# My Kitchen Rules NZ series 1

My Kitchen Rules NZ (series 1) is a reality television cooking programme which aired on the TVNZ TV ONE.

## Teams

The teams in this episode were:
| Region | Region | Group | Members | Relationship | Status |
| Bay of Plenty | BOP | 1 | June Taragonish & Steph Lison | Bogan Besties | Eliminated on 2 September 2014 (Round 1 - Instant restaurant) |
| Hawkes Bay | HKB | 2 | Kelly & Megan Tarahase | Hawkes Bay Sisters | Eliminated on 15 September 2014 (Round 2 - Instant restaurant) |
| Auckland | AUK | 1 | Tracey Allan & Neil Gussey | Beauty & The Beast | Eliminated on 21 September 2014 (Round 3 - Instant restaurant) |
| Canterbury | CAN | 3 | Theresa Haynery & Joelle Soga | Sporty Mums | Eliminated on 21 September 2014 (Round 3 - Instant restaurant) |
| Otago | OTA | 1 | Dan & Christie Beck | Newlyweds | Eliminated on 1 October 2014 (Round 4 - Sudden Death) |
| Auckland | AUK | 1 | Sam & Dan Freeman | Social Media Buddies | Eliminated on 8 October 2014 (Round 5 - Sudden Death) |
| Wellington | WGN | 2 | Ian Wright & Sandie Wright | Fireman & His Flame | Eliminated on 8 October 2014 (Round 5 - Sudden Death) |
| Wellington | WGN | 3 | Steve Goodman & Maura Rigby | Wellington Foodies | Eliminated on 15 October 2014 (Round 6 - Sudden Death) |
| Canterbury | CAN | 2 | Jessie Smulders & Ricki-mae Paisley | Christchurch Cuties | Eliminated on 22 October 2014 (Round 7 - Sudden Death) |
| Auckland | AUK | 2 | Josh King & Aaron Gascoigne | Corporate Dads | Eliminated on 26 October 2014 (Round 8 - Semi-Final 1) |
| Wellington | WGN | 3 | Dai Sano & Dal Chayo | Sugar & Spice | Eliminated on 28 October 2014 (Round 8 - Semi-Final 2) |
| Manawatu | MWT | 2 | Aaron Freeman & Heather Freeman | Polynesian Cooks | RUNNER-UP |
| Waikato | WKO | 1 | Neena Truscott & Belinda MacDonald | Modern Day Hippies | WINNERS |

