'Come Dine with Me at the Chateau': THE RESULTS!!!

It's time for the results of Lalande's epic 'Come Dine with Me' competition!!! Who will carry off the highly prized (um, non existent) trophy! Will it be Marie, Nati and Mandy on 'Team La La Ladies' or will the Anglo-Dutch 'Team Otter' prevail???
Join us to find out!

[@scpmdt]

All I can say is Stephanie & the Dutchmen were a class act. Stephanie you are too generous in all things. God Bless you❤️

[@hatshepsut8329]

I have noticed that Marie seems to be showing a not so pleasant side a bit more often and it is not becoming. In this instance it really surprised me. :(

[@virginiahello]

@@hatshepsut8329 She looked and nit picked for anything. Stephanie and the gents did well. Fair and nice.

[@rainbocatz6376]

@@hatshepsut8329: she now strikes me as being very competitive.....

[@rainbocatz6376]

@@aleta5873: that's what I have to do with ingredients I don't like.......just pick them out!

[@sandfly60]

I agree, they were very gracious.

[@pw4075]

Marie is a tough taskmaster; she keeps pressing her team to lower their scores: "There is nothing you would change? Everything was perfect ... interesting." For me, The Otter Team exhibited kindness, fair play, and accommodated their menu with the preferences of their guests in mind. Team Otter for the win!

[@user-pm1xn8in2z]

Ya I feel she took it way too seriously and came across like she just wanted to win and wanted them scored lower

[@hatshepsut8329]

I couldn’t agree with you more, madame!

[@marymcandrew7667]

I do have to agree with the way she tried to 'steer' their thoughts, I think each person should go and do their scoring alone, not as a team.

[@bellaluna321]

I thought their team name was The Others!! It's The Otters? As in 🦦??? 🤣

[@pw4075]

@@bellaluna321 At first Selmar and Stephanie said The Others, then Phillip, with his love of puns and wildlife, suggested The Otters! LOL

[@demoiselledelamontagne]

Lol i love the little argumentations during the score reveal. You can tell they're really comfortable with each other, like a typical family dynamics with some arguments, competition between siblings but still love each other.

[@garnetj69]

Glad to see how generous Stephanie, Selmar and Philip were, good on you for your kindness and generosity

[@kam9989]

This episode should be taken in the spirit in which it was intended; a bit of light hearted, lively fun and entertainment. I enjoyed the rivalry and banter.

[@AnnM223]

That’s exactly what we anticipated, however, some contestants took it rather seriously.

[@garyc5483]

Yes was fun. regards

[@THOMistheshit]

Well said

[@Blueeyedconcubine]

The fact that the otters made dishes for all of the dietary needs and their table and ambiance was better the otters won for me

[@Nicegrrl1]

Agreed

[@papill6n]

Yes and they didn't even mention it in their scoring.

[@wendyturley-pound5742]

Agree

[@madaandriescu726]

otters

[@yvonneharrison4112]

So true, Stephanie and Phillip took the time and effort to make sure the correct ingredients were used. That took thoughtfulness and visa versa. Stephanie was generous in giving extra points. Marie team were a bit more critical.. but not sure why the temperature of the room was part of the meal? All in all I thought if was fun and entertaining.

[@elewysoffinchingefeld3066]

Never deduct points for having too much food! That seems really harsh! And it seems extra harsh to deduct points for having a cold room in a chateau that is notorious for having cold rooms.

[@rainbocatz6376]

Agreed. One never knows how hungery their guests are going to be.... and if there wasn't enough, it would have been worse....

[@jojoply]

@@rainbocatz6376 agreed. I wonder if they watch this if they will see how they came off

[@rainbocatz6376]

@@jojoply: it may have all been "staged!" That happens.....often!

[@natalierivera5997]

Especially since Stephanie said she was cold at their dinner so it wasn't like they made a dining situation where it was deliberately warm.

[@papill6n]

exactly. And they even got dishes for their dietary needs, and didn't seems to have considered it in their scoring. :)

[@leahhamdaoui7755]

Gosh Marie just lost about 5 points in my 1 - 10 score for generosity and kind spiritedness !!!!

[@bigboy77dk]

Ok... So reading some of the comments, I just wanted to say.... This was a couple of fun evenings for a group of friends, with light hearted fun. Nothing more. Absolutely no need for viewers to judge anything or anyone. Who won, was never the point. Don't forget, we are very graciously allowed to enjoy a little glimpse of it all, and maybe steal the idea for some fun evenings with our own friends and familys, when things get more normal. The only thing, negative comments will achieve, is that "we" probably won't be invited next time, there is something fun planned.

