Ep 7. Cardiff - Huw
Come Dine With Me season 22 episode 7, titled "Cardiff - Huw," features four contestants from Cardiff, Wales, competing for the grand prize of £1,000. The episode kicks off with Huw, a 32-year-old radio presenter, hosting the first dinner party of the week.
Huw's menu consists of a Welsh rarebit starter, followed by a main course of lamb shank in Guinness and a treacle tart for dessert. He goes all out with the decorations, transforming his living room into a cozy Welsh pub with plenty of rustic touches. The guests seem impressed with Huw's efforts, particularly his choice of music, which includes Welsh folk songs and a live performance from a local choir.
Next up is 28-year-old Naomi, who works in marketing. She opts for an Asian-inspired menu, starting with prawn tempura, followed by a chicken and vegetable stir-fry and concluding with a duo of mini desserts. Naomi goes for a minimalist approach with the decor, with simple flowers and candles adorning the table. While the guests enjoy the food, some comment that the portions are a bit on the small side.
30-year-old teacher Phil is the third contestant, and he goes for a Spanish-themed evening with paella as the main event. His starter is garlic prawns, and for dessert, he serves up a raspberry sorbet. Phil's decor is colorful and lively, with Spanish flags and flamenco dancer figurines dotted around the room. However, some of the guests seem underwhelmed by his cooking skills, with one remarking that the paella could have done with a bit more seasoning.
The final contestant is 40-year-old carer Ade, who treats the guests to a taste of the Caribbean with her menu. She starts with jerk chicken skewers, followed by a saltfish and ackee dish and wraps things up with pineapple upside-down cake. Ade goes all out with the decor, with colorful balloons and streamers adorning the dining room and a reggae soundtrack playing in the background. The guests enjoy Ade's food, with one stating that it's the best they've had all week.
As the week progresses, tensions rise between some of the contestants. Naomi and Huw in particular seem to rub each other up the wrong way, with disagreements about everything from serving sizes to table decor. However, there are also plenty of moments of humor and camaraderie, with the guests bonding over shared experiences and funny anecdotes.
At the end of the week, the scores are tallied up, and the winner is announced. Who will take home the coveted £1,000 prize? You'll have to tune in to find out.
