My Kitchen Rules
Series 6
No. of episodes48
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Original release2 February (2015-02-02) –
4 May 2015 (2015-05-04)
Series chronology
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Series 5 (2014)
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Series 7 (2016)

The sixth season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on Monday 2 February 2015.

For the first time since 2012, My Kitchen Rules was beaten by MasterChef Australia in the 'Winner Announced' TV ratings.

Format changes

Teams

State Group Members Relationship Status
New South Wales NSW 3 Will Stewart & Steve Flood Gourmet Pommies Winners 4 May (Grand Final)
Queensland QLD 1 Jac Bakhash & Shaz Sellings Mt Isa Cousins Runners-up 4 May (Grand Final)
Western Australia WA 2 Eva Lean & Debra Ch'ng Workmates Eliminated 3 May (Semi-Final 2)
Victoria VIC 1 Ash Pollard & Camilla Counsel Fashionable Friends Eliminated 28 April (Semi-Final 1)
Western Australia WA 3 Drasko Jankovic & Bianca Thair Ambitious Couple Eliminated 27 April (Top 5: UIR)
Victoria VIC 3 Jane Kitson & Emma Wynne Polar Opposites Eliminated 19 April (Top 6)
Western Australia WA 1 Kat Donald-Hill & André Pagano Dating Eliminated 14 April (Top 7)
Victoria VIC 2 Rose & Josh Tejedor Mother and Son Eliminated 12 April (Top 8)
New South Wales NSW 2 Carol Molloy & Adam Andersen Newlyweds Eliminated 7 April (Top 9)
Queensland QLD 3 Rob McKean & Dave Evans Mates Eliminated 25 March (Top 10)
New South Wales NSW 1 Robert & Lynzey Murphy Father and Daughter Eliminated 23 March (Top 11)
South Australia SA 2 Vicky & Celine Kaponias Mother and Daughter Withdrew 19 March (Top 12)
Queensland QLD 2 Sheri Eddington & Emilie Biggar Best Friends Eliminated 18 March (Top 13)
South Australia SA 1 Annie Caroline & Lloyd Weir High School Sweethearts Eliminated 16 March (Top 14)
New South Wales NSW 3 Katie Brooke & Nikki Spehar Promo Girls Eliminated 11 March (IR: Round 4)
Queensland QLD 3 Lynn & Tony Woodborne Married Window Cleaners Eliminated 2 March (IR: Round 3)
Victoria VIC 2 Matt Wassnig & Rob Hemsworth Oyster Farmers Eliminated 18 February (IR: Round 2)
Australian Capital Territory ACT 1 Gina & Anna Petridis Competitive Canberrans Eliminated 10 February (IR: Round 1)

Elimination history

Teams' Competition Progress
Round: Instant Restaurants Top 14 Top 13 Top 12 → Top 11 Top 10 Top 9 Top 8 Top 7 Top 6: Finals Decider Top 5:
UIR
Semi-Finals Grand Final
1 2 3 4 Cook-Off Knockout 1 2
Team Progress
Will & Steve 1st
(76)
Immune People's
Choice
Immune PC
(Safe)
SD
(47)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
1st
(79)
1st
(48)
Winners
(52)
Jac & Shaz 3rd
(59)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
People's
Choice
Immune PC
(Safe)
People's
Choice
Immune HQ
(Safe)
2nd
(65)
1st
(49)
Runners-up
(50)
Eva & Debra 5th
(46)
1st
(98)
Immune SD
(45)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
People's
Choice
Immune SD
(41)
HQ
(Lose)
SD
(51)
3rd
(63)
2nd
(44)
Eliminated
(Episode 47)
Ash & Camilla 2nd
(68)
People's
Choice
Immune PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
HQ
(Lose)
HQ
(Safe)
4th
(62)
2nd
(44)
Eliminated
(Episode 46)
Drasko & Bianca 3rd
(70)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
SD
(46)
People's
Choice
HQ
(Safe)
5th
(51)
Eliminated
(Episode 45)
Jane & Emma 5th
(56)
2nd
(92)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
SD
(49)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
HQ
(Lose)
SD
(45)
Eliminated
(Episode 40)
Kat & André 4th
(58)
5th
(57)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
SD
(30)
Eliminated
(Episode 38)
Rose & Josh 3rd
(66)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
People's
Choice
Immune SD
(34)
Eliminated
(Episode 36)
Carol & Adam 1st
(77)
Immune PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
SD
(40)
Eliminated
(Episode 34)
Rob & Dave 2nd
(71)
PC
(Safe)
PC
(Safe)
SD
(46)
SD
(45)
Eliminated
(Episode 32)
Robert & Lynzey 1st
(90)
Immune PC
(Safe)
SD
(41)
Eliminated
(Episode 30)
Vicky & Celine 2nd
(73)
SD
(27)
PC
(Safe)
Withdrew due to medical issues
(Episode 29)
Sheri & Emilie 4th
(63)
3rd
(66)
PC
(Safe)
SD
(41)
Eliminated
(Episode 28)
Annie & Lloyd 5th
(45)
4th
(59)
SD
(22)
Eliminated
(Episode 26)
Katie & Nikki 4th
(57)
6th
(52)
Eliminated
(Episode 24)
Lynn & Tony 6th
(48)
Eliminated
(Episode 18)
Matt & Rob 6th
(45)
Eliminated
(Episode 12)
Gina & Anna 6th
(40)
Eliminated
(Episode 6)
Cell Descriptions
Team won a challenge, People's Choice, cooked the best dish 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 was safe from elimination after passing a challenge. (If applicable, team was safe after the challenge listed in bold)
PC = People's Choice, HQ = Kitchen Headquarters challenge, SD = Sudden Death
Team advanced to next round.
SD Team competed in a Sudden Death Cook-Off and became safe from elimination.
SD Team was eliminated after losing in a Sudden Death Cook-Off or round.
Immune From winning the previous challenge, the team was immune from elimination and was not required to participate.
Withdrew Team withdrew from the competition voluntarily.
Results do not apply as the team was not allocated to this challenge or round.

