# My Kitchen Rules NZ series 2

My Kitchen Rules NZ (series 2) is a reality television cooking programme which airs on the TVNZ TV2.
For 2015, TVNZ switched My Kitchen Rules NZ from TV One to TV2 and in the revamped series duos will go head-to-head with teams from other regions around New Zealand. It premiered on 12 October 2015 and ended on 15 December 2015. The winning team, Jess and Stella, won the $100,000 prize money.

## Teams

| Group | Team | Team | Members | Relationship | Status |
| 1 | TKI | Taranaki | Laurance & Paul | Taranaki Mates | Eliminated on 26 October 2015 (Round 1 – Instant restaurant) |
| 2 | AUK | Auckland | Katarina & Natasha | Auckland Sisters | Eliminated on 10 November 2015 (Round 2 – Instant restaurant) |
| 1 | AUK | Auckland | Hannah & Cathy | Auckland Workmates | Eliminated on 16 November 2015 (People's Choice 1: BBQ Challenge) |
| 2 | MWT | Manawatu | Kimberley & Brooke | Manawatu Sisters | Eliminated on 23 November 2015 (Round 3 – Sudden Death) |
| 3 | AUK | Auckland | Ben & Regan | Auckland Mates | Eliminated on 23 November 2015 (Round 3 – Sudden Death) |
| 1 | OTA | Otago | Travis & Jeremy | Otago Mates | Eliminated on 1 December 2015 (Round 4 – Sudden Death) |
| 2 | MWT | Manawatu | Lauren & Simon | Palmerston North Friends | Eliminated on 1 December 2015 (Round 4 – Sudden Death) |
| 1 | CAN | Canterbury | Cheryl & Ruth | Canterbury Mother and Daughter | Eliminated on 7 December 2015 (Round 5 – Sudden Death) |
| 1 | HKB | Hawkes Bay | Monique & Henry | Hawkes Bay Couple | Eliminated on 8 December 2015 (Round 6 – Semi-Final 1) |
| 2 | WKO | Waikato | Jay & Sarah | Waikato Couple | Eliminated on 14 December 2015 (Round 6 – Semi-Final 2) |
| 2 | AUK | Auckland | William & Zoe | Auckland Friends | Runners-Up |
| 3 | WGN | Wellington | Jess & Stella | Wellington Besties | WINNERS |

## Elimination history

| Round: | Round: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Round: | Round: | Instant Restaurant | Instant Restaurant | Sudden Death | Sudden Death | Sudden Death | Semi-Finals | Semi-Finals | Grand Final |
| Team | Team | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result | Result |
| WGN | Jess & Stella | N/A | N/A | SD (40) | SD (53) | 3rd | N/A | 1st (47) | WINNERS (20) |
| AUK | William & Zoe | N/A | 1st (80) | People's Choice | SD (50) | 4th | 1st (54) | N/A | Runners-Up (16) |
| WKO | Jay & Sarah | N/A | 3rd (50) | SD (38) | RCO (Safe) | 2nd | N/A | 2nd (40) | Eliminated (Episode 19) |
| HKB | Monique & Henry | 2nd (72) | N/A | RCO (Safe) | People's Choice | People's Choice | 2nd (42) | Eliminated (Episode 18) | Eliminated (Episode 18) |
| CAN | Cheryl & Ruth | 4th (65) | N/A | RCO (Safe) | RCO (Safe) | 5th | Eliminated (Episode 17) | Eliminated (Episode 17) | Eliminated (Episode 17) |
| MWT | Lauren & Simon | N/A | 2nd (71) | RCO (Safe) | SD (38) | Eliminated (Episode 16) | Eliminated (Episode 16) | Eliminated (Episode 16) | Eliminated (Episode 16) |
| OTA | Travis & Jeremy | 3rd (66) | N/A | Immune | SD (30) | Eliminated (Episode 16) | Eliminated (Episode 16) | Eliminated (Episode 16) | Eliminated (Episode 16) |
| AUK | Ben & Regan | N/A | N/A | SD (39) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) |
| MWT | Kimberley & Brooke | N/A | 4th (49) | SD (17) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) |
| AUK | Hannah & Cathy | 1st (81) | N/A | LOW | Eliminated (Episode 11) | Eliminated (Episode 11) | Eliminated (Episode 11) | Eliminated (Episode 11) | Eliminated (Episode 11) |
| AUK | Katarina & Natasha | N/A | 5th (28) | Eliminated (Episode 10) | Eliminated (Episode 10) | Eliminated (Episode 10) | Eliminated (Episode 10) | Eliminated (Episode 10) | Eliminated (Episode 10) |
| TKI | Laurance & Paul | 5th (64) | 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

