My Kitchen Rules ( series 8 ) - wikipedia My Kitchen Rules ( series 8 ) My Kitchen Rules ( series 8 ) Country of origin Australia No. of episodes 48 Release Original network Seven Network Original release 30 January -- 30 April 2017 Season chronology ← Previous Series 7 ( 2016 ) The eighth season of the Australian competitive cooking game show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on 30 January 2017. Applications for contestants opened during the airing of the seventh season. Pete Evans and Manu Feildel returned as hosts, with Colin Fassnidge who was joined by Darren Robertson in the instant restaurant round. The start date for the season was confirmed on January 2017, and once again debuted the evening following the network 's coverage of the Men 's Singles final at the 2017 Australian Open. Four special episodes of The Chase Australia aired featuring eight teams from this season, premiering on 16 February at 7 : 30pm. Contents 1 Format Changes 2 Teams 3 Elimination History 4 Competition Details 4.1 Instant Restaurants 4.1. 1 Round 1 4.1. 2 Sudden Death Cook - Off 1 4.1. 3 Round 2 4.1. 4 Sudden Death Cook - Off 2 4.1. 5 Round 3 4.1. 6 Sudden Death Cook - Off 3 4.2 Top 15 4.2. 1 Kitchen HQ : Cookbook Challenge 4.3 Top 14 4.3. 1 People 's Choice 1 : Beach BBQ Challenge 4.3. 2 Sudden Death Cook - Off 4 4.4 Top 13 4.4. 1 People 's Choice 2 : Baking For Bikers Challenge 4.4. 2 Sudden Death Cook - Off 5 4.5 Top 12 4.5. 1 People 's Choice 3 : Canapé Challenge 4.5. 2 Sudden Death Cook - Off 6 4.6 Top 11 4.6. 1 People 's Choice 4 : Supermarket Sauce Challenge 4.6. 2 Sudden Death Cook - Off 7 4.7 Top 10 4.7. 1 People 's Choice 5 : Street Party Challenge 4.7. 2 Sudden Death Cook - Off 8 4.8 Top 9 4.8. 1 Kitchen HQ : Finals Fast Track Challenge 4.8. 2 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 4.9 Top 8 4.9. 1 Quarter Final 1 : Daily Dining Challenge 4.10 Top 7 4.10. 1 Quarter Final 2 : Trio Challenge 4.11 Top 6 4.11. 1 Quarter Final 3 : Master the Disaster Challenge 4.12 Top 5 4.12. 1 Quarter Final 4 : Three Course Challenge 4.13 Semi-Finals 4.13. 1 Semi-Final 1 4.13. 2 Semi-Final 2 4.14 Grand Final 5 Ratings 6 Notes 7 References Format changes Teams -- All 18 teams from three groups appeared from the start of the competition. Although there have been the same number of teams in the past, a third group was usually introduced later in the competition. Special Guest Judges -- Two special celebrity guest judges have appeared alongside the main judging panel for some challenges. Darren Robertson -- Joined Colin Fassnidge as judges for Group 3 's Instant Restaurant round. Curtis Stone -- Makes his second appearance as a guest judge alongside Pete and Colin during the fourth People 's choice challenge. Instant Restaurant Sudden Death -- This season, the two lowest scoring teams from each round competed against each other in a Sudden Death Cook - Off to determine the team to be eliminated. In previous series, the lowest scoring team at the end of each Instant Restaurant group was immediately eliminated. Ultimate Instant Restaurants -- Eight teams travelled around together in the biggest Instant Restaurant in the show 's history. Teams State Group Members Relationship Status Queensland QLD Amy & Tyson Murr Serious Siblings Winners 30 April ( Grand Final ) Queensland QLD Valerie & Courtney Ferdinands Mother & Daughter Runners - Up 30 April ( Grand Final ) South Australia SA Tim Attiwill & Kyle McLean Pub Mates Eliminated 26 April ( Semi-Final 2 ) New South Wales NSW David Vu & Betty Banks Just Friends Eliminated 25 April ( Semi-Final 1 ) Victoria VIC Mark Virgona & Chris Jongebloed Footy Friends Eliminated 24 April ( Top 5 ) Queensland QLD Della Whearty & Sarah `` Tully '' Foodie Friends Eliminated 23 April ( Top 6 ) Victoria VIC Karen Gawne & Ros Waters Midwives Eliminated 19 April ( Top 7 ) Victoria VIC Court & Duncan Hall - Eastey Married Hipsters Eliminated 18 April ( Top 8 ) Western Australia WA Josh & Amy Meeuwissen Seafood Lovers Eliminated 17 April ( Top 9 : UIR ) Queensland QLD Brett & Marie Holloway First Loves Eliminated 26 March ( Top 10 ) New South Wales NSW Mell Claydon & Cyn Cuoco Business Women Eliminated 21 March ( Top 11 ) New South Wales NSW Kelsey Lane & Amanda Eid Sisters Eliminated 19 March ( Top 12 ) Victoria VIC Caitie Barrow & Demi Kotsoris Besties Eliminated 14 March ( Top 13 ) Tasmania TAS Damo & Caz Aherne Tassie Sweethearts Eliminated 12 March ( Top 14 ) New South Wales NSW Albert & Dave Lau Brothers Eliminated 7 March ( Top 15 ) South Australia SA Lama Zaytoun & Sarah Linsalata Cousins Eliminated 6 March ( IR : Round 3 ) Queensland QLD Alyse & Matt Jenner Ambitious Newlyweds Eliminated 21 February ( IR : Round 2 ) Western Australia WA Bek Outred & Ash Brannan Flirty Flatmates Eliminated 8 February ( IR : Round 1 ) Elimination history Teams ' Competition Progress Round : Instant Restaurants Top 15 Top 14 Top 13 Top 12 Top 11 Top 10 Top 9 Top 8 Top 7 Top 6 Top 5 Semi-Finals Grand Final HQ UIR Quarter Finals Teams : Progress Amy & Tyson 1st ( 102 ) → N / A N / A Immune SD ( 37 ) PC Safe PC Safe PC Safe PC Safe → 4th ( 83 ) HQ Safe Judges ' Choice HQ Safe Judges ' Choice 1st ( 51 ) N / A Winners ( 57 ) Valerie & Courtney N / A N / A 1st ( 72 ) → Immune PC Safe PC Safe PC Safe Shoppers ' Choice Immune → 1st ( 99 ) HQ Safe HQ Safe SD Safe HQ Safe N / A 1st ( 50 ) Runners - Up ( 52 ) Tim & Kyle 2nd ( 100 ) → N / A N / A HQ Safe People 's Choice Immune PC Safe PC Safe Neighbours ' Choice Win Immune HQ Safe SD Safe Judges ' Choice SD Safe N / A 2nd ( 46 ) Eliminated ( Episode 47 ) David & Betty 5th ( 61 ) SD ( 34 ) N / A N / A Judges ' Choice Immune PC Safe PC Safe PC Safe PC Safe → 3rd ( 86 ) SD Safe HQ Safe HQ Safe HQ Safe 2nd ( 49 ) Eliminated ( Episode 46 ) Mark & Chris N / A N / A 3rd ( 70 ) → Judges ' Choice Immune SD ( 31 ) PC Safe PC Safe SD ( 47 ) → 5th ( 78 ) HQ Safe HQ Safe HQ Safe SD Lose Eliminated ( Episode 45 ) Della & Tully N / A 4th ( 58 ) → N / A HQ Safe