[@datathom]

@@mariewiik you were FABULOUS! And a perfect example of the true COME DINE WITH ME! Which is clearly lost in translation in some of the comments which I find SO amusing! Have you ever seen the Come Dine with Me with snake on the table?.... if not.... search it up! I still laugh soo much every time I remember it! Lots of love from an ex ex pat... now living in my third very different country! 😂

[@bigboy77dk]

@@mariewiik Hi Marie, I have been a subscriber since the very beginning, and I just want to send you a BIG virtual hug from Denmark. I love your creative work with the flowers! I actually lived in Norway for 3 years, som barn, og gikk faktisk i 1. Klasse på en norsk skole 😉 I know the reactions to this vlog must affect all of you, but I really wanted to say, that I hope you will just ignore the negative people, and not change a single thing. Don't give them the satisfaction 🙂

[@Eric-kf6dy]

@@mariewiik I think most of the negative comments are coming from people who have never seen and do not understand the concept of Come Dine with Me. I think you all did a fantastic job - Bravo

[@lynnmarchiano9775]

Totally agree!!

[@joannamills145]

The funniest part of this is Nati and Marie getting all outraged about 8 and 9 scores, and then the next minute giving out 7's. I agree, the Otters were robbed! LOL

[@karinbergman1646]

Hahaha💗

[@brianhodge9609]

More about personality than a dining competition.

[@jojoply]

Oh good grief

[@sharmanhandling5178]

Stephanie and the dutchman should not have been judged on the temperature of the room. Other team is grasping on that one

[@enjoyingablessedlife9488]

Agreed......for crying out loud...go put on more clothes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@debshaw680]

@Susan Evans it’s a cold building. It was probably cold for the first dinner.

[@LGB229]

I think the girls wore more clothes at the first dinner.. At least they shld hv had rules for which rms wld be to extream in temp, if tht was an element of the game.. If you knw u hv a tendency to be cold in a Chateau in Jan, why wld one dress in such light airy dress....

[@lifeandhomewithmeredith9050]

Well they could have lit the Christmas tree on fire and let it burn when they ate......oh but then you would have to open a window to the the smoke out.

[@cameo403]

@Life and home with Meredith. 😂😂. Think of the excitement that would have added to the dinner. It would have given bonus points for creativity and creating a real adventurous atmosphere..

[@henrycronisterjr8330]

As I’ve recently become aware of the unkindness and I would say, down right evil that you and the Pethericks have been enduring, I’ve decided to express my gratitude and love for each of your videos that I watch. It’s because of my enduring admiration of you all and the laughter you bring to me every single time I watch you, that I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for seeing me through a rather rough year, and particularly for America. You all bring joy to my heart (although I do think Phillip, Selmar and Stephanie were judged a bit harshly 😂). Wishing you the very best and looking forward to your next installment.

[@mminksy]

What happened with them and the pethericks?

[@baylorsailor]

@@mminksy I'm curious to know too! 😕

[@garyc5483]

Ooh Marie was determined her team would win. For me the Otters won hands down. I do not normally like cooking programs but this was bit of fun for us all. A great couple of evenings enterainment. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe. regards from the UK

[@amyhughes5135]

This was lots of fun and WE were the winners of this competition!

[@passplus1]

What a great comment!

[@lianegordon971]

I wish my adult children were still living at home - just so we could run this competition. I think everyone did a great job.

[@dianemiller7994]

This is the first time I didn't finish viewing a Chateau Diaries video with a smile on my face. I honestly could not believe how Marie was talking her team into scoring Stephanie's team lower. Thank heavens for fair Mandy. I knew Marie would be harsh, but she stepped over the line in this case. This was supposed to be a fun contest. She was flat out mean spirited about the whole contest.

[@ntakovacj3644]

Everybody is making too much of this -- Marie was serious about the competition and she certainly didn't do it out of spite -- they are friends. 7/10 is a good score in any contest and one never knows how the other team is scoring -- it's a GAME!

[@dianemiller7994]

@@ntakovacj3644 I do believe it was meant to be a light hearted competition. Unfortunately, Marie did not take it that way.

[@trixiegirlism]

Phillip, if I might make a few suggestions for your menu for next week ... A raisin crostini starter, cinnamon raisin chicken with caramelized onions for main course accompanied by saffron rice with golden raisins and pine nuts and Swiss chard with raisins and almonds, a lovely French pains aux raisins for dessert and finished off with a rum raisin spiced old fashioned cocktail.

[@hedgiecc]

Don’t forget mushrooms on the side!

[@dawnyockey1475]

Oooo! You’re so bad! Hahaha!

