The Chateau Diaries: COME DINE AT THE CHATEAU!

Marie finds a way for everyone at the chateau to have an elaborate, Michelin-style dining experience even during Covid, by launching a 'Come Dine With Me' competition amongst the residents of Lalande! We spilt into two teams, and today Team La La Ladies (Marie, Nati and Mandy) have the task of wowing Team Otter (Selmar, Philip and me)....
The Chateau Diaries Episode 185 ✨🏰✨
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[@robinhewitt]

Please tell Philip that when people ask me why I can't eat nuts, I simply answer that I am nuts enough already.

[@TenheadLife]

“The Princess and the Flying Dutchmen”

[@sumayah6025]

I was thinking along the lines of "Flying Dutchman" too

[@andrewfrench4087]

Best name, no question. Well done.

[@helenbenard6476]

Selmar, I love your hair pulled back.

[@mu77]

The Dutchmen look dashing and that food looked exceptionally delicious.

[@snoopybluejeans]

Those Dutchmen look fantastic in their finery. Jebus, Selmar really knows how to WOW.

[@FolkFaninMA]

Yes Selmar cleans up nicely.

[@MsChez2010]

“Going Dutch” would’ve been a good team name lol

[@kathyvick2710]

LOL!!! That’s brilliant!!!! 👍🏻

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

@Dominica Joos what a pathetic bf you are.

[@juliebyrne4170]

I find myself coming back again and again to LaLande. So much laughter and fun---a great escape from the troubles of the world.

[@cynthialambert9067]

Ooh, I have the perfect name for your team, Stephanie. The "Netherla-Landers" :-)

[@snjezanam.9101]

Excellent name 👌

[@andrewfrench4087]

Very clever.

[@carolem6354]

Everyone looks stunning! Mandy looked beautiful in the silver cocktail dress, very chic. The gents looked so dapper. Fun Idea.

[@emilygoldberg1028]

Stephanie’s long coat is beautiful!!!

[@jennistevenson796]

Did you know that she drafted the pattern and made it herself ! How clever is that ! X

[@queaniesincetip4363]

That's the coat she wears to Venice!

[@patricianathan4676]

I can’t thank you enough you happy friends, I was really in that kitchen with you all enjoying the evening. What a fantastic idea, it all looked so professional, and cocktails too, wow. Can hardly wait for the next meal. You all looked so elegant you all deserve top marks. WCL

[@lurveit]

'Come Dine With Me: The Lalande Special' is what we all need. 🤭🙌😁😁😁

[@nikkinajafiholisticnutriti9464]

agreed

[@elizabethstuart8401]

Selmar is a handsome fellow!

[@suzannetownsend1757]

Love it when Selmar and Stephanie shop together 🤦😂always a lark !!

[@kathrynschumann5254]

Mandy looks so pretty in Stephanie's bling dress. What a fun way to get thru a cold winter with lovely food and wonderful company.

[@VictoriaN72]

💗you’ve become a part of our lives and it’s such joy💗

[@jodifaye6790]

That was an amazing episode. The meal looked delicious and everyone looked beautiful. Thank you for letting us come to the dinner party. And thank you Stephanie for creating a world that I can escape to. You will never truly understand how much joy you and the LaLanders bring.

[@stevenkeller3047]

OMG! You guys REALLY know how to have a good time. Fancy table, fancy food, fancy dress...and just for yourselves. Can't wait to see the second dinner.

[@irenebrown3144]

The women are all stunning and the gentlemen are very Classy.

[@bigchick100]

Gosh Mandy is so much more confident and love the dress

[@hackneybitch]

Isn’t she! It’s so lovely to see her growing

[@ta3970]

She really is.

[@louisedemarillac777]

She's lovely.. Pity we sometimes miss her quiet quips.. She's quite witty😊

[@frankiicollins8527]

Can I say Stephanie, you completely impress me with your thank you’s at the end of each video. This was a delightful video and cannot wait to see what you, Selma and Philip create in the kitchen.

[@toddekstrom7963]

This was a good choice for a competition. Thank you Marie.

[@mcharlie260]

" Phillip friendly " awww ❤️

[@lorrainechircop4411]

Wow, what an event. Well done "La La Ladies", most impressive... ❤🇦🇺

[@ShaheenKhan-xw3we]

Selma must have blue blood 💙 in his veins ......as he is ever sooo regal .....Bravo 🤗❤

[@Princeali7]

I can’t wait for the next episode and see what’s cooking up at Lalande!!!