* Episodes 1 to 5
* Airdate – 12 to 26 Oct 2015
* 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 | HC | LP | MH | CR | TJ | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Total (out of 100) | Rank | Result |
| 1 | AUK | HC: Hannah & Cathy | 12 October 2015 | – | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 81 | 1st | Safe |
| 2 | TKI | LP: Laurance & Paul | 13 October 2015 | 6 | – | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 64 | 5th | Eliminated |
| 3 | HKB | MH: Monique & Henry | 19 October 2015 | 6 | 6 | – | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 72 | 2nd | Safe |
| 4 | CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth | 20 October 2015 | 7 | 6 | 6 | – | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 65 | 4th | Safe |
| 5 | OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy | 26 October 2015 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | – | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 66 | 3rd | Safe |

#### Round 2

* Episodes 6 to 10
* Airdate – 27 Oct to 10 November 2015
* 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 | JS | LS | WZ | KB | KN | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Total (out of 100) | Rank | Result |
| 6 | WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | 27 October 2015 | – | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 69 | 3rd | Safe |
| 7 | MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon | 2 November 2015 | 7 | – | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 71 | 2nd | Safe |
| 8 | AUK | WZ: William & Zoe | 3 November 2015 | 7 | 8 | – | 7 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 80 | 1st | Safe |
| 9 | MWT | KB: Kimberley & Brooke | 9 November 2015 | 5 | 6 | 5 | – | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 64 | 4th | Safe |
| 10 | AUK | KN: Katrina & Natasha | 10 November 2015 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | – | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 60 | 5th | Eliminated |

### Sudden death – Round 3
#### People's choice 1: Oxfam BBQ challenge

* Episode 11
* Airdate – 16 November 2015
* Description – Two teams of gatecrashers join – Ben & Reagan and Jess & Stella. The teams head into the first challenge to serve a dish. The crowd will vote by donating for their favourite dish and the 2 teams who raise the most donations will receive People's Choice, sending both teams safe from Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth eliminate the weakest team and sent the second weakest team directly into the first Sudden Death Cook-Off. All other surviving teams are through to next showdown.
People's Choice :
| Team | Team | Dish | Dish | Result |
| AUK | HC: Hannah & Cathy | BOLITAS DE QUESO with Creme Fraiche, Yogurt and Lemon Zest | BOLITAS DE QUESO with Creme Fraiche, Yogurt and Lemon Zest | LOW: Eliminated |
| HKB | MH: Monique & Henry | SWEET & SAVOURY PANCAKES with Creme Fraiche, Banana and Bacon OR with Horseradish Cream and Smoked Salmon | SWEET & SAVOURY PANCAKES with Creme Fraiche, Banana and Bacon OR with Horseradish Cream and Smoked Salmon | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth | TURKISH LAMB WRAPS with Yoghurt Garlic Sauce and Tomato Mint Sauce | TURKISH LAMB WRAPS with Yoghurt Garlic Sauce and Tomato Mint Sauce | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy | LAMB KOFTA with Greek Dressing | LAMB KOFTA with Greek Dressing | HIGH: Top 2. Immune. |
| WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | SALMON WRAPPED IN BACON with Beetroot Chutney and Green Salad | SALMON WRAPPED IN BACON with Beetroot Chutney and Green Salad | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon | ASIAN STICKY MEATBALLS with Apple Slaw | ASIAN STICKY MEATBALLS with Apple Slaw | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| AUK | WZ: William & Zoe | FRENCH TOAST with Caramel Apples, Berry Compote and Vanilla Mascarpone | FRENCH TOAST with Caramel Apples, Berry Compote and Vanilla Mascarpone | WIN: People's Choice. Immune. |
| MWT | KB: Kimberley & Brooke | COURGETTE AND FETA FRITTERS with Tomato Chutney | COTTAGE CHEESE CAKES with Berry Compote and Honey Vanilla Syrup | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| AUK | BR: Ben & Reagan | BARBEQUE PORK BUNS with Hoisin Satay Sauce and Apple Slaw | BARBEQUE PORK BUNS with Hoisin Satay Sauce and Apple Slaw | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | GRILLED LAMB KOFTA with Flatbread and Tzatziki | GRILLED LAMB KOFTA with Flatbread and Tzatziki | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |

#### Rapid cook-off
##### 45min magic box challenge by Nosh

* Episode 12
* Airdate – 17 November 2015
* Description – Each box consist of a protein and two complementary ingredients. All teams are required to use all the ingredients in the box and make the protein the star of the dish.