[@angela.gilmartin]

This made me laugh! Love a bit of humour.

[@naturallynailah6983]

This was hilarious, i actually laughed out loud

[@susanadams-wauro6716]

What a delightful comment! So devilish!!

[@sorcha259]

Mandy was so eloquent in her deliberation

[@soshannahlilyhazel427]

Yes Bet she debate with fairness

[@szelezsanistvan3753]

Team Stephanie, gracious as always!!!! I knew they wanted to give the girls a break from cooking!!!! And Selmar, I think your dessert seemed amazing, I will make it myself!!! Well done, all of you for these episodes! Great fun for us to watch!

[@seu6238]

Mandy is the nicest of the women. Fair and balanced.

[@elizabethmilner2045]

I do agree!!! How lovely to have her at LaLande!!!

[@cate4338]

do you mean 'the nicest' of the women at lalande?

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

I though she was but after this l wonder, extremely critical! Disapointed, to me she sound a bit mean , and l did not expect this from her sweet demeanor. Nati is the best for me Shephanie also

[@THOMistheshit]

Gosh what patronising remark, this may be the internet but that doesn’t give you the right to make such a loaded statement about complete strangers.

[@cate4338]

@@THOMistheshit and yet, here you are!!!

[@oceanfairin]

I agree that Marie’s team, too harsh

[@oceanfairin]

Really, subtracting for the size of serving and because the room was cold.???? You live in a drafty castle. Sorry, I would not do this again.

[@elenis.786]

@@oceanfairin I loved it, healthy interaction

[@jf1a8x1]

This was so fun to watch...I really hope there won’t be any hard feelings after such amazing efforts on the part of all individuals on both teams. From where I sit both meals looked amazing!!

[@jf1a8x1]

I love that while you reveal the scores for those fabulous meals you’re eating frozen pizza! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jf1a8x1]

Oh my gosh, I,love you guys! I have laughed and smiled through this whole video! You guys are SO MUCH FUN!

[@jmk1962]

It's just good natured fun rivalry.

[@annaibarra3447]

Yeah! LIke really, both sides did fantastic. But like in the national cooking show, "Chopped" someone had to get "Chopped!" lol

[@aleta5873]

And they will be teasing and laughing at each other ....

[@chantaln6843]

That was a beautiful competition. I loved 🥰 the camaraderie.

[@JohannaVeerenhuis]

Thank you all so much for letting us join in the FUN!! End yes, Stephanies open, generous, appreciating life-attitude shines through clearly. 🤗💖🤗

[@sharonpinnock9379]

Absolute fun for all and lovely to see Mandy come right out of her shell. Another lovely soul to add to the beauty of Lalande. ♥️♥️

[@tiyasha04]

I think next time we should have non competitors be the judge without knowing which team cooked what! May be Dan and Annalise can be the judges !

[@hollyssimplelife1634]

Wow maybe we could vote the winner

[@chasethecat3839]

YES

[@chasethecat3839]

@@hollyssimplelife1634 but we can't taste...but we could judge presentation for sure

[@garyc5483]

I personally do not like the idea of making it too competitive. I normally hate cooking competitions and never watch them. If the vlog started to get cooking orientated I would probably not watch it. regards

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Yes, get the audience to weigh in on everything (except taste) from the comments and on the Fb page. Then it will be less biased.

[@tydanum]

Stephanie’s team for me👍🏻

[@suecollado8696]

💓To Truthfully score you each should of done them separately then placed your scores into a sealed envelop💓Marie kept pushing for lower scores which is very unfair💓Each other’s team should of stayed out of the kitchen as a rule💓

[@chasethecat3839]

Several times when her team explained why she would say. " cool" or "ok". I think she was following the rules of the TV show and she gave higher scores than some anc explained why.

[@sandrachesney7858]

I appreciate the teams agreed on it being a competition, but I would have preferred it just as 2 meals and watching them having fun.

[@carolehanrahan]

Wow! I wouldn't want to have Marie judging my dinner. lol She is a harsh judge but I agree that in a competition it isn't about generousity. I liked that Mandy noted the effort and cleverness of the idea of where to put the table and the work that was involved in that and also the choice of music for each person. The best part was the dancing afterwards in my opinion so I would have to give it to Team Otter.

[@garyc5483]

Should have been more dancing. :-) regards

[@lindacarey7578]

Marie's team is very critical compared to the others who are very generous.

[@sentimentalwoman4540]

I felt that Marie tended to be judging Stephanie's team against the meals she may have had in restaurants and not people that aren't professional chefs. Secondly, I thought Marie was attempting to subtly pressure Mandy into changing her presentation score of 10. You know when someone says, Reaaaalllyyyy you think it's a 10?