[@letitrejo9332]

Wow!! The men were especially well dressed tonight!! The ladies looking beautiful as always. What a gorgeous dinner at home. Well done Team Laladies.🥰

[@helenstella2666]

What a wonderful evening. The table, the food, getting dressed up, the plotting, the secrecy, everything! Can’t wait for round two:)

[@lizwalsh5998]

Hi I'm lrish living in Spain, lonely for home, really love your vlogs, you Stephanie, keep me going& all of you thank ye all so much, ye are keeping me sain xxxx

[@peggyvick935]

I love Marie’s gorgeous smile.

[@angelasiragusa1353]

Thank you for this lovely evening. I feel like I'm there with you all enjoying the company and the food!

[@hatshepsut8329]

Bravo, ladies! That looked amazing...all of it! Somehow I have the feeling that “The Others” are very motivated after this to pull out all of the stops with their meal. I am expecting fabulous things. Selmar always surprises with his talents as do Stephanie and “the boy”.

[@AvaT42]

That was so much fun! What a great idea! Both teams all dressed lovely, but to me, the dark team looked the best. That dessert Nati made looked fabulous!!❣️😍

[@jennistevenson796]

The food, table and everyone looks amazing xx

[@donnaclark3514]

Oh my goodness just when i think the vlogs can't get any better ..... fantastic what a lovely idea for a vlog defiently cheering me up in Uk lockdown no 3 Xxxx

[@karenpowell2828]

Philip you have such a great spirit - your kindness, patience and all-around good nature is such a delight to watch :)

[@Jayrose59]

I love the way they create fun and excitement to keep their spirits up and have a bit of adventure along the way.

[@ta3970]

Yes, Stephanie is a Creative Genius when it comes to that 💙

[@cherylmcgrath9081]

WOW, WOW, WOW you girls out did yourself! Everything looks so good! You Girls ROCK!

[@CG-gm8fe]

I was smiling all the way through...nobody could do such good ad lib entertainment as this.

[@teespoon8858]

I cannot count how many times I laughed out loud...I mean REALLY loud!! How many times I just down right giggled my insides out!!! And how much I was in AWE of the entirety of it!!! Merci beaucoup Stephanie, Selmar, Nati, Marie, Philip et Mandy!!!! ❤️💕😘🏰⛪💒

[@KarenSmith958]

Stephanie, You're really going to have to up your menu for tomorrow. Get your wonderful French cookbooks out! This was fabulous fun to watch ... Thank you!

[@lekkervol]

Selmar you look soooooo stunning...I love your menbun 😊 the table looks gorgeous and the food delicious...I can't wait what the "otters" will prepare

[@luciasmith9000]

And the cookoff begins!

[@yverose8355]

Brilliant idea!! Really enjoyed this, can't wait for the 'duck off' on Friday :D

[@suzannetownsend1757]

🤣🤣🤣

[@liverbird_55]

*At the shop Philip’s little grunt when he’s laughing is the cutest😱🐷🤣*

[@peggyvick935]

I know ❗️ I call it a snort. Love it❤️

[@27Spiritgirl]

The ladies are always stunning but WOWZA - Selmar and Philip - you both look spectacular !! I only wish Canadian men would dress this way for dinner! Really enjoyed the party!! Please share more of these!! xoxo

[@lunayahwitch]

Oh what a fun idea! Can’t wait for team the “Others”👍

[@lisabradley7770]

Absolutely loved this tonight, can’t wait for the next instalment.

[@anazoreangirl6092]

looks like a great evening. i feel sad for the peacocks that are leaving the Chateau :(

[@karinbergman1646]

🙁😥😪

[@candicechristian7344]

😳🦚😢🦚😿🦚💔

[@francesaggarwal22]

At least they will be together and not alone. I'm sure they are going to a lovely new home. ❤️

[@janeblandford852]

Very impressive!! Wonderful to see a family of friends coming together to make a wonderful celebration of food and cheer. It is very refreshing during this difficult time in history and is so appreciated by many. Thank you so much and bless you all. Love from Canada xo

[@brendacard1447]

OK… That was amazing. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@irishbygrace9472]

Phillip like my son William, they eat every 2-4 hrs. A never ending trip to the kitchen

[@lianegordon971]

Our son when he was in his teens and early twenties would 'sleep eat'. The number of times we would be up and see him still asleep, walk to the fridge get something to eat and then back to bed. He is like Phillip in size, he just burnt all that food off.

[@janetnash]

What a fun idea, everything looked beautiful.

