The sixth season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on Monday 2 February 2015.
For the first time since 2012, My Kitchen Rules was beaten by MasterChef Australia in the 'Winner Announced' TV ratings.
Format changes
New Instant Restaurant Rounds
Colin's Secret Round — For the first time, six teams competed in a third group of instant restaurants with judge, Colin Fassnidge. It is the first time Colin has made an appearance in the instant restaurant round.
Redemption Round — The teams who placed 4th and 5th in their respective instant restaurant groups were combined and competed in another instant restaurant round.
Challenge Round Format — After the People's Choice challenge, two teams are sent directly into Sudden Death, skipping the past process of a kitchen cook-off to determine the second team. As a result, teams who pass the People's Choice are deemed safe and the winner becomes safe from two eliminations.
Judging Panel Changes — For the off-site People's Choice challenges, Colin Fassnidge joined Pete Evans as a co-judge for the teams cooking, while Manu is present for cook-offs held in Kitchen Headquarters. During Sudden Death Cook-Offs, Colin continues to be a part of the blind tasting panel, along with the regular three guest judges.
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 was safe from elimination after 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
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Team advanced to next round.
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, the team was immune from elimination and was not required to participate.
Withdrew
Team withdrew from the competition voluntarily.
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Results do not apply as the team was not allocated to this challenge or round.
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 — 2 February to 10 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.
Zucchini & Potato Rosti Stack with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche
Main
Rack of Lamb with Crushed Potatoes and Lemon Green Beans
Dessert
Pear & Walnut Crumble with Pear Wafers
WA
Kat & Andre
6
—
5
6
5
5
6
4
6
6
4
5
58
4th
Through to Round 4
Ep 2
3 February
Fin & Tonic
Dishes
Entrée
Smoked Cod with Crunchy Mash, Cabbage and Leek
Main
Crayfish Ravioli with Roasted Tomato Sauce
Dessert
Chocolate Tart with Raspberries and Cream
NSW
Robert & Lynzey
8
8
—
8
8
9
10
8
9
10
7
5
90
1st
Safe
Ep 3
4 February
Tejas
Dishes
Entrée
Quail Legs with Ranch Dressing and Jalapeño Poppers
Main
Peppered Beef with Texas Green Beans and BBQ Corn with Garlic Butter
Dessert
Bourbon Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
VIC
Ash & Camilla
7
2
7
—
6
6
6
10
3
7
9
5
68
2nd
Safe
Ep 4
8 February
Dans La Maison
Dishes
Entrée
Steak Tartare with Quail Egg and Crostoli
Main
Bouillabaisse with Rouille and Baguette
Dessert
Fondant au Chocolat with Hazelnut Ice Cream
SA
Annie & Lloyd
6
2
4
4
—
3
3
3
7
3
2
8
45
5th
Through to Round 4
Ep 5
9 February
Mystic Hollow
Dishes
Entrée
Beef Madras Coconut Buns with Yoghurt Dipping Sauce
Main
Sea Bream Baked in Parchment with Saffron Rice
Dessert
Rosewater Mousse with Almond Tuile and Crystallised Petals
ACT
Gina & Anna
3
4
3
4
2
—
4
3
2
4
5
4
40
6th
Eliminated
Ep 6
10 February
Aquazure
Dishes
Entrée
Salt & Pepper Flathead Fillets with Lime Aioli and Salad
Main
Pasta (Originally Rotolo of Gnocchi) & Duck Ragù with Crispy Sage
Dessert
Crème Pâtissière Tarts with Prunes in Port Syrup
Round 2
Episodes 7 to 12
Airdate — 11 February to 18 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.