##### Showdown – Catch of the day (Battle of the fishes)

* Description – The teams are paired with the catch of the day, Gurnard or Trevally. The team which produces the best Gurnard and Trevally Dish will be safe from Sudden Death. The losing teams will compete in the Double Elimination Sudden Death.
| RAPID COOK-OFF – Magic Box Challenge | RAPID COOK-OFF – Magic Box Challenge | RAPID COOK-OFF – Magic Box Challenge | RAPID COOK-OFF – Magic Box Challenge | SHOWDOWN – Catch of the day | SHOWDOWN – Catch of the day |
| Team | Team | Dish | Result | Dish | Result |
| HKB | MH: Monique & Henry | Turkey and Bacon Meatballs with Peanut and Coconut Cream Sauce | IN: Through to Showdown | Gurnard Fish & Chips with Chargrilled Zucchini and Tomato Salsa | SAFE: Winners |
| CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth | Salt-Baked Beef Fillet with Celeriac Remoulade | SAFE: Winners | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | Venison Pie with Roast Broccoli and Cherry Chutney | LOW: Through to Sudden Death | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) |
| MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon | Seared Lamb with Parsnip Puree, Beetroot and Feta Salad | IN: Through to Showdown | Oven-Baked Trevally with Creamy Leeks, Roast Potatoes and Tomato Sauce | SAFE: Winners |
| AUK | WZ: William & Zoe | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| MWT | KB: Kimberley & Brooke | Pan-fried Salmon with Poached Fennel and Horseradish Broth | IN: Through to Showdown | Asian-Style Trevally with Coconut Rice and Stir-Fried Vegetables | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| AUK | BR: Ben & Reagan | 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 | JS: Jess & Stella | Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Baby Carrots and Cauliflower Puree | IN: Through to Showdown | Pan-Fried Gurnard with Salsa Verde, Roast Beans and Crispy Potatoes | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |

#### Sudden death

* Episode 13
* Airdate – 23 November 2015
* Description – In a double elimination, the teams compete in the first sudden death cook-off.
Sudden Death Cook-Off results :
| Team | Team | Judges' scores | Judges' scores | Judges' scores | Judges' scores | Judges' scores | Judges' scores | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| Team | Team | Nadia | Grace | Robert | Liz | Ben | Gareth | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 38 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | Scallops with Pesto Zucchini | Scallops with Pesto Zucchini | Scallops with Pesto Zucchini | Scallops with Pesto Zucchini | Scallops with Pesto Zucchini | Scallops with Pesto Zucchini | | | 38 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Main | Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack with Vegetables | Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack with Vegetables | Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack with Vegetables | Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack with Vegetables | Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack with Vegetables | Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack with Vegetables | | | 38 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Dessert | Choc Berry Todu Cheesecake with Hokey Pokey Crumb Biscuits Base | Choc Berry Todu Cheesecake with Hokey Pokey Crumb Biscuits Base | Choc Berry Todu Cheesecake with Hokey Pokey Crumb Biscuits Base | Choc Berry Todu Cheesecake with Hokey Pokey Crumb Biscuits Base | Choc Berry Todu Cheesecake with Hokey Pokey Crumb Biscuits Base | Choc Berry Todu Cheesecake with Hokey Pokey Crumb Biscuits Base | | | 38 | SAFE |
| MWT | KB: Kimberley & Brooke | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 33 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Rotollo of Silverbeet and Ricotta with Red Capsicum Sauce | Rotollo of Silverbeet and Ricotta with Red Capsicum Sauce | Rotollo of Silverbeet and Ricotta with Red Capsicum Sauce | Rotollo of Silverbeet and Ricotta with Red Capsicum Sauce | Rotollo of Silverbeet and Ricotta with Red Capsicum Sauce | Rotollo of Silverbeet and Ricotta with Red Capsicum Sauce | | | 33 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | Scotch Fillet with Mushroom Sauce, Parsnip Puree, Carrots and Brussels Sprouts | Scotch Fillet with Mushroom Sauce, Parsnip Puree, Carrots and Brussels Sprouts | Scotch Fillet with Mushroom Sauce, Parsnip Puree, Carrots and Brussels Sprouts | Scotch Fillet with Mushroom Sauce, Parsnip Puree, Carrots and Brussels Sprouts | Scotch Fillet with Mushroom Sauce, Parsnip Puree, Carrots and Brussels Sprouts | Scotch Fillet with Mushroom Sauce, Parsnip Puree, Carrots and Brussels Sprouts | | | 33 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | Lemon Meringue Tart with Citrus-Scented Cream | Lemon Meringue Tart with Citrus-Scented Cream | Lemon Meringue Tart with Citrus-Scented Cream | Lemon Meringue Tart with Citrus-Scented Cream | Lemon Meringue Tart with Citrus-Scented Cream | Lemon Meringue Tart with Citrus-Scented Cream | | | 33 | Eliminated |
| AUK | BR: Ben & Reagan | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 35 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Whisky Chicken Livers with Raw Beetroot Salad | Whisky Chicken Livers with Raw Beetroot Salad | Whisky Chicken Livers with Raw Beetroot Salad | Whisky Chicken Livers with Raw Beetroot Salad | Whisky Chicken Livers with Raw Beetroot Salad | Whisky Chicken Livers with Raw Beetroot Salad | | | 35 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | Crusted Lamb Rack with Polenta Chips, Pea Puree and Red Pepper Sauce | Crusted Lamb Rack with Polenta Chips, Pea Puree and Red Pepper Sauce | Crusted Lamb Rack with Polenta Chips, Pea Puree and Red Pepper Sauce | Crusted Lamb Rack with Polenta Chips, Pea Puree and Red Pepper Sauce | Crusted Lamb Rack with Polenta Chips, Pea Puree and Red Pepper Sauce | Crusted Lamb Rack with Polenta Chips, Pea Puree and Red Pepper Sauce | | | 35 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | Dropped Choc Top with Mandarin Basil Ice Cream and Honey Rosemary Tuile Cone | Dropped Choc Top with Mandarin Basil Ice Cream and Honey Rosemary Tuile Cone | Dropped Choc Top with Mandarin Basil Ice Cream and Honey Rosemary Tuile Cone | Dropped Choc Top with Mandarin Basil Ice Cream and Honey Rosemary Tuile Cone | Dropped Choc Top with Mandarin Basil Ice Cream and Honey Rosemary Tuile Cone | Dropped Choc Top with Mandarin Basil Ice Cream and Honey Rosemary Tuile Cone | | | 35 | Eliminated |
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 40 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | Butternut Ravioli with Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce | Butternut Ravioli with Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce | Butternut Ravioli with Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce | Butternut Ravioli with Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce | Butternut Ravioli with Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce | Butternut Ravioli with Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce | | | 40 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Main | Venison with Pea Puree, Brussels Sprouts, Kumara and Potato Gratin | Venison with Pea Puree, Brussels Sprouts, Kumara and Potato Gratin | Venison with Pea Puree, Brussels Sprouts, Kumara and Potato Gratin | Venison with Pea Puree, Brussels Sprouts, Kumara and Potato Gratin | Venison with Pea Puree, Brussels Sprouts, Kumara and Potato Gratin | Venison with Pea Puree, Brussels Sprouts, Kumara and Potato Gratin | | | 40 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Dessert | Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | | | 40 | SAFE |

