| My Kitchen Rules | |
|---|---|
| Series 7 | |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| No. of episodes | 48 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Seven Network |
| Original release | 1 February – 26 April 2016 |
| Series chronology | |
The seventh season of the Australian competitive cooking game show My Kitchen Rules premiered on 1 February 2016.
Format changes
- Special Guest Judges – This series has introduced special celebrity guest judges, who have appeared alongside the main judging panel for specific challenges.
- Rachel Khoo – The UK chef assisted Colin Fassnidge as the second judge in the third round of Instant Restaurants for Group 3 teams.
- Curtis Stone – Appeared as a guest judge alongside Pete and Manu during the first Sudden Death challenge in Kitchen Headquarters.
- Redemption Round Double Elimination – For the first time, two teams are eliminated from a single Instant Restaurant round.
- Sudden Death Format – During the first Sudden Death and Finals Decider eliminations, only Pete and Manu were present to eliminate one team. There was no scoring involved, nor did the guest judges make an appearance. For every other Sudden Death in between, the usual three-course cook-off and judging format remained.
- MKR Past Contestants – For the first time ever in the series, some past MKR contestants returned to the show, judging the current teams' food for one of the challenges.
Teams
| State | Group | Members | Relationship | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIC | 2 | Tasia & Gracia Seger | Sisters | Winners 26 April (Grand Final) | |
| South Australia | SA | 3 | Carmine & Lauren Finelli | Married | Runners-up 26 April (Grand Final) |
| Western Australia | WA | 1 | Anna & Jordan Bruno | Mother and Son | Eliminated 25 April (Semi-Finals) |
| VIC | 1 | Gianni Romano & Zana Pali | Married Lawyers | Eliminated 21 April (Semi-Finals) | |
| VIC | 1 | Mitch & Laura Skvor | Siblings | Eliminated 20 April (Top 5: UIR) | |
| NSW | 3 | Chris Norgard & Anthony 'Cookie' Cook | Dads | Eliminated 12 April (Top 6) | |
| VIC | 3 | Eve & Jason Sellars | Soulmates | Eliminated 11 April (Top 7) | |
| SA | 1 | Rosie Delmah & Paige Rohrlach | Best Mates | Eliminated 6 April (Top 8) | |
| QLD | 3 | Mike & Tarq MacManus | Father and Son | Eliminated 4 April (Top 9) | |
| QLD | 2 | Alex Ebert & Gareth Cochran | Miners | Eliminated 29 March (Top 10) | |
| QLD | 2 | JP Huillet & Nelly Riggio | Lovebirds | Eliminated 23 March (Top 11) | |
| NSW | 2 | Luciano Ippoliti & Martino Convertino | Italianos | Eliminated 21 March (Top 12) | |
| WA | 2 | Nev Groves & Kell Griffiths | Tradie and Cleaner | Eliminated 15 March (Top 13) | |
| QLD | 3 | Hazel & Lisa Whalley | Stepsies | Eliminated 13 March (IR: Round 4) | |
| NSW | 1 | Monique Fitzgerald & Sarah Moore | Cops | ||
| NSW | 3 | Tim Lee & Dee Garcia | Happily Married | Eliminated 1 March (IR: Round 3) | |
| VIC | 2 | Jessica Tichonczuk & Marcos Dillman | Fitness Friends | Eliminated 21 February (IR: Round 2) | |
| QLD | 1 | Cheryl Harris & Matt Newman | Cougar and Cub | Eliminated 9 February (IR: Round 1) | |
Elimination history
| Round: | Instant Restaurant | Top 13 | Top 12 | Top 11 | Top 10 | Top 9 | Top 8 | Top 7 | Top 6 | Top 5 | Semi-Finals | Grand Final | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 41 | UIR | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Teams: | Progress | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tasia & Gracia | — | 3rd (61) |
— | — | HQ Safe |
PC Safe |
PC Safe |
Families' Choice |
Immune | PC Safe |
PC Safe |
HQ Safe |
1st (85) |
1st (55) |
— | Winners (57) | |||
| Carmine & Lauren | — | — | 5th (51) |
1st (+24) |
SD Safe |
PC Safe |
Fishermen's Choice |
Immune | HQ Safe |
PC Safe |
SD (46) |
SD Safe |
2nd (77) |
— | 1st (46) |
Runners-up (51) | |||
| Anna & Jordan | 2nd (94) |
— | — | — | PC Safe |
Athletes' Choice |
Immune | PC Safe |
PC Safe |
PC Safe |
Chefs' Choice |
HQ Safe |
3rd (72) |
— | 2nd (36) |
Eliminated (Episode 47) | |||
| Gianni & Zana | 1st (97) |
— | — | — | Immune | SD (45) |
PC Safe |
PC Safe |
PC Safe |
SD (44) |
PC Safe |
HQ Safe |
4th (71) |
2nd (43) |
Eliminated (Episode 46) | ||||
| Mitch & Laura | 3rd (89) |
— | — | — | Judges' Choice |
Immune | PC Safe |
PC Safe |
Riders' Choice |
Immune | PC Safe |
HQ Safe |
5th (60) |
Eliminated (Episode 45) | |||||
| Chris & Cookie | — | — | 1st (87) |
— | Immune | PC Safe |
PC Safe |
PC Safe |
HQ Safe |
Customers' Choice |
Immune | SD Lose |
Eliminated (Episode 40) | ||||||
| Eve & Jason | — | — | 3rd (59) |
— | PC Safe |
PC Safe |
PC Safe |
PC Safe |
SD (41) |
PC Safe |
SD (35) |
Eliminated (Episode 39) | |||||||
| Rosie & Paige | 5th (59) |
— | — | 2nd (+20) |
PC Safe |
PC Safe |
Out2 — |
SD (52) |
PC Safe |
SD (39) |
Eliminated (Episode 37) | ||||||||
| Mike & Tarq | — | — | 2nd (80) |
— | PC Safe |
PC Safe |
PC Safe |
PC Safe |
SD (39) |
Eliminated (Episode 35) | |||||||||
| Alex & Gareth | — | 4th (60) |
— | 4th (+9) |
HQ Safe |
PC Safe |
SD (29) |
SD (49) |
Eliminated (Episode 32) | ||||||||||
| JP & Nelly | — | 2nd (85) |
— | — | HQ Safe |
PC Safe |
SD (27) |
Eliminated (Episode 30) | |||||||||||
| Luciano & Martino | — | 1st (95) |
— | — | Immune | SD (41) |
Eliminated (Episode 28) | ||||||||||||
| Nev & Kell | — | 5th (56) |
— | 3rd (+15) |
SD Lose |
Eliminated (Episode 26) | |||||||||||||
| Hazel & Lisa | — | — | 4th (57) |
5th (+6) |
Eliminated (Episode 24) | ||||||||||||||
| Monique & Sarah | 4th (68) |
— | — | 6th (-6) |
Eliminated (Episode 24) | ||||||||||||||
| Tim & Dee | — | — | 6th (32) |
Eliminated (Episode 18) | |||||||||||||||
| Jessica & Marcos | — | 6th (38) |
Eliminated (Episode 12) | ||||||||||||||||
| Cheryl & Matt | 6th (31) |
Eliminated (Episode 6) | |||||||||||||||||
| Cell descriptions | |
|---|---|
| Team won a challenge, People's Choice, cooked the best dish or received the highest score for the round. | |
| Team lost a challenge, cooked the weakest dish or received a low score and must compete in an additional round or challenge. | |
| Safe | Team became safe from elimination after winning/passing a challenge. (If applicable, team was safe after the challenge listed in bold) PC = People's Choice, HQ = Kitchen Headquarters challenge, SD = Sudden Death |
| SD | Team competed in a Sudden Death cook-off and became safe from elimination. |
| SD | Team was eliminated after losing in a Sudden Death cook-off or round. |
| Immune | From winning the previous challenge, team was immune from elimination and was not required to participate. |
| — | Results do not apply as the team was not allocated to this challenge or round. |
- Note:
Competition details
Instant Restaurants
During the Instant Restaurant rounds, each team hosts a three-course dinner for judges and fellow teams in their allocated group. They are scored and ranked among their group, with the lowest scoring team being eliminated.