PC Safe PC Safe Passengers ' Choice Immune PC Safe → 2nd ( 88 ) Judges ' Choice HQ Safe SD Lose Eliminated ( Episode 44 ) Karen & Ros 3rd ( 65 ) → N / A N / A HQ Safe PC Safe PC Safe PC Safe PC Safe PC Safe → 7th ( 67 ) HQ Safe SD Lose Eliminated ( Episode 43 ) Court & Duncan N / A 2nd ( 62 ) → N / A SD Safe PC Safe Bikers ' Choice Immune SD ( 50 ) PC Safe → 6th ( 77 ) SD Lose Eliminated ( Episode 42 ) Josh & Amy N / A 6th ( 43 ) SD ( 29 ) N / A HQ Safe PC Safe PC Safe SD ( 28 ) PC Safe PC Safe → 8th ( 31 ) Eliminated ( Episode 41 ) Brett & Marie N / A N / A 4th ( 69 ) → HQ Safe PC Safe PC Safe PC Safe PC Safe SD ( 35 ) Eliminated ( Episode 32 ) Mell & Cyn N / A N / A 2nd ( 71 ) → HQ Safe PC Safe PC Safe PC Safe SD ( 34 ) Eliminated ( Episode 30 ) Kelsey & Amanda N / A 1st ( 95 ) → N / A Immune PC Safe PC Safe SD ( 26 ) Eliminated ( Episode 28 ) Caitie & Demi N / A N / A 5th ( 60 ) SD ( 34 ) HQ Safe PC Safe SD ( 24 ) Eliminated ( Episode 26 ) Damo & Caz 4th ( 62 ) → N / A N / A HQ Safe SD ( 29 ) Eliminated ( Episode 24 ) Albert & Dave N / A 3rd ( 60 ) → N / A SD Lose Eliminated ( Episode 22 ) Lama & Sarah N / A N / A 6th ( 39 ) SD ( 25 ) Eliminated ( Episode 21 ) Alyse & Matt N / A 5th ( 52 ) SD ( 27 ) Eliminated ( Episode 14 ) Bek & Ash 6th ( 26 ) SD ( 31 ) Eliminated ( Episode 7 ) 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 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 → 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. N / A 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 two lowest scoring teams competing in a Sudden Death Cook - Off, where one team is eliminated. Round 1 Episodes 1 to 6 Air date -- 30 January to 7 February Description -- The first of the three instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1. The two lowest scoring teams at the end of this round go through to Sudden Death, where one team is eliminated. Instant Restaurant Summary Group 1 Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 110 ) Rank Result D&C D&B K&R B&A T&K A&T Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert TAS Damo & Caz -- 6 6 5 5 6 8 5 7 6 5 62 4th Safe Ep 1 30 January Sound Check Dishes Entrée Truffle and Cauliflower Soup with Rustic Crusty Bread Main Steak with Duck Fat Potatoes, Green Beans and Béarnaise Sauce Dessert Apple Crumble Cheesecake with Stewed Rhubarb NSW David & Betty 5 -- 7 7 5 6 7 7 7 7 61 5th Through to Sudden Death Ep 2 31 January Anchor & Palms Dishes Entrée Crispy Pork Belly with Steamed Bun and Pickled Cucumber Main Barramundi in Sweet and Sour Broth with Crispy Rice and Asian Greens Dessert Green Tea Cream Donut with Chocolate Glaze and Matcha Affogato VIC Karen & Ros 6 6 -- 6 6 7 8 7 8 7 65 3rd Safe Ep 3 1 February Procreations Dishes Entrée Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage and Walnut Sauce and Blue Cheese Main Middle Eastern Lamb with Couscous Stuffing and Orange Jus Dessert Spiced Pavlova and Roasted Fruits WA Bek & Ash -- 26 6th Through to Sudden Death Ep 4 5 February Wildfields Dishes Entrée Roasted Vegetable Tart with Balsamic Glaze Main Goldband Snapper with Fennel, Fig and Pear Salad Dessert Profiteroles with Orange Custard and Chocolate Sauce SA Tim & Kyle 9 8 9 9 -- 9 10 10 8 10 10 8 100 2nd Safe Ep 5 6 February The Boys ' Backyard Dishes Entrée Tuna Ceviche with Puffed Wild Rice, Avocado Purée and Wasabi Mayonnaise Main Spiced Kangaroo with Beetroot, Walnut Purée and Weed Salad Dessert Key Lime Pie with Vanilla Ice - Cream QLD Amy & Tyson 9 8 9 9 8 -- 10 10 10 10 9 10 102 1st Safe Ep 6 7 February Mosaic Dishes Entrée Lambs Brains with Cauliflower Purée, Sriracha Aioli and Pickles Main Pork Jowl with Eggplant Purée, Pumpkin Purée, Pommes Frites and Apple Cider Sauce Dessert Chocolate Raspberry Discovery Sudden Death Cook - Off 1 Episode 7 Airdate -- 8 February Description -- Being the two bottom scoring teams from Round 1, David & Betty and Bek & Ash will face off in a Sudden Death Cook - Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 1 Team Judge 's Scores Total ( out of 60 ) Result Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu NSW David & Betty 6 6 5 5 6 6 34 Safe Dishes Entrée Lao Raw Beef Salad Main Mok Pah Dessert Chilli Salt Fruits with Green Mango and Pineapple Sorbets WA Bek & Ash 5 6 5 5 6 31 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Mushroom Crêpes with Brie Sauce Main Venison on Black Rice Pilaf with Cumberland Sauce Dessert Biscotti with Pistachio Ice - Cream and Lemon Curd Round 2 Episodes 8 to 13 Airdate -- 12 February to 20 February Description -- The second group now start their Instant Restaurant round. The same rules from the previous round apply and the two lowest scoring teams go to Sudden Death, where one team is eliminated. Instant Restaurant Summary Group 2 Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 110 ) Rank Result A&D K&A C&D J&A D&T A&M Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert NSW Albert & Dave -- 5 6 6 5 9 6 9 60 3rd Safe Ep 8 12 February Laughing Out Lau Dishes Entrée Eight Treasures Fortune Bag with Scallops Main Hainan Chicken Dessert Hong Kong Egg Tart with Warmed Banana NSW Kelsey & Amanda 9 -- 9 8 8 7 10 9 9 10 8 8 95 1st Safe Ep 9 13 February The Bright Side Dishes Entrée Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Saffron Burnt Butter Main Crispy Skin Snapper with Potato Mash and Lemon & Chive Sauce Dessert Chocolate Fondant with Berry Coulis VIC Court & Duncan 5 -- 5 7 6 5 10 5 9 62 2nd Safe Ep 10 14 February Gastroturf Dishes Entrée Beetroot Gravlax of Ocean Trout with Radish and Pea Shoot Salad Main Smoked Lamb Ribs with Crushed Kipflers and Parsnip Purée Dessert S'more WA Josh & Amy -- 5 5 8 43 6th Through to Sudden Death Ep 11 15 February Longshore Drift Dishes Entrée Chorizo Stuffed Squid Main Beer Battered Barramundi with Shoestring Fries and Tartare Sauce Dessert Cape Brandy Pudding with Chantilly Cream and Strawberries QLD Della & Tully 5 5 5 -- 5 7 6 5 7 5 58 4th Safe Ep 12 19 February Pepper Tree