[@chantallennox1201]

The roast parsnip looks delicious!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

This is an epic battle indeed! I don't mind how much Philip eats. I am jealous that he can eat so much and stay so slim! You should see me! Thank you for the video!

[@kellyhawes8901]

Oh, when Phillip blushes by candlelight over his 3rd plate. Sigh...♥️

[@allanhunt685]

I literally cried when I listened to Michael’s last post. I’m so very sorry for the hurtful terrible things that have been said and the way Micael has been treated by they who shall not be named. (We know who. And we’re NOT happy!) But he was brave to finally tell his truth. That was so touching and will cause his friends to love him more because he’s been so vulnerable. Your vlog, Stephanie, is an absolute joy! Thank you for your hard work in bringing your love for “life and la Lande!” to us. I’m from Vancouver, Canada and never miss your episodes. Your incredible joy comes through in every episode (I’m sure you don’t always feel it, but you show joy anyway.) And you and all the dear ones at la Lande inspire us all...! I love Michael’s vlog too. He has won a lot of hearts with his engaging purist style and his warmth and talent...his family too. Thank you for EVERYTHING!

[@ruthcarter8895]

That was so much fun!

[@rose-marie7351]

What a tease !!! Lol 😄 I can’t wait to see how ´The others’ will do! This would be hard to beat! Bravo ladies! 😍

[@margaritamcwilliams472]

The table looks stunning!

[@roannecampagnolo4629]

How wonderful to have dinner in the kitchen. The beautiful candlelight. The meal looked delicious. ❣

[@Juan2know]

OMG, The white team just knocked it out of the park, black team's back is up against the wall. Outstanding presentation!

[@kerriegood1046]

What a fun vlog. Everything looked so good. So happy to see you all again.

[@eileeng2492]

Handsome men, beautiful women! How fun you guys are!!

[@shelovesitaly]

Mandy looks fabulous in her “new” dress and Selmar should be on a magazine cover!! I love how you’re always coming up with fun and unique ideas and meals 🥂🥳💕👗👍🤵

[@francesaggarwal22]

Interesting vlog. "Come dine with me" is such a popular TV programme in the UK. This is such fun. Can't wait for the next video to see who wins!

[@gailcraig4495]

Haven't heard of "Come Dine With Me" here in USA.... will definitely look it up!

[@francesaggarwal22]

@@gailcraig4495 it's been going for many years here in the UK. The programme goes to a different town each time. 5 complete strangers take turns to cook a meal in their homes over 5 days, with a dress theme and often entertainment, and the others score them. The winner gets £1000. The mix of personalities is interesting. Some groups become good friends, others just don't get on. There is a narrator, who is very funny. Sometimes there will be a "Celebrity come dine me", and the winnings go to charity. Great fun.

[@janetthomas8244]

@@francesaggarwal22 But the food never looks very good, to me. And some of the people.... There is also an Italian version.

[@francesaggarwal22]

@@janetthomas8244 yes some people are awful. They come across as arrogant and competitive. The food can be disastrous too. This is what I find so funny about it. The narrator Alan Lamb is so good at the sarcasm. I didn't know there was a. Italian version. I bet the food is far superior. 😁

[@pavel0900]

It is so nice to see that no Phillips were harmed in the making of this video “Phillip Safe” 😆

[@MK-77789]

Blessings! To everyone! Everthing looks delicious! Love competition! Cant wait! For the other team!

[@laurieanne9712]

I can always tell when Philipp films--he snorts!!!!!!

[@christinevr7698]

I love it! Completely adorable.

[@karene.3838]

Perfect camera man!

[@cynthiachristensen8819]

He has done better but still needs a LOT of work! Snorting is socially unacceptable and while he is on the camera and working the camera he really needs to be more thoughtful and careful. It is time Phillip and this boxing of his ears is done in a loving way. There is no desire to be mean, just helpful.

[@pamelamcfadden337]

I cannot say" I love it"

[@geenagr]

He makes me feel less alone. I do it all the time

[@paigeg1150]

Great fun and so much classier than the actual 'Come Dine with Me'. ❤

[@louisedemarillac777]

Definitely

[@monikastuckey8737]

Wow! Serious restaurant meal! Everyone looked lovely!

[@sewmad1400]

Selmar: "I'm going to eat dessert today" Closed captions "I'm going to eat this shirt today" (The closed captions today were hilarious)

[@FolkFaninMA]

Oh my 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@AnnM223]

Oh, I see. I am not the only one to struggle with Dutch English 😀

[@francesaggarwal22]

I love the captions, I always put them on for a good laugh. 😁

[@sweetvictory5643]

@@AnnM223 Haven't you seen Austin Power's Goldmember? Well, just take a look on youtube at "oh his Father".

