Three couples from Birmingham compete to win the £1,000 prize, including Helen and her husband Lorne, who aim to channel their 24 years together into a safe, solid menu. However, lovebirds Ciaran and Anita criticise the food for lacking passion, and try to spice things up. Meanwhile, Rob is so entranced by his Lithuanian wife Egle that he regularly feels the need to pinch himself whenever he looks at her