Competition details

Instant Restaurants

During the Instant Restaurant rounds, each team hosts a three-course dinner for judges and fellow teams in their allocated group. They are scored and ranked among their group, with the lowest scoring team being eliminated.

Round 1

Instant Restaurant Summary
Group 1
Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 110)
Rank Result
J&S K&A R&L A&C A&L G&A Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
QLD Jac & Shaz 6 6 5 5 6 8 5 3 8 4 3 59 3rd Safe
Ep 1 2 February Stack
Dishes Entrée Zucchini & Potato Rosti Stack with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche
Main Rack of Lamb with Crushed Potatoes and Lemon Green Beans
Dessert Pear & Walnut Crumble with Pear Wafers
WA Kat & Andre 6 5 6 5 5 6 4 6 6 4 5 58 4th Through to Round 4
Ep 2 3 February Fin & Tonic
Dishes Entrée Smoked Cod with Crunchy Mash, Cabbage and Leek
Main Crayfish Ravioli with Roasted Tomato Sauce
Dessert Chocolate Tart with Raspberries and Cream
NSW Robert & Lynzey 8 8 8 8 9 10 8 9 10 7 5 90 1st Safe
Ep 3 4 February Tejas
Dishes Entrée Quail Legs with Ranch Dressing and Jalapeño Poppers
Main Peppered Beef with Texas Green Beans and BBQ Corn with Garlic Butter
Dessert Bourbon Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
VIC Ash & Camilla 7 2 7 6 6 6 10 3 7 9 5 68 2nd Safe
Ep 4 8 February Dans La Maison
Dishes Entrée Steak Tartare with Quail Egg and Crostoli
Main Bouillabaisse with Rouille and Baguette
Dessert Fondant au Chocolat with Hazelnut Ice Cream
SA Annie & Lloyd 6 2 4 4 3 3 3 7 3 2 8 45 5th Through to Round 4
Ep 5 9 February Mystic Hollow
Dishes Entrée Beef Madras Coconut Buns with Yoghurt Dipping Sauce
Main Sea Bream Baked in Parchment with Saffron Rice
Dessert Rosewater Mousse with Almond Tuile and Crystallised Petals
ACT Gina & Anna 3 4 3 4 2 4 3 2 4 5 4 40 6th Eliminated
Ep 6 10 February Aquazure
Dishes Entrée Salt & Pepper Flathead Fillets with Lime Aioli and Salad
Main Pasta (Originally Rotolo of Gnocchi) & Duck Ragù with Crispy Sage
Dessert Crème Pâtissière Tarts with Prunes in Port Syrup

Round 2

Instant Restaurant Summary
Group 2
Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 110)
Rank Result
S&E E&D C&A M&R R&J V&C Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
QLD Sheri & Emilie 5 5 6 6 5 5 7 6 5 8 5 63 4th Through to Round 4
Ep 7 11 February Finders Keepers
Dishes Entrée Fish Tortillas
Main Pork Belly with Horseradish Mash and Mum's Essential Greens
Dessert Dunking Doughnuts
WA Eva & Debra 4 4 4 4 5 3 6 3 6 5 2 46 5th Through to Round 4
Ep 8 12 February Spice Market
Dishes Entrée Pork and Spinach Wontons in Ginger Broth
Main Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken
Dessert Pandan Crème Brûlée
NSW Carol & Adam 7 7 8 7 7 4 7 9 6 7 8 77 1st Safe
Ep 9 15 February 40 Love
Dishes Entrée Lobster Rice Paper Rolls with Sesame Lime Sauce
Main Stir-Fried Prawns in XO Sauce
Dessert Baked Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake
VIC Matt & Rob 5 4 5 6 6 3 2 4 3 2 5 45 6th Eliminated
Ep 10 16 February Salt and Soil
Dishes Entrée Oysters Three Ways
Main Prosciutto Wrapped Quail with Kale, Orange & Walnut Salad
Dessert Homemade Brownie with Strawberries and Cream
VIC Rose & Josh 5 7 7 7 6 9 4 4 8 5 4 66 3rd Safe
Ep 11 17 February Mi Cocina
Dishes Entrée Chorizo Stuffed Calamari with Tomato and Garlic Sauce
Main Paella
Dessert Apple and Cinnamon Empanadas with Chocolate Sauce
SA Vicky & Celine 9 8 6 7 6 7 8 3 7 8 4 73 2nd Safe
Ep 12 18 February Kali Orexi
Dishes Entrée Chargrilled Octopus and Broad Bean Salad with Red Wine Dressing
Main Lahanodolmathes with Avgolemono Sauce
Dessert Chocolate Baklava Cigars with Salted Caramel Sauce