### Sudden death – Round 4
#### People's choice 2: Training day challenge

* Episode 14
* Airdate – 24 November 2015
* Description – The teams headed into the Ponsonby Rugby Club field for their second challenge. The players will vote for their favourite dish and the team with the highest votes will receive People's Choice, sending the team safe from both the Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth send the weakest team directly into the second Sudden Death Cook-Off. All other surviving teams are through to next showdown.
People's Choice :
| Team | Team | Juniors | Seniors | Result |
| HKB | MH: Monique & Henry | Spaghetti Bolognese | Puku Miti Pita Pocket with Marinated Steak and Salad | WIN: People's Choice. Immune. |
| CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth | Meatlover's Pizza | Lamp Chops with Israeli Couscous | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy | Sticky Pork Fingers | Hunters Assaghai | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | Beef and Carrot Kebab with Teriyaki Sauce | Hearty Open Burger with Capsicum and Pineapple Relish | LOW: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon | Raw Energy Balls | Onion Bhaji with Mango Chutney | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| AUK | WZ: William & Zoe | Fish Fingers with Coleslaw and Aioli | Ultimate Steak Sandwich | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | Satay Beef Kebab | Mushroom and Steak Sandwich | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |

#### Kitchen cook off – TBD

* Episode 15
* Airdate – 30 November 2015
* Description – Meat eater and beer drinker paradise. Rapid cook off: teams must cook one Entree and one main, using their given cuts of beef and lamb. Bar snack: teams must cook one bar snack dish and twin this with a choice of one of four beers.
| RAPID COOK-OFF – Beef and Lamb | RAPID COOK-OFF – Beef and Lamb | RAPID COOK-OFF – Beef and Lamb | RAPID COOK-OFF – Beef and Lamb | SHOWDOWN – Bar Snack | SHOWDOWN – Bar Snack |
| Team | Team | Dish | Result | Dish | Result |
| HKB | MH: Monique & Henry | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth | Entree: Thai Beef Salad Main: Japanese Lamb Curry | SAFE: Winners | N/A (Immune) | N/A (Immune) |
| OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy | Entree: Coffee-crusted blade steak Main: Pistachio-crusted lamb rack | IN: Through to Showdown | Mountain Goat Balls with Tomato Sauce | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | Entree: Sticky Lamb Chops Main: Thai Beef Salad | IN: Through to Showdown | Herb-crusted Fish with Vegetable Chips & Aioli | SAFE: Winners |
| MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon | Entree: Lamb Dumplings Main: Beef Pot Pie | IN: Through to Showdown | Chickpea Kebabs with Beetroot Raita | LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| AUK | WZ: William & Zoe | Entree: Chilli Con Carne Main: Lamb rump Pappardelle | LOW: Through to Sudden Death | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) |
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) |

