COME Dine With Me producers are appealing for keen amateur chefs from Test Valley to apply for upcoming series of the hit telly show.

Bosses are also casting for special episodes featuring couples, and want you to apply now.

A spokesman for the Channel 4 show said: "Most weeks we are filming in multiple areas of the UK.

"Over the course of a filming week 4 to 5 contestants take turns hosting a dinner party for their rivals. At the end of the week the most successful host wins a £1,000 cash prize.

"We are now also making a couples version of the show, featuring three competing partners in every episode."

To apply for Couples Come Dine with Me, e-mail comedinewithme@shiver.tv, or call 0871 2003939 telling bosses where you are from and why you think you could win the grand.

For all other Come Dine with Me applications series, e-mail cdwm@shiver.tv or call 0871 244 4142.

Callers from a BT landline will be charged a set up fee of 14p per call plus 10p per minute. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.

The production team says it will endeavour to get back to as many applicants as possible.

Good luck!