Pork Belly with Horseradish Mash and Mum's Essential Greens
Dessert
Dunking Doughnuts
WA
Eva & Debra
4
—
4
4
4
5
3
6
3
6
5
2
46
5th
Through to Round 4
Ep 8
12 February
Spice Market
Dishes
Entrée
Pork and Spinach Wontons in Ginger Broth
Main
Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken
Dessert
Pandan Crème Brûlée
NSW
Carol & Adam
7
7
—
8
7
7
4
7
9
6
7
8
77
1st
Safe
Ep 9
15 February
40 Love
Dishes
Entrée
Lobster Rice Paper Rolls with Sesame Lime Sauce
Main
Stir-Fried Prawns in XO Sauce
Dessert
Baked Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake
VIC
Matt & Rob
5
4
5
—
6
6
3
2
4
3
2
5
45
6th
Eliminated
Ep 10
16 February
Salt and Soil
Dishes
Entrée
Oysters Three Ways
Main
Prosciutto Wrapped Quail with Kale, Orange & Walnut Salad
Dessert
Homemade Brownie with Strawberries and Cream
VIC
Rose & Josh
5
7
7
7
—
6
9
4
4
8
5
4
66
3rd
Safe
Ep 11
17 February
Mi Cocina
Dishes
Entrée
Chorizo Stuffed Calamari with Tomato and Garlic Sauce
Main
Paella
Dessert
Apple and Cinnamon Empanadas with Chocolate Sauce
SA
Vicky & Celine
9
8
6
7
6
—
7
8
3
7
8
4
73
2nd
Safe
Ep 12
18 February
Kali Orexi
Dishes
Entrée
Chargrilled Octopus and Broad Bean Salad with Red Wine Dressing
Main
Lahanodolmathes with Avgolemono Sauce
Dessert
Chocolate Baklava Cigars with Salted Caramel Sauce
Round 3: Colin's Secret Round
Episodes 13 to 18
Airdate — 19 February to 2 March
Description — A new group of 6 teams entered the competition and competed in a 'secret round' of instant restaurants. This round was not judged by Pete and Manu, but instead by Colin Fassnidge. The same rules applied and the lowest scoring team is eliminated. Since Colin was the only judge for this round his Scores were doubled.
Instant Restaurant Summary
Group 3
Team and Episode Details
Guest Scores
Colin's Scores
Total (out of 110)
Rank
Result
D&B
R&D
L&T
J&E
W&S
K&N
Entrée
Main
Dessert
WA
Drasko & Bianca
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7
6
7
5
7
10
14
14
70
3rd
Safe
Ep 13
19 February
Wild Pastures
Dishes
Entrée
Barbecued Marron with Thai Green Mango Salad
Main
Venison with Celeriac Purée and Witlof Salad
Dessert
Sour Apple Parfait with Apple Marshmallow and Salted Peanut Shards
QLD
Rob & Dave
6
—
7
6
6
6
20
8
12
71
2nd
Safe
Ep 14
23 February
Evans and Mac
Dishes
Entrée
Mushroom Ravioli in Porcini Broth
Main
Fennel and Thyme Stuffed Porchetta with Roasted Vegetables
Dessert
Chocolate Éclair with Strawberries and Cream
QLD
Lynn & Tony
4
6
—
3
4
5
6
8
12
48
6th
Eliminated
Ep 15
24 February
The Serengeti
Dishes
Entrée
Peri Peri Prawns with Cucumber & Apple Salad
Main
Poor Man's Bolo with Sweet Potato Maize and Crispy Green Beans
Dessert
Pharaoh's Money Bags, Mascarpone and Fig Filo Pastry
VIC
Jane & Emma
5
5
5
—
5
6
8
12
10
56
5th
Through to Round 4
Ep 16
25 February
Wisteria
Dishes
Entrée
Eggplant Arancini with Arrabiata Sauce and Parmesan Crisp
Main
Salmon with Potato Stack and Lime Vinaigrette
Dessert
Fig and Honey Ice-Cream Sandwich with Almond Praline
NSW
Will & Steve
7
6
5
7
—
7
18
16
10
76
1st
Safe
Ep 17
26 February
The China Plate
Dishes
Entrée
Scotch Egg with Herb Mayonnaise
Main
Fish and Thrice-Cooked Chips with Peas and Liquor
Dessert
Mrs. Stewart's Chocolate and Hazelnut Roulade
NSW
Katie & Nikki
5
6
3
5
4
—
6
14
14
57
4th
Through to Round 4
Ep 18
2 March
Sassy
Dishes
Entrée
Croatian Hot Pot with Homemade Sausage
Main
Spatchcock with Pomegranate Salad and Couscous
Dessert
Deconstructed Lemon Tart
Round 4: Redemption Round
Episodes 19 to 24
Airdate — 3 March to 11 March
Description — The 4th and 5th placed teams from the previous three groups must cook again in a redemption round. Pete and Manu return as the judges, and the lowest scoring team is eliminated.
