# The Hotplate

The Hotplate was an Australian cooking reality television series which aired on the Nine Network on 28 July 2015. The show consisted of state-based restaurants with teams travelling the country to dine in and score each other's restaurants. The restaurants were judged by British food writer and critic, Tom Parker Bowles and Melbourne restaurateur, Scott Pickett. The show pit six established suburban restaurants against each other all striving for a leg up in the industry—and an extra $100,000 in the bank, Sydney's Guillaume Brahimi, the French-born chef, appeared as a special guest judge during all elimination episodes.
Only one season of the program has been produced, following legal action from the Seven Network claiming the format is too similar to its own program My Kitchen Rules. Nine and Seven reached a settlement in which Nine agreed that no further seasons would be produced, and the inaugural season would never be replayed.

## Format

Local restaurant heroes from around the country will do battle over dinner, they will be judged on all aspects of the restaurant experience. The worst performing teams will face elimination. The winner of the competition will receive $100,000 prize and realise their food dream.

## Series overview

| Title | Episodes | Originally aired | Originally aired | Result | Result |
| Title | Episodes | Series premiere | Series finale | Winning couple | Prize |
| The Hotplate | 18 | 28 July 2015 (2015-7-28) | 2 September 2015 (2015-9-2) | Marie & Emi | $100,000 |
| Premiere date | Finale date | Winners | Runners-up | Other competing teams | Other competing teams |
| 28 July 2015 | 2 September 2015 | Marie Yokoyama & Emi Kamada (QLD) | Aron & Vanessa Filetti (NSW) |
| 28 July 2015 | 2 September 2015 | Marie Yokoyama & Emi Kamada (QLD) | Aron & Vanessa Filetti (NSW) | 3rd | Lozz Klavins & Nols de Lorenzo (VIC) |
| 28 July 2015 | 2 September 2015 | Marie Yokoyama & Emi Kamada (QLD) | Aron & Vanessa Filetti (NSW) | 4th | Phillipe & Pascal Lebreux (NSW) |
| 28 July 2015 | 2 September 2015 | Marie Yokoyama & Emi Kamada (QLD) | Aron & Vanessa Filetti (NSW) | 5th | Christina & Tania Harding (WA) |
| 28 July 2015 | 2 September 2015 | Marie Yokoyama & Emi Kamada (QLD) | Aron & Vanessa Filetti (NSW) | 6th | Conrad Hector & Liam Jarman (WA) |

## Elimination history

Teams' Competition Progress :
| Round: | Private Dinners | 1st Elimination Dinner | Makeover Dinners | 2nd Elimination Dinner | Public Dinners | Grand Finale |
| Team | Progress | Progress | Progress | Progress | Progress | Progress |
| Marie & Emi | 2nd (60) | Safe | 2nd (64) | Safe | 1st (79) | Winners (26) |
| Aron & Vanessa | 1st (61) | Safe | 1st (77) | Safe | 2nd (71) | Runners-up (24) |
| Lozz & Nols | 4th (52) | Safe | 3rd (57) | Safe | 3rd (68) | Eliminated (Episode 17) |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 3rd (54) | Safe | 5th (43) | Safe | 4th (63) | Eliminated (Episode 17) |
| Christina & Tania | 5th (48) | Safe | 4th (46) | Lose | Eliminated (Episode 13) | Eliminated (Episode 13) |
| Conrad & Liam | 6th (36) | Lose | Eliminated (Episode 7) | Eliminated (Episode 7) | Eliminated (Episode 7) | Eliminated (Episode 7) |
Cell descriptions :
* The team was the highest scoring team during a challenge
* The team was the lowest scoring team during a challenge
* The team became safe during a challenge and advanced to the Makeover Round
* The team became safe during a challenge and advanced to the Public Dinners
* The team became safe during the final challenge and advanced to the Grand Finale
* The team won an elimination challenge
* The team lost an elimination challenge
* The team was eliminated due to having the lowest score or losing an elimination dinner

## Teams

| Team | Team | Relationship | Restaurant Cuisine Style | Restaurant Name | Result |
| QLD | Marie Yokoyama & Emi Kamada | Best Friends | Japanese | Bird's Nest | Winners 2 September (Grand Finale) |
| NSW | Aron & Vanessa Filetti | Husband & Wife | Modern Australian | Rocksalt | Runners-up 2 September (Grand Finale) |
| VIC | Lozz Klavins & Nols de Lorenzo | Chef & Owner | Seafood | Wings & Fins | Eliminated 1 September (Public Dinner 4) |
| NSW | Phillipe & Pascal Lebreux | Father & Son | French | Chez Pascal | Eliminated 1 September (Public Dinner 4) |
| WA | Christina & Tania Harding | Mother & Daughter | Italian | Christina's | Eliminated 24 August (Elimination Dinner 2) |
| WA | Conrad Hector & Liam Jarman | Couple | Asian Fusion | Duck Duck Moose | Eliminated 10 August (Elimination Dinner 1) |

## Series Details
### Private Dinners

Each team has 3 hours to prep their food they are cooking. The teams and judges decide what they want to eat from their menu. Two entrees, mains and desserts are chosen. The teams score the team out of 10 for a whole score out of 50, the judges score the food and restaurant experience (separately out of 10) for a score out of 20 (score of 40 together).

