# My Kitchen Rules series 13

The thirteenth season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on 4 September 2023.
In October 2022, the series was renewed for a 13th season. In April 2023, it was announced Colin Fassnidge will become a main judge and co-host alongside Manu Feildel, with Nigella Lawson returning as a judge after the instant restaurants.
The start date for the season was confirmed as 4 September 2023.

## Teams

| State | State | Group | Members | Relationship | Status |
| NSW | NSW | 1 | Radha & Prabha Peters | Identical twins | Winners 3 October (Grand Finale) |
| VIC | VIC | 1/2 | Nick & Christian | Food maestros | Runners-Up 3 October (Grand Finale) |
| SA | SA | 1/2 | Sonia & Marcus Costanzo | Mother and son | Eliminated 2 October (Semi-final Round 2) |
| VIC | WA | 1 | Tommy Debenham & Rach McCann | Just friends | Eliminated 2 October (Semi-final Round 1) |
| SA | NSW | 2 | Aaron & Chris | BBQ champions | Eliminated 1 October (Quarter-final Round 2) |
| QLD | QLD | 1/2 | Claudean & Anthony Mu | Married battlers | Eliminated 1 October (Quarter-final Round 2) |
| NSW | NSW | 2 | Amber & Mel | Childhood friends | Eliminated 1 October (Quarter-final Round 1) |
| QLD | QLD | 2 | Patricija and Brigita Grigutytė | Sisters | Eliminated 27 September (Instant Restaurant: Round 2) |
| NSW | NSW | 1 | Coco Capella & Pearls K | Feisty friends | Eliminated 13 September (Instant Restaurant: Round 1) |

## Elimination history

Teams' Competition Progress :
| Round: | Instant Restaurants | Instant Restaurants | Quarter-final | Quarter-final | Semi-final | Semi-final | Grand Finale |
| Round: | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Grand Finale |
| Teams: | Progress | Progress | Progress | Progress | Progress | Progress | Progress |
| Radha & Prabha | 1st (87) | → | → | → | Safe | Safe | Winners (27) |
| Nick & Christian | 4th (66) | 2nd (75) | Safe (2nd) | Safe (1st) | Safe | Safe | Runners-up (25) |
| Sonia & Marcus | 3rd (71) | 1st (85) | → | → | Safe | Lose | Eliminated (Episode 14) | Eliminated (Episode 14) |
| Tommy & Rach | 2nd (78) | → | — | Safe (2nd) | Lose | Eliminated (Episode 14) | Eliminated (Episode 14) |
| Aaron & Chris | — | 3rd (72) | Safe (1st) | Lose (3rd) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) |
| Claudean & Anthony | 5th (53) | 4th (68) | Safe (3rd) | Lose (4th) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) |
| Amber & Mel | — | 5th (61) | Lose (4th) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) |
| Patricija & Brigita | — | 6th (59) | Eliminated (Episode 12) | Eliminated (Episode 12) | Eliminated (Episode 12) | Eliminated (Episode 12) | Eliminated (Episode 12) |
| Coco & Pearls | 6th (50) | Eliminated (Episode 6) | Eliminated (Episode 6) | Eliminated (Episode 6) | Eliminated (Episode 6) | Eliminated (Episode 6) | Eliminated (Episode 6) |
Cell Descriptions :
| | Team won a challenge, cooked the best dish or received the highest score for the round. |
| Safe | Team was safe from elimination after passing a challenge/round. |
| → | Team continued to next the challenge/round. |
| | Team was eliminated after losing in a Cook-Off 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. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final, while the lowest scoring team will be eliminated.