Round 1
- Episodes 1 to 6
- Airdate — 1 February to 9 February
- Description — The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1. The lowest scoring team at the end of this round is eliminated.
| Group 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team and Episode Details | Guest Scores | Pete's Scores | Manu's Scores | Total (out of 110) |
Rank | Result | |||||||||||||
| M&S | M&L | C&M | R&P | A&J | G&Z | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | ||||||||
| NSW | Monique & Sarah | - | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 68 | 4th | Through to Round 4 | |||
| Ep 1 | 1 February | Crime & Nourishment | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Caramelised Onion, Roasted Beetroot & Goats’ Cheese Tart | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Crispy Skinned Salmon with Thrice Cooked Chips and Lemon & Dill Sauce | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Sticky Fig & Date Pudding with Butterscotch & White Chocolate Coconut Rum Sauces | ||||||||||||||||||
| VIC | Mitch & Laura | 7 | - | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 89 | 3rd | Safe | |||
| Ep 2 | 2 February | The Pines | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Smoked Venison | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Roasted Wild Boar | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Black Forest Mousse Cake | ||||||||||||||||||
| QLD | Cheryl & Matt | 4 | 4 | - | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 6th | Eliminated | |||
| Ep 3 | 3 February | The Odd Couple | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Chicken Caesar Salad | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Grilled Swordfish with Pea Purée and Tarragon Sauce | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Chocolate Seduction Pudding with Poached Pears and Cinnamon Ice-Cream | ||||||||||||||||||
| SA | Rosie & Paige | 4 | 7 | 4 | - | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 59 | 5th | Through to Round 4 | |||
| Ep 4 | 7 February | Big Love Grub | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Lamb Backstrap with Pickled Beetroot and Chive Crème Fraiche | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Chicken, Leek & Zucchini Pie with Minty Mushy Peas | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Grandma's Gingerbread with Rum & Raisin Ice-Cream | ||||||||||||||||||
| WA | Anna & Jordan | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | - | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 94 | 2nd | Safe | |||
| Ep 5 | 8 February | Mama Knows Best | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Baby Octopus with Spiced Pork Sausage, Potato and Salsa Verde | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Dad's Braised Rabbit with Pappardelle | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Imqaret with Orange Blossom Ice-Cream | ||||||||||||||||||
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | - | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 97 | 1st | Safe | |||
| Ep 6 | 9 February | Monte Nero | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Albanian Pita with Beetroot Hummus | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Crumbed Calves Livers with Albanian Peppers | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Krofne with Hazelnut Ganache | ||||||||||||||||||
Round 2
- Episodes 7 to 12
- Airdate — 10 February to 21 February
- Description — The second group now start their Instant Restaurant round. The same rules from the previous round apply and the lowest scoring team is eliminated.
| Group 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team and Episode Details | Guest Scores | Pete's Scores | Manu's Scores | Total (out of 110) |
Rank | Result | |||||||||||||
| A&G | L&M | T&G | J&N | N&K | J&M | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | ||||||||
| QLD | Alex & Gareth | - | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 60 | 4th | Through to Round 4 | |||
| Ep 7 | 10 February | Garden of Mine | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Miang of Crab, Coconut, Mint and Citrus | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Roast Duck with Lychee Red Curry and Cauliflower Rice | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Chocolate Lava Cake with White Chocolate Sauce | ||||||||||||||||||
| NSW | Luciano & Martino | 8 | - | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 95 | 1st | Safe | |||
| Ep 8 | 14 February | La Bella Vita | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Fettuccine con Salsiccia & Funghi Porcini | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Osso Bucco e Risotto alla Milanese | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Pastiera Napoletana alla Ricotta | ||||||||||||||||||
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | 4 | 6 | - | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 61 | 3rd | Safe | |||
| Ep 9 | 15 February | Mortar & Pestle | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Grilled Fish Cakes in Banana Leaves with Peanut Sauce | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Ribs and Chips | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Black Rice Pudding | ||||||||||||||||||
| QLD | JP & Nelly | 8 | 8 | 7 | - | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 85 | 2nd | Safe | |||
| Ep 10 | 16 February | The Sandy Teapot | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Potato and Cheese Pierogi with Bacon and Sage Butter | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Rib Eye Steak with Celeriac Mash and Lapsang Souchong Barbecue Sauce | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Chai Infused Crème Brûlée | ||||||||||||||||||
| WA | Nev & Kel | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | - | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 56 | 5th | Through to Round 4 | |||
| Ep 11 | 17 February | Secrets | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Seared Scallops with Corn Purée and Crumbed Crackling | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Apple Cider Pork Belly with Fennel Chips, Honey Carrots and Gravy | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice-Cream | ||||||||||||||||||
| VIC | Jessica & Marcos | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 4 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 38 | 6th | Eliminated | |||
| Ep 12 | 21 February | The Upper Cut | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Herb and Zucchini Fritters with Fennel Flatbread and Yoghurt Sauce | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Stained Glass Lasagne with Mushroom Ragù | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Spiced Carrot and Pineapple Cake with Carrot & Ginger Jelly | ||||||||||||||||||
Round 3
- Episodes 13 to 18
- Airdate — 22 February to 1 March
- Description — The teams of group 3 join the competition and start their Instant Restaurant round. Colin Fassnidge is joined by new judge, Rachel Khoo to score and judge this group. at the end of the round, the lowest scoring team is eliminated.
