MasterChef Australia
TV-14
8.2
2009
Reality
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. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston serve as the show's main judges. Journalist Sarah Wilson hosted the first series, however her role was dropped at the end of the series.
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- Cast：
- Andy Allen , Poh Ling Yeow , Jean-Christophe Novelli
Episode 70 : Grand Final
July. 25,2012
It all comes down to this. The MasterChef finale. The final three are hoping they have saved their best for last, as they step into the MasterChef kitchen for the last time.
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Episode 69 : Recreate Signature Dish
July. 24,2012
The final four MasterChef contestants each have 90 minutes to cook one of Australia's best chef's signature dishes, and only 15 minutes with their chef so they need to make the most of it.
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Episode 68 : The Perfect Steak Sauce
July. 23,2012
The five top contestants are greeted by Legendary British chef and MasterChef UK judge, John Torode, and a live cow. Torode announces that they must cook the perfect sauce to accompany the perfect steak.
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Episode 67 : Lunch Service
July. 22,2012
The judges announce to the top six contestants that they must run lunch service for 60 guests at Guillaume at Bennelong under the watchful eye of head chef Guillaume Brahini.
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Episode 66 : Masterclass
July. 20,2012
In the MasterClass, Anthony Puharich from Victor Churchill shares his expert opinion with our contestants on selecting the right cut of beef for the right meal.
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Episode 65 : Family Team Challenge
July. 19,2012
Tonight's challenge is an emotional one as one family member for each contestant is brought in. The four contestants will have to cook the meal their loved ones have missed the most.
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Episode 64 : Mini Challenge
July. 18,2012
A mini challenge designed to determine who will cook in the team challenge ahead, sees the contestants cook a French inspired dessert.
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Episode 63 : Elimination Challenge
July. 17,2012
The remaining eight contestants face the second elimination of the week, a situation only made sweeter with the news that celeb chef Kylie Kwong has entered the building.
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Episode 62 : Pressure Test
July. 16,2012
The bottom 3 dishes from yesterday's Invention Test face a Pressure Test where someone will go home! The contestants attempt to make guest chef Grant King's highly technical dish.
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Episode 61 : Mystery Fridge Challenge
July. 15,2012
Tonight in the MasterChef Mystery Box challenge each contestant has been given the task of creating a dish from the ingredients in the fridge, which include one tasty left-over.
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Episode 60 : Masterclass
July. 13,2012
Superstar chef Neil Perry joins Gary and George for an Italian-inspired MasterClass.
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Episode 59 : Elimination Challenge
July. 12,2012
The elimination challenge takes the five losing contestants to Tuscany to cook a feast for local villagers in the ancient and quaint town of Monticchelo.
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Episode 58 : Risotto Challenge
July. 11,2012
The ten contestants head to Parma where they cook off in a risotto challenge. Maestro Gualtiero Marchesi challenges the contestants to cook the 'Death Dish' - his very own saffron and gold leaf risotto.
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Episode 57 : Immunity Challenge
July. 10,2012
Heads to beautiful Tuscany, Florence, for a nail-biting Immunity Challenge where judges Matt Preston and George Calombaris are joined by guest judge chef Antonio Carluccio.
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Episode 56 : Super-Sized Challenge
July. 09,2012
Celebrate pizza and pasta with a super-sized challenge. The four best cooks from the previous challenge compete against each other for the chance to cook off for an Immunity Pin.
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Episode 55 : Roman Dish Challenge
July. 08,2012
Buongiorno, from Italy! Tonight our top 10 contestants join the judges in Rome for a week of challenges! But this is no Roman holiday, tonight they must cook a Roman dish that has a story to tell.
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Episode 54 : Masterclass
July. 06,2012
Gary and Matt kick off this special MasterClass by officially welcoming and congratulating this season's Top 10. Topping off the week with an amazing Italian feast.
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Episode 53 : Double Elimination Challenge
July. 05,2012
The losing team face elimination. But this is not just any elimination - five contestants must get ready for a double elimination. Only three will survive and become part of the Top 10.
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Episode 52 : Pop Up Restaurant Challenge
July. 04,2012
The remaining amateur chefs get to live out what most professional chefs only dream of doing in their careers. The contestants need to create two pop up restaurants from scratch.