#### Sudden death

* Episode 16
* Airdate – 1 December 2015
* Description – In a second 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 | Liz | Ben | Gareth | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 30 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Scallops with Seafood Broth | Scallops with Seafood Broth | Scallops with Seafood Broth | Scallops with Seafood Broth | Scallops with Seafood Broth | Scallops with Seafood Broth | | | 30 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | Beef and Mushroom with Mashed Potato & Onion | Beef and Mushroom with Mashed Potato & Onion | Beef and Mushroom with Mashed Potato & Onion | Beef and Mushroom with Mashed Potato & Onion | Beef and Mushroom with Mashed Potato & Onion | Beef and Mushroom with Mashed Potato & Onion | | | 30 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | Cheeky Jaffa | Cheeky Jaffa | Cheeky Jaffa | Cheeky Jaffa | Cheeky Jaffa | Cheeky Jaffa | | | 30 | Eliminated |
| MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 38 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce | Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce | Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce | Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce | Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce | Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce | | | 38 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | Butter Duck with Basmati Rice | Butter Duck with Basmati Rice | Butter Duck with Basmati Rice | Butter Duck with Basmati Rice | Butter Duck with Basmati Rice | Butter Duck with Basmati Rice | | | 38 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | White Chocolate Mousse with Ginger Crumb, Meringue Shards & Passionfruit Gel | White Chocolate Mousse with Ginger Crumb, Meringue Shards & Passionfruit Gel | White Chocolate Mousse with Ginger Crumb, Meringue Shards & Passionfruit Gel | White Chocolate Mousse with Ginger Crumb, Meringue Shards & Passionfruit Gel | White Chocolate Mousse with Ginger Crumb, Meringue Shards & Passionfruit Gel | White Chocolate Mousse with Ginger Crumb, Meringue Shards & Passionfruit Gel | | | 38 | Eliminated |
| AUK | WZ: William & Zoe | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 50 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | Seared Tuna with Avocado Wasabi Puree & Sesame Dressing | Seared Tuna with Avocado Wasabi Puree & Sesame Dressing | Seared Tuna with Avocado Wasabi Puree & Sesame Dressing | Seared Tuna with Avocado Wasabi Puree & Sesame Dressing | Seared Tuna with Avocado Wasabi Puree & Sesame Dressing | Seared Tuna with Avocado Wasabi Puree & Sesame Dressing | | | 50 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Main | Lamb Backstrap with Smoky Eggplant & Pearl Barley | Lamb Backstrap with Smoky Eggplant & Pearl Barley | Lamb Backstrap with Smoky Eggplant & Pearl Barley | Lamb Backstrap with Smoky Eggplant & Pearl Barley | Lamb Backstrap with Smoky Eggplant & Pearl Barley | Lamb Backstrap with Smoky Eggplant & Pearl Barley | | | 50 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Dessert | Bombe Alaska | Bombe Alaska | Bombe Alaska | Bombe Alaska | Bombe Alaska | Bombe Alaska | | | 50 | SAFE |
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 53 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | Kingfish Ceviche with Cucumber & Radish | Kingfish Ceviche with Cucumber & Radish | Kingfish Ceviche with Cucumber & Radish | Kingfish Ceviche with Cucumber & Radish | Kingfish Ceviche with Cucumber & Radish | Kingfish Ceviche with Cucumber & Radish | | | 53 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Main | Spice-rubbed Beef Fillet with Parsnip & Beetroot | Spice-rubbed Beef Fillet with Parsnip & Beetroot | Spice-rubbed Beef Fillet with Parsnip & Beetroot | Spice-rubbed Beef Fillet with Parsnip & Beetroot | Spice-rubbed Beef Fillet with Parsnip & Beetroot | Spice-rubbed Beef Fillet with Parsnip & Beetroot | | | 53 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Dessert | Salted Caramel Pear Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream | Salted Caramel Pear Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream | Salted Caramel Pear Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream | Salted Caramel Pear Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream | Salted Caramel Pear Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream | Salted Caramel Pear Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream | | | 53 | SAFE |