| Group 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team and Episode Details | Guest Scores | Colin's Scores | Rachel's Scores | Total (out of 110) |
Rank | Result | |||||||||||||
| E&J | C&L | M&T | H&L | C&C | T&D | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | ||||||||
| VIC | Eve & Jason | - | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 59 | 3rd | Safe | |||
| Ep 13 | 22 February | Bread & Brew | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Herb Crusted Rainbow Trout in Fish Broth | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Mediterranean Rolled Leg of Lamb with Roast Vegetables | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Stout and Chocolate Pudding | ||||||||||||||||||
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | 3 | - | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 51 | 5th | Through to Round 4 | |||
| Ep 14 | 23 February | Number 32 | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Zucchini Involtini with Homemade Ricotta | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Seafood Spaghetti in a Bag | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Rum Baba with Lemon Custard | ||||||||||||||||||
| QLD | Mike & Tarq | 7 | 5 | - | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 80 | 2nd | Safe | |||
| Ep 15 | 24 February | Island Thyme | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Sugar Cane Prawns with Green Pawpaw Salad and Red Pawpaw Dipping Sauce | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Lamb Saag with Coconut Sambal and Roti | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Baked Piña Colada | ||||||||||||||||||
| QLD | Hazel & Lisa | 5 | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 57 | 4th | Through to Round 4 | |||
| Ep 16 | 28 February | Zesty | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Salmon Croquettes with Lime Aioli | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Beef Wellington with Potato Galette and Green Beans | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Citrus Polenta Yoghurt Cake with Pistachio Ice-Cream | ||||||||||||||||||
| NSW | Chris & Cookie | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | - | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 87 | 1st | Safe | |||
| Ep 17 | 29 February | Sand & Steel | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Twice Baked Cheese Souffle | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Fillet with Potato Purée and Honey Sage Jus | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Chocolate Mousse with Hazelnut Praline and Raspberry Coulis | ||||||||||||||||||
| NSW | Tim & Dee | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 6th | Eliminated | |||
| Ep 18 | 1 March | Buen Viaje | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Lentejas with Chorizo | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Albondigas con Patatas Bravas | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Flan de Huevo | ||||||||||||||||||
Round 4: Redemption Round
- Episodes 19 to 24
- Airdate — 2 March to 13 March
- Description — The 4th and 5th placed teams from each of the previous three rounds must compete in a fourth Instant Restaurant Redemption round. At the end of this round, two teams are eliminated. Unlike the previous rounds, the final result was not determined by the rankings of the current scores. A twist was revealed where the teams were safe or eliminated based on the difference between scores from their first round to their current score from this round.
| Redemption Round | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team and Episode Details | Guest Scores | Pete's Scores | Manu's Scores | Total (out of 110) |
Difference | Rank | Result | ||||||||||||
| N&K | M&S | H&L | A&G | R&P | C&L | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | ||||||||
| WA | Nev & Kell | - | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 71 | +15 | 3rd | Safe | ||
| Ep 19 | 2 March | Secrets | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Grilled Marron with Lemon and Dill Butter | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Eye Fillet with Sweet Potato Mash and Red Wine Jus | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Baked Vanilla Cheesecake | ||||||||||||||||||
| NSW | Monique & Sarah | 3 | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 62 | -6 | 6th | Eliminated | ||
| Ep 20 | 6 March | Crime & Nourishment | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Pea and Ham Soup with Homemade Bread Roll | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Rabbit Pie with Spinach, Feta and Stewed Pear Salad | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Profiteroles | ||||||||||||||||||
| QLD | Hazel & Lisa | 4 | 5 | - | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 63 | +6 | 5th | Eliminated | ||
| Ep 21 | 7 March | Zesty | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Pan Seared Duck Breast with Baby Beets and Rhubarb Chutney | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Crumbed Snapper with Thrice Cooked Chips, Lime Mayo and Asian Slaw | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Zesty Lime Cream Pie with Lemon Sorbet | ||||||||||||||||||
| QLD | Alex & Gareth | 7 | 5 | 5 | - | 7 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 69 | +9 | 4th | Safe | ||
| Ep 22 | 8 March | Garden of Mine | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Spanish Mackerel Ceviche with Chorizo | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Fennel Crusted Pork Belly with Five Spice Pineapple and Cherry Sauce | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Chocolate Tart with Raspberry and Blueberry Cream | ||||||||||||||||||
| SA | Rosie & Paige | 5 | 6 | 3 | 10 | - | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 79 | +20 | 1st | Safe | ||
| Ep 23 | 9 March | Big Love Grub | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Spiced Lamb Filo Rolls with Yoghurt Sauce | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Chicken Shawarma with Hummus and Flatbread | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Orange and Almond Syrup Cake | ||||||||||||||||||
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | - | 9 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 75 | +24 | 2nd | Safe | ||
| Ep 24 | 13 March | Number 32 | |||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | Saffron Cockles and Mussels with Croutons | |||||||||||||||||
| Main | Oven Baked Lamb Shank on Soft Polenta with Gremolata | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dessert | Lauren's Famous Mud Cake | ||||||||||||||||||
Top 13
People's Choice 1: RSL Buffet Challenge
- Episode 25
- Airdate — 14 March
- Location — North Ryde RSL
- Description — In the first challenge, teams were split into two groups each cooking a buffet meal for public guests at the North Ryde RSL. Both groups selected a theme for their buffet and the guests paid for what they think the group's buffet was worth. The group with the most money won the collective People's Choice whilst the losing group heads into the first Sudden Death Cook-Off. Each team specifically focused on their own dish within their group and Pete and Colin selected the single best dish as their favourite, making that team safe from two eliminations.
