Four competitive cooks from Taunton take it in turns to host their idea of the perfect dinner party. Drama-lover Sally Jago hopes to dazzle with an ambitious Chinese banquet but takes too long to prepare her food. The only man in the party, Richard Smith, presents a Waterloo-themed night, but Paula McShane confuses her Abba with her Battle of Waterloo and completely misjudges her fancy dress outfit. And Nikki Neave wants to show her lighter side on her night but the guests are falling out and Sally takes offence at the entertainment.