## Elimination History

| Round: | Round: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Round: | Round: | Instant Restaurants | Instant Restaurants | Instant Restaurants | Sudden Death | Sudden Death | Sudden Death | Sudden Death | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Final |
| Team | Team | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result |
| WKO | Neena & Belinda | 1st (71) | — | — | RCO (Safe) | People's Choice | People's Choice | SD (53) | — | 1st (55) | WINNERS (52) |
| MWT | Aaron & Heather | — | 1st (75) | — | RCO (Safe) | RCO (Safe) | RCO (Safe) | RCO (Safe) | 1st (54) | — | Runners-up (51) |
| WGN | Dai & Dal | — | — | 1st (79) | People's Choice | SD (51) | RCO (Safe) | RCO (Safe) | — | 2nd (47) | Eliminated (Episode 29) |
| AUK | Josh & Aaron | — | 4th (68) | 2nd (73) | People's Choice | RCO (Safe) | RCO (Safe) | People's Choice | 2nd (50) | Eliminated (Episode 28) | Eliminated (Episode 28) |
| CAN | Jessie & Ricki | — | 2nd (70) | — | RCO (Safe) | RCO (Safe) | SD (44) | SD (43) | Eliminated (Episode 27) | Eliminated (Episode 27) | Eliminated (Episode 27) |
| WGN | Steve & Maura | — | — | 3rd (69) | People's Choice | SD (44) | SD (43) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) | Eliminated (Episode 24) |
| WGN | Ian & Sandle | — | 3rd (69) | — | RCO (Safe) | SD (41) | Eliminated (Episode 21) | Eliminated (Episode 21) | Eliminated (Episode 21) | Eliminated (Episode 21) | Eliminated (Episode 21) |
| AUK | Sam & Dan | 3rd (63) | — | — | SD (42) | SD (12) | Eliminated (Episode 21) | Eliminated (Episode 21) | Eliminated (Episode 21) | Eliminated (Episode 21) | Eliminated (Episode 21) |
| OTA | Dan & Christie | 2nd (64) | — | — | SD (35) | Eliminated (Episode 18) | Eliminated (Episode 18) | Eliminated (Episode 18) | Eliminated (Episode 18) | Eliminated (Episode 18) | Eliminated (Episode 18) |
| CAN | Theresa & Joelle | — | — | 4th (68) | Eliminated (Episode 15) | Eliminated (Episode 15) | Eliminated (Episode 15) | Eliminated (Episode 15) | Eliminated (Episode 15) | Eliminated (Episode 15) | Eliminated (Episode 15) |
| AUK | Tracey & Neil | 4th (57) | — | 5th (57) | Eliminated (Episode 15) | Eliminated (Episode 15) | Eliminated (Episode 15) | Eliminated (Episode 15) | Eliminated (Episode 15) | Eliminated (Episode 15) | Eliminated (Episode 15) |
| HKB | Kelly & Megan | — | 5th (53) | Eliminated (Episode 10) | Eliminated (Episode 10) | Eliminated (Episode 10) | Eliminated (Episode 10) | Eliminated (Episode 10) | Eliminated (Episode 10) | Eliminated (Episode 10) | Eliminated (Episode 10) |
| BOP | June & Steph | 5th (47) | Eliminated (Episode 5) | Eliminated (Episode 5) | Eliminated (Episode 5) | Eliminated (Episode 5) | Eliminated (Episode 5) | Eliminated (Episode 5) | Eliminated (Episode 5) | Eliminated (Episode 5) | Eliminated (Episode 5) |
Cell descriptions :
| | Team won the challenge, People's Choice or received the highest score for the round. |
| | Team lost a challenge, cooked the weakest dish or received a low score and must compete in an additional round or challenge. |
| Safe | Team became safe from elimination after winning/passing the challenge. |
| SD | Team won the Sudden Death cook-off and is safe from elimination. Scores are out of 60. |
| SD | Team was eliminated after losing the Sudden Death cook-off or round. Scores are out of 60. |
| Immune | From winning the previous challenge, team was immune from elimination and was not required to participate. |
| — | Results do not apply as the team was not allocated to this challenge or round. |

## Competition details
### Instant Restaurant Round
#### Round 1 - Scores

* Episodes 1 to 5
* Airdate – 24 Aug to 2 Sep 2014
* Description – Teams were to transform their homes into an 'Instant Restaurant', serving opposing teams and judges a three course meal (Entree, Main and Dessert). All teams are judged and scored by the other teams, and also by Ben and Gareth.
| Ep. | Team | Team | Airdate | Guest scores | Guest scores | Guest scores | Guest scores | Guest scores | Ben's Scores | Ben's Scores | Ben's Scores | Gareth's Scores | Gareth's Scores | Gareth's Scores | Total (out of 100) | Rank | Result |
| Ep. | Team | Team | Airdate | NB | SD | JS | DC | TN | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Total (out of 100) | Rank | Result |
| 1 | WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | 24 Aug2014 | - | | | | | | | | | | | 71 | 1st | Safe |
| 2 | AUK | SD: Sam & Dan | 26 Aug 2014 | | - | | | | | | | | | | 63 | 3rd | Safe |
| 3 | BOP | JS: June & Steph | 27 Aug 2014 | | | - | | | | | | | | | 47 | 5th | Eliminated |
| 4 | OTA | DC: Dan & Christie | 31 Aug 2014 | | | | - | | | | | | | | 64 | 2nd | Safe |
| 5 | AUK | TN: Tracey & Neil | 2 Sep 2014 | | | | | - | | | | | | | 57 | 4th | Through to Round 3 |