### Sudden death – Round 5
#### People's choice 3: School meal challenge

* Episode 17
* Airdate – 7 December 2015
* Description – The top five teams cook a five-course degustation dinner for students and guests at Auckland's Pakuranga College. The lowest scoring team is eliminated as the remaining four teams are ranked into the semifinals. The Winners of the challenge are paired with the fourth placed team for the first Semi-final cook-off while the remaining two teams will be competing in the second Semi-final.
People's Choice :
| Team | Team | Dish | Dish | Result |
| HKB | MH: Monique & Henry | Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Potato Kumara Mash & Orange Cumin Sauce (1st Main) | Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Potato Kumara Mash & Orange Cumin Sauce (1st Main) | WIN: People's Choice. 1st. Through to Semi-Final 1 |
| CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth | Lamb Rump with Fennel Puree, Caramelised Shallots & Shiraz Syrup (2nd Main) | Lamb Rump with Fennel Puree, Caramelised Shallots & Shiraz Syrup (2nd Main) | Eliminated |
| WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | Tuna Tapawha with Fennel Slaw, Mushroom Emulsion & Kumara Crisps (2nd Entree) | Tuna Tapawha with Fennel Slaw, Mushroom Emulsion & Kumara Crisps (2nd Entree) | IN: Safe. 2nd. Through to Semi-Final 2 |
| AUK | WZ: William & Zoe | Steak Tartare with Matchstick Chips & Virgin Bloody Mary Gel (1st Entree) | Steak Tartare with Matchstick Chips & Virgin Bloody Mary Gel (1st Entree) | IN: Safe. 4th. Through to Semi-Final 1 |
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | Textures of Chocolate & Raspberry (Dessert) | Textures of Chocolate & Raspberry (Dessert) | IN: Safe. 3rd. Through to Semi-Final 2 |

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

* Episode 18
* Airdate – 8 December 2015
* Description – 2 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 | Liz | Ben | Gareth | Total (out of 60) | Result |
| HKB | MH: Monique & Henry | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 42 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Seared Scallops in Pumpkin Soup | Seared Scallops in Pumpkin Soup | Seared Scallops in Pumpkin Soup | Seared Scallops in Pumpkin Soup | Seared Scallops in Pumpkin Soup | Seared Scallops in Pumpkin Soup | | | 42 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | Beef Eye Fillet with Māori Potato Puree, Caramelised Sweetbreads, Madeira Sauce and Pikopiko | Beef Eye Fillet with Māori Potato Puree, Caramelised Sweetbreads, Madeira Sauce and Pikopiko | Beef Eye Fillet with Māori Potato Puree, Caramelised Sweetbreads, Madeira Sauce and Pikopiko | Beef Eye Fillet with Māori Potato Puree, Caramelised Sweetbreads, Madeira Sauce and Pikopiko | Beef Eye Fillet with Māori Potato Puree, Caramelised Sweetbreads, Madeira Sauce and Pikopiko | Beef Eye Fillet with Māori Potato Puree, Caramelised Sweetbreads, Madeira Sauce and Pikopiko | | | 42 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | Crème Brûlée with Caramelised Apple | Crème Brûlée with Caramelised Apple | Crème Brûlée with Caramelised Apple | Crème Brûlée with Caramelised Apple | Crème Brûlée with Caramelised Apple | Crème Brûlée with Caramelised Apple | | | 42 | Eliminated |
| AUK | WZ: William & Zoe | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 54 | IN: Through to Grand Final |
| Dishes | Entree | Beetroot and Goat's Cheese Lasagnette | Beetroot and Goat's Cheese Lasagnette | Beetroot and Goat's Cheese Lasagnette | Beetroot and Goat's Cheese Lasagnette | Beetroot and Goat's Cheese Lasagnette | Beetroot and Goat's Cheese Lasagnette | | | 54 | IN: Through to Grand Final |
| Dishes | Main | Belly Pork, Parsnip and Rhubarb | Belly Pork, Parsnip and Rhubarb | Belly Pork, Parsnip and Rhubarb | Belly Pork, Parsnip and Rhubarb | Belly Pork, Parsnip and Rhubarb | Belly Pork, Parsnip and Rhubarb | | | 54 | IN: Through to Grand Final |
| Dishes | Dessert | Salted Caramel Tart with Ginger Ice Cream and Macadamia Brittle | Salted Caramel Tart with Ginger Ice Cream and Macadamia Brittle | Salted Caramel Tart with Ginger Ice Cream and Macadamia Brittle | Salted Caramel Tart with Ginger Ice Cream and Macadamia Brittle | Salted Caramel Tart with Ginger Ice Cream and Macadamia Brittle | Salted Caramel Tart with Ginger Ice Cream and Macadamia Brittle | | | 54 | IN: Through to Grand Final |