#### Christina & Tania - Italian

* Episode 1
* Airdate — 28 July 2015
Private Dinner Details and Scores :
| 1st Private Dinner |||||
| Meal | Christina & Tania - Italian | Christina & Tania - Italian | Christina & Tania - Italian | Christina & Tania - Italian |
| Entrées | Funghi Alla Griglia (Grilled Mushrooms) | Funghi Alla Griglia (Grilled Mushrooms) | Funghi Alla Griglia (Grilled Mushrooms) | Funghi Alla Griglia (Grilled Mushrooms) |
| Minestrone ||||
| Mains | Bistecca Christina (Steak with Porcini Mushroom Sauce) | Bistecca Christina (Steak with Porcini Mushroom Sauce) | Bistecca Christina (Steak with Porcini Mushroom Sauce) | Bistecca Christina (Steak with Porcini Mushroom Sauce) |
| Fettucine Con Pollo (Fettuccine with Chicken) ||||
| Desserts | Sticky Date Pudding (With Butterscotch Sauce) | Sticky Date Pudding (With Butterscotch Sauce) | Sticky Date Pudding (With Butterscotch Sauce) | Sticky Date Pudding (With Butterscotch Sauce) |
| Apple Crumble ||||
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Lozz & Nols | 5 / 10 | 5 / 10 | 23 / 50 | 48 / 90 |
| Aron & Vanessa | 4 / 10 | 4 / 10 | | 23 / 50 | 48 / 90 |
| Marie & Emi | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | | 23 / 50 | 48 / 90 |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 4 / 10 | 4 / 10 | | 23 / 50 | 48 / 90 |
| Conrad & Liam | 4 / 10 | 4 / 10 | | 23 / 50 | 48 / 90 |
| 48 / 90 ||||
| Judge | Score | Score | Total | 48 / 90 |
| Judge | Food | Experience | Total | 48 / 90 |
| Tom | 5 / 10 | 8 / 10 | 25 / 40 | 48 / 90 |
| Scott | 5 / 10 | 7 / 10 | 25 / 40 | 48 / 90 |

#### Phillipe & Pascal - French

* Episode 2
* Airdate — 29 July 2015
Private Dinner Details and Scores :
| 2nd Private Dinner |||||
| Meal | Phillipe & Pascal - French | Phillipe & Pascal - French | Phillipe & Pascal - French | Phillipe & Pascal - French |
| Entrées | Lamb Brains (in Garlic Butter) | Lamb Brains (in Garlic Butter) | Lamb Brains (in Garlic Butter) | Lamb Brains (in Garlic Butter) |
| Salmon Roulade (in Horseradish Sauce) ||||
| Mains | Rack of Lamb (in Mint & Port Wine Sauce) | Rack of Lamb (in Mint & Port Wine Sauce) | Rack of Lamb (in Mint & Port Wine Sauce) | Rack of Lamb (in Mint & Port Wine Sauce) |
| Duck Breast (in Mandarin Liqueur Sauce) ||||
| Desserts | Chocolate Pudding (in Crème Anglaise) | Chocolate Pudding (in Crème Anglaise) | Chocolate Pudding (in Crème Anglaise) | Chocolate Pudding (in Crème Anglaise) |
| Crêpe Normande ||||
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Lozz & Nols | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 26 / 50 | 54 / 90 |
| Aron & Vanessa | 4 / 10 | 4 / 10 | | 26 / 50 | 54 / 90 |
| Marie & Emi | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | | 26 / 50 | 54 / 90 |
| Christina & Tania | 5 / 10 | 5 / 10 | | 26 / 50 | 54 / 90 |
| Conrad & Liam | 5 / 10 | 5 / 10 | | 26 / 50 | 54 / 90 |
| 54 / 90 ||||
| Judge | Score | Score | Total | 54 / 90 |
| Judge | Food | Experience | Total | 54 / 90 |
| Tom | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 28 / 40 | 54 / 90 |
| Scott | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | 28 / 40 | 54 / 90 |

#### Aron & Vanessa - Mod Aus

* Episode 3
* Airdate — 30 July 2015
Private Dinner Details and Scores :
| 3rd Private Dinner |||||
| Meal | Aron & Vanessa - Modern Australian | Aron & Vanessa - Modern Australian | Aron & Vanessa - Modern Australian | Aron & Vanessa - Modern Australian |
| Entrées | Tiger Prawn Stack | Tiger Prawn Stack | Tiger Prawn Stack | Tiger Prawn Stack |
| Roasted Vegetable Tarte Tatin ||||
| Mains | Barramundi (with Harisa Tomato & Roast Capsicum Salsa) | Barramundi (with Harisa Tomato & Roast Capsicum Salsa) | Barramundi (with Harisa Tomato & Roast Capsicum Salsa) | Barramundi (with Harisa Tomato & Roast Capsicum Salsa) |
| Kangaroo Fillet (on Sweet Mash Potato with Beetroot Marmalade) ||||
| Desserts | Pavlova | Pavlova | Pavlova | Pavlova |
| Banoffee Pie ||||
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Lozz & Nols | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 | 30 / 50 | 61 / 90 |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | | 30 / 50 | 61 / 90 |
| Marie & Emi | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | | 30 / 50 | 61 / 90 |
| Christina & Tania | 3 / 10 | 3 / 10 | | 30 / 50 | 61 / 90 |
| Conrad & Liam | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | | 30 / 50 | 61 / 90 |
| 61 / 90 ||||
| Judge | Score | Score | Total | 61 / 90 |
| Judge | Food | Experience | Total | 61 / 90 |
| Tom | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 | 31 / 40 | 61 / 90 |
| Scott | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | 31 / 40 | 61 / 90 |