#### Round 1

* Episodes 1 to 6
* Airdate — 4 to 13 September
* Description — The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final, while the second highest advances to the Quarter Final. The lowest scoring team will be eliminated whilst the remaining teams head into the second instant restaurant.
Instant Restaurant Summary :
| Group 1 ||||||||||
| Team and Episode Details | Team and Episode Details | Team and Episode Details | Guest Scores | Guest Scores | Guest Scores | Guest Scores | Manu's Scores | Manu's Scores | Manu's Scores | Colin's Scores | Colin's Scores | Colin's Scores | Total (out of 110) | Rank | Result |
| Team and Episode Details | Team and Episode Details | Team and Episode Details | T&R | S&M | R&P | C&P | N&C | C&A | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Total (out of 110) | Rank | Result | Main | Dessert |
| VIC | WA | Tommy & Rach | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 78 | 2nd | Through to Quarter Final |
| Ep 1 | Ep 1 | 4 September | The Saucy Spoon | The Saucy Spoon | The Saucy Spoon | The Saucy Spoon | The Saucy Spoon | The Saucy Spoon | The Saucy Spoon | The Saucy Spoon | | | | | | | | Through to Quarter Final |
| Dishes | Dishes | Entrée | Rottnest Scallops with White Puree and Tarragon and Miso Butter | Rottnest Scallops with White Puree and Tarragon and Miso Butter | Rottnest Scallops with White Puree and Tarragon and Miso Butter | Rottnest Scallops with White Puree and Tarragon and Miso Butter | Rottnest Scallops with White Puree and Tarragon and Miso Butter | Rottnest Scallops with White Puree and Tarragon and Miso Butter | Rottnest Scallops with White Puree and Tarragon and Miso Butter | Rottnest Scallops with White Puree and Tarragon and Miso Butter | | | | | | | | Through to Quarter Final |
| Dishes | Dishes | Main | Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin | Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin | Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin | Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin | Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin | Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin | Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin | Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin | Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin | Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin | Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin | | | | | | Through to Quarter Final |
| Dishes | Dishes | Dessert | Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb | Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb | Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb | Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb | Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb | Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb | Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb | Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb | Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb | Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb | Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb | | | | | | Through to Quarter Final |
| SA | SA | Sonia & Marcus | 5 | — | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 71 | 3rd | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| Ep 2 | Ep 2 | 5 September | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | | | | | | | | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| Dishes | Dishes | Entrée | Crumpets with Buttered Lobster | Crumpets with Buttered Lobster | Crumpets with Buttered Lobster | Crumpets with Buttered Lobster | Crumpets with Buttered Lobster | Crumpets with Buttered Lobster | Crumpets with Buttered Lobster | Crumpets with Buttered Lobster | | | | | | | | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| Dishes | Dishes | Main | Squid Ink Linguine | Squid Ink Linguine | Squid Ink Linguine | Squid Ink Linguine | Squid Ink Linguine | Squid Ink Linguine | Squid Ink Linguine | Squid Ink Linguine | Squid Ink Linguine | Squid Ink Linguine | Squid Ink Linguine | | | | | | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| Dishes | Dishes | Dessert | Margarita Bombe Alaska | Margarita Bombe Alaska | Margarita Bombe Alaska | Margarita Bombe Alaska | Margarita Bombe Alaska | Margarita Bombe Alaska | Margarita Bombe Alaska | Margarita Bombe Alaska | Margarita Bombe Alaska | Margarita Bombe Alaska | Margarita Bombe Alaska | | | | | | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| NSW | NSW | Radha & Prabha | 8 | 7 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 87 | 1st | Through to Semi Final |
| Ep 3 | Ep 3 | 6 September | Royal Dhaba | Royal Dhaba | Royal Dhaba | Royal Dhaba | Royal Dhaba | Royal Dhaba | Royal Dhaba | Royal Dhaba | | | | | | | | Through to Semi Final |
| Dishes | Dishes | Entrée | Chicken 65 with Mint Yogurt | Chicken 65 with Mint Yogurt | Chicken 65 with Mint Yogurt | Chicken 65 with Mint Yogurt | Chicken 65 with Mint Yogurt | Chicken 65 with Mint Yogurt | Chicken 65 with Mint Yogurt | Chicken 65 with Mint Yogurt | | | | | | | | Through to Semi Final |
| Dishes | Dishes | Main | Lamb Rogan Josh | Lamb Rogan Josh | Lamb Rogan Josh | Lamb Rogan Josh | Lamb Rogan Josh | Lamb Rogan Josh | Lamb Rogan Josh | Lamb Rogan Josh | Lamb Rogan Josh | Lamb Rogan Josh | Lamb Rogan Josh | | | | | | Through to Semi Final |
| Dishes | Dishes | Dessert | Jalebi with Rabri | Jalebi with Rabri | Jalebi with Rabri | Jalebi with Rabri | Jalebi with Rabri | Jalebi with Rabri | Jalebi with Rabri | Jalebi with Rabri | Jalebi with Rabri | Jalebi with Rabri | Jalebi with Rabri | | | | | | Through to Semi Final |
| NSW | NSW | Coco & Pearls | 4 | 4 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 50 | 6th | Eliminated |