[@dianegriffith3006]

Selmar looks so Dashing! Like his hair back-frames his handsome face! 👍

[@esbiermann62]

I so love all of the vlogs! watching from start to finish and am at 2020 Discover the Secret Attics. One small observation is that elusive Nick is missing out on being visible and present in this wonderful video capture of his life, his family in these years - having memories to rewatch later are priceless treasures for family and friends.

[@hahna77]

I'm with him on not enjoying being filmed, some of us are just quite camera shy. I'm sure he will still have plenty of memories to enjoy with his family, all the same.

[@sentimentalwoman4540]

Each of you are like family and I feel as I could just sit right down with you and join in with the banter.

[@lesleyrevuelto2285]

What a great way to improvise a dining out experience! And a little fun competition always adds to the fun. Good luck team Stephanie and the Dutchmen, you’ll need it. Well done Marie, Nat and Mandy!

[@sandymanning9509]

Selmar does look exceptionally excellent.

[@kimphilpin1062]

All suited and booted, dressed to the nines. And giving a great show.

[@mmeduplechin1577]

Kim Philpin "Suited and booted" is the phrase my father used! Quelle surprise!

[@kimphilpin1062]

@@mmeduplechin1577 my Father used that comment all the time to.. Bless them both. x

[@aprilninthr2886]

It seems everyday is a holiday at LaLande. You are all so special!

[@nikkinajafiholisticnutriti9464]

because of you and some other you tubers I started my own channel too. and if one day I get where I want deep down I know who inspired me. and I am Thankful xx loads of Love

[@annquirke4008]

That was brilliant.

[@gisellenorbury2369]

How fun that was to watch. The food looked so delicious. It really was like being at a 5 star Restaurant.. thank you

[@claudp3407]

That was so much fun to watch! Can’t wait til tomorrow...

[@robinchurch5658]

Wow, how much fun was this? And do I have it right, that in addition to Part Two of Come Dine With Me, we also have Part Two of the final Christmas Present Unwrapping later this week? So much joy to look forward to🤗

[@2Sugarbears]

Wish I could LIKE ten times.

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

I have just discovered your vlog. Oh, what a joy! A dream!!!

[@lindag8557]

What a lovely way to entertain each other during a winter lul. Hugs

[@andrewjohn1180]

Brilliant can’t wait 🤩👍👍💘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@szelezsanistvan3753]

This was AMAZING!!!! Can't wait for the next one!!!! This one will have multiple views from us!!!::))) well....kinda...all of them do!!!:)

[@ritajohnson5594]

Always a fun and entertaining adventure to share..thank you. We did the iron chef cookoff with family members 1 chef and 3 sous chefs on each team. Greatest fun lost by 2 points to my 15 granddaughter and her 3 uncles. Winners got a special apron, kitchen gadgets We had 3 ingrediants for the meal to be used pizza dough, salmon and blue cheese dip. Game on

[@Wanderful1]

'Dutch Courage' that's what youll need for your night!

[@sharonthompson1079]

Ruby the cat was thirsty, & desperately trying to tell Selmar he was also in pain after being made a eunuch,poor kitty!

[@Rockytorres]

I love your black outfit Stephanie ❤

[@theresaromero2855]

What a sublime experience! Elegant, fun, and delicious! I enjoyed every bit of this! Thank you 🙏

[@debbieottman4207]

Stephanie! Love the outfit you wore shopping😍

[@Jayrose59]

I like the fact that at this exact moment the likes are more than those waiting to watch 🤣😂😂😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@grifterstattle9819]

Ikr it’s criminal

[@annaibarra3447]

Well that alone says it how fun it is to watch this. It's Stephanie golden touch.

[@brianashton1428]

(Moira Ashton) Great fun evening! Everyone looked lovely! Can't wait for the next one!!!

[@cheriesharp234]

What a fab evening, you’ll have to get your A game out Steph as the girls dinner party looked superb xxx

[@tydanum]

Loved tonight’s Vlog, great idea and can’t wait for the next one 🥂

[@Randy8923]

How very fun is the theme and everything looked amazingly delicious and beautiful. You all look stunningly beautiful as well. Team #2, You've definitely got your work cut out for you. Can't wait to see how you compete. Great fun! Love to all ❤

[@mayradell3953]

Wonderful activities and friendship. I love all the progress and the friendly energy.