#### Semi-final 2

* Episode 19
* Airdate – 14 December 2015
* Description – 2 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 | JS: Jay & Sarah | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 40 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Entree | Plum-Cured Salmon | Plum-Cured Salmon | Plum-Cured Salmon | Plum-Cured Salmon | Plum-Cured Salmon | Plum-Cured Salmon | | | 40 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Main | Duck Breast with Truffle Cauliflower Mash, Spinach and Stuffing Crumb | Duck Breast with Truffle Cauliflower Mash, Spinach and Stuffing Crumb | Duck Breast with Truffle Cauliflower Mash, Spinach and Stuffing Crumb | Duck Breast with Truffle Cauliflower Mash, Spinach and Stuffing Crumb | Duck Breast with Truffle Cauliflower Mash, Spinach and Stuffing Crumb | Duck Breast with Truffle Cauliflower Mash, Spinach and Stuffing Crumb | | | 40 | Eliminated |
| Dishes | Dessert | Brandy Snap with White Chocolate and Lime Parfait | Brandy Snap with White Chocolate and Lime Parfait | Brandy Snap with White Chocolate and Lime Parfait | Brandy Snap with White Chocolate and Lime Parfait | Brandy Snap with White Chocolate and Lime Parfait | Brandy Snap with White Chocolate and Lime Parfait | | | 40 | Eliminated |
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 47 | IN: Through to Grand Final |
| Dishes | Entree | Beef Carpaccio | Beef Carpaccio | Beef Carpaccio | Beef Carpaccio | Beef Carpaccio | Beef Carpaccio | | | 47 | IN: Through to Grand Final |
| Dishes | Main | Lamb Loin with Carrot, Onion and Peas | Lamb Loin with Carrot, Onion and Peas | Lamb Loin with Carrot, Onion and Peas | Lamb Loin with Carrot, Onion and Peas | Lamb Loin with Carrot, Onion and Peas | Lamb Loin with Carrot, Onion and Peas | | | 47 | IN: Through to Grand Final |
| Dishes | Dessert | Doughnuts with White Chocolate Mousse and Blueberry Ice Cream | Doughnuts with White Chocolate Mousse and Blueberry Ice Cream | Doughnuts with White Chocolate Mousse and Blueberry Ice Cream | Doughnuts with White Chocolate Mousse and Blueberry Ice Cream | Doughnuts with White Chocolate Mousse and Blueberry Ice Cream | Doughnuts with White Chocolate Mousse and Blueberry Ice Cream | | | 47 | IN: Through to Grand Final |

### Grand-finals

* Episode 20
* Airdate – 15 December 2015
* 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. 20 plates of each course, totalling 100 plates per team were served to all eliminated teams, friends and family. Guest judges returned for the final verdict of awarding the $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 |
| AUK | WZ: William & Zoe | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 53 | Runners-up |
| Dishes | Dishes | POINT | POINT | POINT | POINT | POINT | POINT | | | 53 | Runners-up |
| 1st course – Cold Entree | 1st course – Cold Entree | Scallops and Watermelon | Scallops and Watermelon | Scallops and Watermelon | Scallops and Watermelon | Scallops and Watermelon | Scallops and Watermelon | | | 53 | Runners-up |
| 2nd course – Hot Entree | 2nd course – Hot Entree | Duck and Carrot | Duck and Carrot | Duck and Carrot | Duck and Carrot | Duck and Carrot | Duck and Carrot | | | 53 | Runners-up |
| 3rd course – Seafood Main | 3rd course – Seafood Main | Salmon and Cauliflower | Salmon and Cauliflower | Salmon and Cauliflower | Salmon and Cauliflower | Salmon and Cauliflower | Salmon and Cauliflower | | | 53 | Runners-up |
| 4th course – Meat Main | 4th course – Meat Main | Venison with Tomato Tarte Tatin | Venison with Tomato Tarte Tatin | Venison with Tomato Tarte Tatin | Venison with Tomato Tarte Tatin | Venison with Tomato Tarte Tatin | Venison with Tomato Tarte Tatin | | | 53 | Runners-up |
| 5th course – Dessert | 5th course – Dessert | Coffee, Caramel and Hazelnut Entremet | Coffee, Caramel and Hazelnut Entremet | Coffee, Caramel and Hazelnut Entremet | Coffee, Caramel and Hazelnut Entremet | Coffee, Caramel and Hazelnut Entremet | Coffee, Caramel and Hazelnut Entremet | | | 53 | Runners-up |
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 55 | WINNERS |
| Dishes | Dishes | NOM | NOM | NOM | NOM | NOM | NOM | | | 55 | WINNERS |
| 1st course – Cold Entree | 1st course – Cold Entree | Crayfish with Champagne, Elderflower and Mango | Crayfish with Champagne, Elderflower and Mango | Crayfish with Champagne, Elderflower and Mango | Crayfish with Champagne, Elderflower and Mango | Crayfish with Champagne, Elderflower and Mango | Crayfish with Champagne, Elderflower and Mango | | | 55 | WINNERS |
| 2nd course – Hot Entree | 2nd course – Hot Entree | Paua Tortellini | Paua Tortellini | Paua Tortellini | Paua Tortellini | Paua Tortellini | Paua Tortellini | | | 55 | WINNERS |
| 3rd course – Seafood Main | 3rd course – Seafood Main | Beef Cheeks with Horseradish Mash | Beef Cheeks with Horseradish Mash | Beef Cheeks with Horseradish Mash | Beef Cheeks with Horseradish Mash | Beef Cheeks with Horseradish Mash | Beef Cheeks with Horseradish Mash | | | 55 | WINNERS |
| 4th course – Meat Main | 4th course – Meat Main | Smoked-Rubber Venison with Fennel Puree, Watercress Emulsion and Radishes | Smoked-Rubber Venison with Fennel Puree, Watercress Emulsion and Radishes | Smoked-Rubber Venison with Fennel Puree, Watercress Emulsion and Radishes | Smoked-Rubber Venison with Fennel Puree, Watercress Emulsion and Radishes | Smoked-Rubber Venison with Fennel Puree, Watercress Emulsion and Radishes | Smoked-Rubber Venison with Fennel Puree, Watercress Emulsion and Radishes | | | 55 | WINNERS |
| 5th course – Dessert | 5th course – Dessert | Saffron-Poached Pear with Dark Chocolate Mousse and Ginger Crumb | Saffron-Poached Pear with Dark Chocolate Mousse and Ginger Crumb | Saffron-Poached Pear with Dark Chocolate Mousse and Ginger Crumb | Saffron-Poached Pear with Dark Chocolate Mousse and Ginger Crumb | Saffron-Poached Pear with Dark Chocolate Mousse and Ginger Crumb | Saffron-Poached Pear with Dark Chocolate Mousse and Ginger Crumb | | | 55 | WINNERS |