[@enjoyingablessedlife9488]

Yep, and for crying out loud, if you’re cold...Go put on a sweater!!!!! And then they apologized to each other if their score was higher than another ladies 🙄...I found it rather sad on the women...and the comment, “when you loose you loose”....... Lord had mercy........

[@virginiahello]

@@sentimentalwoman4540 Agree. Marie started harsh and just got worse. Oh well. All in fun.

[@virginiahello]

@@enjoyingablessedlife9488 Put on a sweater. You live in a castle built in the 16 CENTURY. It is winter. Put on a jacket.

[@enjoyingablessedlife9488]

@@virginiahello LOL!!! Yep, you are correct!!!!!

[@JulieChave46]

Gosh, just the fact one was in the kitchen and the other in a beautiful salon would have clinched it for me.

[@angelrays7]

I thought Marie and Nat were way harsh....not knowing everyone’s food dislikes / allergies are hard. It made it not as fun for me in the end.

[@angelrays7]

@@jelsner5077 I’d reckon, I don’t know if I could survive in a chateau now, I can freeze in 80 degree weather. No joke.

[@maisondecouture]

totally agree. really not fun. Marie needs to chill...

[@sz.brigitta5795]

Well Marie is not as sweet as she seemed till then ;). I especially did not like when she put a pressure on Mandy asking if it was really one of the best course she has ever eaten etc. I found that extremely manipulative.

[@maisondecouture]

@@sz.brigitta5795 my thoughts exactly

[@isabellek293]

I sort of agree although i think some points had to be taken somewhere, otherwise it wouldn’t have been much of a competition if they all scored really high. Also aside from the other team doing very high scores i wouldn’t consider any of the scores they gave to be very low. 7 imo is a great score! it’s only that the other team were very generous with their points that it seemed lower. Nothing wrong with a bit of competitiveness imo ❤️

[@tracyann6029]

Loved all three ‘come dine with me’ shows.. it was as fun as the original show and as it was a competition I enjoyed both teams scoring techniques. All done in a perfectly fun loving way. Well done all

[@Thedancinggalah]

The la la ladies should have been called the grinch of point ladies. Some of their reasoning wasnt fair. Judging a cold room in a chateau seemed unfair. I mean you very rarely (if ever) eat in a chefs kitchen in a resturant. Im glad they all had fun and still smiling at thw end.

[@mege9824]

Deducting points for being too cold while wearing a crop top, see through tight dress. Hilarious!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I say this in good fun!

[@42apprentice]

I’d hate to play Monopoly with Marie ;). That was fun, lots of effort put in and good feedback given on both sides. I’m with Steph though, be generous

[@natitaoliveto]

Ohhhh no one's here likes to play Monopoly with her... Or with Philip! 🤣🤣🤣

[@cindygarrison6338]

Lol...poor Phillip. He will fake cry!

[@annaibarra3447]

My son is that way, super competitive and loves playing monopoly or those very competitive games. We start off with those "lets do this" faces, then some of us throw in the game just to get out of that strenuous competition . Same goes with chess, cards, charades, ... OH after a while....

[@robinchurch5658]

@@mariewiik Me, too

[@rainbocatz6376]

@@mariewiik: but probably only when you're winning.....

[@dilmalucena3698]

Stephanie’ team, WE WERE ROBBED!!! Marie and Natalia ( afraid she will never open my gifts, or accept my reservation) we’re extremely rush and unfair with you. The room !!!!! Presentation was amazing!!! And Marie doesn’t like mushrooms or raisins, it should not take away pointsMarie was unbelievably tough!!!! She really wanted to win I guess.

[@Eric-kf6dy]

Judging by the comments, I don't think many people have actually seen the TV show "Come Dine with Me". They were playing the game as is its designed. Congratulation to everyone for supplying us with 3 fun-filled videos.

[@marinaanais]

That's why I never watch those kind of shows. I hate the cutthroat competition that they promote. I used to watch food channels, but when it became all about beating each other at all costs, I stopped. I was just plain upset by the end, and really disappointed in certain people. For me, it was team Otter for the food AND the graciousness. Was the Lala food good? Certainly. But it all left a bitter aftertaste. Also, why is the middle episode, of the Otters cooking, missing. I had watched it some months ago, but it disappeared.