#### Conrad & Liam - Asian Fusion

* Episode 4
* Airdate — 3 August 2015
Private Dinner Details and Scores :
| 4th Private Dinner |||||
| Meal | Conrad & Liam - Asian Fusion | Conrad & Liam - Asian Fusion | Conrad & Liam - Asian Fusion | Conrad & Liam - Asian Fusion |
| Entrées | Steamed Pork Buns (with cucumber, Lime Relish & Chilli Oil) | Steamed Pork Buns (with cucumber, Lime Relish & Chilli Oil) | Steamed Pork Buns (with cucumber, Lime Relish & Chilli Oil) | Steamed Pork Buns (with cucumber, Lime Relish & Chilli Oil) |
| Wild Mushroom Wonton Cups (with Relish & XO Sauce) ||||
| Mains | Tea Smoked Salmon (with Coconut Turmeric Risotto) | Tea Smoked Salmon (with Coconut Turmeric Risotto) | Tea Smoked Salmon (with Coconut Turmeric Risotto) | Tea Smoked Salmon (with Coconut Turmeric Risotto) |
| Stuffed Squid (with Prawn, Chorizo, Mango & Nam Jim) ||||
| Desserts | Five Spice Chocolate Mousse | Five Spice Chocolate Mousse | Five Spice Chocolate Mousse | Five Spice Chocolate Mousse |
| Mango Tapioca Pudding ||||
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Lozz & Nols | 3 / 10 | 3 / 10 | 13 / 50 | 36 / 90 |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 2 / 10 | 2 / 10 | | 13 / 50 | 36 / 90 |
| Marie & Emi | 5 / 10 | 5 / 10 | | 13 / 50 | 36 / 90 |
| Christina & Tania | 1 / 10 | 1 / 10 | | 13 / 50 | 36 / 90 |
| Aron & Vanessa | 2 / 10 | 2 / 10 | | 13 / 50 | 36 / 90 |
| 36 / 90 ||||
| Judge | Score | Score | Total | 36 / 90 |
| Judge | Food | Experience | Total | 36 / 90 |
| Tom | 4 / 10 | 8 / 10 | 23 / 40 | 36 / 90 |
| Scott | 4 / 10 | 7 / 10 | 23 / 40 | 36 / 90 |

#### Marie & Emi - Japanese

* Episode 5
* Airdate — 4 August 2015
Private Dinner Details and Scores :
| 5th Private Dinner |||||
| Meal | Marie & Emi - Japanese | Marie & Emi - Japanese | Marie & Emi - Japanese | Marie & Emi - Japanese |
| Entrées | Beef Tataki (with Ponzu Jelly) | Beef Tataki (with Ponzu Jelly) | Beef Tataki (with Ponzu Jelly) | Beef Tataki (with Ponzu Jelly) |
| Trip of Appetisers (Omelette, Pâté & Chicken Crackers) ||||
| Mains | Lamb Cutlets (with Miso Sauce & Spicy Wedges) | Lamb Cutlets (with Miso Sauce & Spicy Wedges) | Lamb Cutlets (with Miso Sauce & Spicy Wedges) | Lamb Cutlets (with Miso Sauce & Spicy Wedges) |
| Bird's Nest Skewers (with Chicken Broth Rice) ||||
| Desserts | Ginger Infused Crème Caramel | Ginger Infused Crème Caramel | Ginger Infused Crème Caramel | Ginger Infused Crème Caramel |
| Tofu Doughnuts (with Matcha Cream) ||||
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Lozz & Nols | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 27 / 50 | 60 / 90 |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | | 27 / 50 | 60 / 90 |
| Conrad & Liam | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 | | 27 / 50 | 60 / 90 |
| Christina & Tania | 2 / 10 | 2 / 10 | | 27 / 50 | 60 / 90 |
| Aron & Vanessa | 5 / 10 | 5 / 10 | | 27 / 50 | 60 / 90 |
| 60 / 90 ||||
| Judge | Score | Score | Total | 60 / 90 |
| Judge | Food | Experience | Total | 60 / 90 |
| Tom | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 | 33 / 40 | 60 / 90 |
| Scott | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 | 33 / 40 | 60 / 90 |