Dishes Entrée Charred Quail with Couscous, Pomegranate, Feta and Mint Main Smoked Duck with Beetroot, Grapes and Cherries Dessert Orange Cake with Yoghurt Sorbet QLD Alyse & Matt 5 5 -- 8 8 7 8 52 5th Through to Sudden Death Ep 13 20 February Birdcage Dishes Entrée Pork San Choy Bau Main Beef Satay with Pumpkin and Coconut Rice Dessert Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mandarin and Biscotti Sudden Death Cook - Off 2 Episode 14 Airdate -- 21 February Description -- Being the two bottom scoring teams from Round 2, Josh & Amy and Alyse & Matt will compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook - Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 2 Team Judge 's Scores Total ( out of 60 ) Result Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu WA Josh & Amy 6 5 5 5 29 Safe Dishes Entrée Yellowtail Kingfish with Coriander Nam Jim and Apple Salad Main Thai Green Curry with Spanish Mackerel Dessert Lemon Meringue Pie QLD Alyse & Matt 5 5 5 27 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Sumac Spiced Salmon with Figs Main Lemon and Herb Spatchcock with Silverbeet and Carrot Purée Dessert Banoffee Pavlova with Peanut Praline Round 3 Episodes 15 to 20 Airdate -- 22 February to 5 March Description -- The teams of group 3 start their Instant Restaurant round. Colin Fassnidge is joined by the new judge, Darren Robertson, to score and judge this group. At the end of this round, the two lowest scoring teams go to Sudden Death, where one team is eliminated. Instant Restaurant Summary Group 3 Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Colin 's Scores Darren 's Scores Total ( out of 110 ) Rank Result M&C C&D L&S B&M V&C M&C Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert VIC Mark & Chris -- 6 7 6 6 6 7 8 6 7 7 70 3rd Safe Ep 15 22 February The 5th Quarter Dishes Entrée Spaghetti with Pipis, Lemon Zest and Parsley Main Swordfish with Black Garlic Polenta and Tequila Caper Sauce Dessert Mint Chocolate Melting Ball with Chocolate Soil VIC Caitie & Demi 5 -- 7 5 5 8 5 9 60 5th Through to Sudden Death Ep 16 26 February Vogue Chic Dishes Entrée Bundt Salmon Sushi Main Japanese Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries Dessert Matchamisu SA Lama & Sarah -- 5 5 39 6th Through to Sudden Death Ep 17 27 February Sahtein Dishes Entrée Cheese and Spinach Fatayer Main Rolled Lamb Kafta with Couscous, Tabouli and Hommus Dessert Asmalieh QLD Brett & Marie 6 7 6 -- 6 7 5 10 5 9 69 4th Safe Ep 18 28 February Just In Time Dishes Entrée Clear Tomato Consommé with Prosciutto and Buffalo Mozzarella Main Black Pudding Stuffed Chicken with Root Vegetable Mash and Whiskey Cream Sauce Dessert Limoncello Mousse with Lavender Biscotti QLD Valerie & Courtney 6 8 6 5 -- 7 6 10 8 10 72 1st Safe Ep 19 1 March Tiffin Room Dishes Entrée Chilli Garlic Prawns with Minty Paneer Salad Main Goat Curry with Dhal and Pilau Rice Dessert Carrot Halwa NSW Mell & Cyn 6 6 8 7 6 -- 8 7 5 8 6 71 2nd Safe Ep 20 5 March Pinnacle Dishes Entrée Blue Swimmer Crab with Avocado Purée and Citrus Salad Main Duck Breast with Spiced Orange Sauce Dessert Chocolate and Quince Tart Sudden Death Cook - Off 3 Episode 21 Airdate -- 6 March Description -- Being the two bottom scoring teams from Round 3, Caitie & Demi and Lama & Sarah will face off in a Sudden Death Cook - Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 3 Team Judge 's Scores Total ( out of 60 ) Result Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu VIC Caitie & Demi 6 6 5 5 6 6 34 Safe Dishes Entrée Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki Main Moussaka with Candied Lemon Salad Dessert Galaktoboureko SA Lama & Sarah 5 25 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Spicy Prawns with Crusty Bread Main Lamb Cutlets with Couscous Salad and Mint Pea Purée Dessert Caramelised Figs with Olive Oil Ice - Cream Top 15 Kitchen hq : cookbook challenge Episode 22 Airdate -- 7 March Description -- The teams must choose recipes to cook out of either Pete or Manu 's cookbooks. The top teams from each instant restaurant round were safe and were not required to cook. Then, the rest of the teams were divided into two groups of six. They must memorise the recipes, then cook the dish. The winning team from each group were decided by Pete and Manu and were safe from two eliminations. The bottom teams from each group must cook a dessert, with the team cooking the worst dessert to be eliminated. Challenge Summary Team Dish Result QLD Amy & Tyson N / A Safe ( Immunity ) NSW Kelsey & Amanda QLD Valerie & Courtney Round 1 : Entrée VIC Mark & Chris Kingfish with Parsnip Purée, Pickled Onion and Speck Judges ' Choice QLD Brett & Marie Sautéed Squid with Malaysian Spinach Safe ( Through to Top 14 ) VIC Caitie & Demi Japanese Pancake with Scallops and Shiitake Mushrooms QLD Della & Tully Deep - Fried Coral Trout Salad with Japanese Dressing SA Tim & Kyle Calves Liver with Caramelised Onion VIC Court & Duncan Mussels with Speck and Cider Through to Round 3 Round 2 : Main NSW David & Betty Tomato Prawn Curry Judges ' Choice TAS Damo & Caz Fillet of Venison with Pepper Sauce Safe ( Through to Top 14 ) WA Josh & Amy Chilli Mud Crab VIC Karen & Ros Brazillian Fish Stew NSW Mell & Cyn Spatchcock with Preserved Lemon, Chilli and Rosemary NSW Albert & Dave Pearl Barley Risotto with Wild Mushrooms Through to Round 3 Round 3 : Dessert VIC Court & Duncan Chocolate Pudding with Hazelnut Shortbread and Citrus Foam Safe NSW Albert & Dave Red Bean Pancake with Mango and Grapefruit Sago Soup Eliminated Top 14 People 's Choice 1 : Beach BBQ challenge Episode 23 Airdate -- 8 March Location -- Newport Beach, New South Wales Description -- The teams cooked a lunch for 200 lifesavers and nippers to say thank you for all their hard work. The food had to be easy to eat on the go. The team with the most votes was People 's Choice and was safe from two eliminations. The bottom two teams, decided by and Colin and Pete, have to enter the next Sudden Death Cook - Off. Challenge Summary People 's Choice 1 Team Dish Result NSW David & Betty N / A Safe ( Immunity ) VIC Mark & Chris SA Tim & Kyle Scotch Fillet with Summer Salad and Taragon Mayonnaise People 's Choice QLD Brett & Marie Spiced Chicken and Burrito Burger Safe ( Through to Top 13 ) VIC Caitie & Demi Soutzoukakia with Potato Salad and Herb Yoghurt VIC Court & Duncan Seared Salmon with Asian Salad and Wasabi Mayo QLD Della & Tully Barbecue Prawns with Kale and Avocado Mousse WA Josh & Amy Gourmet Hotdog with Tomato Relish VIC Karen & Ros Dukkah Covered Lamb with Grilled Vegetables and Tzatziki NSW Kelsey & Amanda Lamb Kofta with Flatbread, Tabouli, Hommus and Garlic Sauce NSW Mell & Cyn Pork Skewers with Quinoa Salad QLD Valerie & Courtney Chicken Tandoori Skewers with Paratha Bread and Mango Salsa QLD Amy & Tyson Mexican Beef with Tortilla Chips Through to Sudden Death TAS Damo & Caz Chicken Fajita with Grilled Pineapple Salsa and Avocado Cream Sudden Death Cook - Off 4 Episode 24 Airdate -- 12 March Description -- As the two weakest teams from the Beach BBQ challenge, Amy & Tyson and Damo & Caz have to compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook - Off, where one team will be eliminated. The winning team goes through to the Top 13. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 4 Team Judge 's Scores Total ( out of 60 ) Result Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu QLD Amy & Tyson 6 6 7 6 6 6 37 Safe Dishes Entrée Steak Tartare with Parmesan Crisp Main Oxtail, Steak and Kidney Stew Dessert Cheese Sorbet with Walnut Cake and Carrot TAS Damo & Caz 5 5 5 5 5 29 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Fish Cakes with Lime Slaw and Sriracha Aioli Main Lamb Backstrap with Roasted Beetroot, Capsicum Purée and Goats Cheese Cream Dessert Red Wine Poached Pears with Cinnamon Ice - Cream Top 13 People 's Choice 2 : baking for bikers challenge Episode 25 Airdate -- 13 March Location -- Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride at Club Marconi, New South Wales Description -- The teams cooked for the Pink Ribbon Motocycle ride for breast cancer, each team had to raise the most charity money by getting as many bikers to pay for their food. The bikies determined the top team winning Biker 's Choice, while the two bottom teams will go to the next Sudden Death elimination. Challenge Summary People 's Choice 2 Team Dish Result SA Tim & Kyle N / A Safe ( Immunity ) VIC Court & Duncan Jalapeno Cornbread with Beef Chilli Dip Bikers ' Choice QLD Amy & Tyson Dark Chocolate and Salted Caramel Brownie Safe ( Through to Top 12 ) QLD Brett & Marie Italian Peach Biscuits NSW David & Betty Massaman Beef Pot Pie with Mashed Potato QLD Della & Tully Berry Eclair with White Chocolate WA Josh & Amy Zucchini, Goats Cheese and Chorizo Muffin VIC Karen & Ros Lemon Meringue Friand NSW Kelsey & Amanda Pavlova Nest with Whipped Cream and Berries NSW Mell & Cyn Pork and Veal Empanada with Tomato Relish QLD Valerie & Courtney Sticky Date Cupcake with Cream Cheese Icing VIC Caitie & Demi Rosewater Meringue with Salted Caramel Through to Sudden Death VIC Mark & Chris Apple Pie and Custard Donut Sudden Death Cook - Off 5 Episode 26 Airdate -- 14 March Description -- As the two weakest teams from the Biker 's Challenge, Mark & Chris and Caitie & Demi have to compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook - Off, where one team will be eliminated. The winning team goes through to the Top 12. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 5 Team Judge 's Scores Total ( out of 60 ) Result Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu VIC Mark & Chris 5 5 6 5 5 5 31 Safe Dishes Entrée Fettucinne Carbonara Main Beef Fillet with Mushroom Gratin and Capsicum Purée Dessert Peanut Butter Parfait with Salted Caramel Sauce VIC Caitie & Demi 24 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Gnocchi with Sage and Burnt Butter Sauce Main Pumpkin and Olive Risotto with Tempura Zucchini Flower Dessert Italian Ricotta Pie with Raspberry Cream Top 12 People 's Choice 3 : Canapé challenge Episode 27 Airdate -- 15 March Location -- Carnival Spirit Cruise Description -- Teams were onboard the Carnival Spirit cruise ship to serve canapés for passengers. The passengers tried and voted for their favourite dish, the team with the most votes won Passenger 's Choice. Judges Pete and Colin sent the two weakest teams to Sudden Death. Challenge Summary People 's Choice 3 Team Dish Result VIC Court & Duncan N / A Safe ( Immunity ) QLD Della & Tully Seared Beef with Nori Butter Passengers ' Choice QLD Amy & Tyson Crispy Polenta Chip with Grilled Prawn and Lemon & Thyme Mayo Safe ( Through to Top 11 ) QLD Brett & Marie Lobster and Mango Salad on Crispy Wonton NSW David & Betty Salmon Poke on Rice Paper Crisp VIC Karen & Ros Lemongrass Chicken Boats and Asian Salad VIC Mark & Chris Scallops in Prawn Bisque NSW Mell & Cyn Greek Lamb Cigars with Mint Yoghurt Sauce SA Tim & Kyle Speck and Shiitake Mushroom Croquettes with Spicy Mayo QLD Valerie & Courtney Spicy Chickpeas with Pan Seared Fish WA Josh & Amy Grilled Thai Prawns with Paw Paw Salad and Vermicelli Noodles Through to Sudden Death NSW Kelsey & Amanda Prosciutto Wrapped Pear with Blue Cheese and Brandy Sauce Sudden Death Cook - Off 6 Episode 28 Airdate -- 19 March Description -- As the two weakest teams from the Canapé Challenge, Josh & Amy and Kelsey & Amanda have to compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook - Off, where one team will be eliminated. The winning team goes through to the Top 11. This Sudden Death is also held onboard the same ship as the previous challenge. