About this season
Two amateur cooks go head to head to see if they've got what it takes to create a restaurant in their own homes for one night only - and make a profit.
Episodes (20)
1. Episode 1
Aired 15 February 2010 • 45 min
It is French chic versus English eccentricity as Mathilde Delville and Paul Hayes compete.
2. Episode 2
Aired 16 February 2010 • 45 min
Rival amateur cooks prepare a Moroccan feast and a gourmet dinner in their homes.
3. Episode 3
Aired 17 February 2010 • 45 min
In this edition, the cooks prepare a Chinese menu versus British-with-a-Malaysian twist.
4. Episode 4
Aired 18 February 2010 • 45 min
The amateur cooks cope with power cuts and tackle home-made pasta.
5. Episode 5
Aired 19 February 2010 • 45 min
Chaplain Ian Delinger competes against civil servant Judith Burrows' French menu.
6. Episode 6
Aired 22 February 2010 • 45 min
Two Salford friends go head-to-head with old-fashioned baking versus a gourmet menu.
7. Episode 7
Aired 23 February 2010 • 45 min
A Kung-fu fan's Greek taverna battles with fine dining on a budget. With Nadia Sawalha.
8. Episode 8
Aired 24 February 2010 • 45 min
This time it is the New Age vegetarian versus the full-blooded lord of the manor.
9. Episode 9
Aired 25 February 2010 • 45 min
Fashion student Rhiannon Rowlands goes up against Anne Everitt, who grows her own veg.
10. Episode 10
Aired 19 February 2010 • 45 min
Amateur cooks Debi Backhurst and John Stephens discover if they have what it takes.
11. Episode 11
Aired 9 August 2010 • 45 min
A retired nurse battles a former US attorney, both with their own twist on European food.
12. Episode 12
Aired 10 August 2010 • 45 min
Ex-military man John Whale goes up against Kira McLeary's Caribbean Instant Restaurant.
13. Episode 13
Aired 11 August 2010 • 45 min
Nav Dey's Indian Thali battles against Angela Heather's menu of country classics.
14. Episode 14
Aired 12 August 2010 • 45 min
A young dairy farmer pitches her simple farmhouse fare against French-inspired classics.
15. Episode 15
Aired 13 August 2010 • 45 min
Jane McElroy's fine dining goes up against David Waite's upmarket Bistro.
16. Episode 16
Aired 16 August 2010 • 45 min
Karen Squires' menu of world tastes goes up against Paul Kunzli's sea theme.
17. Episode 17
Aired 17 August 2010 • 45 min
A menu of local produce goes up against a unique take on Indian food.
18. Episode 18
Aired 18 August 2010 • 45 min
Former holiday rep Karen Bielby goes up against Martin Le Vogeur.
19. Episode 19
Aired 19 August 2010 • 45 min
Writer Sophie Partridge and auctioneer Paul Arrowsmith go head-to-head in Dartmoor.
20. Episode 20
Aired 20 August 2010 • 45 min
Lynn Robinson's wartime rations go up against Perry Staker’s menu of17th century England.