Goat's Cheese, Caramelised Onion and Pine Nut Tart
Main
Lamb Rack with Green Olive Gremolata and Pommes Dauphines
Dessert
Espresso Cheesecake
QLD
Sheri & Emilie
4
—
6
6
8
7
7
6
4
7
6
5
66
3rd
Safe
Ep 20
4 March
Finders Keepers
Dishes
Entrée
Mushroom Crêpes
Main
Deconstructed Lamb Shank and Sherry Pie
Dessert
Rhubarb and Strawberry Upside-Down Cake with Crème Anglaise
VIC
Jane & Emma
7
9
—
8
9
8
9
10
7
9
9
7
92
2nd
Safe
Ep 21
5 March
Wisteria
Dishes
Entrée
Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Butter
Main
Pork Cheek with Apple Cider Jus, Crackling and Potato Croquette
Dessert
Lemon Friand with Lemon Curd and Blueberries
WA
Kat & Andre
3
4
5
—
4
5
8
2
8
8
2
8
57
5th
Safe
Ep 22
9 March
Fin & Tonic
Dishes
Entrée
Veal Involtini
Main
Zuppa di Pesce with Homemade Bread
Dessert
Île Flottante
WA
Eva & Debra
8
10
8
8
—
9
10
10
8
10
10
7
98
1st
Safe
Ep 23
10 March
Spice Market
Dishes
Entrée
Prawn Cakes with Peanut & Lime Dipping Sauce
Main
Keralan Fish Molee with Lemon Rice
Dessert
Kulfi with Rosewater Syrup, Pistachios and Jelly
NSW
Katie & Nikki
4
4
5
1
3
—
5
8
5
5
7
5
52
6th
Eliminated
Ep 24
11 March
Sassy
Dishes
Entrée
Chicken Liver with Potato Rösti and Garlic Spinach
Main
Pork Cutlet with Bacon Sauerkraut and Onion Knödel
Dessert
Kick-Ass Apple Pie with Burnt Butter Ice-Cream
Top 14
People's Choice 1: Camping Challenge
Episode 25
Airdate — 12 March 2015
Location — The Basin, New South Wales
Description — The teams headed into the first challenge to serve a breakfast dish for 200 hungry campers. The campers voted for their favourite dish and the team with the most votes received People's Choice, sending that team safe from two eliminations. Judges Pete and Colin sent the two weakest teams directly into the first Sudden Death Cook-Off. Teams who won the previous instant restaurant rounds were automatically safe from elimination and did not participate in this challenge. All other surviving teams advance to the Top 13.
Challenge summary
People's Choice 1
Team
Dish
Result
NSW
Carol & Adam
—
Safe (Immunity)
WA
Eva & Debra
NSW
Robert & Lynzey
NSW
Will & Steve
VIC
Ash & Camilla
Chilli Scrambled Eggs with Salmon and Chive Hollandaise
People's Choice
WA
Drasko & Bianca
Spicy Pork and Egg Tortilla with Avocado Salsa
Safe (Through to Top 13)
QLD
Jac & Shaz
American-Style Pancakes with Caramelised Banana and Coconut Crumb
VIC
Jane & Emma
Blueberry Ricotta Hotcakes with Berry Compote and Candied Pecans
WA
Kat & Andre
Smoked Ham and Gruyère Bake with Tomato Relish
QLD
Rob & Dave
Zucchini and Corn Fritters with Maple Bacon and Tomato Salsa
VIC
Rose & Josh
Ricotta Fritters with Tomato Relish, Rocket and Feta
QLD
Sheri & Emilie
Spinach, Feta and Mushroom Gözleme
SA
Annie & Lloyd
Lamb Meatballs with Vegetable Stew and Bubble and Squeak
Through to Sudden Death
SA
Vicky & Celine
Greek Baked Eggs with Dill and Garlic Flatbread
Sudden Death Cook-Off 1
Episode 26
Airdate — 16 March 2015
Description — Annie & Lloyd and Vicky & Celine did not impress the judges at the Camping Challenge, so they must go head to head in the first Sudden Death Cook-Off. The team with the lower score will be eliminated and the surviving team will proceed through to the Top 13.
Description — Teams cooked for the farmers, highlighting their produce as a way of saying thanks for all their hard work supplying it. Teams were each allocated a main ingredient to highlight in their dish and were split into two groups, first group cooking savoury and the second cooking sweets. Farmer's voted for the favourite dish awarding one team the Farmer's Choice, making them safe from two eliminations, while the judges sent to two weakest teams into Sudden Death.
