It's instant restaurant time. In Waikato, modern-day hippies Neena and Belinda try to impress judges B...More
It's instant restaurant time. In Waikato, modern-day hippies Neena and Belinda try to impress judges Ben Bayly and Gareth Stewart and four rival teams with their best three course dinner.Less
2014-08-24
2. Auckland: Sam & Dan
Dan and Sam, the youngest contestants, try to impress the judges.
Dan and Sam, the youngest contestants, try to impress the judges.Less
2014-08-26
3. Tauranga: June & Steph
June and Steph face kitchen conundrums and a lost ingredient.
June and Steph face kitchen conundrums and a lost ingredient.Less
2014-08-27
4. Dunedin: Dan & Christie
Newlyweds Christie and Dan work a Mexican-themed restaurant in snowy Dunedine.
Newlyweds Christie and Dan work a Mexican-themed restaurant in snowy Dunedine.Less
2014-08-31
5. Orewa: Tracey & Neil
Tracey and Neil host the final round before elimination.
Tracey and Neil host the final round before elimination.Less
2014-09-02
6. Palmerston: Aaron & Heather
Aaron and Heather kick off group two and try to set the bar for the other competitors.
Aaron and Heather kick off group two and try to set the bar for the other competitors.Less
2014-09-03
7. Lower Hutt: Ian and Sandie
Ian and his wife Sandie must prove their worth after talking big last round.
Ian and his wife Sandie must prove their worth after talking big last round.Less
2014-09-07
8. Christchurch: Jessie and Ricki
Jessie and Ricki enjoy their triumphs and work through tears and tantrums.
Jessie and Ricki enjoy their triumphs and work through tears and tantrums.Less
2014-09-09
9. North Shore: Josh and Aaron
Josh and Aaron try to cook their way into the top three to avoid the dangerous fourth spot.
Josh and Aaron try to cook their way into the top three to avoid the dangerous fourth spot.Less
2014-09-10
10. Hawke's Bay: Kelly and Megan
Sisters Kelly and Megan are under pressure to impress; the judges reveal a shocking twist.
Sisters Kelly and Megan are under pressure to impress; the judges reveal a shocking twist.Less
2014-09-14
11. Instant Restaurant: Theresa and Joelle
Mothers Theresa and Joelle struggle to plate up in a chaotic kitchen.
Mothers Theresa and Joelle struggle to plate up in a chaotic kitchen.Less
2014-09-16
12. Instant Restaurant: Neil and Tracey
Tracey and Neil aim to improve over their previous 57 points this time.
Tracey and Neil aim to improve over their previous 57 points this time.Less
2014-09-17
13. Instant Restaurant: Josh and Aaron
Josh and Aaron are determined to score higher than their previous 68 points.
Josh and Aaron are determined to score higher than their previous 68 points.Less
2014-09-21
14. Instant Restaurant: Steven and Maura
Maura and Steve try to impress with their restaurant's look in addition to the food.
Maura and Steve try to impress with their restaurant's look in addition to the food.Less
2014-09-23
15. Instant Restaurant: Dai and Dal
Dai and Dal create a unique Laotian-style restaurant; the judges reveal a twist.
Dai and Dal create a unique Laotian-style restaurant; the judges reveal a twist.Less
2014-09-24
16. Ronald McDonald House
Teams split into groups to cook a healthy meal for the children of Auckland's Ronald McDonald House.
Teams split into groups to cook a healthy meal for the children of Auckland's Ronald McDonald House.Less
2014-09-28
17. Rapid Cookoff
Teams face their first cook-off to determine who will enter the elimination round.
Teams face their first cook-off to determine who will enter the elimination round.Less
2014-09-30
18. Sudden Death
Two teams face off in 90 minutes to prepare and serve an entree to 4 special guest judges.
Two teams face off in 90 minutes to prepare and serve an entree to 4 special guest judges.Less
2014-10-01
19. Genesis International
Teams must cook for 150 people in 90 minutes to avoid the elimination round.
Teams must cook for 150 people in 90 minutes to avoid the elimination round.Less
2014-10-05
20. Rapid Cookoff
Teams have 45 minutes to cook; the bottom three teams will move onto the showdown.
Teams have 45 minutes to cook; the bottom three teams will move onto the showdown.Less
2014-10-07
21. Sudden Death
The bottom 4 teams face elimination as they cook for judges Ben and Gareth and four guest judges.
The bottom 4 teams face elimination as they cook for judges Ben and Gareth and four guest judges.Less
2014-10-08
22. Bikers Banquet
The 6 remaining teams aim to please as they prepare lunches for the judges and eight mystery guests.
The 6 remaining teams aim to please as they prepare lunches for the judges and eight mystery guests.Less
2014-10-12
23. Rapid Cookoff
As teams compete to avoid sudden death, a twist in the challenge throws them off their game.
As teams compete to avoid sudden death, a twist in the challenge throws them off their game.Less
2014-10-14
24. Sudden Death
The bottom two teams face sudden death as they cook for Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.
The bottom two teams face sudden death as they cook for Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.Less
2014-10-15
25. Federal St. Pizza
The top five teams compete in a people's choice pizza challenge in Auckland to avoid sudden death.
The top five teams compete in a people's choice pizza challenge in Auckland to avoid sudden death.Less
2014-10-19
26. Rapid Cookoff
The top 3 teams compete in two challenges to find out who will continue.
The top 3 teams compete in two challenges to find out who will continue.Less
2014-10-21
27. Sudden Death
The bottom 2 teams compete to impress judges Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.
The bottom 2 teams compete to impress judges Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.Less
2014-10-22
28. Semi-Final 1
In the first semi-final, two teams compete to advance to the Grand Final.
In the first semi-final, two teams compete to advance to the Grand Final.Less
2014-10-26
29. Semi-Final 2
In the second semi-final, the remaining teams compete for a spot in the Grand Final.
In the second semi-final, the remaining teams compete for a spot in the Grand Final.Less
2014-10-28
30. Final
The last two teams prepare five courses each, but only one will claim the $100,000 grand prize.
The last two teams prepare five courses each, but only one will claim the $100,000 grand prize.Less
