Malta’s Kitchen Table Ready for More Stars: ‘Come Dine With Me’ Opens Applications

Imagine this: a table set for five, laden with the finest Maltese cuisine, laughter echoing through the air as strangers become friends over a shared passion for food. This is the reality of ‘Come Dine With Me Malta’, and it’s back for a third season. Applications are now open, and if you think you’ve got what it takes to host a dinner party to remember, read on.

What’s ‘Come Dine With Me Malta’ all about?

For the uninitiated, ‘Come Dine With Me’ is a popular TV show where five contestants, amateur chefs all, take turns hosting dinner parties for the others. At the end of each episode, the guests rate their host’s cooking, decor, and hospitality, with the highest scorer winning a cash prize. The Maltese version, produced by local powerhouse TVM, brings this culinary competition to our sunny shores.

Why should you apply?

Besides the obvious allure of potentially winning €1,000, there are plenty of reasons to apply. For starters, it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and Maltese-inspired dishes to a wide audience. Plus, you’ll get to meet new people, make friends, and even learn a thing or two about cooking from your fellow contestants.

And let’s not forget the potential boost to your ego. Who wouldn’t want to see their name in lights (or at least on TV) as Malta’s next top home chef?

What are the judges looking for?

According to the show’s producers, they’re on the hunt for passionate home cooks who can rustle up a delicious three-course meal that reflects their personality and cultural heritage. That means traditional Maltese dishes are welcome, but so are fusion creations that put a unique twist on our local cuisine.

But it’s not just about the food. The judges will also be looking at your hosting skills, your table setting, and the overall atmosphere you create. So, if you’ve got a flair for decorating and can make your guests feel at home, you’re in with a good chance.

Oh, and one more thing. You’ll need to be over 18 and available to film in Malta during the summer months. So, if you’re a student home for the holidays or a seasonal worker, this could be your moment to shine.

How to apply

Applications are open until the 31st of March, and it’s as easy as filling out an online form on the TVM website. You’ll need to provide some basic information about yourself, your culinary background, and why you think you’d make a great contestant.

But don’t just tell them, show them. You’ll also need to submit a short video of yourself cooking your signature dish. This is your chance to impress, so make it count.

If you’re selected, you’ll be contacted by the production team for an audition. From there, it’s fingers crossed and knives at the ready as you wait to see if you’ve made the cut.

So, what are you waiting for? Dust off your apron, sharpen your knives, and get ready to serve up a storm. Malta’s kitchen table is waiting for you.

Quote of the Day

“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” – Harriet Van Horne

Call to Action

Ready to take your place at the table? Apply now at tvm.com.mt/cdwm. And if you’re not quite ready to don the apron yourself, be sure to tune in to TVM this summer to cheer on your favourite contestants.