Round 3: Colin's Secret Round

Instant Restaurant Summary
Group 3
Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Colin's Scores Total
(out of 110)
Rank Result
D&B R&D L&T J&E W&S K&N Entrée Main Dessert
WA Drasko & Bianca 7 6 7 5 7 10 14 14 70 3rd Safe
Ep 13 19 February Wild Pastures
Dishes Entrée Barbecued Marron with Thai Green Mango Salad
Main Venison with Celeriac Purée and Witlof Salad
Dessert Sour Apple Parfait with Apple Marshmallow and Salted Peanut Shards
QLD Rob & Dave 6 7 6 6 6 20 8 12 71 2nd Safe
Ep 14 23 February Evans and Mac
Dishes Entrée Mushroom Ravioli in Porcini Broth
Main Fennel and Thyme Stuffed Porchetta with Roasted Vegetables
Dessert Chocolate Éclair with Strawberries and Cream
QLD Lynn & Tony 4 6 3 4 5 6 8 12 48 6th Eliminated
Ep 15 24 February The Serengeti
Dishes Entrée Peri Peri Prawns with Cucumber & Apple Salad
Main Poor Man's Bolo with Sweet Potato Maize and Crispy Green Beans
Dessert Pharaoh's Money Bags, Mascarpone and Fig Filo Pastry
VIC Jane & Emma 5 5 5 5 6 8 12 10 56 5th Through to Round 4
Ep 16 25 February Wisteria
Dishes Entrée Eggplant Arancini with Arrabiata Sauce and Parmesan Crisp
Main Salmon with Potato Stack and Lime Vinaigrette
Dessert Fig and Honey Ice-Cream Sandwich with Almond Praline
NSW Will & Steve 7 6 5 7 7 18 16 10 76 1st Safe
Ep 17 26 February The China Plate
Dishes Entrée Scotch Egg with Herb Mayonnaise
Main Fish and Thrice-Cooked Chips with Peas and Liquor
Dessert Mrs. Stewart's Chocolate and Hazelnut Roulade
NSW Katie & Nikki 5 6 3 5 4 6 14 14 57 4th Through to Round 4
Ep 18 2 March Sassy
Dishes Entrée Croatian Hot Pot with Homemade Sausage
Main Spatchcock with Pomegranate Salad and Couscous
Dessert Deconstructed Lemon Tart

Round 4: Redemption Round

Instant Restaurant Summary
Group 4
Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 110)
Rank Result
A&L S&E J&E K&A E&D K&N Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
SA Annie & Lloyd 4 5 6 4 5 6 8 3 7 9 2 59 4th Safe
Ep 19 3 March Mystic Hollow
Dishes Entrée Goat's Cheese, Caramelised Onion and Pine Nut Tart
Main Lamb Rack with Green Olive Gremolata and Pommes Dauphines
Dessert Espresso Cheesecake
QLD Sheri & Emilie 4 6 6 8 7 7 6 4 7 6 5 66 3rd Safe
Ep 20 4 March Finders Keepers
Dishes Entrée Mushroom Crêpes
Main Deconstructed Lamb Shank and Sherry Pie
Dessert Rhubarb and Strawberry Upside-Down Cake with Crème Anglaise
VIC Jane & Emma 7 9 8 9 8 9 10 7 9 9 7 92 2nd Safe
Ep 21 5 March Wisteria
Dishes Entrée Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Butter
Main Pork Cheek with Apple Cider Jus, Crackling and Potato Croquette
Dessert Lemon Friand with Lemon Curd and Blueberries
WA Kat & Andre 3 4 5 4 5 8 2 8 8 2 8 57 5th Safe
Ep 22 9 March Fin & Tonic
Dishes Entrée Veal Involtini
Main Zuppa di Pesce with Homemade Bread
Dessert Île Flottante
WA Eva & Debra 8 10 8 8 9 10 10 8 10 10 7 98 1st Safe
Ep 23 10 March Spice Market
Dishes Entrée Prawn Cakes with Peanut & Lime Dipping Sauce
Main Keralan Fish Molee with Lemon Rice
Dessert Kulfi with Rosewater Syrup, Pistachios and Jelly
NSW Katie & Nikki 4 4 5 1 3 5 8 5 5 7 5 52 6th Eliminated
Ep 24 11 March Sassy
Dishes Entrée Chicken Liver with Potato Rösti and Garlic Spinach
Main Pork Cutlet with Bacon Sauerkraut and Onion Knödel
Dessert Kick-Ass Apple Pie with Burnt Butter Ice-Cream

