MasterChef Australia is a Logie Award-winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Shine Australia and screens on Network Ten.
The auditions begin!
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
Melbourne
In the first ever Masterchef Australia elimination challenge, 12 contestants fighting for their place in the competition choose from a large variety of fresh ingredients and have just 45 minutes to be as creative as possible to impress the judges.
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
Masterclass 4 - The perfect chip - Snapper in a Bag and Chunky Chips, Risotto with Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese, Rib Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Spinach
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
Invention Test 5
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
Martini Club Team Challenge
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