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Episode 51 : Immunity Challenge
July. 03,2012
The winner of this week's Heston Mega Invention Test, gets the added reward of competing in an immunity challenge. Up against the winning contestant is a 1-hat chef Tomislav Martinovic.
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Episode 50 : Pressure Test
July. 02,2012
Three contestants from the Invention Test must face a Pressure Test like no other. The contestants have two hours to make a cake specially created by renowned Pastry Chef Vincent Gadan.
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Episode 49 : Invention Test
July. 01,2012
After a trip to Kangaroo Island the contestants get back into the kitchen & discover there is no Mystery Box. Instead they find themselves in an Invention Test with guest chef Heston Blumenthal.
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Episode 48 : Masterclass
June. 29,2012
George, Matt Moran and Gary showcase the best food Kangaroo Island has to offer. Expect tips on cooking with lamb, marron and chicken. Then we end the night with a taste of honey.
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Episode 47 : Elimination Challenge
June. 28,2012
Arriving at the MasterChef kitchen for the immunity challenge, the eight contestants from the losing team quickly learn that they must compete in three quick fire cook-offs.
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Episode 46 : Team Challenge
June. 27,2012
It's time to get back to basics with a homely team cooking challenge. Separated into three teams, they are invited into a suburban home, where they must cook for two neighbours.
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Episode 45 : Immunity Challenge
June. 26,2012
Rum and raisin is a classic combination, but will it be a perfect match for our contestant in the Immunity Challenge? Chef Daniel Wilson also joins the kitchen.
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Episode 44 : Elimination Challenge
June. 25,2012
The bottom three contestants from the Invention Test must now cook for their lives in the Elimination Challenge, with Christine Manfield's classic smoked trout.
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Episode 43 : Mystery Box Challenge
June. 24,2012
In a special Mystery Box Challenge the contestants quickly learn that they must warm the cockles of the judges' hearts with a tasty soup.
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Episode 42 : Masterclass
June. 22,2012
Gary and Matt Moran head up a MasterClass of French onion soup, roast chicken and yummy pork belly with noodles. Later we learn the art of baking classic cakes with chef Philippe Mouchel.
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Episode 41 : Elimination Challenge
June. 21,2012
The losing team from the wedding challenge faces off in a cake based elimination challenge, where they are served up 32 cakes, and must taste then name each cake.
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Episode 40 : Wedding Challenge
June. 20,2012
Matt Preston reveals to the contestants that they will be catering for a Sri Lankan wedding! The Bride and Groom have invited 450 guests to their traditional Hindu wedding, which is purely vegetarian.
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Episode 39 : Immunity Challenge
June. 19,2012
The Mystery Box winner is eager to win an immunity pin. To win they must beat former Billy Kwong Chef, Hamish Ingham from Bar H. With a choice of tea or coffee as the core ingredient.
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Episode 38 : Pressure Test
June. 18,2012
The pressure test challenges three contestants to cook a perfect quiche Lorraine. All three contestants are determined to stay in the competition so they are quick to get down to business!
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Episode 37 : Superstar Mystery Box
June. 17,2012
MasterChef winning alumni Julie Goodwin, Adam Liaw and Kate Bracks return to the MasterChef kitchen for a superstar mystery box challenge. Who will win on the night?
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Episode 36 : Masterclass
June. 15,2012
Gary and George's MasterClass serves up lamb ribs, apple strudel and quail.
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Episode 35 : Rapid Fire Pressure Test
June. 14,2012
The losing team from last night's 24 hour cooking challenge return to the MasterChef kitchen for a 'rapid fire' pressure test.
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Episode 34 : 24 Hour Cooking Challenge
June. 13,2012
Tonight the contestants head to the Shangri La Hotel for a mammoth 24 hour cooking challenge that will push them to their limits. Divided into two teams, they must work shifts to cover all meals.
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Episode 33 : Immunity Challenge
June. 12,2012
MasterChef welcomes iconic chef and culinary legend Jamie Oliver to the kitchen.
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Episode 32 : Pressure Test
June. 11,2012
Greek salad is not as simple as it seems, particularly when it's been created by George! The three contestants in tonight's elimination challenge have three and a half hours to cook.