Top 14

People's Choice 1: Camping Challenge

Challenge summary
People's Choice 1
Team Dish Result
NSW Carol & Adam Safe (Immunity)
WA Eva & Debra
NSW Robert & Lynzey
NSW Will & Steve
VIC Ash & Camilla Chilli Scrambled Eggs with Salmon and Chive Hollandaise People's Choice
WA Drasko & Bianca Spicy Pork and Egg Tortilla with Avocado Salsa Safe
(Through to Top 13)
QLD Jac & Shaz American-Style Pancakes with Caramelised Banana and Coconut Crumb
VIC Jane & Emma Blueberry Ricotta Hotcakes with Berry Compote and Candied Pecans
WA Kat & Andre Smoked Ham and Gruyère Bake with Tomato Relish
QLD Rob & Dave Zucchini and Corn Fritters with Maple Bacon and Tomato Salsa
VIC Rose & Josh Ricotta Fritters with Tomato Relish, Rocket and Feta
QLD Sheri & Emilie Spinach, Feta and Mushroom Gözleme
SA Annie & Lloyd Lamb Meatballs with Vegetable Stew and Bubble and Squeak Through to Sudden Death
SA Vicky & Celine Greek Baked Eggs with Dill and Garlic Flatbread

Sudden Death Cook-Off 1

Sudden Death cook-off results
Team Judge's scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu
SA Vicky & Celine 5 5 5 4 4 4 27 Safe
Dishes Entree Grilled Lemon and Garlic Prawn Skewers with Chilli Mayonnaise
Main Beef Moussaka with Greek Salad
Dessert Rosewater Rizogalo
SA Annie & Lloyd 4 4 4 3 3 4 22 Eliminated
Dishes Entree Grilled Squid with Fennel and Pomegranate Salad
Main Miso Salmon with Tempura Mushrooms
Dessert Chocolate Pudding with Salted Caramel Ice-Cream

Top 13

People's Choice 2: Farmer's Challenge

Challenge summary
People's Choice 2
Team Ingredient Dish Result
VIC Ash & Camilla Safe (Immunity)
NSW Will & Steve Rhubarb Riesling Poached Rhubarb with Ginger Biscuits Farmer's Choice
NSW Carol & Adam Salmon Baked Salmon with Ruby Grapefruit Salad Safe
(Through to Top 12)
WA Drasko & Bianca Chilli Nan's Burmese Chilli Prawn Curry
QLD Jac & Shaz Citrus Spiced Orange Cakes with Citrus Syrup
VIC Jane & Emma Nuts Layered Hazelnut Cake with Frangelico Cream
WA Kat & Andre Mushroom Pork and Mushroom Cabbage Rolls with Mushroom Sauce
QLD Rob & Dave Apple Apple Amandine with Apple Sabayon
NSW Robert & Lynzey Peach Upside-Down Peach Cobbler with Peach Schnapps Custard
VIC Rose & Josh Beetroot Roast Beetroot Fettuccine with Caramelised Pears and Blue Cheese
SA Vicky & Celine Lamb Marinated Lamb Cutlets with Mediterranean Couscous
WA Eva & Debra Beef Smoked Beef and Asian Noodle Salad Through to Sudden Death
QLD Sheri & Emilie Berries Mixed Berry Wagon Wheels

Sudden Death Cook-Off 2

Sudden Death cook-off results
Team Judge's scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu
WA Eva & Debra 8 8 8 7 7 7 45 Safe
Dishes Entree Steamed Mussels with Lemongrass, Ginger and Chilli
Main Mum’s Chicken Curry
Dessert Steamed Banana Cake with Salted Caramel
QLD Sheri & Emilie 7 7 7 6 7 7 41 Eliminated
Dishes Entree Beef Carpaccio with Truffle Mayonnaise
Main Prawn Linguine
Dessert Cherry Crostata with Ginger Cream

Top 12 → Top 11

This should be the Top 12 round, however after team Vicky and Celine voluntarily withdrew from the competition because of Celine's bad health condition, it has become the Top 11 round.

People's Choice 3: Pub Crawl

Challenge summary
People's Choice 3
Team Dish Result
NSW Will & Steve Safe (Immunity)
QLD Jac & Shaz Chargrilled Lamb with Roasted Vegetable and Feta Salad People's Choice
VIC Ash & Camila Pittsburgh Rare with French Fries, Mushy Peas and Café de Paris Butter Safe
(Through to Top 10)
NSW Carol & Adam Pink Ling En Papillote
WA Drasko & Bianca Mexican Pork Ribs with White Beans and Pickled Onions
WA Eva & Debra Fish and Sweet Potato Chips with Chilli Mayonnaise
VIC Jane & Emma Kangaroo Fillet with Cauliflower Purée and Red Wine Jus
WA Kat & Andre Snapper with Carrot Purée, Duck Fat Potatoes and Tomato Salsa
VIC Rose & Josh Stuffed Chicken Breast with Chilli Breadcrumbs and Polenta Chips
QLD Rob & Dave Butter Chicken with Saffron Rice and Flatbread Through to Sudden Death
NSW Robert & Lynzey Spicy Beef Fajitas with Jalapeño Pico de Gallo
SA Vicky & Celine Withdrew due to medical issues

