The competition comes from in and around Hastings and Rye in East Sussex, where the first host is 52-year-old nursery owner Louise, who plans a fun-filled evening of Thai food. Her guests are horse-mad Emily, who's 40, 56-year-old Caribbean takeaway owner Clive, 23-year-old beauty therapist Chiara and mature student and self-confessed foodie Gary. A power cut threatens to scupper Louise's night before it's even started, until her husband - and farmer - Roddy and his generator come to the rescue. Will the night impress the guests, and particularly the self-appointed Thai food expert at the table?