#### Round 1 - Dishes

| Team Restaurant Name | Team Restaurant Name | Entrée | Main | Dessert |
| WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | Pan-Seared Hapuka with Pumpkin and Horopito Puree, Wild Blackberries and Kawakawa Crisps | Sticky Hawthorn Berry Venison with Turmeric and Chilli Roasties, Green Beans and Hazelnuts | White Chocolate & Kahikatea Tart with Honey Pine Nut Crust and Hahikatea berries |
| AUK | SD: Sam & Dan | Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Tortellini with Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce | Eye Fillet with Triple Cooked Pom Frits, Hollandaise Sauce, Green Salad & Red Wine Jus | Raspberry Brownie with Toasted Almonds, Maruka Honey Yoghurt, Minted Raspberry Sorbet & Milk Chocolate Ganache |
| BOP | JS: June & Steph | Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup with Parmesan Fried Bread | Slow cooked Lamb Shanks with Garlic Potato Mash, Baby Carrots & Beans with a Red Wine & Plum Jus | Apple & Cinnamon Pie with Nutty Vanilla Ice Cream & Macadamia Liqueur Sauce |
| OTA | DC: Dan & Christie | Snapper Ceviche | Spicy Pork Belly with Polenta Chips & Chipotle Mayonnaise | Chili Chocolate Pie with Margarita Cream |
| AUK | TN: Tracey & Neil | Spicy Walnut Encrusted Snapper with Orange & Parsley Salad | Tahini & Soy Infused Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Potato Galette & Red Cabbage | White Chocolate Mountain with Thai Ginger Infused Raspberry Coulis & Coconut Shavings |

#### Round 2

* Episodes 6 to 10
* Airdate – 3 Sep to 14 Sep 2014
* Description – Teams were to transform their homes into an 'Instant Restaurant', serving opposing teams and judges a three course meal (Entree, Main and Dessert). All teams are judged and scored by the other teams, and also by Ben and Gareth.
| Ep. | Team | Team | Airdate | Guest scores | Guest scores | Guest scores | Guest scores | Guest scores | Ben | Ben | Ben | Gareth | Gareth | Gareth | Total (out of 100) | Rank | Result |
| Ep. | Team | Team | Airdate | AH | IS | JR | JA | KM | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Total (out of 100) | Rank | Result |
| 6 | MWT | AH: Aaron & Heather | 3 Sep 2014 | - | | | | | | | | | | | 75 | 1st | Safe |
| 7 | WGN | IS: Ian & Sandie | 7 Sep 2014 | | - | | | | | | | | | | 69 | 3rd | Safe |
| 8 | CAN | JR: Jessie & Ricki | 8 Sep 2014 | | | - | | | | | | | | | 70 | 2nd | Safe |
| 9 | AUK | JA: Josh & Aaron | 10 Sep 2014 | | | | - | | | | | | | | 68 | 4th | Through to Round 3 |
| 10 | HKB | KM: Kelly & Megan | 14 Sep 2014 | | | | | - | | | | | | | 53 | 5th | Eliminated |

#### Round 3

* Episodes 11 to 12
* Airdate – 16 Sep to 24 Sep 2014
* Description – Teams which placed fourth in the first two Instant Restaurant are joined by three Gatecrashers and had to transform their homes into an 'Instant Restaurant', serving opposing teams and judges a three course meal (Entree, Main and Dessert). All teams are judged and scored by the other teams, and also by Ben and Gareth. Two teams with the lowest score will be eliminated.
| Ep. | Team | Team | Airdate | Guest scores | Guest scores | Guest scores | Guest scores | Guest scores | Ben | Ben | Ben | Gareth | Gareth | Gareth | Total (out of 100) | Rank | Result |
| Ep. | Team | Team | Airdate | TJ | TN | JA | SM | DD | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Total (out of 100) | Rank | Result |
| 11 | CAN | TJ: Theresa & Joelle | 16 Sep 2014 | - | 5 |5| 5|5| | 5|7 | 7 | | | | | 68 | 4th | Eliminated |
| 12 | AUK | TN: Tracy & Neil | 17 Sep 2014 | | - | | | | | | | | | | 57 | 5th | Eliminated |
| 13 | AUK | JA: Josh & Aaron | 21 Sep 2014 | | | - | | | | | | | | | 73 | 2nd | Safe |
| 14 | WGN | SM: Steve & Maura | 23 Sep 2014 | | | | - | | | | | | | | 69 | 3rd | Safe |
| 15 | WGN | DD: Dai & Dal | 24 Sep 2014 | | | | | - | | | | | | | 79 | 1st | Safe |