| Ep 4 | Ep 4 | 11 September | The Boujee Foodies | The Boujee Foodies | The Boujee Foodies | The Boujee Foodies | The Boujee Foodies | The Boujee Foodies | The Boujee Foodies | The Boujee Foodies | | | | | | | | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dishes | Entrée | Champagne Pasta Roses | Champagne Pasta Roses | Champagne Pasta Roses | Champagne Pasta Roses | Champagne Pasta Roses | Champagne Pasta Roses | Champagne Pasta Roses | Champagne Pasta Roses | | | | | | | | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dishes | Main | Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash | Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash | Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash | Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash | Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash | Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash | Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash | Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash | Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash | Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash | Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash | | | | | | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dishes | Dessert | Coco Pearls | Coco Pearls | Coco Pearls | Coco Pearls | Coco Pearls | Coco Pearls | Coco Pearls | Coco Pearls | Coco Pearls | Coco Pearls | Coco Pearls | | | | | | Eliminated |
| VIC | VIC | Nick & Christian | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | — | 5 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 66 | 4th | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| Ep 5 | Ep 5 | 12 September | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | | | | | | | | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| Dishes | Dishes | Entrée | Kangaroo Tartare with Saltbush and Potato Crisps | Kangaroo Tartare with Saltbush and Potato Crisps | Kangaroo Tartare with Saltbush and Potato Crisps | Kangaroo Tartare with Saltbush and Potato Crisps | Kangaroo Tartare with Saltbush and Potato Crisps | Kangaroo Tartare with Saltbush and Potato Crisps | Kangaroo Tartare with Saltbush and Potato Crisps | Kangaroo Tartare with Saltbush and Potato Crisps | | | | | | | | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| Dishes | Dishes | Main | Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter | Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter | Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter | Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter | Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter | Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter | Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter | Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter | Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter | Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter | Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter | | | | | | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| Dishes | Dishes | Dessert | Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche | Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche | Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche | Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche | Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche | Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche | Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche | Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche | Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche | Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche | Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche | | | | | | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| QLD | QLD | Claudean & Anthony | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 7 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 53 | 5th | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| Ep 6 | Ep 6 | 13 September | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | | | | | | | | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| Dishes | Dishes | Entrée | Ricotta, Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli with White Wine Sauce | Ricotta, Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli with White Wine Sauce | Ricotta, Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli with White Wine Sauce | Ricotta, Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli with White Wine Sauce | Ricotta, Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli with White Wine Sauce | Ricotta, Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli with White Wine Sauce | Ricotta, Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli with White Wine Sauce | Ricotta, Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli with White Wine Sauce | | | | | | | | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| Dishes | Dishes | Main | Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta | Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta | Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta | Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta | Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta | Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta | Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta | Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta | Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta | Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta | Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta | | | | | | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |
| Dishes | Dishes | Dessert | Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli | Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli | Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli | Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli | Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli | Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli | Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli | Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli | Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli | Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli | Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli | | | | | | Through to Second Instant Restaurant |