| People's Choice 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Dish | Result | |
| NSW | Chris & Cookie | — | Safe (Immunity) |
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | ||
| NSW | Luciano & Martino | ||
| White Group (Asian Theme) | |||
| VIC | Mitch & Laura | Red Chicken Curry with Red Rice and Cucumber Pickle | Judges' Choice |
| WA | Anna & Jordan | Satay Beef with Homemade Egg Noodles | Safe (Through to Top 12) |
| VIC | Eve & Jason | Vietnamese Prawn Salad | |
| QLD | Mike & Tarq | Roast Pork Belly with Braised Cabbage and Chilli Jam | |
| SA | Rosie & Paige | Five Spice Duck and Watermelon Salad | |
| Black Group (Mediterranean Theme) | |||
| QLD | Alex & Gareth | Ricotta and Goats’ Cheese Filo Cups with Tomato Salsa and Grilled Peach | Through to Sudden Death |
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | Spinach and Ricotta Rotolo | |
| QLD | JP & Nelly | Chicken Shish Kebab with Harissa Pumpkin and Za’atar | |
| WA | Nev & Kell | Crumbed Prawns with Mediterranean Salsa and Crispy Chorizo | |
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | Moroccan Lamb Stew with Saffron Rice | |
Kitchen HQ: Banquet Cook-Off
- Episode 26
- Airdate — 15 March
- Description — The losing five teams from the previous challenge faced off against each other in a two-part Sudden Death. The first cook-off saw all teams cooking a banquet dish to all remaining safe teams, Pete, Manu and special guest judge Curtis Stone. The two weakest teams, competed in a final cook-off, where the losing team is eliminated. The winning team advanced through to the Top 12.
| Round 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Dish | Result | |
| QLD | Alex & Gareth | Asian Omelette with Soft Shell Crab and Citrus Glaze | Safe |
| QLD | JP & Nelly | Beef Tostada with Guacamole and Mango Salsa | |
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | Crispy Pork Cakes with Apple & Pear Slaw and Sweet Chilli Sauce | |
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | Mushroom Ragu with Crispy Polenta | Through to Round 2 (Sudden Death) |
| WA | Nev & Kell | Pepper Steak on Mushroom and Feta Salad | |
| Round 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Salvation Dish | Result | |
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | Beef Ragu with Fettuccine | Safe |
| WA | Nev & Kell | Crispy Skin Barramundi with Puttanesca Sauce | Eliminated |
Top 12
People's Choice 2: Athlete's Challenge
- Episode 27
- Airdate — 16 March 2016
- Location — Sydney Olympic Park
- Description — Teams cooked a healthy dish for 200 members of the Australian Olympic team. The athletes voted for their favourite dish, with the team earning the most votes being safe from two eliminations. The two weakest teams selected by Pete and Colin are sent to the first Sudden Death Cook-Off, where one is eliminated.
| People's Choice 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Dish | Result | |
| VIC | Mitch & Laura | — | Safe (Immunity) |
| WA | Anna & Jordan | Sweet Potato and Buckwheat Gnocchi with Kale Pesto | Athletes' Choice |
| QLD | Alex & Gareth | Fish Tacos with Corn Salsa and Guacamole | Safe (Through to Top 11) |
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | Herbed Chicken with Roast Vegetable Quinoa | |
| NSW | Chris & Cookie | Mexican Chicken Tortilla Cups | |
| VIC | Eve & Jason | Pork Fillet with Pearl Couscous and Harissa | |
| QLD | JP & Nelly | Chilli Beef on Sweet Potato and Power Salad | |
| QLD | Mike & Tarq | Spiced Prawns with Peshwari Curry and Wholemeal Roti | |
| SA | Rosie & Paige | Dukkah Crusted Lamb with Pistachio and Quinoa Salad | |
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | Quinoa Crusted Chicken with Grain Salad and Coriander Dressing | |
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | Loaded Capsicums with Chicken Livers and Sweet Potato Chips | Through to Sudden Death |
| NSW | Luciano & Martino | Veal Involtini with Spinach and Polenta Sticks | |
Sudden Death Cook-Off 1
- Episode 28
- Airdate — 21 March 2016
- Description — Luciano & Martino and Gianni & Zana failed to impress the judges in the Athlete's Challenge and have to compete against each other in the first Sudden Death Cook-Off, where one team is eliminated. The winning team goes through to the Top 11.
| Sudden Death 2 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
| Karen | Guy | Liz | Colin | Pete | Manu | ||||
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 45 | Safe |
| Dishes | Entree | Montenegrin Pizzette with Caramelised Onion and Goats’ Cheese | |||||||
| Main | White Bean Stew with Balkan Sausage | ||||||||
| Dessert | Pistachio and Walnut Baklava with Honey Whipped Ricotta | ||||||||
| NSW | Luciano & Martino | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 41 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Stuffed Calamari with Marinara Sauce and Cuttlefish Ink Risotto | |||||||
| Main | Seafood Lasagne | ||||||||
| Dessert | Chocolate and Red Wine Pear Cake | ||||||||
Top 11
People's Choice 3: Fisherman's Challenge
- Episode 29
- Airdate — 22 March 2016
- Location — Cockatoo Island
- Description — Teams cooked a seafood dish for 100 Fishermen and their families at the dock yards on Sydney’s Cockatoo Island. The team given the most votes by the fishermen won the Fisherman's Choice earning them safety from the next two eliminations.
| People's Choice 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Dish | Result | |
| WA | Anna & Jordan | — | Safe (Immunity) |
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | Crispy Skin Salmon with Asparagus and Lemon Butter Sauce | Fishermen's Choice |
| NSW | Chris & Cookie | Tempura Prawns with Wombok Salad | Safe (Through to Top 10) |
| VIC | Eve & Jason | Pan Fried Ocean Trout with Cauliflower Chips | |
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | Salt and Pepper Squid with Rocket & Radish Salad and Spicy Aioli | |
| QLD | Mike & Tarq | Singapore Chilli Crab with Egg Noodles and Coriander Salad | |
| VIC | Mitch & Laura | Snapper Remoulade with Charred Fennel and Beurre Blanc | |
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | Spicy Coconut Mussels with Lemongrass Rice | |
| SA | Rosie & Paige | Did not participate1 | |
| QLD | Alex & Gareth | Crispy Skinned Barramundi with Asian Beans and Noodle Salad | Through to Sudden Death |
| QLD | JP & Nelly | Herbed Crusted Tuna with Tomato and Bocconcini Salad | |
- Note:
- ^1 - Due to an accident off camera, Rosie and Paige did not participate in this challenge for safety reasons.