### Sudden Death - Round 4
#### People's Choice 1: Ronald McDonald House's Challenge

* Episodes 16
* Airdate – 28 Sep 2014
* Description – Competing in a group of three, teams headed into the first challenge to serve a dish. Families will vote by donating for their favourite dish and the group who received the most votes will receive People's Choice, sending them safe from Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth sent the weakest team directly into the first Sudden Death Cook-Off. All other surviving teams are through to the next showdown.
People's Choice :
| Group | Team | Team | Dish | Result |
| 1 (Black) | WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| 1 (Black) | AUK | SD: Sam & Dan | TBD with TBD | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| 1 (Black) | OTA | DC: Dan & Christie | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| 2 (White) | MWT | AH: Aaron & Heather | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| 2 (White) | WGN | IS: Ian & Sandie | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| 2 (White) | CAN | JR: Jessie & Ricki | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| 3 (Red) | AUK | JA: Josh & Aaron | TBD with TBD | WIN: People's Choice. Immune. |
| 3 (Red) | WGN | SM: Steve & Maura | TBD with TBD | WIN: People's Choice. Immune. |
| 3 (Red) | WGN | DD: Dai & Dal | TBD with TBD | WIN: People's Choice. Immune. |

#### Rapid Cook-Off
##### 45min Mystery Challenge

* Episodes 12
* Airdate – 17 Nov 2015
* Description – Each team must cook a two course romantic date night meal in 45 minutes.

##### Showdown - Whole Chicken

* Description – Teams were given a whole chicken and option to debone it themselves. The losing team will compete in the Elimination Sudden Death.
| RAPID COOK-OFF - Savory Sweet | RAPID COOK-OFF - Savory Sweet | RAPID COOK-OFF - Savory Sweet | RAPID COOK-OFF - Savory Sweet | SHOWDOWN - Whole Chicken | SHOWDOWN - Whole Chicken |
| Team | Team | Dish | Result | Dish | Result |
| WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | TBD with TBD | SAFE: Winners | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| AUK | SD: Sam & Dan | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) |
| OTA | DC: Dan & Christie | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| MWT | AH: Aaron & Heather | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD | SAFE: High |
| WGN | IS: Ian & Sandie | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD | SAFE: High |
| CAN | JR: Jessie & Ricki | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD | SAFE: Winners |
| AUK | JA: Josh & Aaron | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| WGN | SM: Steve & Maura | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| WGN | DD: Dai & Dal | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |

#### Sudden Death

* Episodes 18
* Airdate – 1 Oct 2014
* Description – Teams compete in the first Sudden Death Cook-Off.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results :
| Team | Team | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| Team | Team | Nadia | Grace | Robert | Sean | Ben | Gareth | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| AUK | SD: Sam & Dan | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 42 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 42 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Main | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 42 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Dessert | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 42 | SAFE |
| OTA | DC: Dan & Christie | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 35 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 35 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 35 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 35 | Eliminated |

### Sudden Death - Round 5
#### People's Choice 2: Challenge

* Episodes 19
* Airdate – 5 Oct 2014
* Description – Families will vote by donating for their favourite dish and the group who received the most votes will receive People's Choice, sending them safe from Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth sent two of the weakest teams directly into the second Sudden Death Cook-Off. All other surviving teams are through to the next showdown.
People's Choice :
| Team | Team | Dish | Result |
| WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | TBD with TBD | WIN: People's Choice. Immune. |
| AUK | SD: Sam & Dan | TBD with TBD | LOW: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| MWT | AH: Aaron & Heather | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| WGN | IS: Ian & Sandie | TBD with TBD | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| CAN | JR: Jessie & Ricki | TBD with TBD | LOW: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| AUK | JA: Josh & Aaron | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| WGN | SM: Steve & Maura | TBD with TBD | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| WGN | DD: Dai & Dal | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |

#### Rapid Cook-Off
##### 45min Mystery Challenge

* Episodes 20
* Airdate – 7 Oct 2015
* Description – Each team must cook a protein with a complementary dessert ingredient. All teams are required to use all the ingredients in the box and make the protein the star of the dish.