#### Round 2

* Episodes 7 to 12
* Airdate — 18 to 27 September
* Description — The remaining three teams from the first instant restaurant return along with three new “gatecrashers” for the second instant restaurant. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final. The lowest scoring team will be eliminated.
Instant Restaurant Summary :
| Group 2 ||||||||||||||||||
| Team and Episode Details | Team and Episode Details | Team and Episode Details | Guest Scores | Guest Scores | Guest Scores | Guest Scores | Guest Scores | Guest Scores | Manu's Scores | Manu's Scores | Manu's Scores | Colin's Scores | Colin's Scores | Colin's Scores | Total (out of 110) | Rank | Result |
| Team and Episode Details | Team and Episode Details | Team and Episode Details | A&C | C&A | A&M | N&C | S&M | P&B | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Total (out of 110) | Rank | Result |
| SA | NSW | Aaron & Chris | — | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 72 | 3rd | Safe |
| Ep 7 | Ep 7 | 18 September | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | Meat Dreams | | Safe |
| Dishes | Dishes | Entrée | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | Crispy Pork Belly Tacos | | Safe |
| Dishes | Dishes | Main | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | BBQ Plate | | Safe |
| Dishes | Dishes | Dessert | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | Lemon Lime Pie | | Safe |
| QLD | QLD | Claudean & Anthony | 4 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 68 | 4th | Safe |
| Ep 8 | Ep 8 | 19 September | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | Papa & Mama Mu's | | Safe |
| Dishes | Dishes | Entrée | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto | | Safe |
| Dishes | Dishes | Main | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus | | Safe |
| Dishes | Dishes | Dessert | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | Tiramisu | | Safe |
| NSW | NSW | Amber & Mel | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 61 | 5th | Safe |
| Ep 9 | Ep 9 | 20 September | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | Salty Secrets | | Safe |
| Dishes | Dishes | Entrée | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread | | Safe |
| Dishes | Dishes | Main | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion | | Safe |
| Dishes | Dishes | Dessert | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream | | Safe |
| VIC | VIC | Nick & Christian | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 75 | 2nd | Safe |
| Ep 10 | Ep 10 | 21/25 September | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | | Safe |
| Dishes | Dishes | Entrée | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber | | Safe |
| Dishes | Dishes | Main | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | Short Rib Souvlaki | | Safe |
| Dishes | Dishes | Dessert | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline | | Safe |
| SA | SA | Sonia & Marcus | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | — | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 85 | 1st | Through to Semi-Final |
| Ep 11 | Ep 11 | 26 September | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | Nothing's Off The Table | | Through to Semi-Final |
| Dishes | Dishes | Entrée | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce | | Through to Semi-Final |
| Dishes | Dishes | Main | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash | | Through to Semi-Final |
| Dishes | Dishes | Dessert | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust | | Through to Semi-Final |
| QLD | QLD | Patricija & Brigita | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 59 | 6th | Eliminated |
| Ep 12 | Ep 12 | 27 September | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | Šeimininkė | | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dishes | Entrée | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill | | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dishes | Main | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce | | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dishes | Dessert | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | Medaus Tortas | | Eliminated |

### Quarter-final

* Episode 13
* Airdate — 1 October
* Description — Five teams competed in the Quarter Final with Nigella Lawson joining Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge as judges. The challenge was over two rounds; in round one teams had to create a dish with a key ingredient, and the team with the least liked dish was eliminated. In round 2 each team had to create a dessert within 60 minutes, and the two teams with the least liked dishes were eliminated, whilst the remaining two went to the Semi-final. Nick & Christian got a 15 minute advantage in the first round.
Quarter-final summary :
| Round 1: Key Ingredient ||||||||
| Team | Team | Team | Main Ingredient | Dish | Result |
| VIC | WA | Tommy & Rach | — | — | Fast-tracked to round 2 |
| SA | NSW | Aaron & Chris | Pork | Dong Po Rou with Special Rice and Bok Choy | Through to round 2 |
| VIC | VIC | Nick & Christian | Fruit & Veg | Dukkah Roasted Pumpkin with Spanakorizo | Through to round 2 |
| QLD | QLD | Claudean & Anthony | Chicken | Carusti Italian Chicken | Through to round 2 |
| NSW | NSW | Amber & Mel | Beef | Kibbeh | Eliminated |
| Round 2: Dessert ||||||||
| Team | Team | Team | Dish | Dish | Result |
| VIC | VIC | Nick & Christian | Blue Cheese Cigars with Red Wine Figs | Blue Cheese Cigars with Red Wine Figs | Through to Semi-final |
| VIC | WA | Tommy & Rach | Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce | Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce | Through to Semi-final |
| SA | NSW | Aaron & Chris | Chocolate Fondant with Pistachio Crumb | Chocolate Fondant with Pistachio Crumb | Eliminated |
| QLD | QLD | Claudean & Anthony | Zeppole Two Ways | Zeppole Two Ways | Eliminated |

