who live in the same area. Each person hosts a three-course dinner party at their own home. The other contestants then rate the host's food and their hosting skills. They do this during their taxi ride home. The chef with the highest score wins £1,000 cash! The show often features guests who have very different personalities.
The episodes with the same group of chefs are shown one after another. In earlier series, there were only four chefs instead of five.
Dave Lamb provides a voiceover for the show. His comments are often sarcastic and funny. He might joke about the chefs' cooking or their home decorations.
Memorable Moments on the Show
One episode from 2016 became very famous. A contestant named Peter Marsh made some unfriendly comments. He was upset about losing to the winner, Jane. He told her and the other contestants that she had "all the grace of a reversing dump truck."
Another moment that went viral online involved contestant Kev Riley. A video clip of him fitting a balloon whisk into his mouth became very popular. Kev later explained that he did it just to make the producer laugh. This clip has been viewed over 100 million times on social media. It even led to merchandise being sold and Kev appearing at events.
Changes Due to COVID-19
From 2020, the show changed its format because of COVID-19. Instead of visiting each other's homes, all five contestants cooked and ate in the same house. The location of this house changed depending on the city where the episodes were filmed.
Other Versions of the Show
Come Dine with Me has become so popular that it has created spin-off shows. These new versions follow a similar idea but with a twist.
Couples Come Dine with Me
On July 7, 2014, the first episode of Couples Come Dine with Me aired. This spin-off series is also on Channel 4. It has a similar format to the original show. However, it features three couples who compete together to win £1,000.
Celebrity Come Dine with Me
Sometimes, famous people join the show! There have been special celebrity groups of chefs since the second series. These episodes feature well-known personalities trying their hand at hosting a dinner party.
Come Dine With Me: The Professionals
On January 12, 2022, Channel 4 announced a new series. It is called Come Dine With Me: The Professionals. This version premiered on June 27, 2022. It likely features professional chefs or people from the food industry.
Come Dine with Me Around the World
The Come Dine with Me format is very popular globally. Many countries have made their own versions of the show.
English Versions
| Country | Title | Broadcaster | From & to |
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 Australia |
Come Dine with Me Australia | Lifestyle Channel | 2010-13 |
 Canada |
Come Dine with Me Canada | W | 2010-14 |
 Ireland |
Come Dine with Me Ireland | TV3 | 2011-13 |
 New Zealand |
Come Dine with Me New Zealand | Three | 2015 |
 South Africa |
Come Dine with Me South Africa | BBC Lifestyle | 2011- |
 United Kingdom |
Come Dine with Me | Channel 4 | 2005- |
 United States |
Dinner Takes All | TLC | 2006 |
| Come Dine with Me | Lifetime | 2013 |
Other International Versions
Many other countries have adapted the show. For example, in Germany, it's called Das Perfekte Dinner (The Perfect Dinner). In France, it's Un Dîner Presque Parfait (An Almost Perfect Dinner). These shows all follow the same fun idea of amateur chefs hosting dinner parties.
See also
In Spanish: Ven a cenar conmigo para niños