##### Showdown - Mystery Protein

* Description – Teams were given a whole chicken and option to debone it themselves. The losing team will compete in the Elimination Sudden Death.
| RAPID COOK-OFF - tbd | RAPID COOK-OFF - tbd | RAPID COOK-OFF - tbd | RAPID COOK-OFF - tbd | SHOWDOWN - tbd | SHOWDOWN - tbd |
| Team | Team | Dish | Result | Dish | Result |
| WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| AUK | SD: Sam & Dan | TBD with TBD | LOW: Through to Sudden Death | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) |
| MWT | AH: Aaron & Heather | TBD with TBD | SAFE: Winners | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| WGN | IS: Ian & Sandie | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) |
| CAN | JR: Jessie & Ricki | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD | SAFE: Winners |
| AUK | JA: Josh & Aaron | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD | SAFE: High |
| WGN | SM: Steve & Maura | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) |
| WGN | DD: Dai & Dal | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |

#### Sudden Death

* Episodes 21
* Airdate – 8 Oct 2014
* Description – In a Double Elimination, the teams compete in the second Sudden Death Cook-Off.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results :
| Team | Team | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| Team | Team | Nadia | Grace | Robert | Sean | Ben | Gareth | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| AUK | SD: Sam & Dan | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 12 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 12 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 12 | Eliminated |
| WGN | IS: Ian & Sandie | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 41 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 41 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 41 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 41 | Eliminated |
| WGN | SM: Steve & Maura | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 44 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 44 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Main | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 44 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Dessert | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 44 | SAFE |
| WGN | DD: Dai & Dal | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 51 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 51 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Main | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 51 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Dessert | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 51 | SAFE |

### Sudden Death - Round 6
#### People's Choice 3: Challenge

* Episodes 22
* Airdate – 12 Oct 2014
* Description – Teams headed into the third challenge to serve a dish. Families will vote by donating for their favourite dish and the group who received the most votes will receive People's Choice, sending them safe from Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth sent the weakest team directly into the first Sudden Death Cook-Off. All other surviving teams are through to the next showdown.
People's Choice :
| Team | Team | Dish | Result |
| WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | TBD with TBD | WIN: People's Choice. Immune. |
| MWT | AH: Aaron & Heather | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| CAN | JR: Jessie & Ricki | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| AUK | JA: Josh & Aaron | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| WGN | SM: Steve & Maura | TBD with TBD | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| WGN | DD: Dai & Dal | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |

#### Rapid Cook-Off
##### 45min Mystery Challenge

* Episodes 23
* Airdate – 14 Oct 2015
* Description – Each team must cook a romantic date night meal with their choice of ingredients in 45 minutes.

##### Showdown - Whole Chicken

* Description – Teams were given a whole chicken and option to debone it themselves. The losing team will compete in the Elimination Sudden Death.
| RAPID COOK-OFF - tbd | RAPID COOK-OFF - tbd | RAPID COOK-OFF - tbd | RAPID COOK-OFF - tbd | SHOWDOWN - tbd | SHOWDOWN - tbd |
| Team | Team | Dish | Result | Dish | Result |
| WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| MWT | AH: Aaron & Heather | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD | SAFE: High |
| CAN | JR: Jessie & Ricki | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| AUK | JA: Josh & Aaron | TBD with TBD | SAFE: High | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| WGN | SM: Steve & Maura | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) |
| WGN | DD: Dai & Dal | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD | SAFE: Winners |

#### Sudden Death

* Episodes 24
* Airdate – 15 Oct 2014
* Description – Teams compete in the third Sudden Death Cook-Off.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results :
| Team | Team | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| Team | Team | Nadia | Grace | Robert | Sean | Ben | Gareth | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| CAN | JR: Jessie & Ricki | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 44 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 44 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Main | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 44 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Dessert | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 44 | SAFE |
| WGN | SM: Steve & Maura | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 43 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 43 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 43 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 43 | Eliminated |

### Sudden Death - Round 70
#### People's Choice 4: Challenge

* Episodes 25
* Airdate – 19 Oct 2014
* Description – Teams headed into the third challenge to serve a dish. Families will vote by donating for their favourite dish and the group who received the most votes will receive People's Choice, sending them safe from Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth sent the weakest team directly into the first Sudden Death Cook-Off. All other surviving teams are through to the next showdown.
People's Choice :
| Team | Team | Dish | Result |
| WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| MWT | AH: Aaron & Heather | TBD with TBD | LOW: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| CAN | JR: Jessie & Ricki | TBD with TBD | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| AUK | JA: Josh & Aaron | TBD with TBD | WIN: People's Choice. Immune. |
| WGN | DD: Dai & Dal | TBD with TBD | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |

#### Rapid Cook-Off
##### 45min Mystery Challenge

* Episodes 26
* Airdate – 21 Oct 2015
* Description – Each team must cook a romantic date night meal.