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 6 Team Judge 's Scores Total ( out of 60 ) Result Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu WA Josh & Amy 5 5 5 5 28 Safe Dishes Entrée Tempura Soft Shell Crab with Papaya Salad Main Grilled Salmon with Couscous and Coriander Lemon Sauce Dessert Apple and Berry Fry Pie NSW Kelsey & Amanda 5 5 26 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Deep Fried Calamari with Mango & Avocado Salad and Lemon Aioli Main Prawn Red Curry Dessert Churros with Chocolate Sauce Top 11 People 's Choice 4 : Supermarket sauce challenge Episode 29 Airdate -- 20 March Location -- Coles Description -- Teams must create a meal and a sauce worth bottling for the grocery buying public. The team with the most votes wins People 's Choice and will have their sauce produced, packaged and sold in Coles supermarkets across Australia and also be safe from the next two eliminations. Pete, Colin and guest judge Curtis Stone will decide the bottom two teams who will face Sudden Death. Challenge Summary People 's Choice 4 Team Dish Result QLD Della & Tully N / A Safe ( Immunity ) QLD Valerie & Courtney Lamb with Sweet Spiced Ango - Indian Sauce Shoppers ' Choice QLD Amy & Tyson Crumbed Chicken with Smoky Chicken Gravy Safe ( Through to Top 10 ) QLD Brett & Marie Veal and Sausage with Tomato Sauce and Crispy Polenta NSW David & Betty Grilled Chicken with Peanut Satay Sauce WA Josh & Amy Chilli Chicken Wrap with Peri Peri Sauce VIC Karen & Ros Crispy Pork Belly with Chicken & Pork Gravy and Fennel & Apple Salad VIC Mark & Chris Duck Breast with Spiced Orange SA Tim & Kyle Steak with Mushroom Sauce and Creamy Spinach VIC Court & Duncan Pork Fillet with Lemon, Butter and Sage Sauce Through to Sudden Death NSW Mell & Cyn Pork Ribs with Smoky Caramel Sauce Sudden Death Cook - Off 7 Episode 30 Airdate -- 21 March Description -- As the two weakest teams from the Supermarket Sauce Challenge, Court & Duncan and Mell & Cyn have to compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook - Off, where one team will be eliminated. The winning team goes through to the Top 10. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 7 Team Judge 's Scores Total ( out of 60 ) Result Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu VIC Court & Duncan 8 8 9 8 9 8 50 Safe Dishes Entrée Fried Chicken with Pickles and Hot Sauce Main Pork and Mushroom Broth with Soba Noodles Dessert Yoghurt Panna Cotta, Berries and Chocolate NSW Mell & Cyn 5 6 6 6 6 5 34 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Roasted Beetroot Risotto with Goat 's Cheese and Thyme Oil Main Beef Fillet with Tempura Oysters and Parsnip Puree Dessert Vanilla Bean Ice - Cream with Passionfruit Curd and Tuiles Top 10 People 's Choice 5 : street Party challenge Episode 31 Airdate -- 22 March Location -- Eat Street Description -- Each team cooks out of shipping container kitchens where they set up their original instant restaurants and the customers are the residents on the street. Each resident will eat at any of the restaurants and rate their meal out of ten. The winning team will be safe from this elimination and also gets an advantage at the next challenge. Challenge Summary People 's Choice 5 Team Dish Result QLD Valerie & Courtney N / A Safe ( Immunity ) SA Tim & Kyle Lamb with Mushy Peas and Onion Rings Neighbours ' Choice QLD Amy & Tyson Chicken with Livers, Pumpkin and Onion Safe ( Through to Top 9 ) VIC Court & Duncan Lamb with Root Vegetables and Salsa Verde NSW David & Betty Grilled Lemongrass Pork with Spring Rolls and Vermicelli QLD Della & Tully Crispy Pork with Carrots and Caramel Sauce WA Josh & Amy Seafood Laksa VIC Karen & Ros Beef Eye Fillet with Potatoes and Red Wine Jus QLD Brett & Marie Sarsaparilla Beef Cheeks with Cauliflower Purée Through to Sudden Death VIC Mark & Chris Snapper en Papillote in Broth Sudden Death Cook - Off 8 Episode 32 Airdate -- 26 March Description -- As the two weakest teams from the Street Party Challenge, Mark & Chris and Brett & Marie have to compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook - Off, where one team will be eliminated. The winning team goes through to the Top 9. Sudden Death Cook - Off Results Sudden Death Cook - Off 8 Team Judge 's Scores Total ( out of 60 ) Result Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu VIC Mark & Chris 8 8 8 7 8 8 47 Safe Dishes Entrée Lobster with Bisque Main Girello Cotoletta with Polenta and Broad Bean Salad Dessert Pistachio Cannoli with Dark Chocolate Mousse QLD Brett & Marie 6 6 5 6 6 6 35 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Sugar Seared Scallops with Tomato and Fig Salsa Main Venison and Mushroom Roulade with Sweet Potato and Truffle Purée Dessert Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Top 9 Kitchen hq : finals fast track challenge Episode 33 Airdate -- 27 March Description -- In a three round challenge, teams competed for the winning prize to head directly into the finals. In the first round, teams were required to plate a dish in just 3 minutes, using one protein and other available ingredients. Tim and Kyle, as their advantage, were able to sit out this round and also determine the order of the other teams plating. The best three teams, along with Tim and Kyle, advanced into the next round where each team cooked a dish in 45 minutes. Each team was allocated the same ingredients for this cook - off. Additionally team members were to cook separately for the first 30 minutes and then rejoin for the remaining 15 minutes to finish. Finally, the best two teams advanced into Round 3 for a luxury ingredient challenge where the winning team advanced straight to the finals. All remaining teams went into an Ultimate Instant Restaurant round. Challenge Summary Round 1 : Plating Challenge Team Result SA Tim & Kyle Safe ( Advantage ) QLD Amy & Tyson Advance to Round 2 VIC Court & Duncan QLD Della & Tully NSW David & Betty Through to Next Round WA Josh & Amy VIC Karen & Ros VIC Mark & Chris QLD Valerie & Courtney Round 2 : Team Work Challenge Team Dish Result QLD Amy & Tyson Seared Salmon with Potato Purée and Minted Peas Advance to Round 3 SA Tim & Kyle Confit Salmon with Pea Purée VIC Court & Duncan Roast Salmon with Thai Style Salad Through to Next Round QLD Della & Tully Crispy Skin Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Leek