Sudden Death Cook-Off 2
- Episode 30
- Airdate — 23 March 2016
- Description — Alex & Gareth and JP & Nelly did not impress the judges at the Fishermans Challenge and must go head to head in the third Sudden Death Cook-Off. The team with the lower score will be eliminated and the surviving team will proceed through to the Top 10
| Sudden Death 3 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
| Karen | Guy | Liz | Colin | Pete | Manu | ||||
| QLD | Alex & Gareth | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 29 | Safe |
| Dishes | Entree | Salmon Sashimi with Avocado Puree and Rice Crackers | |||||||
| Main | Eye Fillet with Butter Bean Mash and Red Wine Jus | ||||||||
| Dessert | Chocolate Mousse Dome with Cherry Sorbet | ||||||||
| QLD | JP & Nelly | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 27 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Polish Borscht with Caraway Flatbread and Dill Yogurt | |||||||
| Main | Roast Duck Maryland with Potato and Leek Mash and Red Wine Jus | ||||||||
| Dessert | White Chocolate Mascarpone Tart with Caramelised Figs and Hints of Earl Grey | ||||||||
Top 10
People's Choice 4: Pop-up Cinema
- Episode 31
- Airdate — 28 March 2016
- Location — Carriageworks, Eveleigh
- Description — The teams are challenged to cook a family dinner box, consisting of one main element and two accompanying sides for 300 people attending a pop-up cinema event. Moviegoers will taste the boxes and vote for their favourite meals and team with the most votes will be saved from the next two eliminations.
| People's Choice 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Dish | Result | |
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | — | Safe (Immunity) |
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | Korean Fried Chicken with Miso Corn and Cabbage Salad | Families' Choice |
| WA | Anna & Jordan | Mama's Homemade Pies with Peas and Mash | Safe (Through to Top 9) |
| NSW | Chris & Cookie | Lamb Kofta with Quinoa Pomegranate Salad and Halloumi | |
| VIC | Eve & Jason | Lamb Rogan Josh with Pilaf Rice and Chapati | |
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | Lamb Souvlaki with Lemon Potatoes and Greek Salad | |
| QLD | Mike & Tarq | Chili Con Carne with Blackened Corn and Iceberg Wedge Salad | |
| VIC | Mitch & Laura | Katsu Chicken and Pork Dumpling Bento Box | |
| QLD | Alex & Gareth | Cola Ribs with Onion Rings and Slaw | Through to Sudden Death |
| SA | Rosie & Paige | Pulled Pork Burger with Chicken Bites and Chipotle Mayo | |
Sudden Death Cook-Off 3
- Episode 32
- Airdate — 29 March 2016
- Description — Rosie and Paige along with Alex and Gareth were the weakest teams from the Pop-up Cinema Challenge and will go head to head in the fourth Sudden Death Cook-Off. The team who receives the lower score will be eliminated and the surviving team will go through to the Top 9.
| Sudden Death 4 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
| Karen | Guy | Liz | Colin | Pete | Manu | ||||
| SA | Rosie & Paige | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 52 | Safe |
| Dishes | Entree | Cauliflower Fritters with Yoghurt Sauce and Tabouli | |||||||
| Main | Roasted Quail with Peas, Mint and Speck | ||||||||
| Dessert | Flourless Persian Cake with Rosewater Jelly | ||||||||
| QLD | Alex & Gareth | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 49 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Five Spice Prawns with Papaya Salad and Coriander Dressing | |||||||
| Main | Snapper with Green Chilli Coconut Broth | ||||||||
| Dessert | Doughnuts with Chilli Chocolate Ice Cream and Rhubarb | ||||||||
Top 9
People's Choice 5: Rodeo Challenge
- Episode 33
- Airdate — 30 March 2016
- Location — Luddenham Showground
- Description — The teams were tasked to barbecue for 200 rodeo riders and their families. The rodeo riders will taste and vote for their favourite meals and team with the most votes wins Rider's Choice and is saved from the next two eliminations. The four weakest teams, chosen by Pete and Colin were sent to a following Kitchen HQ challenge.
| People's Choice 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Dish | Result | |
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | — | Safe (Immunity) |
| VIC | Mitch & Laura | Bush Spice Kangaroo with Macadamia Salad | Riders' Choice |
| WA | Anna & Jordan | Spicy Sicilian Sausage with Focaccia and Tomato Relish | Safe (Through to Top 8) |
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | Eye Fillet Kebabs with Spicy Ajvar and Rosemary Potatoes | |
| SA | Rosie & Paige | Pomegranate Glazed Lamb Cutlets with Harissa Pumpkin | |
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rice and Pineapple Relish | Bottom 4 (Through to Kitchen HQ) |
| NSW | Chris & Cookie | BBQ Scotch Fillet with Smoky Potato Salad | |
| VIC | Eve & Jason | Bourbon Chicken with Chorizo Slaw and Jalapeño Poppers | |
| QLD | Mike & Tarq | Argentinian Spatchcock with Loaded Sweet Potato and Chimichurri | |
Kitchen HQ: Alumni Challenge
- Episode 34
- Airdate — 3 April 2016
- Description — In a special Kitchen HQ challenge, the Bottom 4 teams from the previous challenge had their food judged by notable contestants from previous series of MKR. At the end of this cook-off, two teams are sent to Sudden Death, one sent by judges Pete and Manu, and the second sent by the alumni teams. The MKR alumni returning include:-
- Robert & Lynzey, Ash & Camilla and winners, Will & Steve from 2015 (series 6)
- Carly & Tresne, Helena & Vikki, and runners up, Chloe & Kelly from 2014 (series 5)
- Angela & Melina, Sophia and winners, Dan & Steph from 2013 (series 4)
- Runners-up, Nic & Rocco and winner, Jennifer from 2012 (series 3)
| Alumni Challenge | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Dish | Result | |
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | Roast Quail with Mushroom and Thyme Broth | Safe |
| NSW | Chris & Cookie | "Dessert Taco" | |
| VIC | Eve & Jason | Crepes with Pickled Orange and Candied Walnuts | Sudden Death (Sent by judges) |
| QLD | Mike & Tarq | Pan Seared Duck Breast with Thai Curry Sauce and Pineapple Fried Rice | Sudden Death (Sent by alumni) |
Sudden Death Cook-Off 4
- Episode 35
- Airdate — 4 April 2016
- Description — Eve & Jason and Mike & Tarq as the weakest teams from the Alumni Challenge, battle it out in the fifth Sudden Death Cook-Off. The team who receives the lower score will be eliminated and the surviving team will be safe and join the Top 8.
| Sudden Death 5 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | |||||||
| Karen | Guy | Liz | Colin | Pete | Manu | |||||
| VIC | Eve & Jason | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 41 | Safe | |
| Dishes | Entree | Seared Scallops with Cauliflower and Miso | ||||||||
| Main | Sri Lankan Beef Curry with Toor Dal | |||||||||
| Dessert | Butterscotch Pears with Ginger Cake and Yoghurt Sorbet | |||||||||
| QLD | Mike & Tarq | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 39 | Eliminated | |
| Dishes | Entree | Thai Prawn Bisque with Prawn Toast | ||||||||
| Main | Sesame Crusted Tuna with Homemade Soba Noodles and Miso Broth | |||||||||
| Dessert | Indian Rice Pudding with Stone Fruit Compote | |||||||||
Top 8
People's Choice 6: Coles Family Favourites
- Episode 36
- Airdate — 5 April 2016
- Location — West Ryde Coles
- Description — The teams were challenged to create a family favourite meal in a Coles supermarket. They must create a recipe, cook and serve in-store. The team receiving the most votes won Customers' Choice, safe from two eliminations and have their recipe featured in the Coles magazine. The two weakest teams will be sent to sudden death cook-off.