Sudden Death Cook-Off 3

Sudden Death cook-off results
Team Judge's scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu
QLD Rob & Dave 8 8 8 7 8 7 46 Safe
Dishes Entree Chargrilled Seafood in Tomato and Basil Consommé
Main Stuffed Chicken Breast with Brussels Sprouts and Parsnip Purée
Dessert Honey and Ginger Fig with Shortbread and Pistachio Syrup
NSW Robert & Lynzey 7 7 7 6 7 7 41 Eliminated
Dishes Entree Fried Goat's Cheese with Strawberries and Balsamic
Main Wagyu Eye Fillet with Caramelised Onions and Potato Purée
Dessert Beetroot and Blood Orange Parfait with Raspberry Sorbet

Top 10

People's Choice 4: Wedding Challenge

Challenge summary
People's Choice 4
Team Course Dish Result
QLD Jac & Shaz Safe (Immunity)
VIC Rose & Josh Dessert White Chocolate Custard with Berry Compote and Macadamia Crumb People's Choice
VIC Ash & Camilla Entrée Confit of Ocean Trout with Whipped Caviar and Ginger Broth Safe
(Through to Top 9)
NSW Carol & Adam Dessert Citrus Celebration
WA Drasko & Bianca Entrée Duck Breast with Beetroot, Cherry and Chocolate
WA Eva & Debra Main Dukkah-Crusted Lamb with Sweet Pumpkin Purée and Mint Yoghurt
WA Kat & Andre Main Pork Fillet with Orange and Fennel Slaw and Potato Rösti
NSW Will & Steve Entrée Chicken Liver Parfait with Raisin Purée and Fennel Lavosh
VIC Jane & Emma Dessert Ricotta Cheesecake with Raspberry and Blood Orange Through to Sudden Death
QLD Rob & Dave Main Butter-Poached Eye Fillet with Cauliflower Purée and Mushroom Sauce

Sudden Death Cook-Off 4

Sudden Death cook-off results
Team Judge's scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu
VIC Jane & Emma 8 8 9 8 8 8 49 Safe
Dishes Entree Green Papaya Salad with Salt and Pepper Prawns
Main Lamb Ragù with Fettuccine and Pea Pesto
Dessert Bombolini with Raspberry Coulis and Crème Anglaise
QLD Rob & Dave 8 7 7 7 8 8 45 Eliminated
Dishes Entree Open Lobster Ravioli
Main Stuffed Blue-Eye Trevalla on Soft Polenta with Warm Salsa Verde
Dessert Mini Pavlova with Passionfruit and Raspberries

Top 9

People's Choice 5: Garden Challenge

Challenge summary
People's Choice 5
Team Dish Result
VIC Rose & Josh Safe (Immunity)
WA Eva & Debra Crispy Barramundi with Apple and Mango Salad Gardener's Choice
VIC Ash & Camilla Lamb Cutlets with Fondant Potatoes and Beetroot Purée Safe
(Through to Top 8)
WA Drasko & Bianca Asian Mushroom Risotto
QLD Jac & Shaz Wasabi Chicken with Asian Slaw
VIC Jane & Emma Beetroot with Goats Cheese Mousse and Herb Biscuit
WA Kat & Andre Hoisin Beef Steamed Bun with Pickled Radish
NSW Carol & Adam Waldorf Prawn Cocktail Through to Sudden Death
NSW Will & Steve Shallot Tarte Tatin with Crispy Skin Duck, Mustard Crème Fraîche and Vegetables

Sudden Death Cook-Off 5

Sudden Death cook-off results
Team Judge's scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu
NSW Will & Steve 8 8 8 7 8 8 47 Safe
Dishes Entree Zucchini Flowers with Whipped Goat's Curd and Burnt Butter
Main Roast Spatchcock with Orange and Ginger Carrots and Bread Sauce
Dessert Textures of Blood Orange with White Chocolate Mascarpone and Coconut Tuile
NSW Carol & Adam 7 7 7 6 7 6 40 Eliminated
Dishes Entree Seared Scallops with Miso and Ginger Sauce and Pickled Mushrooms
Main Goji Stuffed Pork Fillet with Daikon
Dessert Crisp Apple Cigars with Cinnamon Ice-Cream

Top 8

People's Choice 6: Luna Park Challenge

Challenge summary
People's Choice 6
Team Dish Result
WA Eva & Debra Safe (Immunity)
QLD Jac & Shaz Banana Spring Roll with Coconut Custard and Caramel Popcorn People's Choice
VIC Ash & Camilla Pork, Fennel and Apple Sausage Rolls Safe
(Through to Top 7)
VIC Jane & Emma Popcorn Chicken and Ranch Dipping Sauce
WA Kat & Andre Mini-Hamburgers with Deep Fried Pickles
NSW Will & Steve Beef Bombs with Roasted Chilli Mayonnaise
WA Drasko & Bianca Chicken Satay with Mango Relish Through to Sudden Death
VIC Rose & Josh Churros with Dulce de Leche and Raspberry Coulis