## Episodes

| Round | Episode | Episode | Original airdate | Timeslot |
| 1 | 1 | Instant Restaurant Round: HC: Hannah & Cathy (AUK) | 12 October 2015 | Monday 7:30pm |
| 1 | 2 | Instant Restaurant Round: LP: Laurance & Paul (TKI) | 13 October 2015 | Tuesday 7:30pm |
| 1 | 3 | Instant Restaurant Round: MH: Monique & Henry (HKB) | 19 October 2015 | Monday 7:30pm |
| 1 | 4 | Instant Restaurant Round: CR: Cheryl & Ruth (CAN) | 20 October 2015 | Tuesday 7:30pm |
| 1 | 5 | Instant Restaurant Round: TJ: Travis & Jeremy (OTA) | 26 October 2015 | Monday 7:30pm |
| 2 | 6 | Instant Restaurant Round: JS: Jay & Sarah (WKO) | 27 October 2015 | Tuesday 7:30pm |
| 2 | 7 | Instant Restaurant Round: LS: Lauren & Simon (MWT) | 2 November 2015 | Monday 7:30pm |
| 2 | 8 | Instant Restaurant Round: WZ: William & Zoe (AUK) | 3 November 2015 | Tuesday 7:30pm |
| 2 | 9 | Instant Restaurant Round: KB: Kimberley & Brooke (MWT) | 9 November 2015 | Monday 7:30pm |
| 2 | 10 | Instant Restaurant Round: KN: Katrina & Natasha (AUK) | 10 November 2015 | Tuesday 7:30pm |
| 3 | 11 | People's Choice Challenge: | 16 November 2015 | Monday 7:30pm |
| 3 | 12 | Rapid Cook-Off & Showdown: | 17 November 2015 | Tuesday 7:30pm |
| 3 | 13 | Sudden Death: | 23 November 2015 | Monday 7:30pm |
| 4 | 14 | People's Choice Challenge: | 24 November 2015 | Tuesday 7:30pm |
| 4 | 15 | Rapid Cook-Off & Showdown: | 30 November 2015 | Monday 7:30pm |
| 4 | 16 | Sudden Death: | 1 December 2015 | Tuesday 7:30pm |
| 5 | 17 | People's Choice Challenge: | 7 December 2015 | Monday 7:30pm |
| 6 | 18 | Semi-Final 1: MH: Monique & Henry (HKB) VS (AUK) WZ: William & Zoe | 8 December 2015 | Tuesday 7:30pm |
| 6 | 19 | Semi-Final 2: JS: Jay & Sarah (WKO) VS (WGN) JS: Jess & Stella | 14 December 2015 | Monday 8:30pm |
| 7 | 20 | Grand Final: WZ: William & Zoe (AUK) VS (WGN) JS: Jess & Stella | 15 December 2015 | Tuesday 8:30pm |