Come Dine with Me New Zealand

Come Dine with Me New Zealand (2015)

EndedGame Show showFood

Five strangers, five nights, five dinner parties. At the beginning of each week, host Guy Williams introduces five strangers who will battle it out over the course of five episodes for the title ‘ultimate dinner party host'. Each night, one of the five must host a dinner party for the others. Throughout five episodes, aired Monday-Friday, contestants take turns to host a dinner party and score the efforts of the other contestants out of 10. At the end of the week, the winning host walks away with a cash prize of $2,000.

Network
ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 21:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E40Episode 40Aug 7, 2015
S01E39Episode 39Aug 6, 2015
S01E38Episode 38Aug 5, 2015
S01E37Episode 37Aug 4, 2015
S01E36Episode 36Aug 3, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Come Dine with Me New Zealand' premiere?

'Come Dine with Me New Zealand' premiered on October 14, 2015.

How many contestants participated in the first season?

There were 10 contestants in the first season of 'Come Dine with Me New Zealand.'

Was there a cash prize for the winner of each episode?

Yes, the winner of each episode was awarded $1000 NZD.

Did the contestants provide their own ingredients for the meals they cooked?

Yes, the contestants purchased and provided their own ingredients for the meals they cooked.

Were there any celebrity guests on the show?

No, there were no celebrity guests during the first season of 'Come Dine with Me New Zealand.'

Was the show filmed in a studio or in the contestants' homes?

The show was filmed in the contestants' homes.

Did the contestants get along well or were there conflicts?

There were some conflicts and tensions between the contestants during the first season.

Did the contestants have to stick to a theme for their dinner parties?

No, the contestants were not required to stick to a theme for their dinner parties; they were free to choose their own menus.

Were the contestants allowed to see each other's scores before the finale?

No, the contestants were not allowed to see each other's scores before the finale.

Was there a narrator for the show?

Yes, there was a narrator for 'Come Dine with Me New Zealand.'

Did the contestants have to clean up after their meals were finished?

No, the contestants did not have to clean up after their meals were finished; a crew took care of the clean-up.

Were the contestants allowed to make their own drinks or was alcohol provided for them?

The contestants were allowed to make their own drinks, but a variety of alcohol was also provided for them.

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