Challenge summary
People's Choice 2
Team
Ingredient
Dish
Result
VIC
Ash & Camilla
—
Safe (Immunity)
NSW
Will & Steve
Rhubarb
Riesling Poached Rhubarb with Ginger Biscuits
Farmer's Choice
NSW
Carol & Adam
Salmon
Baked Salmon with Ruby Grapefruit Salad
Safe (Through to Top 12)
WA
Drasko & Bianca
Chilli
Nan's Burmese Chilli Prawn Curry
QLD
Jac & Shaz
Citrus
Spiced Orange Cakes with Citrus Syrup
VIC
Jane & Emma
Nuts
Layered Hazelnut Cake with Frangelico Cream
WA
Kat & Andre
Mushroom
Pork and Mushroom Cabbage Rolls with Mushroom Sauce
QLD
Rob & Dave
Apple
Apple Amandine with Apple Sabayon
NSW
Robert & Lynzey
Peach
Upside-Down Peach Cobbler with Peach Schnapps Custard
VIC
Rose & Josh
Beetroot
Roast Beetroot Fettuccine with Caramelised Pears and Blue Cheese
SA
Vicky & Celine
Lamb
Marinated Lamb Cutlets with Mediterranean Couscous
WA
Eva & Debra
Beef
Smoked Beef and Asian Noodle Salad
Through to Sudden Death
QLD
Sheri & Emilie
Berries
Mixed Berry Wagon Wheels
Sudden Death Cook-Off 2
Episode 28
Airdate — 18 March 2015
Description — Eva & Debra and Sheri & Emilie must compete in the second Sudden Death Cook-Off after they disappointed the judges at the Farmer's Challenge. The lower scoring team will be eliminated and the surviving team proceeds to the Top 12.
Steamed Mussels with Lemongrass, Ginger and Chilli
Main
Mum’s Chicken Curry
Dessert
Steamed Banana Cake with Salted Caramel
QLD
Sheri & Emilie
7
7
7
6
7
7
41
Eliminated
Dishes
Entree
Beef Carpaccio with Truffle Mayonnaise
Main
Prawn Linguine
Dessert
Cherry Crostata with Ginger Cream
Top 12 → Top 11
This should be the Top 12 round, however after team Vicky and Celine voluntarily withdrew from the competition because of Celine's bad health condition, it has become the Top 11 round.
Description — Teams took charge of pubs around Balmain in Sydney to cook for the lunch-time pub crawl and had to prepare meals to service for paying customers. Two teams were assigned to a pub, and diners paid for what they believed the meal was worth. The team who raises the most money is awarded People's Choice and like the previous rounds, judges Pete and Colin sent the weakest two teams to Sudden Death.
Challenge summary
People's Choice 3
Team
Dish
Result
NSW
Will & Steve
—
Safe (Immunity)
QLD
Jac & Shaz
Chargrilled Lamb with Roasted Vegetable and Feta Salad
People's Choice
VIC
Ash & Camila
Pittsburgh Rare with French Fries, Mushy Peas and Café de Paris Butter
Safe (Through to Top 10)
NSW
Carol & Adam
Pink Ling En Papillote
WA
Drasko & Bianca
Mexican Pork Ribs with White Beans and Pickled Onions
WA
Eva & Debra
Fish and Sweet Potato Chips with Chilli Mayonnaise
VIC
Jane & Emma
Kangaroo Fillet with Cauliflower Purée and Red Wine Jus
WA
Kat & Andre
Snapper with Carrot Purée, Duck Fat Potatoes and Tomato Salsa
VIC
Rose & Josh
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Chilli Breadcrumbs and Polenta Chips
QLD
Rob & Dave
Butter Chicken with Saffron Rice and Flatbread
Through to Sudden Death
NSW
Robert & Lynzey
Spicy Beef Fajitas with Jalapeño Pico de Gallo
SA
Vicky & Celine
Withdrew due to medical issues
Sudden Death Cook-Off 3
Episode 30
Airdate — 23 March 2015
Description — Rob & Dave and Robert & Lynzey failed to impress the judges at the Pub Crawl, so they have to compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook-Off, where one team will be eliminated. The other team goes through to the Top 10.