[@lorrainewright1694]

Different but very entertaining. I don't understand comments criticising. ..we weren't in the competition but lucky enough to watch friends having a fun evening. I enjoyed it all ...so thank you glorious Lalanders for allowing us to view all the fun and games. xxx

[@brianteeling8382]

Fantastic entertainment. The best show on all media platforms by far. The idea of a cook off between chateaux is enlightened and what a show it will be. Outstanding ✅✅✅✅✅

[@colleentraue4918]

Stephanie and the boys were a delightful diplomatic generous panel of judges. You are all a lot of fun to watch, a bright spot to my soul. ❤️ Love to all of you 🦔🦔🌱🦔🦔.

[@dianetaylor4256]

Great competition. Philip I love your sense of humor, Stephanie you are so gracious and such a lady, Selmar you are just amazing, Nati you are a great organizer and so enthusiastic, Marie you show confidence in whatever you undertake and you are funny and Mandy you are poised and pleasant. Hope you all had great fun and only have fond memories of this event. It's easy to let resentment and comments ruin something that was meant to bring fun and enjoyment for all. Team Lalande thank you for opening up part of your lives and personalities with us. With that comes great praise at times and sometimes not so pleasant opinions at other times. I think you all did fantastic. I'm very competitive by nature. If someone judged me solely in a moment of a fierce game of musical chair, well I'm afraid they would think I'm a shark!!! 😂🤣😂 I like the idea of winning while I'm playing ( I mean you play to win right😂), but the moment the game is over I could care less who won or lost. It was just all about the fun. Blessings from Canada

[@natitaoliveto]

Is just the way we are!! Thanks for your comment, sweet Diane!!! Lots of love from Lalande 😘

[@thelmanijman1116]

Thumbs up👍👍👍That's the way I'm going to say 👏Cheers!

[@dianetaylor4256]

Thanks Nati and I love the way you guys are. Lalande has brightened my world since June. Such a joy to watch you all.

[@Scrapart_by_Zelinda]

I voted for team Stephanie. I would rather eat in a room with ambience of a lighted tree and a fireplace. Over in the USA, it’s typically cold in restaurants, I always bring a sweater. So I thought the comment of the room being cold and too much food was being picky. Haha.

[@pineconequeen]

I love seeing different personalities being competitive. It’s always entertaining. I was laughing so hard when you presented the scores to each other. Phillip, you are in the perfect position for revenge if you want 😉.

[@terridavison505]

I personally would like to see a evening prepared by each team with no scoring. Just a fun experience with good food and laughter at hits and misses which would give the opportunity to go all out if desired without critique. My parents regularly had such occasions which were always a step up from merely cooking a meal when it was their turn. All good fun.

[@datathom]

Then it wouldn’t be following the popular tv competition... it has to be cringeworthy scoring and dodgy goings on ! It’s a hilarious tv show!

[@sely7420]

My favorite part of the competition was everyone going over the scores. Light-hearted needling and wheedling from each team shows that you can be competitive, enjoy the process, and still have fun in that competition. Yes! It does seem like some may take it more seriously, but we all probably have family or friends that are competitive--it just means we will try harder the next time we compete against them!❤️❤️❤️ Loved it!

[@loveykukahiko4815]

I'm watching this again because I didn't have a liked to this video...But I've seen it before and had to watch it all over again. This was so fun to watch.

[@reneehalliwell7228]

Pretty please Stephanie would love to see another "Come dine with me" at the Chateau with your crew or across the other Chateau's of your dear friends. One of my fav vlogs! ❤

[@donnaterry9073]

They were both 10+ dinners Selma can make dessert for me anytime . I wanted to see him do a floral arrangement . The dancing at the end of his dinner was over the top just a perfect way to end the evening . You are all so talented

[@ta3970]

Never forget Marie is Viking.... LOL NEVER underestimate her, plus she been working on her Inner Goddess 🤣 I'm part Viking too....🤣 All in good fun 🎉

[@brianhodge9609]

I don't think some of the participants came across as 'all in good fun'. I'm sure a viking would see it that way, though.

[@nothin2seehere]

What a fun competition! Everyone was was so creative. And everyone was dressed beautifully, both nights. I loved all of it!

[@WillowTreePottery]

I guess I'm not really into competitions. I watched but it seemed a bit cut throat.

[@sylvia7867]

I’m sensing some are upset by the results of this competition- they shouldn’t be as it was all just a bit of fun among friends. No one scored anything low and 90% of all their comments were very positive. Love to all LaLanders from 🇦🇺❤️❤️❤️

[@TravelStephanie]

Next time maybe 3 groups of 2 people each? Pick the names out of a hat. Would make the grading more fair. Fun competition!

[@annaibarra3447]

So good

[@udlove09]

I love that idea!