#### Lozz & Nols - Seafood

* Episode 6
* Airdate — 5 August 2015
Private Dinner Details and Scores :
| 6th Private Dinner |||||
| Meal | Lozz & Nols - Seafood | Lozz & Nols - Seafood | Lozz & Nols - Seafood | Lozz & Nols - Seafood |
| Entrées | Coconut Prawns (with Lime Aioli) | Coconut Prawns (with Lime Aioli) | Coconut Prawns (with Lime Aioli) | Coconut Prawns (with Lime Aioli) |
| Atlantic Salmon Tacos ||||
| Mains | Chicken Nolsey (Chicken Breast with Pumpkin, Feta & Caramelised Onion) | Chicken Nolsey (Chicken Breast with Pumpkin, Feta & Caramelised Onion) | Chicken Nolsey (Chicken Breast with Pumpkin, Feta & Caramelised Onion) | Chicken Nolsey (Chicken Breast with Pumpkin, Feta & Caramelised Onion) |
| Flinders Island Crayfish Platter (Mornay & Natural) ||||
| Desserts | Tangy Lemon Tart (with Raspberry Coulis) | Tangy Lemon Tart (with Raspberry Coulis) | Tangy Lemon Tart (with Raspberry Coulis) | Tangy Lemon Tart (with Raspberry Coulis) |
| Peanut Butter Parfait (with Chocolate Ganache & Salted Caramel) ||||
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Marie & Emi | 4 / 10 | 4 / 10 | 25 / 50 | 52 / 90 |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 5 / 10 | 5 / 10 | | 25 / 50 | 52 / 90 |
| Conrad & Liam | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | | 25 / 50 | 52 / 90 |
| Christina & Tania | 5 / 10 | 5 / 10 | | 25 / 50 | 52 / 90 |
| Aron & Vanessa | 5 / 10 | 5 / 10 | | 25 / 50 | 52 / 90 |
| 52 / 90 ||||
| Judge | Score | Score | Total | 52 / 90 |
| Judge | Food | Experience | Total | 52 / 90 |
| Tom | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 | 27 / 40 | 52 / 90 |
| Scott | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | 27 / 40 | 52 / 90 |

### 1st Elimination Dinner

The 2 teams will cook 3 meals (like in the private dinners) over a 3-hour period, they must use 3 main ingredients but cooked to their style of cooking. The judges are joined by a special judge, Guillaume Brahimi, to judge the food. The over teams eat the food but do not judge it, the 2 teams are not given points but are only judge on how each meal tastes.
* Episode 7
* Airdate — 10 August 2015
Elimination Dinner Summary :
| WA | Christina & Tania | Dishes | Result |
| Meal | Meal | Italian | Advanced |
| Entrée | Entrée | Kingfish Carpaccio | Advanced |
| Main | Main | Chilli King Prawn Pasta | Advanced |
| Dessert | Dessert | Passionfruit & Lime Teacake (with Mascarpone & Passion Fruit Syrup) | Advanced |
| WA | Conrad & Liam | Dishes | Result |
| Meal | Meal | Asian Fusion | Eliminated |
| Entrée | Entrée | Seared Scallops (with Chilli Jam) | Eliminated |
| Main | Main | Cured Kingfish (with Broth) | Eliminated |
| Dessert | Dessert | Lime Posset (with Lemon Curd & Pistachio Crumble) | Eliminated |

### Makeover Round

Each team has $20,000 each to renovate their restaurant within 72 hours. Their menus will have a makeover, they are given 3 new recipes which they have to put their food style into. They must deliver 3 dishes (same as the private dinners), each team are judged out of 100.

#### Aron & Vanessa

* Episode 8
* Airdate — 11 August 2015
Makeover round summary :
| 1st Makeover Round ||||
| Meal | Aron & Vanessa | Aron & Vanessa | Aron & Vanessa |
| Entrée | Chicken & Shitake Pie (with Tamarind Caramel) | Chicken & Shitake Pie (with Tamarind Caramel) | Chicken & Shitake Pie (with Tamarind Caramel) |
| Main | Prosciutto Wrapped Eye Fillet (with Balmain Bug) | Prosciutto Wrapped Eye Fillet (with Balmain Bug) | Prosciutto Wrapped Eye Fillet (with Balmain Bug) |
| Dessert | Deconstructed Lamington | Deconstructed Lamington | Deconstructed Lamington |
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Lozz & Nolz | 9 / 10 | 30 / 40 | 77 / 100 |
| Christina & Tania | 7 / 10 | 30 / 40 | 77 / 100 |
| Marie & Emi | 7 / 10 | 30 / 40 | 77 / 100 |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 7 / 10 | 30 / 40 | 77 / 100 |
| 77 / 100 |||
| Judge | Score | Total | 77 / 100 |
| Tom | 24 / 30 | 47 / 60 | 77 / 100 |
| Scott | 23 / 30 | 47 / 60 | 77 / 100 |