##### Showdown - Chocolate

* Description – Teams had to create two portions of their best chocolate dish. The losing team will compete in the Elimination Sudden Death.
| RAPID COOK-OFF - tbd | RAPID COOK-OFF - tbd | RAPID COOK-OFF - tbd | RAPID COOK-OFF - tbd | SHOWDOWN - tbd | SHOWDOWN - tbd |
| Team | Team | Dish | Result | Dish | Result |
| WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | Eye Fillet with Bone Marrow Butter and Nettle Chimichurri | IN: Through to Showdown | Chocolate Tart with Boozy Date and Orange Salad | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| MWT | AH: Aaron & Heather | Hapuka Fillet with Oysters Two Ways and Melon Caviar | IN: Through to Showdown | Chocolate Cake with Mango Curd | SAFE: Winners |
| CAN | JR: Jessie & Ricki | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) |
| AUK | JA: Josh & Aaron | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| WGN | DD: Dai & Dal | Duck Breast with Spiced Plum Sauce and Fondant Potatoes | SAFE: Winners | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |

#### Sudden Death

* Episodes 27
* Airdate – 22 Oct 2014
* Description – Teams compete in the fourth Sudden Death Cook-Off.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results :
| Team | Team | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| Team | Team | Nadia | Grace | Robert | Sean | Ben | Gareth | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 53 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | Chilli Kelp Spiced Lamb with Smoky Eggplant Purée, Dried Figs and Chèvre | Chilli Kelp Spiced Lamb with Smoky Eggplant Purée, Dried Figs and Chèvre | Chilli Kelp Spiced Lamb with Smoky Eggplant Purée, Dried Figs and Chèvre | Chilli Kelp Spiced Lamb with Smoky Eggplant Purée, Dried Figs and Chèvre | Chilli Kelp Spiced Lamb with Smoky Eggplant Purée, Dried Figs and Chèvre | Chilli Kelp Spiced Lamb with Smoky Eggplant Purée, Dried Figs and Chèvre | | | 53 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Main | Pan Fried Hapuka with Jewelled Couscous, Preserved Lemon Gremolata and Harissa Yoghurt | Pan Fried Hapuka with Jewelled Couscous, Preserved Lemon Gremolata and Harissa Yoghurt | Pan Fried Hapuka with Jewelled Couscous, Preserved Lemon Gremolata and Harissa Yoghurt | Pan Fried Hapuka with Jewelled Couscous, Preserved Lemon Gremolata and Harissa Yoghurt | Pan Fried Hapuka with Jewelled Couscous, Preserved Lemon Gremolata and Harissa Yoghurt | Pan Fried Hapuka with Jewelled Couscous, Preserved Lemon Gremolata and Harissa Yoghurt | | | 53 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Dessert | Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb and Orange and Salted Macadamia Crumb | Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb and Orange and Salted Macadamia Crumb | Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb and Orange and Salted Macadamia Crumb | Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb and Orange and Salted Macadamia Crumb | Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb and Orange and Salted Macadamia Crumb | Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb and Orange and Salted Macadamia Crumb | | | 53 | SAFE |
| CAN | JR: Jessie & Ricki | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 43 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Cheese Tortellini in Broth | Cheese Tortellini in Broth | Cheese Tortellini in Broth | Cheese Tortellini in Broth | Cheese Tortellini in Broth | Cheese Tortellini in Broth | | | 43 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | Eye Fillet with Herb Sauce | Eye Fillet with Herb Sauce | Eye Fillet with Herb Sauce | Eye Fillet with Herb Sauce | Eye Fillet with Herb Sauce | Eye Fillet with Herb Sauce | | | 43 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | Coconut Panna Cotta with Mango Sauce | Coconut Panna Cotta with Mango Sauce | Coconut Panna Cotta with Mango Sauce | Coconut Panna Cotta with Mango Sauce | Coconut Panna Cotta with Mango Sauce | Coconut Panna Cotta with Mango Sauce | | | 43 | Eliminated |