| People's Choice 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Dish | Result | |
| VIC | Mitch & Laura | — | Safe (Immunity) |
| NSW | Chris & Cookie | Peri-Peri Chicken with Spanish Rice | Customers' Choice |
| WA | Anna & Jordan | Port Braised Beef Cheek with Parsnip Purée and Pickled Salad | Safe (Through to Top 7) |
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | Lamb Backstrap with Roasted Garlic Celeriac Purée | |
| VIC | Eve & Jason | Confit Salmon with Ruby Grapefruit and Fennel Salad | |
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | Satay Beef with Nasi Goreng and Achar | |
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | Ricotta Gnudi with Roast Pumpkin and Sautéed Mushrooms | Through to Sudden Death |
| SA | Rosie & Paige | Prosciutto, Camembert and Sage Chicken Breast with Pearl Couscous | |
Sudden Death Cook-Off 5
- Episode 37
- Airdate — 6 April 2016
- Description — Rosie & Paige and Gianni & Zana failed to impress the judges in the Family Favourites Challenge and have to compete against each other in the sixth Sudden Death Cook-Off, where one team will be eliminated. The winning team goes through to the Top 7.
| Sudden Death 6 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
| Karen | Guy | Liz | Colin | Pete | Manu | ||||
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 44 | Safe |
| Dishes | Entree | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Tomato & Oregano Salsa and Basil Oil | |||||||
| Main | Braised Oxtail with Jerusalem Artichoke Purée and Horseradish Cream | ||||||||
| Dessert | Salted Caramel Tiramisu | ||||||||
| SA | Rosie & Paige | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 39 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Ricotta, Lemon & Mint Ravioli | |||||||
| Main | Meatball with Mozzarella and Homemade Bread | ||||||||
| Dessert | Lemon Yoghurt Cake with Cherries and Crème Fraîche Ice Cream | ||||||||
Top 7
People's Choice 7: 4Fourteen Chef's Table
- Episode 38
- Airdate — 10 April 2016
- Location — 4Fourteen restaurant, Surry Hills
- Description — The teams headed to Colin Fassnidge’s 4Fourteen restaurant to create a main course dish. A panel of Colin's chef and management staff voted for the best dish, which will be placed on the 4Fourteen menu. That team also receives an advantage at the following challenge. The two weakest scoring dishes selected by judges will face off in the next Sudden Death elimination.
| People's Choice 7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Dish | Result | |
| NSW | Chris & Cookie | — | Safe (Immunity) |
| WA | Anna & Jordan | Harissa Charred Octopus with Duck Fat Potatoes and Kale | Chefs' Choice |
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | Salt Baked Rainbow Trout with Sauce Vierge and Heirloom Tomatoes | Safe (Through to Top 6) |
| VIC | Mitch & Laura | Sous Vide Lamb with Crispy Brains and Caramelised Onion Purée | |
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | Pan Seared Duck Breast with Turnips, Apple and Miso | |
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | Balsamic Glazed Pork Ribs with Parsnip Purée and Red Cabbage Pickle | Through to Sudden Death |
| VIC | Eve & Jason | Lamb Liver & Onions with Crispy Black Pudding and Sweet Potato | |
Sudden Death Cook-Off 6
- Episode 39
- Airdate — 11 April 2016
- Description — The two weakest teams from the 4Fourteen Challenge will go head-to-head in the seventh Sudden Death Cook-Off, where one team will be eliminated. The winning team goes through to the Top 6.
| Sudden Death 7 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
| Karen | Guy | Liz | Colin | Pete | Manu | ||||
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 46 | Safe |
| Dishes | Entree | Tortellini in Brodo | |||||||
| Main | Main Beef Brisket with Mushy Peas and Roasted Bone Marrow | ||||||||
| Dessert | Apple Crumble Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream | ||||||||
| VIC | Eve & Jason | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 35 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Choux Gnocchi with Spring Vegetables and Roast Tomato Sauce | |||||||
| Main | Lamb Cutlets with Parsnip Purée, Mushrooms and Jus | ||||||||
| Dessert | Lemon Cheesecake with Citrus Curd and Pepita Crumb | ||||||||
Top 6
Kitchen HQ: Finals Decider
- Episode 40
- Airdate — 12 April 2016
- Description — In the Finals Decider, teams first competed in a rapid cook-off and had 45 minutes to create a dish using two ingredients that are normally an unusual combination. The six combinations of ingredients were set, with Anna and Jordan allocating each team their ingredients as their advantage from winning the previous challenge. Four teams became safe after the first cook-off, with the remaining two competing in a final Sudden Death cook-off, where the weaker team is eliminated and the winning team to join the Top 5.
| Surprising Fusions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Dish | Result | |
| WA | Anna & Jordan | Saffron and Vanilla Lobster with Saffron Pasta | Safe (Through to Top 5) |
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | Chicken Liver Pâté with Balsamic Figs | |
| VIC | Mitch & Laura | Spiced Lamb Rack with Apricot Purée and Tortellini | |
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | Black Pudding Scotch Eggs with Rhubarb Mayonnaise | |
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | Chocolate Ganache with Beetroot Sauce and Macadamia Crumb | Through to Sudden Death |
| NSW | Chris & Cookie | Raspberry Sponge with Italian Meringue and Sweet Basil Pesto | |
| Sudden Death Elimination | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Dish | Result | |
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | White Chocolate & Raspberry Tart | Safe |
| NSW | Chris & Cookie | Mint Crusted Lamb Backstrap with Peas and Mint | Eliminated |
Top 5
Ultimate Instant Restaurant
- Episodes 41 to 45
- Airdate — 13 to 20 April 2016
- Description — For the start of the finals round, the Top 5 teams head around the country once again in an Ultimate Instant Restaurant round. All teams have to cook two dishes of each course (entree, main and dessert) for their fellow finalists and judges for scoring. Guests have a choice of choosing one of the options per course while the judges Pete and Manu each taste one of the two options. The lowest scoring team is eliminated as the remaining four teams are ranked into the semifinals.