[@dawngough1133]

Cant believe you all composed yourselves so well after lack of stiffness in the mousse department!😜

[@oldschoolcutpaste8364]

🤪"Thats what she said ... "

[@tnago428]

I know right? But some fast editing cut out Phillips laughter! I found that hilarious as I a 55 year old woman also can have the sense of humour of a 12 yr old boy 🤣

[@dawngough1133]

@@tnago428 I know! I’m around Stephanie’s age and I even let out a Philip style snort😉

[@lcg5790]

I would just love to have dined at both tables! Well done with the cuisine, the settings and the fun. What great evenings and what a great speech Marie!

[@Blueeyedconcubine]

I'm with phillip on the candle sticks. They went into Stephanie's room and took them. And when phillip saw it you heard the disappointment in his voice.

[@natitaoliveto]

I saw that candle sticks and buy it on Emmaüs dear Shanna. I had no idea they wanted to use it too ;)

[@cindygarrison6338]

I agree. I would not have done that.

[@nancylaponzina8272]

Absolutely! Aren't there ground rules of respect and privacy? These work-aways are given room and board as part of their compensation. I would think they would be respectful of each others belongings. Bottom-line, someone didn't care as long as she didn't have to cook for a week and the whole reason for the challenge.

[@mparker6823]

@ Nancy LaPonzina that is very harsh. "These WorkAways" as you put it, ARE LaLande. Without Team LaLande, what on earth do you think you'd even be watching on the vlogs? There would be no Chateau Diaries because there would be no LaLande. And often there's more to the story then we see, because as Natie just pointed out in the above comment, she was the one who found and purchased the candlesticks at the charity shop, so if you were going to stick with your original accusation that they should not be taking other's private property, then Phillip would be the one who took Natie's property for use in The Otters dinner. Obviously LaLande have a communial way of life and share most things communially, so he didn't illicitly take anything. I am a very gentle and mild person, but I realize that it's time we all started respectfully pointing out to each other what Trolling actually is and when others have engaged in it, and your comments fall under the category of Trolling. I respectfully urge you to think before writing.

[@Blueeyedconcubine]

@@natitaoliveto ok that makes more sense.

[@cindymarie2475]

Wow Marie was tough and adding too many examples that it would lead to lower scores. Too much pumpkin. You just said you loved it. It was the main ingredient. Lol Somethings should not be judged like for example raisins. Poor raisins! Lol or silverware. Just because you like gold. They just did not want to cook. Sorry Stephanie and team. I think the rules should be a lot clearer with Addendums attached next time. Lol

[@terraena1010]

I did get Nati's point of view. I bought recently a set of plates with golden details and since I don't own gold silverware, I use the regular, silver ones. They don't look great together and I am considering buying some gold silverware.

[@shannonbailey8201]

I agree

[@brianhodge9609]

@@terraena1010 'first world problem'?

[@rainbocatz6376]

I wouldn't do a "next time!" Or I'd be less generous with my scoring.....

[@terraena1010]

@@brianhodge9609 I won't deny, that's what my comment sounded like. Being from a non wealthy country and family, I find it quite funny I'm a first world-er in some regards; people I know will think I made something of myself now, haha. Nevertheless, I wanted to point out that people have their own opinions and their own preferences.

[@wafab1171]

When you revealed the scores to each other, it had me deadddd lol. Love that in the end its all good fun and laughs.

[@kimphilpin1062]

Totally enjoyed ever moment of tonight's little show. Loved the constructive criticism of the voters. Xx

[@jackiemako7877]

Thank you again for the best entertainment possible. To be able to join you for dinner at the chateau is amazing. You all are the perfect hosts, hostesses , cooks, and presenters. Cheers to all of you for inviting us into a part of your lives.

[@shaunayrademacher2441]

Such a fun video!! Great job all, everything looked amazing and delicious! Not only did you all look like you had two wonderful evenings, it looks like the planning was fun as well. Great idea Marie! I can’t wait to see more with other chateaus in the future.

[@jamieselph2264]

This was so fun to watch! Your laughter eased the judging and it was all in good fun. How absolutely stunning everyone looked in their choice of evening wear. Can’t wait for the next installment of come dine with the chateaus.

[@taylorgold543]

These three episodes were really fun to watch!!! I am looking forward to seeing all of the chateaus participating in a competition like this. I also cannot wait to come and do a work away when it’s safe to travel. Love to you all from a patron!