### Semi-finals
#### Semi-final 1

* Episodes 31
* Airdate – 26 Oct 2014
* Description – Two teams in the first Semi-Final Cook-Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the winner proceeds through to the Grand Final.
Semi-Final Cook-Off Results :
| Team | Team | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| Team | Team | Nadia | Grace | Robert | Sean | Ben | Gareth | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| MWT | AH: Aaron & Heather | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 54 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Lime Moina Tai and Plantain Chip | Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Lime Moina Tai and Plantain Chip | Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Lime Moina Tai and Plantain Chip | Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Lime Moina Tai and Plantain Chip | Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Lime Moina Tai and Plantain Chip | Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Lime Moina Tai and Plantain Chip | | | 54 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Main | Duo of Short Rib Beef and Fillet with Celeriac Puree, Madeira Sauce, Pommes Frites, Crispy Shallot and Pak Choy | Duo of Short Rib Beef and Fillet with Celeriac Puree, Madeira Sauce, Pommes Frites, Crispy Shallot and Pak Choy | Duo of Short Rib Beef and Fillet with Celeriac Puree, Madeira Sauce, Pommes Frites, Crispy Shallot and Pak Choy | Duo of Short Rib Beef and Fillet with Celeriac Puree, Madeira Sauce, Pommes Frites, Crispy Shallot and Pak Choy | Duo of Short Rib Beef and Fillet with Celeriac Puree, Madeira Sauce, Pommes Frites, Crispy Shallot and Pak Choy | Duo of Short Rib Beef and Fillet with Celeriac Puree, Madeira Sauce, Pommes Frites, Crispy Shallot and Pak Choy | | | 54 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Dessert | Meika Poke, Panikeke and Chili Chocolate Ganache | Meika Poke, Panikeke and Chili Chocolate Ganache | Meika Poke, Panikeke and Chili Chocolate Ganache | Meika Poke, Panikeke and Chili Chocolate Ganache | Meika Poke, Panikeke and Chili Chocolate Ganache | Meika Poke, Panikeke and Chili Chocolate Ganache | | | 54 | SAFE |
| AUK | JA: Josh & Aaron | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 50 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | West Coast Whitebait Fritters with Shaved Fennel Salad | West Coast Whitebait Fritters with Shaved Fennel Salad | West Coast Whitebait Fritters with Shaved Fennel Salad | West Coast Whitebait Fritters with Shaved Fennel Salad | West Coast Whitebait Fritters with Shaved Fennel Salad | West Coast Whitebait Fritters with Shaved Fennel Salad | | | 50 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | Verjuice Poached Crayfish Taile with Crayfish Tortellini and String Vegetables | Verjuice Poached Crayfish Taile with Crayfish Tortellini and String Vegetables | Verjuice Poached Crayfish Taile with Crayfish Tortellini and String Vegetables | Verjuice Poached Crayfish Taile with Crayfish Tortellini and String Vegetables | Verjuice Poached Crayfish Taile with Crayfish Tortellini and String Vegetables | Verjuice Poached Crayfish Taile with Crayfish Tortellini and String Vegetables | | | 50 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | Wild Poached Pear Crumble | Wild Poached Pear Crumble | Wild Poached Pear Crumble | Wild Poached Pear Crumble | Wild Poached Pear Crumble | Wild Poached Pear Crumble | | | 50 | Eliminated |

#### Semi-Final 2

* Episodes 32
* Airdate – 28 Oct 2014
* Description – Two teams 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.
Semi-Final Cook-Off Results :
| Team | Team | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| Team | Team | Nadia | Grace | Robert | Liz | Ben | Gareth | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 55 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 55 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Main | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 55 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Dessert | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 55 | SAFE |
| WGN | DD: Dai & Dal | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 47 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 47 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 47 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 47 | Eliminated |

### Grand-Final

Source:
* Episodes 33
* Airdate – 29 Oct 2014
* Description – In the final cook-off for the series, the top two 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. Twenty 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 $100,000 prize to the winners. Teams also wear chef attire and have their Instant Restaurant represented.
Grand-Final Cook-Off Results :
| Team | Team | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| Team | Team | Nadia | Grace | Robert | Liz | Ben | Gareth | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| WKO | NB: Neena & Belinda | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 52 | WINNERS |
| Dishes | Dishes | Restaurant Name | Restaurant Name | Restaurant Name | Restaurant Name | Restaurant Name | Restaurant Name | | | 52 | WINNERS |
| 1st course | 1st course | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 52 | WINNERS |
| 2nd course | 2nd course | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 52 | WINNERS |
| 3rd course | 3rd course | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 52 | WINNERS |
| 4th course | 4th course | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 52 | WINNERS |
| 5th course | 5th course | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 52 | WINNERS |
| MWT | AH: Aaron & Heather | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 51 | Runners-up |
| Dishes | Dishes | Restaurant Name | Restaurant Name | Restaurant Name | Restaurant Name | Restaurant Name | Restaurant Name | | | 51 | Runners-up |
| 1st course | 1st course | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 51 | Runners-up |
| 2nd course | 2nd course | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 51 | Runners-up |
| 3rd course | 3rd course | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 51 | Runners-up |
| 4th course | 4th course | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 51 | Runners-up |
| 5th course | 5th course | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | TBD with TBD | | | 51 | Runners-up |