Description — For this challenge, the teams catered for a wedding reception with a Modern Australian theme in mind. Three teams focused on one course each (entree, main, dessert), with 90 minutes prep time and then 30 minutes for service per course. All guests voted for the People's Choice and judges Pete and Colin sent the weakest two teams to Sudden Death.
Challenge summary
People's Choice 4
Team
Course
Dish
Result
QLD
Jac & Shaz
—
Safe (Immunity)
VIC
Rose & Josh
Dessert
White Chocolate Custard with Berry Compote and Macadamia Crumb
People's Choice
VIC
Ash & Camilla
Entrée
Confit of Ocean Trout with Whipped Caviar and Ginger Broth
Safe (Through to Top 9)
NSW
Carol & Adam
Dessert
Citrus Celebration
WA
Drasko & Bianca
Entrée
Duck Breast with Beetroot, Cherry and Chocolate
WA
Eva & Debra
Main
Dukkah-Crusted Lamb with Sweet Pumpkin Purée and Mint Yoghurt
WA
Kat & Andre
Main
Pork Fillet with Orange and Fennel Slaw and Potato Rösti
NSW
Will & Steve
Entrée
Chicken Liver Parfait with Raisin Purée and Fennel Lavosh
VIC
Jane & Emma
Dessert
Ricotta Cheesecake with Raspberry and Blood Orange
Through to Sudden Death
QLD
Rob & Dave
Main
Butter-Poached Eye Fillet with Cauliflower Purée and Mushroom Sauce
Sudden Death Cook-Off 4
Episode 32
Airdate — 25 March 2015
Description — After a poor performance at the Wedding Challenge, Jane and Emma face against Rob and Dave in the Sudden Death Cook-Off. For Rob and Dave, they are the first team so far to compete in a Sudden Death Cook-Off more than once. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the surviving team proceeds to the Top 9.
Description — Teams created canapés for a harvest party using the fresh produce from pop-up garden patches located in Melbourne's St Kilda and Federation Square. The team with the most votes will be People's Choice and safe from the next two eliminations, whilst the two weakest teams head to the next Sudden Death Cook-Off, where one team will be eliminated.
Challenge summary
People's Choice 5
Team
Dish
Result
VIC
Rose & Josh
—
Safe (Immunity)
WA
Eva & Debra
Crispy Barramundi with Apple and Mango Salad
Gardener's Choice
VIC
Ash & Camilla
Lamb Cutlets with Fondant Potatoes and Beetroot Purée
Safe (Through to Top 8)
WA
Drasko & Bianca
Asian Mushroom Risotto
QLD
Jac & Shaz
Wasabi Chicken with Asian Slaw
VIC
Jane & Emma
Beetroot with Goats Cheese Mousse and Herb Biscuit
WA
Kat & Andre
Hoisin Beef Steamed Bun with Pickled Radish
NSW
Carol & Adam
Waldorf Prawn Cocktail
Through to Sudden Death
NSW
Will & Steve
Shallot Tarte Tatin with Crispy Skin Duck, Mustard Crème Fraîche and Vegetables
Sudden Death Cook-Off 5
Episode 34
Airdate — 7 April 2015
Description — Will & Steve and Carol & Adam must compete against each other in the Sudden Death Cook-Off, after a poor performance at the Garden Challenge. The lower scoring team will be eliminated and the surviving team will go through to the Top 8.
Description — Teams headed to Sydney's Luna Park to serve fairground food to emergency service workers and families for the annual 'Give Back' day. The public voted for their favourite dish sending that team straight to the Top 6 as the bottom two compete in another Sudden Death.
Challenge summary
People's Choice 6
Team
Dish
Result
WA
Eva & Debra
—
Safe (Immunity)
QLD
Jac & Shaz
Banana Spring Roll with Coconut Custard and Caramel Popcorn
People's Choice
VIC
Ash & Camilla
Pork, Fennel and Apple Sausage Rolls
Safe (Through to Top 7)
VIC
Jane & Emma
Popcorn Chicken and Ranch Dipping Sauce
WA
Kat & Andre
Mini-Hamburgers with Deep Fried Pickles
NSW
Will & Steve
Beef Bombs with Roasted Chilli Mayonnaise
WA
Drasko & Bianca
Chicken Satay with Mango Relish
Through to Sudden Death
VIC
Rose & Josh
Churros with Dulce de Leche and Raspberry Coulis
Sudden Death Cook-Off 6
Episode 36
Airdate — 12 April 2015
Description — Unfortunately, Drasko & Bianca and Rose & Josh didn't impress the judges in the Luna Park Challenge. They now must compete in a Sudden Death Cook-Off. The lower scoring team will be eliminated and the safe team will advance to the Top 7.
