are popping up all over the country. All you need is a kitchen, a dining area, a few friends and some understanding flatmates. Last November myself and 6 others embarked on our own Come Dine with Me
adventure. Here is how we got on:
The Rules:
1. Teams of 2 will be formed.
2. A camera person/ interviewer will be selected.
3. Each team must cook a starter, main course and dessert.
4. Each team must provide Entertainment.
The Players:
Team 1: Jacqui and Brian
Team 2: Sinead and Clare
Tema 3: Geraldine and Colin.
Camera woman/Interviewer: Lyndsey.
Night 1:
Jacqui and Brian hosted a murder mystery themed dinner party.
Arrival:
Gin and Elderflower cocktails
Starter:
Bruschetta
Maincourse:
Morroccon spiced chicken with vegetable tagine and bulghar wheat.
Or
Vegetable tagine with bulghar wheat.
Dessert:
Creme brulee with white chocolate mousse in brandy snap baskets
Cheese board and dessert wine.
Entertainment:
Murder mystery game which unfolds over a number of rounds during the meal itself.
Each dinner guest is assigned a character. No one knows who the murderer is. Each
participant must listen and take note of the clues and come to a decision over who the murderer is.
Colin won the game by correctly naming Brian as the murderer.
Night 2:
Sinead and Clare hosted an Italian Godfather themed party.
Arrival:
Rose Cocktails
Starter:
Curry soup and garlic bread
Main Course:
Beef cannelloni served with salad
or
Spinach cannelloni served with salad
Dessert:
Chocolate cake
Limoncello
Entertainment:
A godfather themed game during the dinner where each guest is assigned a character
from the film and must prove that they are loyal to the Godfather.
Blackjack.
Night 3:
Geraldine and Colin hosted a Mad men themed party.
Arrival:
Vodka and Cranberry Cocktails and Canapes
Starter:
Tequila Salsa on tiger bread.
Main Course:
Boeuf Bourgignon with potato gratin and greens.
or
Vegetable bake with greens.
Dessert:
Grasshopper pie
Grasshopper cocktails.
Entertainment:
Charades.
Awards Night:
A couple of weeks ago Jacqui and lyndsey hosted an awards buffet and cocktail night.
The Winners:
Overall Award:
Jacqui and Brian.
Best Starter:
Sinead and Clare.
Best Maincourse:
Geraldine and Colin.
Best Dessert:
Sinead and Clare.
Best Theme:
Geraldine and Colin.
Best Hosts:
Geraldine and Colin.
Best Costume at Mad men night:
Lyndsey.
Columboan cigar award:
Colin.
Come dine with me verdict:
The whole experience was great fun and everyone had a laugh and enjoyed themselves.
The only thing i would say is that it can be very expensive providing wine, cocktails, and 3 courses for
7 people. Having to provide entertainment provided much amusement on the night of the dinner but took a lot of planning beforehand. Overall we all agreed that it was a good experience but not one we would be repeating in a hurry!
The Awards! |
Brian and Jacqui |
Geraldine, Sinead and Clare |
Lyndsey and Geraldine |
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