## Episodes

| Round | Episode | Episode | Original airdate | Timeslot |
| 1 | 1 | Instant Restaurant Round: NB: Neena & Belinda | 24 August 2014 | Sunday 7:30pm |
| 1 | 2 | Instant Restaurant Round: SD: Sam & Dan | 26 August 2014 | Wednesday 7:30pm |
| 1 | 3 | Instant Restaurant Round: JS: June & Steph | 27 August 2014 | Thursday 7:30pm |
| 1 | 4 | Instant Restaurant Round: DC: Dan & Christie | 31 August 2014 | Sunday 7:30pm |
| 1 | 5 | Instant Restaurant Round: TN: Tracey & Niel | 2 September 2014 | Wednesday 7:30pm |
| 2 | 6 | Instant Restaurant Round: AH: Aaron & Heather | 3 September 2014 | Thursday 7:30pm |
| 2 | 7 | Instant Restaurant Round: IS: Ian & Sandie | 7 September 2014 | Sunday 7:30pm |
| 2 | 8 | Instant Restaurant Round: JR: Jessie & Ricki | 9 September 2014 | Wednesday 7:30pm |
| 2 | 9 | Instant Restaurant Round: JA: Josh & Aaron | 10 September 2014 | Thursday 7:30pm |
| 2 | 10 | Instant Restaurant Round: KM: Kelly & Megan | 14 September 2014 | Sunday 7:30pm |
| 3 | 11 | Instant Restaurant Round: TJ: Theresa & Joelle | 16 September 2014 | Wednesday 7:30pm |
| 3 | 12 | Instant Restaurant Round: TN: Tracy & Niel | 17 September 2014 | Thursday 7:30pm |
| 3 | 13 | Instant Restaurant Round: JA: Josh & Aaron | 21 September 2014 | Sunday 7:30pm |
| 3 | 14 | Instant Restaurant Round: SM: Steve & Maura | 23 September 2014 | Wednesday 7:30pm |
| 3 | 15 | Instant Restaurant Round: DD: Dai & Dal | 24 September 2014 | Thursday 7:30pm |
| 4 | 16 | People's Choice Challenge : | 28 September 2014 | Sunday 7:30pm |
| 4 | 17 | Rapid Cook-Off & Showdown: | 30 September 2014 | Wednesday 7:30pm |
| 4 | 18 | Sudden Death: | 1 October 2014 | Thursday 7:30pm |
| 5 | 19 | People's Choice Challenge: | 5 October 2014 | Sunday 7:30pm |
| 5 | 20 | Rapid Cook-Off & Showdown: | 7 October 2014 | Wednesday 7:30pm |
| 5 | 21 | Sudden Death: | 8 October 2014 | Thursday 7:30pm |
| 6 | 22 | People's Choice Challenge: | 12 October 2014 | Sunday 7:30pm |
| 6 | 23 | Rapid Cook-Off & Showdown: | 14 October 2014 | Wednesday 7:30pm |
| 6 | 24 | Sudden Death: | 15 October 2014 | Thursday 7:30pm |
| 7 | 25 | People's Choice Challenge: | 19 October 2014 | Sunday 7:30pm |
| 7 | 26 | Rapid Cook-Off & Showdown: | 21 October 2014 | Wednesday 7:30pm |
| 7 | 27 | Sudden Death: | 22 October 2014 | Thursday 7:30pm |
| 8 | 31 | Semi-Final: | 26 October 2014 | Sunday 7:30pm |
| 9 | 32 | Semi-Final: | 28 October 2014 | Wednesday 7:30pm |
| 10 | 33 | Grand Final: | 29 October 2014 | Thursday 7:30pm |