#### Lozz & Nols

* Episode 9
* Airdate — 12 August 2015
Makeover round summary :
| 2nd Makeover Round ||||
| Meal | Lozz & Nols | Lozz & Nols | Lozz & Nols |
| Entrée | Crayfish Bisque (with Prawn Mousse Raviolo) | Crayfish Bisque (with Prawn Mousse Raviolo) | Crayfish Bisque (with Prawn Mousse Raviolo) |
| Main | Stuffed Garfish (with Prosciutto, Potatoes, Okra & Capsicum Sauce) | Stuffed Garfish (with Prosciutto, Potatoes, Okra & Capsicum Sauce) | Stuffed Garfish (with Prosciutto, Potatoes, Okra & Capsicum Sauce) |
| Dessert | Poached Quince Cheese Board (with Crème Anglaise) | Poached Quince Cheese Board (with Crème Anglaise) | Poached Quince Cheese Board (with Crème Anglaise) |
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Aron & Vanessa | 6 / 10 | 22 / 40 | 57 / 100 |
| Christina & Tania | 6 / 10 | 22 / 40 | 57 / 100 |
| Marie & Emi | 5 / 10 | 22 / 40 | 57 / 100 |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 5 / 10 | 22 / 40 | 57 / 100 |
| 57 / 100 |||
| Judge | Score | Total | 57 / 100 |
| Tom | 17 / 30 | 35 / 60 | 57 / 100 |
| Scott | 18 / 30 | 35 / 60 | 57 / 100 |

#### Phillipe & Pascal

* Episode 10
* Airdate — 17 August 2015
Makeover round summary :
| 3rd Makeover Round ||||
| Meal | Phillipe & Pascal | Phillipe & Pascal | Phillipe & Pascal |
| Entrée | Confit Ocean Trout (with Pickled Vegetables & Dill Vinaigrette) | Confit Ocean Trout (with Pickled Vegetables & Dill Vinaigrette) | Confit Ocean Trout (with Pickled Vegetables & Dill Vinaigrette) |
| Main | Lamb Navarin (with Potato Macaire) | Lamb Navarin (with Potato Macaire) | Lamb Navarin (with Potato Macaire) |
| Dessert | Gâteau Mont Blanc (with White Chocolate & Celery Sauce) | Gâteau Mont Blanc (with White Chocolate & Celery Sauce) | Gâteau Mont Blanc (with White Chocolate & Celery Sauce) |
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Aron & Vanessa | 4 / 10 | 16 / 40 | 43 / 100 |
| Christina & Tania | 4 / 10 | 16 / 40 | 43 / 100 |
| Marie & Emi | 4 / 10 | 16 / 40 | 43 / 100 |
| Lozz & Nols | 4 / 10 | 16 / 40 | 43 / 100 |
| 43 / 100 |||
| Judge | Score | Total | 43 / 100 |
| Tom | 13 / 30 | 27 / 60 | 43 / 100 |
| Scott | 14 / 30 | 27 / 60 | 43 / 100 |

#### Marie & Emi

* Episode 11
* Airdate — 18 August 2015
Makeover round summary :
| 4th Makeover Round ||||
| Meal | Marie & Emi | Marie & Emi | Marie & Emi |
| Entrée | Pork & Chicken Gyoza (with Cucumber Salad) | Pork & Chicken Gyoza (with Cucumber Salad) | Pork & Chicken Gyoza (with Cucumber Salad) |
| Main | Bento Box (with Octopus Salad) | Bento Box (with Octopus Salad) | Bento Box (with Octopus Salad) |
| Dessert | Yuzu Mousse Cake (with White Chocolate) | Yuzu Mousse Cake (with White Chocolate) | Yuzu Mousse Cake (with White Chocolate) |
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Aron & Vanessa | 6 / 10 | 23 / 40 | 64 / 100 |
| Christina & Tania | 5 / 10 | 23 / 40 | 64 / 100 |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 6 / 10 | 23 / 40 | 64 / 100 |
| Lozz & Nols | 6 / 10 | 23 / 40 | 64 / 100 |
| 64 / 100 |||
| Judge | Score | Total | 64 / 100 |
| Tom | 20 / 30 | 41 / 60 | 64 / 100 |
| Scott | 21 / 30 | 41 / 60 | 64 / 100 |

#### Christina & Tania

* Episode 12
* Airdate — 19 August 2015
Makeover round summary :
| 5th Makeover Round ||||
| Meal | Christina & Tania | Christina & Tania | Christina & Tania |
| Entrée | Stuffed Quail (with Polenta) | Stuffed Quail (with Polenta) | Stuffed Quail (with Polenta) |
| Main | Osso Buco (with Saffron Rissoto) | Osso Buco (with Saffron Rissoto) | Osso Buco (with Saffron Rissoto) |
| Dessert | Zuppa Inglese (Italian Trifle) | Zuppa Inglese (Italian Trifle) | Zuppa Inglese (Italian Trifle) |
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Aron & Vanessa | 5 / 10 | 18 / 40 | 46 / 100 |
| Marie & Emi | 4 / 10 | 18 / 40 | 46 / 100 |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 4 / 10 | 18 / 40 | 46 / 100 |
| Lozz & Nols | 5 / 10 | 18 / 40 | 46 / 100 |
| 46 / 100 |||
| Judge | Score | Total | 46 / 100 |
| Tom | 14 / 30 | 28 / 60 | 46 / 100 |
| Scott | 14 / 30 | 28 / 60 | 46 / 100 |