Purée Round 3 : Luxury Ingredient Challenge SA Tim & Kyle Rabbit Ragu Fettucine with Bone Marrow Through to Finals QLD Amy & Tyson Sea Urchin with Sushi Rice and Pickled Salad Through to Next Round Ultimate Instant Restaurant Episodes 34 to 41 Airdate -- 28 March to 17 April Description -- With Tim & Kyle through to the finals, the remaining 8 teams headed around the country once again in an Ultimate Instant Restaurant round. All teams have to cook two dishes of each course ( entrée, main and dessert ) for their fellow contestants 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. At the end of this round, the lowest scoring team is eliminated. Colour Key : -- Judge 's Score for Option 1 -- Judge 's Score for Option 2 Instant Restaurant Summary Top 8 Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete 's Scores Manu 's Scores Total ( out of 130 ) Rank Result V&C A&T D&T M&C C&D K&R D&B J&A Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert QLD Valerie & Courtney -- 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 9 7 5 7 10 8 99 1st Safe Ep 34 28 March Tiffin Room Dishes Entrées 1 : Spice Rubbed Lamb with Mint Chutney and Paratha Bread 2 : Trio of Indian Tapas Mains 1 : Fish Curry with Rice and Eggplant Pickle 2 : Spiced Duck with Jalfragie Sauce Desserts 1 : Cardamon Panna Cotta with Ginger and Orange Syrup 2 : Angoori Jamuns with Saffron and Rosewater Syrup QLD Amy & Tyson 6 -- 6 6 5 7 5 5 8 10 9 8 83 4th Safe Ep 35 29 March Mosaic Dishes Entrées 1 : Duck Liver, Honey Lavender Butter 2 : Scampi with Passionfruit, Coconut and Coriander Mains 1 : Lamb Cutlets with Cauliflower and Rosemary Mint Gel 2 : Sesame Crusted Tuna with Dragonfruit and Radish Salad Desserts 1 : G&T Pear 2 : Braised Parsnip, Curry Lemon Curd, Basil Ice Cream QLD Della & Tully 6 8 -- 6 6 6 6 7 9 10 7 9 88 2nd Safe Ep 36 2 April Pepper Tree Dishes Entrées 1 : Garlic Bugs with Onion and Leeks 2 : Fried Barramundi with Roast Chilli and Herb Salad Mains 1 : Pork Neck with Green Beans and Radishes 2 : Beef Short Ribs with Coconut Sauce and Prik Nam Pla Desserts 1 : Chocolate Honeycomb Sundae 2 : Lemon Brûlée Tart VIC Mark & Chris 6 5 6 -- 6 6 7 8 5 7 9 8 78 5th Safe Ep 37 3 April The 5th Quarter Dishes Entrées 1 : Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushroom and Lemon Cream Sauce 2 : Orange and Grapefruit Kingfish Carpaccio Mains 1 : Porchetta with Pork, Fennel and Porcini Stuffing 2 : Pasta with Bolognaise Ragù Desserts 1 : Bombolini with Raspberry Sorbet 2 : Campari Sorbet with Pistachio Crumb and Vanilla Mascarpone VIC Court & Duncan 5 6 5 6 -- 5 5 8 10 9 8 5 77 6th Safe Ep 38 4 April Gastroturf Dishes Entrées 1 : Snapper, Asparagus and Mussel Butter 2 : Venison, Smoked Labne and Blackberries Mains 1 : Chicken, Cauliflower Rice, Charred Carrots 2 : Pepperberry Roo, Eggplant and Spinach Desserts 1 : Goats Cheese Profiterole, Thyme and Honey 2 : Whiskey Sour VIC Karen & Ros 6 6 5 5 -- 6 8 5 6 7 67 7th Safe Ep 39 5 April Procreations Dishes Entrées 1 : Zesty Prawn Tart with Asian Salad and Coriander Pesto 2 : Crumbed Haloumi with Watermelon and Asparagus Salad Mains 1 : Beef Cheeks with Parmesan Mash and Parsley Oil 2 : Hapuku with Saffron Vanilla Sauce Desserts 1 : Chocolate Mousse with Coffee Crumble and Vanilla Ice - Cream 2 : Tangy Tiramisu NSW David & Betty 6 6 6 6 6 5 -- 5 9 8 10 9 7 86 3rd Safe Ep 40 6 April Anchor & Palms Dishes Entrées 1 : Bo La Lot : Grilled Wagyu Beef in Betel Leaf 2 : Banh Xeo Taco : Vietnamese Pancake Taco Mains 1 : Or Lam : Lao Spicy Chicken Stew 2 : Seafood Sour Orange Curry Desserts 1 : Flambe Mango in Orange & Whisky and Coconut Ice - Cream 2 : Khao Sangkaya : Sweet Sticky Rice and Steamed Coconut Egg Custard WA Josh & Amy 19 -- 31 8th Eliminated Ep 41 17 April Longshore Drift Dishes Entrées 1 : Whitebait with Chilli Lime Mayo and Pickled Cucumber Salad 2 : Seafood Chowder with Damper Mains 1 : Pork Belly Adobo with Lime and Coriander Rice 2 : Blue Swimmer Crab with Citrus Spinach Salad Desserts 1 : Koeksisters Meet Dom Pedro 2 : Crema Catalana with Spanish Biscotti Top 8 Quarter Final 1 : daily dining challenge Episode 42 Airdate -- 18 April Description -- For the start of the Quarter Finals round, the remaining eight teams cooked a breakfast dish against another team, where one was eliminated, based on the scoring of the previous round : ie. Valerie & Courtney versus Karen & Ros, Della & Tully versus Court & Duncan, David & Betty versus Mark & Chris, and Amy & Tyson against the immunity team, Tim & Kyle. Pete and Manu chose four teams to be safe. The remaining teams cooked a lunch dish and the judges chose the two best teams to be safe. The bottom two teams went into a Sudden Death Cook - Off, where they had to cook a dinner dish. The team that produced the weakest dish was eliminated. Challenge Summary Round 1 : Breakfast Team Dish Result QLD Della & Tully Potato Pancake with Salmon and Crème Fraîche Judges ' Choice QLD Amy & Tyson Bubble and Squeak with Poached Egg and Maple Bacon Safe ( Through to Top 7 ) VIC Karen & Ros Corn Fritters with Scallops and Avocado Mash VIC Mark & Chris Poached Duck Egg with Charred Cauliflower and Speck Salad VIC Court & Duncan Poached Egg with Smoked Salmon Through to Round 2 NSW David & Betty Son - in - Law Egg with Chinese Sausage and Tamirind Chilli Jam SA Tim & Kyle Corn and Spring Onion Fritter with Panko Crumbed Egg QLD Valerie & Courtney Spicy Potatoes with Soft Boiled Egg and Maple Bacon Round 2 : Lunch SA Tim & Kyle Crispy Skin Salmon with Ginger & Sweet Potato Purée and Asian Dressing Safe ( Through to Top 7 ) QLD Valerie & Courtney Spicy Pork Pot Pie with Coconut Mashed Potato VIC Court & Duncan Glazed Pork Fillet with Bean Salad and Capsicum Jam Through to Round 3 NSW David & Betty Thai Beef Salad with Vermicelli Noodles Round 3 : Dinner NSW David & Betty Vietnamese Beef Stew with Carrot Purée Safe ( Through to Top 7 ) VIC Court & Duncan Lamb Rack with Peas and Beets Eliminated Top 7 Quarter