Hugh holds his own in a Chinese showdown with Gary Venables and samples the finest lobster at Lorna Macleod's literary dinner in Herefordshire. A forthright Londoner, Gary Venables displays an obsessive passion for Chinese cooking which drives his family mad in his quest for new spices, vegetables and flavours. His week wouldn't be complete without a pilgrimage to London's Chinatown markets and shops where he picks out the best Chinese flavours and all the hot tips he can gather from local chefs. Meanwhile, in Herefordshire, Lorna Macleod is hosting a black-tie dinner featuring the best of European cuisine. Nearby Hay on Wye lends a heavy influence to the gathering which is filled with literary types and wine buffs.