- Colour key:
- – Judge's score for course option 1
- – Judge's score for course option 2
| Top 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team and episode details | Guest scores | Pete's scores | Manu's scores | Total (out of 100) |
Rank | Result | ||||||||||||
| T&G | M&L | C&L | A&J | G&Z | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | ||||||||
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | - | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 85 | 1st | Through to Semi Final | |||
| Ep 41 | 13 April 2016 | Mortar and Pestle | ||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entrées | 1 | Crystal Prawn and Ginger Dumpling | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | Spicy Soft Shell Crab with Pickled Vegetables | |||||||||||||||||
| Mains | 1 | Beef Rendang with Coconut Rice | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Indonesian Grilled Chicken with Sambal and Tempeh | |||||||||||||||||
| Desserts | 1 | Mango Mousse with Sesame Nougatine | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Sesame Chocolate Ball with Pandan Ice-cream | |||||||||||||||||
| VIC | Mitch & Laura | 6 | - | 4 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 60 | 5th | Eliminated | |||
| Ep 42 | 17 April 2016 | The Pines | ||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entrées | 1 | Goat Cheese Fondant with Port Figs | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | Caramelized Onion Broth and Truffle French Toast | |||||||||||||||||
| Mains | 1 | Beetroot Risotto with Pan Roasted Pheasant | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Lamb Sweetbreads with Charred Cauliflower and Hazelnuts | |||||||||||||||||
| Desserts | 1 | Poached Meringue in Orange Scented Custard with Pistachio Praline | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Porcini and Caramel Tart with Coffee Ice Cream | |||||||||||||||||
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | 8 | 5 | - | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 77 | 2nd | Through to Semi Final | |||
| Ep 43 | 18 April 2016 | Number 32 | ||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entrées | 1 | Vitello Tonnato | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | Duck Breast with Figs and Vincotta | |||||||||||||||||
| Mains | 1 | Beef Cheek Ravioli | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Lamb Rack with Crispy Polenta and Pea Purée | |||||||||||||||||
| Desserts | 1 | Tartufo | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Citrus Sfogliatelle | |||||||||||||||||
| WA | Anna & Jordan | 8 | 6 | 6 | - | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 72 | 3rd | Through to Semi Final | |||
| Ep 44 | 19 April 2016 | Mama Knows Best | ||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entrées | 1 | Gnocchi with Mushroom and Truffle | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | Squid with Almond Tarator and Citrus Salsa | |||||||||||||||||
| Mains | 1 | Black and White Crab Ravioli with Crab Bisque | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Suckling Pig with Celeriac and Apple | |||||||||||||||||
| Desserts | 1 | Rhubarb and Ginger Bombe Alaska | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Vanilla Panna Cotta with Espresso Jelly and Crostoli | |||||||||||||||||
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | 281 | - | 8 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 71 | 4th | Through to Semi Final | ||||||
| Ep 45 | 20 April 2016 | Monte Nero | ||||||||||||||||
| Dishes | Entrées | 1 | Adriatic Seafood Stew | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | Sardines with Capers, Olives and Bread | |||||||||||||||||
| Mains | 1 | Burek Cigars with Figs and Goat’s Cheese | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Spiced Lamb Loin with Chestnut Puree and Mushroom Tart | |||||||||||||||||
| Desserts | 1 | Nondaja’s Tespixhe with Citrus Salad | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 'Black Mountain' Chocolate Molten Lava Cake | |||||||||||||||||
- Note
- ^1 – Individual guest scores were not revealed.
Semi-finals
Semi-final 1
- Episode 46
- Airdate — 21 April 2016
- Description — Gianni & Zana take on Tasia & Gracia in the first Semi-Final Cook-Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the winner proceeds through to the Grand Final.
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen | Guy | Liz | Colin | Pete | Manu | ||||
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 55 | Through to Grand Final |
| Dishes | Entree | Lobster Tail with Yellow Curry and Taro Chips | |||||||
| Main | Crispy Fried Barramundi with Apple, Coriander and Tamarind Dressing | ||||||||
| Dessert | Coconut Panna Cotta with Passionfruit Curd and Lychee Sorbet | ||||||||
| VIC | Gianni & Zana | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 43 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Beetroot and Goat's Cheese Ravioli with Sage Butter | |||||||
| Main | Beef Goulash with Heirloom Carrots and Pickles | ||||||||
| Dessert | Krempita with Vanilla Poached Figs | ||||||||
Semi-final 2
- Episode 47
- Airdate — 25 April 2016
- Description — Anna & Jordan take on Carmine & Lauren in the second Semi-Final Cook-Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the winner proceeds through to the Grand Final.
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen | Guy | Liz | Colin | Pete | Manu | ||||
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 46 | Through to Grand Final |
| Dishes | Entree | Seared Scallops with Pea Cream and Speck | |||||||
| Main | Sous Vide Chicken with Smoked Potato Puree and Brussels Sprouts | ||||||||
| Dessert | Grilled Peaches with Yoghurt Mousse and Peach Sorbet | ||||||||
| WA | Anna & Jordan | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 36 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Lightly Poached Oysters with Fennel and Apple | |||||||
| Main | Chilli Angel Hair Pasta with Crab and Pippies | ||||||||
| Dessert | Cannoli with Orange and Mascarpone Ice Cream | ||||||||
Grand Final
- Episode 48
- Airdate — 26 April 2016
- Description — In the final cook-off for the series, the top 2 teams face-off in the ultimate Grand Final. Teams each cook a five course menu, with 20 plates of each course, totalling 100 plates per team, served to eliminated teams, friends and family. Guest judges returned for the final verdict of awarding the $250,000 prize to the winners. Teams also wear chef attire and have their Instant Restaurant represented.
