The competition starts in Llandrindod Wells in Wales, at Hotel Commodore, where chef Rohan Murdock and his wife Andrea hope their experience on cruise ships and love of luxury will win the day. On arrival Adam Saleem, from Halebarns House in Greater Manchester, finds his room doesn't measure up to his keen eye for detail, but Christine Adams and partner Terry Kane from Ware Hall in Norfolk are wowed by the décor. During a masterclass in chocolate cake decorating Steve and Karen Marvel, from The Ardingly Inn in West Sussex, come under scrutiny. At breakfast, health conscious Adam turns up the heat on the hosts, but it's at feedback where Andrea and Rohan are left with more questions than answers.