Sudden Death Cook-Off 6

Sudden Death cook-off results
Team Judge's scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu
WA Drasko & Bianca 8 8 8 7 7 8 46 Safe
Dishes Entree Sardines with Crispy Pig's Ears
Main Rock Lobster with Confit Chicken Wings and Yellow Curry Sauce
Dessert Chocolate Torte with Turmeric Ice-Cream and Candied Orange
VIC Rose & Josh 6 5 6 5 6 6 34 Eliminated
Dishes Entree Beef and Chorizo Empanadas with Salsa Brava
Main Caper and Parsley Crusted Lamb with Pearl Couscous
Dessert Double Chocolate Mousse

Top 7

People's Choice 7: Jetstar In-Flight Challenge

Challenge summary
People's Choice 7
Team Dish Result
QLD Jac & Shaz Safe (Immunity)
WA Drasko & Bianca Middle Eastern Lamb with Saffron Cauliflower Passenger's Choice
VIC Ash & Camilla Manzo Tonnato with Asparagus Safe
(Through to Top 6)
VIC Jane & Emma Chicken Rice Paper Rolls with Nuoc Cham
NSW Will & Steve Seared Miso Rainbow Trout with Crunchy Salad
WA Eva & Debra Chargrilled Prawns with Pineapple Salad and Cucumber and Apple Pickle Through to Sudden Death
WA Kat & Andre Peruvian Seared Tuna with Beans

Sudden Death Cook-Off 7

Sudden Death cook-off results
Team Judge's scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu
WA Eva & Debra 7 6 7 6 8 7 41 Safe
Dishes Entree Hot and Sour Prawn Soup
Main Singapore Chilli Crab
Dessert Five-Spice Panna Cotta with Poached Pear
WA Kat & Andre 5 5 5 5 5 5 30 Eliminated
Dishes Entree Gnocchi with Pumpkin and Sage Burnt Butter
Main Pork and Mushroom Ragù with Polenta
Dessert White Chocolate Crème Brûlée with Baked Figs

Top 6: Finals Decider

In the Top 6 round, teams competed in a number of cook-offs held in Kitchen Headquarters. At the end of this round, five teams advance into the finals. This also sees the return of the Rapid cook-off and Showdown challenges, which have so far been omitted this season.

Kitchen Cook-Off

Challenge summary
Rapid Cook-off: Street Food
Team Dish Result
NSW Will & Steve Twice Cooked Chicken Wings with Peach Chutney Winner (Advantage)
VIC Ash & Camilla Beef Vermicelli Salad Continue to Showdown
WA Drasko & Bianca Lamb Kofta with Pickled Cucumber, Flatbread and Mint Yoghurt
WA Eva & Debra Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rum Fruit Pickle
QLD Jac & Shaz Fried Whitebait with Asian Salad
VIC Jane & Emma Coconut Banana Fritter with Caramel Sauce
Showdown: Fine Dining
Team Dish Result
1 NSW Will & Steve Venison Fillet with Smoked Leeks and Mushroom Sauce Safe
(Through to Top 5)
2 QLD Jac & Shaz Eye Fillet and Moreton Bay Bugs with Lemon Caper Sauce
3 WA Drasko & Bianca Pearl Perch with Cauliflower Four Ways and Broad Beans
1 WA Eva & Debra Crispy Skin Duck with Red Cabbage and Apple Sauce Through to Knockout round
2 VIC Jane & Emma Confit Salmon with Orange and Fennel Salad
3 VIC Ash & Camilla Barramundi with Potato Scales and Beurre Blanc

Knock-Out Round

Round 1: Skills Test
Task Winner
Segmenting Citrus Fruits Ash & Camilla
Round 2: Cook-off
Team Dish Result
VIC Ash & Camilla Braised Mushrooms with Ricotta Gnocchi Safe
WA Eva & Debra Cauliflower Curry with Cauliflower Rice and Pakora Through to Round 3
(Sudden Death)
VIC Jane & Emma Okra Fritters with Chilli Mayo and Asian Slaw
Round 3: Sudden Death
Team Judge's scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu
WA Eva & Debra 8 9 8 8 9 9 51 Safe
Signature Dish Braised Oxtail with Roasted Bone Marrow
VIC Jane & Emma 7 8 7 7 8 8 45 Eliminated
Signature Dish Spiced Sweet Potato Pie with Raspberry and Peach Sorbet