Final 2 : Trio challenge Episode 43 Airdate -- 19 April Description -- The remaining teams chose one type of meat and created three different types of dishes using that particularmeat. There were only four types of meat to choose from, including beef, lamb, chicken and pork. A maximum of two teams could cook with the same meat. Della and Tully won the advantage from Quarter Final 1 so they got to decide the order in which each team could choose their meat ( They chose first, followed by Karen and Ros, Mark and Chris, David and Betty, Valerie and Courtney, Amy and Tyson and Tim and Kyle ). The teams then had 90 minutes to cook their three dishes. The team with the best dish would win an advantage in the next challenge. The two weakest teams went through to Sudden Death to create a Trio of Desserts. The team with the weaker dish would be eliminated. Challenge Summary Round 1 : Trio of Meats Team Ingredient Dishes Result QLD Amy & Tyson Beef Wagyu Steak with Onion Cream Oxtail with Tarragon Mash Crumbed Minute Steak Judges ' Choice NSW David & Betty Chicken Banh Mi Chicken Taco Larb Gai Chicken Wonton Soup Safe ( Through to Top 6 ) QLD Della & Tully Pork Pork Belly with Sweet Potato Pulled Pork Donut Pork Fillet with Pea Purèe VIC Mark & Chris Chicken Rolled Chicken Thigh Chicken Wings Chicken Lollipops QLD Valerie & Courtney Lamb Lamb Mulligatawny Soup Lamb Masala Curry Shish Kebab with Paratha VIC Karen & Ros Pork Pork Shoulder with Polenta Crispy Pork Belly Pork Cutlet with Pickled Apple Through to Round 2 ( Sudden Death ) SA Tim & Kyle Beef Spaghetti and Meatballs Peppered Beef Beef Parmagiana Round 2 : Trio of Desserts Team Dishes Result SA Tim & Kyle Trio of Mousses : Yoghurt Mousse with Caramelised Pineapple and Balsamic Strawberries Dark Chocolate Mousse with Pear and Sweet Dukkah Ricotta Mousse with Grilled Peaches and Honey Thyme Syrup Safe ( Through to Top 6 ) VIC Karen & Ros Trio of Chocolate : Fudgy Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Coulis Chocolate Chilli Mousse with Raspberries Chocolate Crumb with Balsamic Strawberries and Mascarpone Eliminated Top 6 Quarter Final 3 : master the disaster challenge Episode 44 Airdate -- 23 April Description -- The six remaining teams faced off in a redemption cook - off. In Round 1, teams were given a second chance to redeem themselves by mastering one of their biggest disasters throughout the competition. The specified dish did not have to be replicated exactly, but needed to have the same fundamentals of their previous dish. Amy and Tyson won the advantage from the previous challenge, and were awarded with 10 more minutes of cooking time compared to the standard 90 minutes. The strongest dish won an advantage in the next challenge, and the two weakest teams faced off in Round 2. They had to cook a dish that best describes them, worthy of a Grand Final. The team with the weaker dish was eliminated. Challenge Summary Round 1 Team Dish Result SA Tim & Kyle Hock and Mushroom Croquettes with Mushroom Mayo Judges ' Choice QLD Amy & Tyson Mexican Beef Taco Safe ( Through to Top 5 ) NSW David & Betty Matcha Garden VIC Mark & Chris Japanese Snapper en Papillote QLD Della & Tully Charred Quail with Couscous and Quince Jus Through to Round 2 ( Sudden Death ) QLD Valerie & Courtney Carrot Halwa Tart Round 2 Team Dishes Result QLD Valerie & Courtney Masala Beef Shin with Lentils Safe ( Through to Top 5 ) QLD Della & Tully Miso Wagyu with Bone Marrow and Tempura Vegetables Eliminated Top 5 Quarter Final 4 : three course challenge Episode 45 Airdate -- 24 April Description -- In order to progress to the Semi-Finals, the five remaining teams faced off in a rapid cook - off. In Round 1, teams had to cook and serve a Three Course Meal within 90 minutes. Tim & Kyle won the advantage from the previous challenge, which granted them with ample time to choose their ingredients from the storeroom without any time constraints. The strongest team won an advantage in the Semi-Finals, being able to compete against a team of their choice. The two weakest teams faced off in Round 2, where they had to cook their `` signature dish '', worthy of the last spot in the Semi Finals. The team with the weaker dish was eliminated. Challenge Summary Round 1 : Three Course Meal Team Dishes Result QLD Amy & Tyson Entrée : Coconut Poached Chicken Main : Crispy Skin Mackerel with Pickled Zucchini Dessert : Peaches and Cream Judges ' Choice NSW David & Betty Entrée : Thai Coconut Mussels Main : Snapper with Green Apple Salad Dessert : Kaffir Lime Pudding Safe ( Through to Semi-Finals ) QLD Valerie & Courtney Entrée : Spice Crusted Salmon Main : Chicken Biriyani with Pepper Water Dessert : Mango Kheer VIC Mark & Chris Entrée : Tuna Rice Paper Rolls Main : Braised Pork with Scallops Dessert : Pina Colada Through to Round 2 ( Sudden Death ) SA Tim & Kyle Entrée : Salt and Pepper Squid Main : Steak with Salsa Verde Dessert : Lemon Panna Cotta Round 2 : Signature Dish Team Dishes Result SA Tim & Kyle Beef Cheeks with Cauliflower and Bone Marrow Gravy Safe ( Through to Semi-Finals ) VIC Mark & Chris Beef Rib Chilli with Charred Corn and Guacamole Eliminated Semi-Finals Semi-Final 1 Episode 46 Airdate -- 25 April Description -- Amy & Tyson take on David & Betty in the first Semi-Final Cook - Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the winner proceeds through to the Grand Final, with a chance of winning the $250,000 prize. Semi-Final Cook - Off Results Semi-Final 1 Team Judge 's Scores Total ( out of 60 ) Result Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu QLD Amy & Tyson 9 9 8 8 9 8 51 Through to Grand Final Dishes Entrée Squab with Kale, Almonds and Onion Cream Main Ducks and Turnips Dessert Pimms & Ginger Jelly with Cucumber Sorbet and Pickled Cucumber NSW David & Betty 8 8 8 9 8 8 49 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Vietnamese Sugarcane Prawns Main Twice Cooked Pork with Pumpkin Purée and Nashi Pear Dessert Mango Sorbet with Sticky Rice Semi-Final 