[@juliaangelicaa5395]

Hands down, I'm with team Stephanie 🏆 From individualizing their food preferences....... to tablescape, ambient lighting, floral arrangement, food presentation, and music..... it's definitely a 10/10. The other team are being hypocritical, just being honest 😜

[@kevinfatkin5085]

Philip, did you really start to crack up when you heard, ‘lack of stiffness?’ Good for you for trying to hold it together. Then when you said the candlesticks should have had their first outing with you, I broke up. Too funny! (Perhaps your ‘wickedness’ really came out in this vlog! I say that with humour and love for your character, definitely not as a criticism! You are hilarious! ) I love how you all appear as a family! Such differing personalities yet so harmonious! What fun!

[@annaibarra3447]

I think also everyones true inner self came out. Even Mandy wanted to be more critical, but she did hold back, but she needed to soften her team. LOL Omgosh all was good, but Philip was hilarious on the candlesticks comment.

[@Helen-us1ly]

Sorry I thought that was a bit creepy them using Philips Calabras before himself,taking it from Stef's bedroom.

[@lindavazquez589]

So much fun and laughing. I love it! BUT I've had meals in a gold room and oh no definitely a big no, no. LOL! Thanks for sharing.

[@ronaldalyea1136]

Possibly having a guy on each team would have made final scores a little closer. I think one of the ladies in particular took things a little too seriously. This was supposed to be for fun. So don't expect perfection. Great effort by everyone. And I loved Selmar's pastry. Very inventive.

[@abeautifulworld3781]

Such fun to watch! This is a wonderful idea with your quarantining friends!!! All fun and games until the scoring begins! It all looked fabulous! 10 for all!! Wonderful fun, thanks for sharing❤️

[@dpfeifer2194]

I enjoyed watching the meal preparation and the actual dinner presentations. But in my opinion, the scoring took all the fun out of what first seemed like fun. I found myself thinking the prize of not cooking for the week could be used as a reason to be harsh in scoring. I think the prize should be something like a funny trophy that gets passed to the next winners. And judging by someone impartial, as in not in either group.

[@natalierivera5997]

I really miss entertaining since Covid came along but watching this today reminded me of how difficult it is to host these days with everyone's allergies, preferences, veganism, pescatarians, dairy free food, gluten free ingredients, tee totallers that need a mocktail, desserts with no sugar, calories, etc. and no tolerance for raisins (that's me). Luckily I am one of the few in my group of friends that likes to entertain especially since I have a place and table big enough to fit them all so they are just happy to be invited and partake. Let us not forget in the end the best part of an evening out is also the company of friends and the wonderful conversations that should ensue (a tango or waltz isn't too shabby either). That said both meals looked like Michelin grade dinners, both had beautiful ambience and presentations. I would have been grateful to have been at either meal. And may I add, a life well lived is the best revenge LaLanders! ;)

[@elizabethmilner2045]

All in fun!!! What a wonderful competition!!!! Bravo to all of you for inspiring us to do something really fun at home!!

[@pambohan2977]

I learned a lot about everyone in this video. Some surprises there.

[@markstephens4202]

Great entertainment, I did'nt want it to end !!!!! Love you all !!!!

[@josephsingleton8373]

Steph, if may call you that. If I didn't already love you before, you make my heart melt with your kind attitude. Side comment, I would love to see your mom's reaction to this videos. Lol

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

SO DO I

[@NingasKugon09]

@@raffaellavitiello1762 If I have a son she will be a perfect Dtr-in-law...She is really genuinely a kind soul/person...Bless her.

[@emmakelley8120]

oh Isabelle would be fabulous in one of these competitions!

[@patricianathan4676]

Real good clean FUN 🤩 thanks LaLanders I look forward to a new view, more fun, getting lovely ideas for meals. I really need this type of refreshing entertainment. THANKs. WCL

[@tomr.4199]

I have been reading through the comments, and I am surprised how some people are being so critical of the judging. I think most of it is tongue in cheek, and they’re all just having fun with each other. The fact that some judged a little harsher made it really fun! They’re all such close friends, and it’s fun to take little innocent jabs once in a while. All of the scores, overall, were really very good! I don’t think anyone should be looked differently from the way they scored their friends’ meals. Don’t make them regret trying something different and putting themselves out there. I so enjoyed this content!! If everybody received a 10, it would be so boring.

[@analourdesmojica6899]

Stephanie's team too generous and Marie's team too hard.

[@nicolethijs5428]

Thats the correct way to put it! The men are real gentleman and Stephanie are to kind! They are indeed robbed!

[@lindabradley1054]

@@nicolethijs5428 I agree.