### 2nd Elimination Dinner

* Episode 13
* Airdate — 24 August 2015
Elimination Dinner Summary :
| WA | Christina & Tania | Dishes | Result |
| Meal | Meal | Italian | Eliminated |
| Entrée | Entrée | Barramundi (with Fennel purée) | Eliminated |
| Main | Main | Crumbed Pork Cutlet (with Peperonata) | Eliminated |
| Dessert | Dessert | Almond Panna Cotta (with Honey Almonds & Amaretto Cherries) | Eliminated |
| NSW | Phillipe & Pascal | Dishes | Result |
| Meal | Meal | French | Advanced |
| Entrée | Entrée | Salade Paysanne | Advanced |
| Main | Main | Pork Fillet (with Mustard Sauce) | Advanced |
| Dessert | Dessert | Apple & Frangipane Tart (with Crème Anglaise) | Advanced |

### Finals - Public Dinners

Each team have to serve not only the other teams and judges' but also the general public, they will be judged be the general public. They will get help from their staff. Similar to the private dinners, each team will serve 2 different entrèes, mains & desserts. The eliminated teams will sit in with the public and score the overall experience. Two teams will be eliminated at the end of the round and the final two will go to the Grand Final.

#### Marie & Emi

* Episode 14
* Airdate — 25 August 2015
Public Dinner summary :
| 1st Public Dinner ||||
| Meal | Marie & Emi | Marie & Emi | Marie & Emi |
| Entrées | Homemade Soba Noodles (with chicken broth) | Homemade Soba Noodles (with chicken broth) | Homemade Soba Noodles (with chicken broth) |
| Tuna Tartare (with Avocado & Wasabi Puree and Jerusalem Artichoke) |||
| Mains | Miso Marinated Toothfish (with Black Garlic Sauce & Seaweed Salad) | Miso Marinated Toothfish (with Black Garlic Sauce & Seaweed Salad) | Miso Marinated Toothfish (with Black Garlic Sauce & Seaweed Salad) |
| Slow Cooked Pork Belly (with Pumpkin Puree & Cabbage Slaw) |||
| Desserts | Black Sesame Panna Corta (with Shiso Granita) | Black Sesame Panna Corta (with Shiso Granita) | Black Sesame Panna Corta (with Shiso Granita) |
| Japanese Whiskey SemiFreddo (with Nashi Pear Compote & Shaved Chestnuts) |||
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Aron & Vanessa | 7 / 10 | 21 / 30 | 79 / 100 |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 7 / 10 | 21 / 30 | 79 / 100 |
| Lozz & Nols | 7 / 10 | 21 / 30 | 79 / 100 |
| 79 / 100 |||
| Judge | Score | Total | 79 / 100 |
| Tom | 25 / 30 | 58 / 70 | 79 / 100 |
| Scott | 24 / 30 | 58 / 70 | 79 / 100 |
| Public (Avg) | 9 / 10 | 58 / 70 | 79 / 100 |

#### Phillipe & Pascal

* Episode 15
* Airdate — 26 August 2015
Public Dinner summary :
| 2nd Public Dinner ||||
| Meal | Phillipe & Pascal | Phillipe & Pascal | Phillipe & Pascal |
| Entrées | Scallops (with Pea Puree & Bacon Vinaigrette) | Scallops (with Pea Puree & Bacon Vinaigrette) | Scallops (with Pea Puree & Bacon Vinaigrette) |
| Tomato Confit (with Goat's Cheese) |||
| Mains | Salmon Niçoise | Salmon Niçoise | Salmon Niçoise |
| Sirloin (with Béarnaise Sauce) |||
| Desserts | Crème Caramel (with Lemon Myrtle) | Crème Caramel (with Lemon Myrtle) | Crème Caramel (with Lemon Myrtle) |
| Gratin of Berries |||
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Aron & Vanessa | 5 / 10 | 16 / 30 | 63 / 100 |
| Marie & Emi | 6 / 10 | 16 / 30 | 63 / 100 |
| Lozz & Nols | 5 / 10 | 16 / 30 | 63 / 100 |
| 63 / 100 |||
| Judge | Score | Total | 63 / 100 |
| Tom | 19 / 30 | 47 / 70 | 63 / 100 |
| Scott | 20 / 30 | 47 / 70 | 63 / 100 |
| Public (Avg) | 8 / 10 | 47 / 70 | 63 / 100 |

#### Aron & Vanessa

* Episode 16
* Airdate — 31 August 2015
Public Dinner summary :
| 3rd Public Dinner ||||
| Meal | Aron & Vanessa | Aron & Vanessa | Aron & Vanessa |
| Entrées | Wallaby Ragù (with Ricotta Gnocchi and Saltbush) | Wallaby Ragù (with Ricotta Gnocchi and Saltbush) | Wallaby Ragù (with Ricotta Gnocchi and Saltbush) |
| Poached Prawns (in Thai Broth with Asian Herb Salad) |||
| Mains | Herb Crusted Lamb Backstrap (with Pea Foam) | Herb Crusted Lamb Backstrap (with Pea Foam) | Herb Crusted Lamb Backstrap (with Pea Foam) |
| Crispy Pork Jowl (with Cauliflower Puree) |||
| Desserts | Poached Pear (with Chocolate Mousse, Fennel Biscotti and Crème Anglaise) | Poached Pear (with Chocolate Mousse, Fennel Biscotti and Crème Anglaise) | Poached Pear (with Chocolate Mousse, Fennel Biscotti and Crème Anglaise) |
| Raspberry Brûlée Tart (with Crème Fraîche Sorbet & Strawberry Sherbet) |||
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 7 / 10 | 20 / 30 | 71 / 100 |
| Marie & Emi | 6 / 10 | 20 / 30 | 71 / 100 |
| Lozz & Nols | 7 / 10 | 20 / 30 | 71 / 100 |
| 71 / 100 |||
| Judge | Score | Total | 71 / 100 |
| Tom | 22 / 30 | 51 / 70 | 71 / 100 |
| Scott | 21 / 30 | 51 / 70 | 71 / 100 |
| Public (Avg) | 8 / 10 | 51 / 70 | 71 / 100 |