### Semi-final

* Episodes 14
* Airdate — 2 October
* Description — The four remaining teams enter the semi-final. The challenge is over two rounds; in round one the teams must each create an Amuse-bouche, the team with the least liked dish is eliminated. In round two the teams must prepare a main and a dessert, again the team with the least liked dish is eliminated and the two remaining teams will advance to the Grand Final.
Semi-final Summary :
| Round 1: Amuse-Bouche ||||||||
| Team | Team | Team | Dish | Dish | Result |
| VIC | VIC | Nick & Christian | Amuse-bouche | Salmon Tartare with Tarama | Through to round 2 |
| SA | SA | Sonia & Marcus | Amuse-bouche | Scallop on Potato Crisp with Pea Purée | Through to round 2 |
| NSW | NSW | Radha & Prabha | Amuse-bouche | Seekh Kebab with Mint Yoghurt and Roti | Through to round 2 |
| VIC | WA | Tommy & Rach | Amuse-bouche | Stuffed Mushroom | Eliminated |
| Round 2: Main & Dessert ||||||||
| VIC | VIC | Nick & Christian | Main | Pork Ox Tongue with Tuna Gribiche | Through to Grand Finale |
| VIC | VIC | Nick & Christian | Dessert | Poached Apple with Whiskey Caramel | Through to Grand Finale |
| NSW | NSW | Radha & Prabha | Main | Chilli Masala Crab with Rice and Cucumber & Onion Salad | Through to Grand Finale |
| NSW | NSW | Radha & Prabha | Dessert | Rosewater & Cardamom Panna Cotta with Pistachio Crumble | Through to Grand Finale |
| SA | SA | Sonia & Marcus | Main | Pork Cotoletta Tonnato with Fennel Salad | Eliminated |
| SA | SA | Sonia & Marcus | Dessert | Hazelnut Chocolate Dacquoise | Eliminated |