[@raewynrush6754]

I totally agree

[@enjoyingablessedlife9488]

Well said.....I was SO agitated listening to the ladies.....(I have a whole different opinion of these ladies now 🙄). Stephanie, Selmar and Philip you guys did a wonderful job and you are very kind and generous. Thank you, team Stephanie, for not picking apart THEIR meal to tiny bite size pieces .... you three are VERY kind hearted 😊❤️.

[@ZelayasCrap]

@@enjoyingablessedlife9488 I don’t think you should base your whole opinion of these ladies off of a ten minute clip in a vlog.

[@csmcsm8822]

Marie and Nat were really harsh, food, table and ambiance was really nice. The otter team was the winner for me..

[@saraviegas2141]

This is such fun!! But I feel the teams were rigged from the beggining, the kindest people together and the most competitive together. Still amazing fun tho. What matters is not the arrival, but the journey

[@user-kz2zq4kj6n]

I gave 10 for each meal. Loved Selmar's Pastry!! Philip has exquisite taste for table settings. Just enjoy your wonderful meals together, you are all artists!

[@loismccray5302]

Really enjoyed the cook off! Love how competitive you all were but clearly it was all in good fun 😂 well done La La Ladies!

[@loumichael8876]

Thank you for allowing us to write our comments this is a privilege. the minute this idea was mentioned many of us saw the end of it . well done team Stéphanie you excelled! Now everybody , let’s put this behind us 👍🏻

[@flgirl9128]

Next time, the judges should be independent of the participants and vice versa

[@rosalindhambleton9012]

It was nice to get the results. However, I did not like Marie's attitude when they started to judge, the way she talked and act it was like she was trying to influence the others ; she is a all sweet person when talking but .... but she has a side that we dont know much of but she did give a glimpse of it in this episode . Also it is not because one does not like an ingredient in a dish that the dish is not good. For example : if I dont like chocolate cake and i am serve one piece, of course it makes ie harder to judge, but.. it is not the fault of the cook if I am not a lover of chocolate. Therefore, if I want to be fair as a judge, I will give point for the presentation of the plate, the decor of the cake, the texture, etc. I sure will not take off points because i dont enjoy chocolate. I am glad that Mandy was nice and she was pointing to the others really positive things. I think a big winner is us - the viewers as we got to discover a little bit of the personality of the participants, a side that we did not know. Of course, Stephanie and Philippe you guys were fantastic taking the remarks and comments in with a smile !

[@ntakovacj3644]

Actually they all know each other's tastes -- remember all the jokes about Philips allergies, and raisins are a hot topic in their daily cooking too. So to make a dish with raisins when you know the diners have an aversion is not good strategy. In the actual game, hosts were given points for cooking to consider the guests' quirks and allergies.

[@richaelblewett5068]

I thought this was loads of fun from start to finish. It serves to highlight and celebrate all the different personalities that we love at Lalande. And remember, this is the first competition of this sort, and these are intelligent sensitive people. They will all take a lesson from this, I am sure. Cheers to Stephanie and all the Lalanders! Thank you! Continue to keep it fun and fresh! 💗🥂🍾

[@maryg.249]

Great fun! You all are so lovely to one another. A great example! Thanks! Mary

[@ellend9739]

As I love you all , I still like to share my favourite table and table settings choice and service ! In that respect , Phillip , Salmar and Stephanie did technically a better job ! But like you said Stephanie, it was so much fun to watch ! Thank you all for putting so much effort in to two lovely evenings !

[@jessjoymoyer]

Thank you for sharing this lovely experience with us! It was so fun!❤️

[@zpoppy1]

I always enjoy the thumb nails, such a great teaser for the show x

[@mypinklife3415]

This is one of my favourite channels and I love the idea of other chateaus being involved. I am looking forward to it. Well done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mcharlie260]

Maybe ' Creative Use Of The Secret Ingredient' should have been a criteria.

[@angelakilroe3271]

Another brilliant video, full of laughs. Thank you.

[@christina_papou]

Someone’s been binge watching come done with me 😂 The lower the scores the better chance to winning obviously! Looks like a lot of fun just don’t over complicate things! Just judge the food. That’s it

[@peterwhite9261]

Well done all. Great plan.

[@dianaficsor]

All of the come dine with me videos were so much fun, thank you!! Being a very competitive person myself, I quite enjoyed watching the healthy amount of competition :)

[@seavandek]

Well done everyone! Both amazing meals and wonderful talent.

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

Mandy is the most adorable girl. I love seconds and sometimes thirds as well.

[@lisasettle8798]

Just glad you had so much fun, so much entertainment for us to watch. It was a pleasure in these upsetting times. Keep up the great work. X

[@lovereikiASMR222]

I absolutely LOVE this blog! Well done! Thank you so much! xx