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Episode 31 : Mystery and Invention
June. 10,2012
After a fun filled week in Tasmania, tonight the contestants head back to the MasterChef kitchen for a classic Mystery Box and Invention Test challenge.
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Episode 30 : MasterClass
June. 08,2012
Gary goes into chef mode when he puts himself up against the clock in a 30 minute real time challenge. Later Gary is joined by Lorraine Pascale of Ella's Cupcake in Covent Garden.
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Episode 29 : Knockout Round Elimination
June. 07,2012
The nine contestants cook for their MasterChef lives through a series of three knockout round challenges. A typical Pub lunch is on the menu - steak, onion rings and more.
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Episode 28 : Tea for 100 Team Challenge
June. 06,2012
The contestants are divided into two teams, and are challenged to create, make and bake an afternoon tea for 100 guests. It must include four dishes - a scone, a pastry, and two of their choice.
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Episode 27 : Fishing Boat Salmon Challenge
June. 05,2012
With the chance to compete in tonight's immunity challenge, the winning teams from last night's market stall must first compete against each other in a fishing boat salmon challenge.
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Episode 26 : Market Stall Competition
June. 04,2012
The contestants arrive in Tasmania for a market stall competition, where they are divided into four teams. The teams must run their own take away market stall and create their own unique dish.
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Episode 25 : Flavour Matching Mysterybox
June. 03,2012
19 contestants arrive at the MasterChef Kitchen for a flavour matching 'Mystery Box' challenge. With everyone eager to impress the judges, one contestant pushes himself too far and burns his hand.
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Episode 24 : MasterClass
June. 01,2012
Gary kicks off the MasterClass with mouth-watering barbecue chicken and is later joined by special guest chef Jason Jones who teaches the contestants how to serve up the perfect Mexican feast.
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Episode 23 : Poultry Elimination
May. 31,2012
We say goodbye to another contestant after a hard fought poultry elimination challenge. They must name that bird then cook that bird. Quail, duck, chicken and turkey are served up.
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Episode 22 : Leftover Team Challenge
May. 30,2012
The contestants split into two teams to cook for a restaurant full of discerning diners, all with leftover ingredients collected from top Sydney restaurants.
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Episode 21 : Raw Food Immunity Challenge
May. 29,2012
Sake head chef Shaun Presland takes on the winner of Sunday's Invention Test in a Raw Food Immunity Challenge. With no cooking, no heat and no gas bench tops they need to be super creative.
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Episode 20 : Pressure Test
May. 28,2012
The bottom three contestants from the last show arrive at the kitchen to face off in the Pressure Test. Later, three lucky contestants attend a very special private Master Class.
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Episode 19 : Biscuit Mystery Box
May. 27,2012
The remaining 21 contestants return to the MasterChef kitchen to compete in a biscuit inspired Mystery Box challenge. Later it's an Invention Test Mexican style. Cactus anyone?
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Episode 18 : Masterclass
May. 25,2012
It's a mega MasterClass tonight as Gary and Matt Moran teach the top 21 contestants about raw foods, herbs, and oils. Later Gary whips up a mushroom gnocchi and his 'Mum's Lamb Stew with Dumplings'.
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Episode 17 : Elimination Challenge
May. 24,2012
Yesterday's losing 11 contestants compete in tonight's elimination challenge. It's a taste test and cook off so this challenge is tough! After a hard fought fight one contestant is sent home.
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Episode 16 : Yum Cha Team Challenge
May. 23,2012
The top 22 contestants head to Sydney's Chinese Gardens to compete in a yum cha challenge. Divided into teams, they must plan a menu, shop and cook a tasty yum cha feast.
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Episode 15 : Immunity Challenge
May. 22,2012
The lucky winner from the Invention Test returns to the kitchen tonight to face off against former head chef of Tetsuya restaurant, Darren Roberston.
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Episode 14 : Pressure Test
May. 21,2012
Superstar chef Peter Gilmore returns with an eight layer textured chocolate cake. Talk about Pressure Test! The bottom three from the Invention Test must replicate this cake.
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Episode 13 : Mystery and Invention
May. 20,2012
This Mystery Box is a cracker - literally. Then later, the winner of this challenge gets to pick the key ingredient for the following Invention Test.