Top 5

Ultimate Instant Restaurant

Colour key:
  – Judge's score for course option 1
  – Judge's score for course option 2
Instant restaurant summary
Top 5
Team and episode details Guest scores Pete's scores Manu's scores Total
(out of 100)
Rank Result
D&B E&D W&S J&S A&C Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
WA Drasko & Bianca 5 4 5 5 7 4 1 7 8 5 51 5th Eliminated
Ep 41 20 April 2015 Wild Pastures
Dishes Entrées 1 Bianca's Pho Bo with Homemade Rice Noodles
2 Seared Scallops with Chestnut Velouté
Mains 1 Veal with Truffled Pine Nut Purée and Crispy Zucchini Flowers
2 Tea-Smoked Quail with Mushroom Cream
Desserts 1 First Date Lemon Tart
2 Chocolate Delice with Mandarin Caviar
WA Eva & Debra 5 6 6 6 7 9 4 9 6 5 63 3rd Through to Semi-Final
Ep 42 21 April 2015 Spice Market
Dishes Entrées 1 Grilled Scampi with Sambal Beans
2 Chinese Braised Beef Ribs
Mains 1 Red Duck Curry with Lychees
2 Steamed Barramundi with Chilli, Spring Onion and Ginger
Desserts 1 Singaporean Sugee Cake with Orange Jam
2 Pandan Ice-Cream with Coconut Jelly and Kaffir Lime Syrup
NSW Will & Steve 7 7 7 7 9 10 9 9 10 4 79 1st Through to Semi-Final
Ep 43 22 April 2015 The China Plate
Dishes Entrées 1 Pigeon Salad with Caramelised Pears and Asparagus
2 Moreton Bay Bugs with Celeriac Remoulade and Seafood Bisque
Mains 1 Lamb Backstrap with Pumpkin Hummus and Charred Brussels Sprouts
2 Pork Belly with Apple, Fennel and Colcannon
Desserts 1 Apple Tart with Rum Raisin Ice-Cream and Butterscotch Sauce
2 Almond Honeycomb Chocolate Bar
QLD Jac & Shaz 6 6 6 6 8 8 4 7 9 5 65 2nd Through to Semi-Final
Ep 44 26 April 2015 Stack
Dishes Entrées 1 Fried Squid with Chilli Jam
2 Prawn and Leek Tart with Basil Pesto
Mains 1 Sweet Potato and Walnut Chicken Roulade with White Wine Jus
2 Macadamia Crusted Barramundi with Roasted Beetroot and Orange Salad
Desserts 1 Poached Pears with Cinnamon Ice-Cream and Hazelnut Crumb
2 Cherry Short Stacks
VIC Ash & Camilla 3 6 5 6 7 6 6 9 5 9 62 4th Through to Semi-Final
Ep 45 27 April 2015 Dans La Maison
Dishes Entrées 1 Asparagus Salad with 63 Degree Egg
2 Scallop Mousse with Lobster Sauce
Mains 1 Coq Au Vin with Pasta
2 Three Cheese Ravioli with Game Consommè
Desserts 1 Gâteau aux Trois Laits
2 Millefeuille

Semi-finals

Semi-final 1

Semi-final cook-off results
Team Judge's scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu
NSW Will & Steve 8 8 8 8 8 8 48 Through to Grand Final
Dishes Entree Smoked Trout with Celery, Apple and Fennel
Main Rib-Eye with Root Vegetable Galette and Port Jus
Dessert Blackberry, Lime and Elderflower Tart
VIC Ash & Camilla 7 7 7 7 8 8 44 Eliminated
Dishes Entree Moreton Bay Bug with Artichoke Veloute
Main Veal Loin with Pumpkin Beurre Noisette Purée and Truffle Gnocchi
Dessert Rocky Road

Semi-final 2

Semi-final cook-off results
Team Judge's scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu
QLD Jac & Shaz 8 9 8 8 8 8 49 Through to Grand Final
Dishes Entree Chicken Livers with Port and Prosciutto
Main Tea smoked Duck with Fennel Purée and Cranberry Sauce
Dessert Lime and Coconut Sorbet with Pineapple and Meringue
WA Eva & Debra 7 8 8 7 7 7 44 Eliminated
Dishes Entree Crumbed Fish Cakes with Mango Chutney
Main Pork Vindaloo with Spiced Eggplant and Raita
Dessert Mango Pudding with Coconut Sago

Grand Final

Grand Final results
Team Judge's scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Guy Liz Colin Pete Manu
NSW Will & Steve 9 9 9 8 8 9 52 Winners
Dishes The China Plate
1st course Cured King Fish with Yellow Curry
2nd course Quail with Corn and Jus
3rd course Red Mullet with Jerusalem Artichoke and Basil
4th course Confit Duck Leg with Honeyed Beetroot and Compressed Watermelon
5th course Peaches and Cream
QLD Jac & Shaz 8 9 8 8 9 8 50 Runners-up
Dishes Stack
1st course Prawns, Avocado and Pink Grapefruit
2nd course Lamb with Feta, Beetroot and Rosemary Honey
3rd course Confit Salmon with Roasted Fennel and Avocado Mousse
4th course Beef Cheeks with Port and Celeriac Puree
5th course Red Velvet with Chocolate and Raspberries