2 Episode 47 Airdate -- 26 April Description -- Valerie & Courtney take on Tim & Kyle in the second Semi-Final Cook - Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the winner proceeds through to the Grand Final, with a chance of winning the $250,000 prize. Semi-Final Cook - Off Results Semi-Final 2 Team Judge 's Scores Total ( out of 60 ) Result Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu QLD Valerie & Courtney 9 8 9 8 8 8 50 Through to Grand Final Dishes Entrée Peppered Chicken Livers with Fennel and Tomato Chutney Main Oxtail Stew with Pickled Onion Mash and Eggplant Kasundi Dessert Cardamom Dumplings with Saffron Crème Anglaise SA Tim & Kyle 8 8 7 7 8 8 46 Eliminated Dishes Entrée Scallops with Celeriac Purée and Pancetta Main Confit Duck with Coffee Pumpkin Purée Dessert Brownie with Chocolate Stout Mousse and Coffee Syrup Grand Final Episode 48 Airdate -- 30 April Description -- The top two teams face off in the Grand Final. Each team cooks a five course meal, with 20 plates per course, totalling 100 plates of food per team. This is then served to eliminated teams, friends and family. The guest judges return for the final verdict of awarding the $250,000 prize to the winners. The teams also wear proper chef attire and have their Instant Restaurant represented. Grand Final Results Grand Final Team Judge 's Scores Total ( out of 60 ) Result Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu QLD Amy & Tyson 10 9 10 9 10 9 57 Winners Dishes Mosaic 1st Course Parmesan and Truffle Mousse with Mushrooms 2nd Course Pea and Ham Soup 3rd Course Butter Poached Marron with Jerusalem Artichoke and Rhubarb 4th Course Veal, Sweetbreads and Marrow 5th Course After Dinner Mint QLD Valerie & Courtney 9 9 9 8 9 8 52 Runners - Up Dishes Tiffin Room 1st Course Samosa Crisp with Chat 2nd Course Salmon Tikka Skewers with Coriander & Pea Soup 3rd Course Spiced Spanish Mackerel with Khichdi 4th Course Pork Vindaloo with Tumeric Cabbage and Beetroot Raita 5th Course Pistachio Kulfi Ratings Colour Key : -- Highest Rating -- Lowest Rating -- Elimination Episode -- Finals Week Wk. Episode Air date Viewers ( millions ) Nightly rank Source Instant Restaurant 1 - 1 : Damo & Caz Monday, 30 January 1.309 # 1 Instant Restaurant 1 - 2 : David & Betty Tuesday, 31 January 1.193 # 1 Instant Restaurant 1 - 3 : Karen & Ros Wednesday, 1 February 1.113 # 1 Instant Restaurant 1 - 4 : Bek & Ash Sunday, 5 February 1.193 # 1 5 Instant Restaurant 1 - 5 : Tim & Kyle Monday, 6 February 1.340 # 1 6 Instant Restaurant 1 - 6 : Amy & Tyson Tuesday, 7 February 1.410 # 1 7 Sudden Death Cook - Off 1 Wednesday, 8 February 1.201 # 1 8 Instant Restaurant 2 - 1 : Albert & Dave Sunday, 12 February 1.075 # 2 9 Instant Restaurant 2 - 2 : Kelsey & Amanda Monday, 13 February 1.150 # 1 10 Instant Restaurant 2 - 3 : Court & Duncan Tuesday, 14 February 1.023 # 2 11 Instant Restaurant 2 - 4 : Josh & Amy Wednesday, 15 February 1.078 # 1 12 Instant Restaurant 2 - 5 : Della & Tully Sunday, 19 February 1.236 # 1 13 Instant Restaurant 2 - 6 : Alyse & Matt Monday, 20 February 1.363 # 1 14 Sudden Death Cook - Off 2 Tuesday, 21 February 1.252 # 1 15 Instant Restaurant 3 - 1 : Mark & Chris Wednesday, 22 February 1.166 # 1 5 16 Instant Restaurant 3 - 2 : Caitie & Demi Sunday, 26 February 1.098 # 2 17 Instant Restaurant 3 - 3 : Lama & Sarah Monday, 27 February 1.120 # 1 18 Instant Restaurant 3 - 4 : Brett & Marie Tuesday, 28 February 1.048 # 3 19 Instant Restaurant 3 - 5 : Valerie & Courtney Wednesday, 1 March 1.105 # 1 6 20 Instant Restaurant 3 - 6 : Mell & Cyn Sunday, 5 March 1.059 # 2 21 Sudden Death Cook - Off 3 Monday, 6 March 1.047 # 2 22 Top 15 : Kitchen HQ - Cookbook Challenge Tuesday, 7 March 1.052 # 2 23 Top 14 : People 's Choice - Beach BBQ Challenge Wednesday, 8 March 1.016 # 1 7 24 Sudden Death Cook - Off 4 Sunday, 12 March 0.961 # 4 25 Top 13 : People 's Choice - Baking For Bikers Challenge Monday, 13 March 0.968 # 8 26 Sudden Death Cook - Off 5 Tuesday, 14 March 1.037 # 2 27 Top 12 : People 's Choice - Canapé Challenge Wednesday, 15 March 1.078 # 1 8 28 Sudden Death Cook - Off 6 Sunday, 19 March 1.020 # 3 29 Top 11 : People 's Choice - Supermarket Sauce Challenge Monday, 20 March 1.072 # 2 30 Sudden Death Cook - Off 7 Tuesday, 21 March 1.115 # 2 31 Top 10 : People 's Choice - Street Party Challenge Wednesday, 22 March 1.137 # 1 9 32 Sudden Death Cook - Off 8 Sunday, 26 March 1.114 # 2 33 Top 9 : Kitchen HQ - Finals Fast Track Challenge Monday, 27 March 1.254 # 1 34 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 1 : Valerie & Courtney Tuesday, 28 March 1.236 # 1 35 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 2 : Amy & Tyson Wednesday, 29 March 1.436 # 1 10 36 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 3 : Della & Tully Sunday, 2 April 1.252 # 2 37 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 4 : Mark & Chris Monday, 3 April 1.210 # 2 38 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 5 : Court & Duncan Tuesday, 4 April 1.301 # 1 39 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 6 : Karen & Ros Wednesday, 5 April 1.337 # 1 40 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 7 : David & Betty Thursday, 6 April 1.226 # 1 11 41 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 8 : Josh & Amy Monday, 17 April 1.654 # 1 42 Top 8 : Quarter Final 1 - Daily Dining Challenge Tuesday, 18 April 1.313 # 1 43 Top 7 : Quarter Final 2 - Trio Challenge Wednesday, 19 April 1.207 # 1 12 44 Top 6 : Quarter Final 3 - Master the Disaster Challenge Sunday, 23 April 1.260 # 1 45 Top 5 : Quarter Final 4 - Three Course Challenge Monday, 24 April 1.022 # 6 46 Semi-Final 1 Tuesday, 25 April 1.219 # 3 47 Semi-Final 2 Wednesday, 26 April 1.237 # 1 13 48 Grand Final Sunday, 30 April 1.392 # 2 Grand Final - Winner Announced 1.482 # 1 Notes Jump up ^ Individual guest scores were not revealed. ^ Jump up to : 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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