### Grand Finale

* Episodes 15
* Airdate — 3 October
* Description — Nick & Christian take on Radha & Prabha in this Grand Final. They had to cook a four-course meal for the judges, the eliminated teams and their family and friends, 25 plates per course. The judges including Manu, Colin and Nigella scored each set of 4 meals out of 10 for the final verdict.
Grand Final :
| Team | Team | Manu's Scores | Colin's Scores | Nigella's Scores | Total (out of 30) | Result |
| NSW | Radha & Prabha | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | Winners |
| Dishes | Dishes | Royal Dhaba | Royal Dhaba | Royal Dhaba | Royal Dhaba | | Winners |
| Entrée | Entrée | Spicy Fish Fry with Yellow Dhal and Tomato Chutney | Spicy Fish Fry with Yellow Dhal and Tomato Chutney | Spicy Fish Fry with Yellow Dhal and Tomato Chutney | Spicy Fish Fry with Yellow Dhal and Tomato Chutney | | Winners |
| Seafood Course | Seafood Course | Kerala Prawn Curry with Roti and Spiced Potato and Eggplant | Kerala Prawn Curry with Roti and Spiced Potato and Eggplant | Kerala Prawn Curry with Roti and Spiced Potato and Eggplant | Kerala Prawn Curry with Roti and Spiced Potato and Eggplant | | Winners |
| Meat Course | Meat Course | Chicken Biryani with Cucumber Raita and Pickled Onion | Chicken Biryani with Cucumber Raita and Pickled Onion | Chicken Biryani with Cucumber Raita and Pickled Onion | Chicken Biryani with Cucumber Raita and Pickled Onion | | Winners |
| Dessert | Dessert | Pistachio Ice Cream Chocolate Dome with Almond and Orange Zest Crumb | Pistachio Ice Cream Chocolate Dome with Almond and Orange Zest Crumb | Pistachio Ice Cream Chocolate Dome with Almond and Orange Zest Crumb | Pistachio Ice Cream Chocolate Dome with Almond and Orange Zest Crumb | | Winners |
| VIC | Nick & Christian | 9 | 8 | 8 | 25 | Runners-up |
| Dishes | Dishes | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | 3181 | | Runners-up |
| Entrée | Entrée | Scallops with Black Pudding and Bloody Mary Butter | Scallops with Black Pudding and Bloody Mary Butter | Scallops with Black Pudding and Bloody Mary Butter | Scallops with Black Pudding and Bloody Mary Butter | | Runners-up |
| Seafood Course | Seafood Course | Crayfish with Vadouvan Butter and Witlof Salad | Crayfish with Vadouvan Butter and Witlof Salad | Crayfish with Vadouvan Butter and Witlof Salad | Crayfish with Vadouvan Butter and Witlof Salad | | Runners-up |
| Meat Course | Meat Course | Bavette with Red Wine Jus and Truffle | Bavette with Red Wine Jus and Truffle | Bavette with Red Wine Jus and Truffle | Bavette with Red Wine Jus and Truffle | | Runners-up |
| Dessert | Dessert | 3181 Mess (Eton Mess) | 3181 Mess (Eton Mess) | 3181 Mess (Eton Mess) | 3181 Mess (Eton Mess) | | Runners-up |

## Ratings
### Colour Key

    – Highest Rating
    – Lowest Rating
    – Elimination Episode
    – Finals Week
| Week | Episode | Episode | Air date | Viewers (millions) | Nightly rank |
| 1 | 1 | Instant Restaurant 1-1: Tommy & Rach | Monday, 4 September | 0.470 | 12 |
| 1 | 2 | Instant Restaurant 1-2: Sonia & Marcus | Tuesday, 5 September | 0.444 | 10 |
| 1 | 3 | Instant Restaurant 1-3: Radha & Prabha | Wednesday, 6 September | 0.486 | 9 |
| 2 | 4 | Instant Restaurant 1-4: Coco & Pearls | Monday, 11 September | 0.558 | 7 |
| 2 | 5 | Instant Restaurant 1-5: Nick & Christian | Tuesday, 12 September | 0.567 | 6 |
| 2 | 6 | Instant Restaurant 1-6: Claudean & Anthony | Wednesday, 13 September | 0.622 | 6 |
| 3 | 7 | Instant Restaurant 2-1: Aaron & Chris | Monday, 18 September | 0.534 | 9 |
| 3 | 8 | Instant Restaurant 2-2: Claudean & Anthony | Tuesday, 19 September | 0.559 | 8 |
| 3 | 9 | Instant Restaurant 2-3: Amber and Mel | Wednesday, 20 September | 0.523 | 8 |
| 4 | 10 | Instant Restaurant 2-4: Nick and Christian | Thursday, 21 September | 0.326 | 13 |
| 4 | 10 | Instant Restaurant 2-4: Nick and Christian | Monday, 25 September | 0.190 | <20 |
| 4 | 11 | Instant Restaurant 2-5: Sonia & Marcus | Tuesday, 26 September | 0.563 | 8 |
| 4 | 12 | Instant Restaurant 2-6: Patricija & Brigita | Wednesday, 27 September | 0.575 | 7 |
| 5 | 13 | Quarter-final | Sunday, 1 October | 0.503 | 7 |
| 5 | 14 | Semi-final | Monday, 2 October | 0.540 | 8 |
| 5 | 15 | Grand Final | Tuesday, 3 October | 0.637 | 7 |