#### Lozz & Nols

* Episode 17
* Airdate — 1 September 2015
Public Dinner summary :
| 4th Public Dinner ||||
| Meal | Lozz & Nols | Lozz & Nols | Lozz & Nols |
| Entrées | Pipis & Clams (with Prawn Velouté) | Pipis & Clams (with Prawn Velouté) | Pipis & Clams (with Prawn Velouté) |
| Poached Crayfish Salad (with Secret Sauce) |||
| Mains | Western Port Snapper (in Bouillebaise Broth with Confit Fennel) | Western Port Snapper (in Bouillebaise Broth with Confit Fennel) | Western Port Snapper (in Bouillebaise Broth with Confit Fennel) |
| Sesaem Crusted Marlin (with Corn Puree) |||
| Desserts | Poached Rhubarb (with Pistachio Ice Cream) | Poached Rhubarb (with Pistachio Ice Cream) | Poached Rhubarb (with Pistachio Ice Cream) |
| Crème De Menthe Tart (with Chambord Granita & Whipped Ganache) |||
| Team Scores | Team Scores | Team Scores | Whole Total |
| Team | Score | Total | Whole Total |
| Phillipe & Pascal | 6 / 10 | 18 / 30 | 68 / 100 |
| Marie & Emi | 6 / 10 | 18 / 30 | 68 / 100 |
| Aron & Vanessa | 6 / 10 | 18 / 30 | 68 / 100 |
| 68 / 100 |||
| Judge | Score | Total | 68 / 100 |
| Tom | 21 / 30 | 50 / 70 | 68 / 100 |
| Scott | 21 / 30 | 50 / 70 | 68 / 100 |
| Public (Avg) | 8 / 10 | 50 / 70 | 68 / 100 |

### Grand Finale

The final two teams have to cook the best dishes of their lives, four courses in four hours judged by Tom, Scott and guest judge Guillaume Brahimi who will each score out of 10. The highest scoring team will win the competition.
* Episode 18
* Airdate — 2 September 2015
Grand Final Summary :
| Team | Team | Judge's scores (out of 10) | Judge's scores (out of 10) | Judge's scores (out of 10) | Total (out of 30) | Result |
| Team | Team | Tom | Scott | Guillaume | Total (out of 30) | Result |
| QLD | Marie & Emi | 9 | 9 | 8 | 26 | Winners |
| Meal | Meal | Japanese | Japanese | Japanese | Japanese | | Winners |
| Appetizer | Appetizer | Crab Chawanmushi with Salmon Roe & White Seaweed | Crab Chawanmushi with Salmon Roe & White Seaweed | Crab Chawanmushi with Salmon Roe & White Seaweed | Crab Chawanmushi with Salmon Roe & White Seaweed | | Winners |
| Entrée | Entrée | Smoked Eel Teriyaki with Pickled Onion, Apple & Bonito | Smoked Eel Teriyaki with Pickled Onion, Apple & Bonito | Smoked Eel Teriyaki with Pickled Onion, Apple & Bonito | Smoked Eel Teriyaki with Pickled Onion, Apple & Bonito | | Winners |
| Main | Main | Duck Breast with Kombu Broth | Duck Breast with Kombu Broth | Duck Breast with Kombu Broth | Duck Breast with Kombu Broth | | Winners |
| Dessert | Dessert | Bird's Nest Matcha Mess | Bird's Nest Matcha Mess | Bird's Nest Matcha Mess | Bird's Nest Matcha Mess | | Winners |
| NSW | Aron & Vanessa | 8 | 9 | 7 | 24 | Runners-up |
| Meal | Meal | Mod Aus | Mod Aus | Mod Aus | Mod Aus | | Runners-up |
| Appetizer | Appetizer | Smoked Salmon Mousse with Chive Oil | Smoked Salmon Mousse with Chive Oil | Smoked Salmon Mousse with Chive Oil | Smoked Salmon Mousse with Chive Oil | | Runners-up |
| Entrée | Entrée | Prawn Ravioli with Shellfish Cream & Butter Poached Marron | Prawn Ravioli with Shellfish Cream & Butter Poached Marron | Prawn Ravioli with Shellfish Cream & Butter Poached Marron | Prawn Ravioli with Shellfish Cream & Butter Poached Marron | | Runners-up |
| Main | Main | Venison Fillet with Sweetbreads & Porcini Red Wine Sauce | Venison Fillet with Sweetbreads & Porcini Red Wine Sauce | Venison Fillet with Sweetbreads & Porcini Red Wine Sauce | Venison Fillet with Sweetbreads & Porcini Red Wine Sauce | | Runners-up |
| Dessert | Dessert | Caramel Parfait with Salted Peanut Dacquoise & Chocolate Mousse | Caramel Parfait with Salted Peanut Dacquoise & Chocolate Mousse | Caramel Parfait with Salted Peanut Dacquoise & Chocolate Mousse | Caramel Parfait with Salted Peanut Dacquoise & Chocolate Mousse | | Runners-up |