Description — For this challenge teams prepared and cooked in-flight meals for Jetstar flight passengers. Each team prepared 40 portions of their meal to be served to on-board passengers for scoring out of 10. The team who receives the highest score, wins the Passenger's choice and will have their meal served on select Jetstar flights for three months. The judges once again sent the two weakest teams to Sudden Death.
Challenge summary
People's Choice 7
Team
Dish
Result
QLD
Jac & Shaz
—
Safe (Immunity)
WA
Drasko & Bianca
Middle Eastern Lamb with Saffron Cauliflower
Passenger's Choice
VIC
Ash & Camilla
Manzo Tonnato with Asparagus
Safe (Through to Top 6)
VIC
Jane & Emma
Chicken Rice Paper Rolls with Nuoc Cham
NSW
Will & Steve
Seared Miso Rainbow Trout with Crunchy Salad
WA
Eva & Debra
Chargrilled Prawns with Pineapple Salad and Cucumber and Apple Pickle
Through to Sudden Death
WA
Kat & Andre
Peruvian Seared Tuna with Beans
Sudden Death Cook-Off 7
Episode 38
Airdate — 14 April 2015
Description — Eva & Debra take on Kat & Andre in a Sudden Death Cook-Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the other team proceeds to the Top 6 Finals Decider.
In the Top 6 round, teams competed in a number of cook-offs held in Kitchen Headquarters. At the end of this round, five teams advance into the finals. This also sees the return of the Rapid cook-off and Showdown challenges, which have so far been omitted this season.
Kitchen Cook-Off
Episode 39
Airdate — 15 April 2015
Description
Rapid Cook-off: Street Food — Teams were challenged to cook a street food dish in 30 minutes. The winner of this cook-off earned an advantage for the following Showdown challenge.
Showdown: Fine Dining — In the Showdown, teams were challenged to create a fine dining style dish. This was a head to head challenge, where one team faced off against another. The winner's advantage from the previous cook-off was the ability to set the match-ups between the teams. Three winners of the head to heads were safe and advance to the Top 5, while the bottom 3 head into an elimination knockout round.
Challenge summary
Rapid Cook-off: Street Food
Team
Dish
Result
NSW
Will & Steve
Twice Cooked Chicken Wings with Peach Chutney
Winner (Advantage)
VIC
Ash & Camilla
Beef Vermicelli Salad
Continue to Showdown
WA
Drasko & Bianca
Lamb Kofta with Pickled Cucumber, Flatbread and Mint Yoghurt
WA
Eva & Debra
Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rum Fruit Pickle
QLD
Jac & Shaz
Fried Whitebait with Asian Salad
VIC
Jane & Emma
Coconut Banana Fritter with Caramel Sauce
Showdown: Fine Dining
Team
Dish
Result
1
NSW
Will & Steve
Venison Fillet with Smoked Leeks and Mushroom Sauce
Safe (Through to Top 5)
2
QLD
Jac & Shaz
Eye Fillet and Moreton Bay Bugs with Lemon Caper Sauce
3
WA
Drasko & Bianca
Pearl Perch with Cauliflower Four Ways and Broad Beans
1
WA
Eva & Debra
Crispy Skin Duck with Red Cabbage and Apple Sauce
Through to Knockout round
2
VIC
Jane & Emma
Confit Salmon with Orange and Fennel Salad
3
VIC
Ash & Camilla
Barramundi with Potato Scales and Beurre Blanc
Knock-Out Round
Episode 40
Airdate — 19 April 2015
Description — The bottom three teams from the previous finals decider challenge face off against each other in a three-round knockout. In the first round, teams must neatly segment citrus fruits. The team who did the best job, earned an advantage for the second round. In round two, teams must cook a vegetarian dish in 45 minutes. The winner's advantage was the ability to select the main ingredient for each team to use. These included; mushrooms, cauliflower and okra. After this round, one team is safe as the other two compete in a final Sudden Death round, each creating their own 'signature dish', to determine the last team to join the Top 5 and another elimination.
