Birmingham - Chris, Ruby, Adrian, Hayley

Kicking off this competition in Birmingham is former teaching director Chris, who's decided that a Spanish spread will help bag him the grand. Next host, psychiatric report manager and party girl Ruby strikes an instant friendship with Chris, but cheese maker and international cheese judge Adrian feels Chris's actions are no more than a midlife crisis. Completing the line-up is salt of the earth Estate Agent Hayley, who's relying on her charm and personality to win.