## Series Ratings

| Title | Episodes | Premiere | Premiere | Premiere | Grand Finale | Grand Finale | Grand Finale | Grand Finale | Grand Finale | Average series rating | Average rank |
| Title | Episodes | Premiere date | Premiere ratings | Rank | Finale date | Finale ratings (Grand final) | Rank | Finale ratings (Winner announced) | Rank | Average series rating | Average rank |
| The Hotplate | 18 | 28 July 2015 | 0.784 | #7 | 2 September 2015 | 0.783 | #9 | 0.850 | #7 | 0.832 | #8 |

## Ratings
### Colour key

Highest rating during the series   Lowest rating during the series   An elimination was held in this episode   Finals week
| Week no. | Episode | Episode | Air date | Timeslot | Viewers (in millions) | Nightly rank | Week Avg |
| 1 | 1 | Private Dinner 1: Christina & Tania - Italian | 28 July 2015 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 0.784 | #7 | 0.717 |
| 1 | 2 | Private Dinner 2: Phillipe & Pascal - French | 29 July 2015 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 0.713 | #8 | 0.717 |
| 1 | 3 | Private Dinner 3: Aron & Vanessa - Mod Aus | 30 July 2015 | Thursday 7:30 pm | 0.656 | #11 | 0.717 |
| 2 | 4 | Private Dinner 4: Conrad & Liam - Asian Fusion | 3 August 2015 | Monday 7:30 pm | 0.944 | #6 | 0.933 |
| 2 | 5 | Private Dinner 5: Marie & Emi - Japanese | 4 August 2015 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 0.942 | #6 | 0.933 |
| 2 | 6 | Private Dinner 6: Lozz & Nols - Seafood | 5 August 2015 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 0.913 | #5 | 0.933 |
| 3 | 7 | Elimination Dinner 1: Italian vs Asian Fusion | 10 August 2015 | Monday 7:30 pm | 0.952 | #6 | 0.851 |
| 3 | 8 | Makeover Round 1: Aron & Vanessa - Mod Aus | 11 August 2015 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 0.839 | #8 | 0.851 |
| 3 | 9 | Makeover Round 2: Lozz & Nols - Seafood | 12 August 2015 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 0.764 | #9 | 0.851 |
| 4 | 10 | Makeover Round 3: Phillipe & Pascal - French | 17 August 2015 | Monday 7:30 pm | 0.902 | #7 | 0.853 |
| 4 | 11 | Makeover Dinner 4: Marie & Emi - Japanese | 18 August 2015 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 0.883 | #7 | 0.853 |
| 4 | 12 | Makeover Dinner 5: Christina & Tania - Italian | 19 August 2015 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 0.775 | #12 | 0.853 |
| 5 | 13 | Elimination Dinner 2: Italian vs French | 24 August 2015 | Monday 7:30 pm | 0.852 | #8 | 0.811 |
| 5 | 14 | Public Dinner 1: Marie & Emi - Japanese | 25 August 2015 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 0.815 | #8 | 0.811 |
| 5 | 15 | Public Dinner 2: Phillipe & Pascal - French | 26 August 2015 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 0.767 | #10 | 0.811 |
| 6 | 16 | Public Dinner 3: Aron & Vanessa - Mod Aus | 31 August 2015 | Monday 7:30 pm | 0.850 | #11 | 0.829 |
| 6 | 17 | Public Dinner 4: Lozz & Nols - Seafood | 1 September 2015 | Tuesday 7:30 pm | 0.833 | #8 | 0.829 |
| 6 | 18 | Grand Finale | 2 September 2015 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 0.783 | #9 | 0.829 |
| 6 | 18 | Winner Announced | 2 September 2015 | Wednesday 7:30 pm | 0.850 | #7 | 0.829 |

## Stolen concept

On 2 August 2015, Network Seven launched a Federal Court case against Nine for plagiarism over their show My Kitchen Rules due to them "using almost identical casting, costuming, sets, music, promotion and judging processes to MKR...We believe Nine has appropriated Seven's My Kitchen Rules original format and related production elements, and contravened copyright. That's why we're in court" said a Network Seven spokesperson. The legal battle will ensue on Tuesday 4 August. This follows after tension after Nine's Reno Rumble saw contestants from The Block competing against renovators from Seven's House Rules, however no legal proceedings followed because the contestants were no longer contracted to Seven.
On 6 August 2015, the courts ruled in Nine's favour and allowed the network to air the program, with Seven expected to appeal the verdict.

### Cancellation

On 19 February 2016, Seven and Nine both lodged a mutually-agreed settlement in the Federal Court, Nine agreed not to produce any further episodes and not to rebroadcast or distribute the first season across the Nine Network, both sides paid their own legal costs.