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Episode 12 : Masterclass
May. 18,2012
Gary and George host a seafood-inspired MasterClass, while Phillipa Grogan from Phillipa's bakery in Melbourne teaches the contestants the art of breadmaking.
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Episode 11 : Pasta Elimination
May. 17,2012
The losing team head to the MasterChef kitchen for the first elimination challenge of the season. It's all about pasta and the contestants are challenged to either 'make or break' that pasta.
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Episode 10 : Restaurant Team Challenge
May. 16,2012
Ever dreamed of running your own restaurant? The contestants are divided into two teams: they must take over a restaurant service in opposing restaurants in Sydney's Kings Cross.
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Episode 9 : Beat the Chef!
May. 15,2012
The Immunity Challenge sees the winner of the Pressure Test try and 'Beat the Chef!' It's a battle royale as our contestant takes on superstar chef Dan Hong from the Lotus Restaurant.
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Episode 8 : Mystery Box
May. 14,2012
Arriving at the MasterChef kitchen, the top 24 quickly learn it's 'Mystery Box' time! They raise the lid but it's not food that they find.
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Episode 7 : French Pressure Test
May. 13,2012
After a long week of hard fought challenges the remaining twelve contestants compete in a French Pressure test to claim the last remaining spots in the Top 24. But whose dish will earn them an apron?
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Episode 6 : Masterclass
May. 11,2012
The top 18 contestants head to Daylesford for a MasterClass. Later, Matt Moran and George teach the contestants some classic French cooking techniques.
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Episode 5 : Sweet Pressure Test
May. 10,2012
Thirty three contestants compete in a Sweet Pressure Test created by superstar chef Shannon Bennett. With six more aprons up for grabs, his Peach Melba dessert is a challenge to say the least!
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Episode 4 : Knife Skills
May. 09,2012
MasterChef mentor Matt Moran arrives at the Royal Exhibition Building to put the contestants through their knife skills paces. They must fillet, pin bone and cook a beautiful piece of salmon.
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Episode 3 : Mornington Peninsula Farms
May. 08,2012
The top 12 contestants from last night's Mystery Box are divided into pairs to forage for their own ingredients at various farms in Mornington Peninsula to cook a sweet or savoury dish.
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Seasons
Season 15
Returning for its 15th season, MasterChef Australia is back to deliver a series full of twists and turns with Secrets & Surprises.
Originally scheduled to premiere 1 May 2023, the series was postponed due to the sudden passing of judge Jock Zonfrillo the night before.
Season 14
Jock Zonfrillo, Andy Allen and Melissa Leong return to judge Season 14 of MasterChef Australia: Fans & Favourites.
Original champion Julie Goodwin leads the 12 returning cooks who compete alongside 12 newcomers (and no auditions). The MasterChef kitchen also once again plays host to chefs from Australia and overseas, including Adriano Zumbo, Shannon Bennet, Curtis Stone, Reynold Poernomo, Clare Smyth, Alla Wolf-Tasker, Josh Niland and Maggie Beer.
Season 13
Judges Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen are back in the MasterChef Australia kitchen, ready to introduce the next generation of exceptional home cooks. 2021 will be seasoned to perfection with some of the world’s most recognisable and beloved chefs including Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi, Heston Blumenthal, Massimo Bottura and Clare Smyth - plus homegrown sensations including Curtis Stone, Kirsten Tibballs, Darren Purchese, Alla Wolf-Tasker, Scott Pickett, Poh Ling Yeow, Callum Hann and Reynold Poernomo, all set to challenge the top 24 contestants.
Sacrificing everything to follow their food dreams, this season’s passionate contestants have put their lives on hold to be part of this life-changing experience. With heart, soul and drive, this season’s exceptional contestants will follow their food dreams and make magic happen.
Season 12
Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen take the helm of the show that celebrates food and the love of food.
Jock, Melissa and Andy will be joined in the MasterChef Australia kitchen by a delicious assortment of the world’s best chefs, including Gordon Ramsay, Heston Blumenthal and Curtis Stone, to serve up the 12th helping of MasterChef Australia. The traditional MasterChef Australia recipe also boasts some new ingredients when the best of the best from the past 11 seasons return to the kitchen in MasterChef Australia – Back To Win.
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