Ep 1. Episode 1 - Julie

Come Dine With Me Australia is a cooking competition where five contestants from the same area take turns hosting dinner parties and competing to see who can throw the best dinner party. Each contestant is given a score by the other contestants at the end of the night, and the one with the highest score wins a cash prize. In the first episode of the first season, we meet Julie, the first host, as she prepares to throw her dinner party.

Julie is a 40-year-old mother of two who describes herself as a "foodie." She tells the camera that she's confident in her cooking abilities and excited to show off her skills to her competitors. Julie has decided to go with a Mexican-themed menu for her dinner party, and she's already begun prepping the food when the camera crew arrives at her house.

As Julie cooks, she talks to the camera about her strategy for the evening. She wants to make sure that her guests are comfortable and have a good time, but she also wants to impress them with her cooking. Julie has planned a signature cocktail for her guests to enjoy when they arrive, and she's also planned a few games to help break the ice and get the conversation flowing.

When the guests arrive, Julie greets them warmly and offers them each a cocktail. She shows them around her beautifully decorated home and invites them to take a seat at her dining table. The other contestants immediately start sizing each other up, and Julie admits to feeling a little nervous as she introduces everyone to each other.

Once everyone is settled in, Julie starts bringing out the food. She's prepared a selection of Mexican-inspired dishes, including tacos, enchiladas, and a spicy corn salad. As the guests start eating, they start to loosen up and become more comfortable with each other. Julie's warmth and hospitality help to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and the conversation starts to flow freely.

As the night wears on, Julie's guests start to reveal more about themselves. One of the contestants, a young woman named Emma, admits that she's never flown in an airplane before. Another contestant, a boisterous man named Fred, talks about his love of camping and outdoor activities. Julie listens attentively to everyone's stories and makes an effort to engage with each guest individually.

As the dinner comes to an end, Julie presents her guests with a surprise dessert - a homemade churro bar. The guests are delighted by the treat and compliment Julie on her cooking skills. Julie looks relieved and happy as she takes in their praise, feeling that her hard work has paid off.

At the end of the night, the guests fill out their scorecards and reveal their scores. Julie is nervous as the scores are read aloud, but she's delighted to find out that she has scored the highest overall score. She thanks her guests for a wonderful evening and admits that she's feeling more confident about the competition now that she's won the first round.

Overall, the first episode of Come Dine With Me Australia season 1 is a fun and entertaining start to the series. Julie is a warm and charismatic host who sets the tone for the evening with her positive and welcoming attitude. The Mexican-themed menu is a hit with the guests, and the churro bar is a delightful surprise that highlights Julie's creativity in the kitchen. As the competition heats up, it will be interesting to see how the other contestants fare and how they try to one-up each other in the quest for the ultimate dinner party.