Come Dine with Me New Zealand

- Season 1

(2015)

Monika is an Slovakian child carer, who's provides this 1st week of guest with the spice of their New Zealand lives.

Mo is dishing up a healthy 'You Yourself and I' challenge for Day 2.

Tony's raises the stakes with a high rolling "Casino" themed shuffle for Day 3.

Sarah swings the fish in all kinds of directions in this battle of the orient for Day 4.

Kyle brings on the Bollywood magic with a curry grenade for the Day 5 finale.

Anoushka Numans give "The Penguin" a run for his money in this Super Hero themed celebration for the premier of Week 2.

Victoria Neali gives Day 2 a serving of momma's home cooked royalty and Kiwi elegance for this group of cooking hopefuls.

Natasha Wiseman's smoothie brings all the guests to her yard in this Hawaiian belly-dancing fiesta.

Charlotte Cake brings back that 1950's feeling in this southern fried diner night for Day 4.

Kelvin Taylor puts his acting skills to the kitchen test in this "Soul Food" twerk bashing Week 2 finale.

Jemima bring adolescence and elementary fundamentals towards these Week 3 guest.

Khalid makes everything halal in this awesome exploration into Pakistani cuisine with a dash of sport for Day 2.

Eds brings his Maori madness from the stage to being a showman in his Kitchen for Day 3.

Ally brings all the magic "south of the border" with little meat in her Mexican 5 amigos special for Day 4.

Ann Marie bring the roast and tensions are high in the care sharing Week 3 finale.

Tonight, Tabea is hosting a midwinter picnic featuring all things lavender. But when the seats are AWOL, the wax is eye bound, and the drinks are virgin, Tabea might ruin her chances before the night's even begun.

Kooky self-proclaimed "naughty Indian" is in the hot seat when she hosts a sizzling spicy party to some spice-resistant guests. But when saucy secrets are revealed, can Prabha pull off the party of the week?

Tonight Lily is hosting an evening of classical decadence, but when her guests are spicier than her party, can she salvage the night without dropping the ball - or her dinner?

Flavour king Philby is hosting an Island extravaganza this evening, but when the offerings are burnt, and the bread is neglected, can he still set his party on fire, or will the whole shebang be a bit of a flop?

It's the final night of this weeks competition, and Dirk the cat loving foodie is hosting a glamorous Hollywood party, but when feline pals run rampant will everything end in tears?

Tonight caffeine fiend Dale is hosting a family friendly dinner party for some unruly party-goers. But when guests leave some unsavory marks, bust ups abound and the entertainment is sketchy, can Dale still secure a solid score.

Larger than life Nayfe is hoping to transport his guests to an Island dining paradise, but when hungry guests get confrontational and his dinner party is running on Island time, will his cool cuisine leave his guests frosty?

Tonight completely carnivorous Kim is tackling a rural themed dinner party in the central city. But when comedic endeavors prove catastrophic for some sour faced guests can our meat maiden still meet her own expectations.

Tonight kooky Keita aims to create a tropical paradise for her guests, but when supercharged shots cause shenanigans and culinary combinations confuse can Keita's charisma secure a competitive score.

Naughty Nana Di will be hosting tonight's saucy culinary spectacular and with some diverse delicacies, Di hopes her dinner will go off with a bang.

Tonight's classy affair is being hosted by Grayson Coutts, the 27 year old party-going perfectionist. But when his party-goers are too crass for the cuisine and the entertainment drags on, can Grayson salvage his score?

Tonight daarrling Anita has prepared an abundance of sensational delicacies for her guests, but when pot plants are mobile and the anecdotes are too long for TV, it's up to Anita and her explosive charisma to create dining perfection.

Darth Vader in disguise Damon is heating things up with a splash of nostalgia and some dishes that are both decadent and disastrous. But his high flying guests could be brought down by a funky traffic light and a disco loving Brazilian.

Cupcake creator, and cupcake hater Laurel is hosting tonight's culinary spectacular in her chaotic but controlled home. The food is prepared and shaping up a treat, but how will she delight her guests when she can't locate her main?

Tonight hippie Brodie is hosting a raw foods and wild flower party, a theme that is nearly as ambiguous as her menu. Brodie is taking a few culinary risks tonight, but her ambition could be unbuttoned by unruly guests and a curious fire.

Tonight's black and white event is being held by our Primadonna - Donna. Her four Christchurch dwelling party-goers have high expectations of her culinary expertise, but will her evening be star-studded - or 50 shades of uncomfortable?

Tonight Pete is raising the steaks with some tuna trepidation and some titillatingly tenderised beef. But can cutlery calamities, a risqué reveal, and conversational cock-ups be salvaged? Or will his night - and his dessert end in a flop?

Sweet toothed beauty queen Arielle, is glamming up for her personal pageant party and is serving up three courses of mystery to her unassuming guests.

Christmas has come early for our party-goers, as Tess has created her very own winter wonderland. Tonight the guests get jolly, Tess hams up the party and a few festive surprises are delivered by a certain ho ho hoaxer.

Tonight Kathy is keeping it casual with her dress code, and keeping it far from casual in every other sense. There'll be no time for swanning around with three rigidly planned courses to stick to, but will her mathematics equal a win?

Tonight Nigella Lawson's love child, AKA Louise Sutherland is hosting a colourful Mexican Fiesta. The competition will be hot and the food will be hotter, but will mystical mischief and supernova spice mean tragedy or triumph.

Tonight Jason is exhibiting his culinary finesse at his fancy feast, but when one guest is colder than his ice sculpture and cupid runs rampant, can Jason's cuisine save his score before our not-so-humble host makes a few new enemies.

Bohemian, fitness guru Mel is mellowing out the competition with some hippie vibes and eclectic cuisine. But when cougars are on the prowl, bromance is in bloom and chill turns to chili, can Mel still secure a Stirling score?

Tonight in Christchurch Jesse is channeling his national pride through some classic kiwi meals and some classic kiwi rivalry. But when the host's a dinner party virgin and the pav's a flop can Jesse still save his sweet as shindig.

Tonight Monika is taking on three complicated courses, and going head to head with her culinary master. Can Monika and her above average intellect trump the competition, or will hairy problems and kitchen chaos deliver a humbling defeat.