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen | Guy | Liz | Colin | Pete | Manu | ||||
| VIC | Tasia & Gracia | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 57 | Winners |
| Dishes | Mortar and Pestle | ||||||||
| 1st course | Seared Scallops on Betel Leaves | ||||||||
| 2nd course | Chicken Ribs with Chilli and Sweet Soy | ||||||||
| 3rd course | Grilled King Prawns with Balado and Quail Egg | ||||||||
| 4th course | Crispy Skin Duck with Green Chilli Sambal | ||||||||
| 5th course | Pandan Pudding with Coconut and Kaffir Lime Ice Cream | ||||||||
| SA | Carmine & Lauren | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 51 | Runners-up |
| Dishes | Number 32 | ||||||||
| 1st course | Beef Carpaccio with Porcini Cream | ||||||||
| 2nd course | Milk Braised Pork Belly with Scallop and Apple | ||||||||
| 3rd course | Saffron Linguine with Butter Poached Bug Tail | ||||||||
| 4th course | Beef Sirloin with Madeira Jus and Mushrooms | ||||||||
| 5th course | Chocolate, Cherry and Coconut | ||||||||
Ratings
- Colour key:
- – Highest Rating
- – Lowest Rating
- – Elimination Episode
- – Finals Week
| Wk. | Episode | Air date | Viewers[a] (millions) |
Nightly rank[a] |
Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Instant Restaurant 1–1: Monique & Sarah | Monday, 1 February | 1.576 | #1 | [1] |
| 2 | Instant Restaurant 1–2: Mitch & Laura | Tuesday, 2 February | 1.533 | #1 | [2] | |
| 3 | Instant Restaurant 1–3: Cheryl & Matt | Wednesday, 3 February | 1.574 | #1 | [3] | |
| 2 | 4 | Instant Restaurant 1–4: Rosie & Paige | Sunday, 7 February | 1.399 | #2 | [4] |
| 5 | Instant Restaurant 1–5: Anna & Jordan | Monday, 8 February | 1.675 | #1 | [5] | |
| 6 | Instant Restaurant 1–6: Gianni & Zana | Tuesday, 9 February | 1.882 | #1 | [6] | |
| 7 | Instant Restaurant 2–1: Alex & Gareth | Wednesday, 10 February | 1.544 | #1 | [7] | |
| 3 | 8 | Instant Restaurant 2–2: Luciano & Martino | Sunday, 14 February | 1.676 | #1 | [8] |
| 9 | Instant Restaurant 2–3: Tasia & Gracia | Monday, 15 February | 1.687 | #1 | [9] | |
| 10 | Instant Restaurant 2–4: JP & Nelly | Tuesday, 16 February | 1.550 | #1 | [10] | |
| 11 | Instant Restaurant 2–5: Nev & Kell | Wednesday, 17 February | 1.689 | #1 | [11] | |
| 4 | 12 | Instant Restaurant 2–6: Jessica & Marcos | Sunday, 21 February | 1.938 | #1 | [12] |
| 13 | Instant Restaurant 3–1: Eve & Jason | Monday, 22 February | 1.570 | #1 | [13] | |
| 14 | Instant Restaurant 3–2: Carmine & Lauren | Tuesday, 23 February | 1.447 | #1 | [14] | |
| 15 | Instant Restaurant 3–3: Mike & Tarq | Wednesday, 24 February | 1.437 | #1 | [15] | |
| 5 | 16 | Instant Restaurant 3–4: Hazel & Lisa | Sunday, 28 February | 1.425 | #1 | [16] |
| 17 | Instant Restaurant 3–5: Chris & Cookie | Monday, 29 February | 1.473 | #1 | [17] | |
| 18 | Instant Restaurant 3–6: Tim & Dee | Tuesday, 1 March | 1.496 | #1 | [18] | |
| 19 | Instant Restaurant 4–1: Nev & Kell | Wednesday, 2 March | 1.372 | #1 | [19] | |
| 6 | 20 | Instant Restaurant 4–2: Monique & Sarah | Sunday, 6 March | 1.325 | #1 | [20] |
| 21 | Instant Restaurant 4–3: Hazel & Lisa | Monday, 7 March | 1.450 | #1 | [21] | |
| 22 | Instant Restaurant 4–4: Alex & Gareth | Tuesday, 8 March | 1.513 | #1 | [22] | |
| 23 | Instant Restaurant 4–5: Rosie & Paige | Wednesday, 9 March | 1.494 | #1 | [23] | |
| 7 | 24 | Instant Restaurant 4–6: Carmine & Lauren | Sunday, 13 March | 1.449 | #1 | [24] |
| 25 | Top 13: People's Choice - RSL Buffet Challenge | Monday, 14 March | 1.418 | #1 | [25] | |
| 26 | Top 13: Kitchen HQ - Banquet Cook-Off | Tuesday, 15 March | 1.376 | #1 | [26] | |
| 27 | Top 12: People's Choice - Athlete's Challenge | Wednesday, 16 March | 1.307 | #1 | [27] | |
| 8 | 28 | Sudden Death Cook-Off 1 | Monday, 21 March | 1.462 | #1 | [28] |
| 29 | Top 11: People's Choice - Fisherman's Challenge | Tuesday, 22 March | 1.410 | #1 | [29] | |
| 30 | Sudden Death Cook-Off 2 | Wednesday, 23 March | 1.250 | #1 | [30] | |
| 9 | 31 | Top 10: People's Choice - Pop-Up Cinema Challenge | Monday, 28 March | 1.327 | #1 | [31] |
| 32 | Sudden Death Cook-Off 3 | Tuesday, 29 March | 1.373 | #1 | [32] | |
| 33 | Top 9: People's Choice - Rodeo Challenge | Wednesday, 30 March | 1.277 | #1 | [33] | |
| 10 | 34 | Top 9: Kitchen HQ - Alumni Challenge | Sunday, 3 April | 1.234 | #1 | [34] |
| 35 | Sudden Death Cook-Off 4 | Monday, 4 April | 1.273 | #1 | [35] | |
| 36 | Top 8: People's Choice - Coles Family Favourites Challenge | Tuesday, 5 April | 1.244 | #1 | [36] | |
| 37 | Sudden Death Cook-Off 5 | Wednesday, 6 April | 1.301 | #1 | [37] | |
| 11 | 38 | Top 7: People's Choice - 4Fourteen Chef's Table Challenge | Sunday, 10 April | 1.315 | #2 | [38] |
| 39 | Sudden Death Cook-Off 6 | Monday, 11 April | 1.356 | #1 | [39] | |
| 40 | Top 6: Kitchen HQ - Finals Decider Challenge | Tuesday, 12 April | 1.439 | #1 | [40] | |
| 41 | Ultimate Instant Restaurant 1: Tasia & Gracia | Wednesday, 13 April | 1.349 | #1 | [41] | |
| 12 | 42 | Ultimate Instant Restaurant 2: Mitch & Laura | Sunday, 17 April | 1.266 | #2 | [42] |
| 43 | Ultimate Instant Restaurant 3: Carmine & Lauren | Monday, 18 April | 1.449 | #1 | [43] | |
| 44 | Ultimate Instant Restaurant 4: Anna & Jordan | Tuesday, 19 April | 1.462 | #1 | [44] | |
| 45 | Ultimate Instant Restaurant 5: Gianni & Zana | Wednesday, 20 April | 1.566 | #1 | [45] | |
| 46 | Semi-Final 1 | Thursday, 21 April | 1.360 | #1 | [46] | |
| 13 | 47 | Semi-Final 2 | Monday, 25 April | 1.633 | #1 | [47] |
| 48 | Grand Final | Tuesday, 26 April | 1.820 | #2 | [48] | |
| Grand Final - Winner Announced | 1.969 | #1 | ||||
a Ratings data used is from OzTAM and represents the live and same day average viewership from the 5 largest Australian metropolitan centres (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide).
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