Ratings

Colour key:
  – Highest rating during the series
  – Lowest rating during the series
  – An elimination was held in this episode
  – Finals week
Wk. Episode Air date Viewers
(in millions)
Nightly
rank
Weekly
average
Source
1 1 Instant Restaurant 1–1: Jac & Shaz Monday, 2 February 1.596 #1 1.565 [1]
2 Instant Restaurant 1–2: Kat & Andre Tuesday, 3 February 1.401 #1 [2]
3 Instant Restaurant 1–3: Robert & Lynzey Wednesday, 4 February 1.697 #1 [3]
2 4 Instant Restaurant 1–4: Ash & Camilla Sunday, 8 February 1.685 #1 1.638 [4]
5 Instant Restaurant 1–5: Annie & Lloyd Monday, 9 February 1.656 #1 [5]
6 Instant Restaurant 1–6: Gina & Anna Tuesday, 10 February 1.725 #1 [6]
7 Instant Restaurant 2–1: Sheri & Emilie Wednesday, 11 February 1.632 #1 [7]
8 Instant Restaurant 2–2: Eva & Debra Thursday, 12 February 1.490 #1 [8]
3 9 Instant Restaurant 2–3: Carol & Adam Sunday, 15 February 1.514 #1 1.600 [9]
10 Instant Restaurant 2–4: Matt & Rob Monday, 16 February 1.688 #1 [10]
11 Instant Restaurant 2–5: Rose & Josh Tuesday, 17 February 1.715 #1 [11]
12 Instant Restaurant 2–6: Vicky & Celine Wednesday, 18 February 1.708 #1 [12]
13 Instant Restaurant 3–1: Drasko & Bianca Thursday, 19 February 1.373 #1 [13]
4 14 Instant Restaurant 3–2: Rob & Dave Monday, 23 February 1.624 #1 1.522 [14]
15 Instant Restaurant 3–3: Lynn & Tony Tuesday, 24 February 1.467 #1 [15]
16 Instant Restaurant 3–4: Jane & Emma Wednesday, 25 February 1.501 #1 [16]
17 Instant Restaurant 3–5: Will & Steve Thursday, 26 February 1.498 #1 [17]
5 18 Instant Restaurant 3–6: Katie & Nikki Monday, 2 March 1.649 #1 1.549 [18]
19 Instant Restaurant 4–1: Annie & Lloyd Tuesday, 3 March 1.602 #1 [19]
20 Instant Restaurant 4–2: Sheri & Emilie Wednesday, 4 March 1.513 #1 [20]
21 Instant Restaurant 4–3: Jane & Emma Thursday, 5 March 1.433 #1 [21]
6 22 Instant Restaurant 4–4: Kat & Andre Monday, 9 March 1.554 #1 1.585 [22]
23 Instant Restaurant 4–5: Eva & Debra Tuesday, 10 March 1.780 #1 [23]
24 Instant Restaurant 4–6: Katie & Nikki Wednesday, 11 March 1.575 #1 [24]
25 People's Choice 1: Camping Challenge Thursday, 12 March 1.433 #1 [25]
7 26 Sudden Death Cook-Off 1 Monday, 16 March 1.756 #1 1.576 [26]
27 People's Choice 2: Farmer's Challenge Tuesday, 17 March 1.567 #1 [27]
28 Sudden Death Cook-Off 2 Wednesday, 18 March 1.602 #1 [28]
29 People's Choice 3: Pub Crawl Thursday, 19 March 1.376 #1 [29]
8 30 Sudden Death Cook-Off 3 Monday, 23 March 1.713 #1 1.590 [30]
31 People's Choice 4: Wedding Challenge Tuesday, 24 March 1.535 #1 [31]
32 Sudden Death Cook-Off 4 Wednesday, 25 March 1.523 #1 [32]
9 33 People's Choice 5: Garden Challenge Monday, 6 April 1.441 #1 1.440 [33]
34 Sudden Death Cook-Off 5 Tuesday, 7 April 1.416 #1 [34]
35 People's Choice 6: Luna Park Challenge Wednesday, 8 April 1.465 #1 [35]
10 36 Sudden Death Cook-Off 6 Sunday, 12 April 1.279 #2 1.351 [36]
37 People's Choice 7: Jetstar Challenge Monday, 13 April 1.325 #1 [37]
38 Sudden Death Cook-Off 7 Tuesday, 14 April 1.417 #1 [38]
39 Finals Decider: Kitchen Cook-Off Wednesday, 15 April 1.384 #1 [39]
11 40 Finals Decider: Knock-Out Round Sunday, 19 April 1.360 #2 1.457 [40]
41 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 1: Drasko & Bianca Monday, 20 April 1.491 #1 [41]
42 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 2: Eva & Debra Tuesday, 21 April 1.457 #1 [42]
43 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 3: Will & Steve Wednesday, 22 April 1.521 #1 [43]
12 44 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 4: Jac and Shaz Sunday, 26 April 1.417 #2 1.488 [44]
45 Ultimate Instant Restaurant 5: Ash and Camilla Monday, 27 April 1.552 #1 [45]
46 Semi-Final 1 Tuesday, 28 April 1.495 #1 [46]
13 47 Semi-Final 2 Sunday, 3 May 1.674 #1 1.931 [47]
48 Grand Final Monday, 4 May 2.082 #1 [48]
Grand Final - Winner Announced 2.039 #2

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