Round 1: Skills Test
Task
Winner
Segmenting Citrus Fruits
Ash & Camilla
Round 2: Cook-off
Team
Dish
Result
VIC
Ash & Camilla
Braised Mushrooms with Ricotta Gnocchi
Safe
WA
Eva & Debra
Cauliflower Curry with Cauliflower Rice and Pakora
Spiced Sweet Potato Pie with Raspberry and Peach Sorbet
Top 5
Ultimate Instant Restaurant
Episodes 41 to 45
Airdate — 20 to 27 April 2015
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.
Veal with Truffled Pine Nut Purée and Crispy Zucchini Flowers
2
Tea-Smoked Quail with Mushroom Cream
Desserts
1
First Date Lemon Tart
2
Chocolate Delice with Mandarin Caviar
WA
Eva & Debra
5
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6
6
6
7
9
4
9
6
5
63
3rd
Through to Semi-Final
Ep 42
21 April 2015
Spice Market
Dishes
Entrées
1
Grilled Scampi with Sambal Beans
2
Chinese Braised Beef Ribs
Mains
1
Red Duck Curry with Lychees
2
Steamed Barramundi with Chilli, Spring Onion and Ginger
Desserts
1
Singaporean Sugee Cake with Orange Jam
2
Pandan Ice-Cream with Coconut Jelly and Kaffir Lime Syrup
NSW
Will & Steve
7
7
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7
7
9
10
9
9
10
4
79
1st
Through to Semi-Final
Ep 43
22 April 2015
The China Plate
Dishes
Entrées
1
Pigeon Salad with Caramelised Pears and Asparagus
2
Moreton Bay Bugs with Celeriac Remoulade and Seafood Bisque
Mains
1
Lamb Backstrap with Pumpkin Hummus and Charred Brussels Sprouts
2
Pork Belly with Apple, Fennel and Colcannon
Desserts
1
Apple Tart with Rum Raisin Ice-Cream and Butterscotch Sauce
2
Almond Honeycomb Chocolate Bar
QLD
Jac & Shaz
6
6
6
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6
8
8
4
7
9
5
65
2nd
Through to Semi-Final
Ep 44
26 April 2015
Stack
Dishes
Entrées
1
Fried Squid with Chilli Jam
2
Prawn and Leek Tart with Basil Pesto
Mains
1
Sweet Potato and Walnut Chicken Roulade with White Wine Jus
2
Macadamia Crusted Barramundi with Roasted Beetroot and Orange Salad
Desserts
1
Poached Pears with Cinnamon Ice-Cream and Hazelnut Crumb
2
Cherry Short Stacks
VIC
Ash & Camilla
3
6
5
6
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7
6
6
9
5
9
62
4th
Through to Semi-Final
Ep 45
27 April 2015
Dans La Maison
Dishes
Entrées
1
Asparagus Salad with 63 Degree Egg
2
Scallop Mousse with Lobster Sauce
Mains
1
Coq Au Vin with Pasta
2
Three Cheese Ravioli with Game Consommè
Desserts
1
Gâteau aux Trois Laits
2
Millefeuille
Semi-finals
Semi-final 1
Episode 46
Airdate — 28 April 2015
Description — Ash & Camilla take on Will & Steve in the first Semi-Final Cook-Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the winner proceeds through to the Grand Final.
Veal Loin with Pumpkin Beurre Noisette Purée and Truffle Gnocchi
Dessert
Rocky Road
Semi-final 2
Episode 47
Airdate — 3 May 2015
Description — Eva & Debra take on Jac & Shaz in the second Semi-Final Cook-Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the other team becomes the second team to proceed into the Grand Final.
Tea smoked Duck with Fennel Purée and Cranberry Sauce
Dessert
Lime and Coconut Sorbet with Pineapple and Meringue
WA
Eva & Debra
7
8
8
7
7
7
44
Eliminated
Dishes
Entree
Crumbed Fish Cakes with Mango Chutney
Main
Pork Vindaloo with Spiced Eggplant and Raita
Dessert
Mango Pudding with Coconut Sago
Grand Final
Episode 48
Airdate — 4 May 2015
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 degustation in the format of a cold entree, hot entree, seafood main, meat main and dessert. 20 plates of each course, totalling 100 plates per team were served to all 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.
