Synopsis
Reality cooking show based in New Zealand
Episodes
1E1Waikato: Neena & BelindaIt'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.2E2Auckland: Sam & DanDan and Sam, the youngest contestants, try to impress the judges.3E3Tauranga: June & StephJune and Steph face kitchen conundrums and a lost ingredient.4E4Dunedin: Dan & ChristieNewlyweds Christie and Dan work a Mexican-themed restaurant in snowy Dunedine.5E5Orewa: Tracey & NeilTracey and Neil host the final round before elimination.6E6Palmerston: Aaron & HeatherAaron and Heather kick off group two and try to set the bar for the other competitors.7E7Lower Hutt: Ian and SandieIan and his wife Sandie must prove their worth after talking big last round.8E8Christchurch: Jessie and RickiJessie and Ricki enjoy their triumphs and work through tears and tantrums.9E9North Shore: Josh and AaronJosh and Aaron try to cook their way into the top three to avoid the dangerous fourth spot.10E10Hawke's Bay: Kelly and MeganSisters Kelly and Megan are under pressure to impress; the judges reveal a shocking twist.11E11Instant Restaurant: Theresa and JoelleMothers Theresa and Joelle struggle to plate up in a chaotic kitchen.12E12Instant Restaurant: Neil and TraceyTracey and Neil aim to improve over their previous 57 points this time.13E13Instant Restaurant: Josh and AaronJosh and Aaron are determined to score higher than their previous 68 points.14E14Instant Restaurant: Steven and MauraMaura and Steve try to impress with their restaurant's look in addition to the food.15E15Instant Restaurant: Dai and DalDai and Dal create a unique Laotian-style restaurant; the judges reveal a twist.16E16Ronald McDonald HouseTeams split into groups to cook a healthy meal for the children of Auckland's Ronald McDonald House.17E17Rapid CookoffTeams face their first cook-off to determine who will enter the elimination round.18E18Sudden DeathTwo teams face off in 90 minutes to prepare and serve an entree to 4 special guest judges.19E19Genesis InternationalTeams must cook for 150 people in 90 minutes to avoid the elimination round.20E20Rapid CookoffTeams have 45 minutes to cook; the bottom three teams will move onto the showdown.21E21Sudden DeathThe bottom 4 teams face elimination as they cook for judges Ben and Gareth and four guest judges.22E22Bikers BanquetThe 6 remaining teams aim to please as they prepare lunches for the judges and eight mystery guests.23E23Rapid CookoffAs teams compete to avoid sudden death, a twist in the challenge throws them off their game.24E24Sudden DeathThe bottom two teams face sudden death as they cook for Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.25E25Federal St. PizzaThe top five teams compete in a people's choice pizza challenge in Auckland to avoid sudden death.26E26Rapid CookoffThe top 3 teams compete in two challenges to find out who will continue.27E27Sudden DeathThe bottom 2 teams compete to impress judges Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.28E28Semi-Final 1In the first semi-final, two teams compete to advance to the Grand Final.29E29Semi-Final 2In the second semi-final, the remaining teams compete for a spot in the Grand Final.30E30FinalThe last two teams prepare five courses each, but only one will claim the $100,000 grand prize.
