MasterChef Australia

2009 - 2025

Sydney Sizzles

27th April 2009

Episode 1

The auditions begin!

Audition 2

28th April 2009

Episode 2

Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

Audition 3

29th April 2009

Episode 3

Top 50 (1) - Taste Test

30th April 2009

Episode 4

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.

Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy

Episode 5

Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

The Top 20 Revealed

Episode 6

The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed

20 Ways with Chicken

Episode 7

The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge

Sam And The Sausage

Episode 8

Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

Sushi Stress

Episode 9

Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

The First Cut

Episode 10

Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate

Cooking With The Masters

Episode 11

Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.

Rabbit Season

Episode 12

Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

The Tarte Tatin Test

Episode 13

Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.

Brent vs Boetz

Episode 14

Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

Banquet Wars

Episode 15

The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.

A Blow for Brent

Episode 16

Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination

Class Is In

Episode 17

Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.

Julia's Divine Dumplings

Episode 18

Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

Attack of the Killer Squid

Episode 19

Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.

Julia and the Duck

Episode 20

The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.

Aisle Panic

Episode 21

A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.

An Emotional Elimination

Episode 22

The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.

Soufflés and Stir-fries

Episode 23

Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé

The Steaks are Raised

Episode 24

The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

Sweet Success

Episode 25

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Chris vs Alex Herbert

Episode 26

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Feeding Frenzy

Episode 27

The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

Kate's Tough Decision

Episode 28

The team captain has the final say as to who should go.

The Perfect Chip

Episode 29

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

Best of British

Episode 30

John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

Paella Pain

Episode 31

Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.

Justine vs Guy Grossi

Episode 32

Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

Fishy Business

Episode 33

Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

The Great Bait Debate

Episode 34

The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

Lemon Goodness

Episode 35

Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.

Double Trouble

Episode 36

Invention Test 5

Not So Sweet

Episode 37

Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.

Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue

Episode 38

Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

Canape Frenzy

Episode 39

Martini Club Team Challenge

And Then There Were Seven

Episode 40

The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

Sweet Treats

Episode 41

Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling

Hits and Misses

Episode 42

Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

Terrine Trauma

Episode 43

Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.

Justine vs Matt Moran

Episode 44

Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

Here Comes the Bride

Episode 45

The contestants cater a wedding on water.

Grain Pain

Episode 46

Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.

Cocktail Hour

Episode 47

Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart

Hello Hong Kong!

Episode 48

Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

Old Faces Return

Episode 49

Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge

Truffletastic!

Episode 50

Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak

Battle of the Sexes

Episode 51

Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.

Sweet and Sour

Episode 52

Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry

Show and Tell

Episode 53

Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones

Love is in the Air

Episode 54

Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme

Vision Quest

Episode 55

The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.

Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant

Episode 56

Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant

All at Sea

Episode 57

HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition

Thyme Out

Episode 58

Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients

Shanks and Soufflés

Episode 59

Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta

Christmas in July

Episode 60

The contestants deliver some festive cheer.

Macaroon Madness

Episode 61

Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.

Julie vs Adrian Richardson

Episode 62

Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

Episode 63

Matt Preston's Formal Dinner Challenge - The contestants had to cook for a dinner party hosted by Matt Preston for four leaders of the Australian food industry, Armando Percuoco, Margaret Fulton, Jacques Reymond and Cheong Liew. The five of them assessed the contestants' dishes, with the two worst performers being nominated for elimination

Taste Test

Episode 64

Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry

Winter Warmers

Episode 65

Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon

Finals Fever

Episode 66

Invention Test 9 - In the first challenge of the Finals Week, the contestants were asked to cook a meal under ten dollars using ingredients bought from the pantry that was converted into a supermarket

Pie Wars

Episode 67

Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.

Poh's Advantage

Episode 68

Elimination Challenge 2 - As Poh had won the pie challenge she designated Malaysian as the theme and picked coconut cream and ling fish for the core ingredients. The contestants had 90 minutes to make two courses.

No Piece of Cake

Episode 69

Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.

And Then There Were Two

Episode 70

Elimination Challenge 4 - The final elimination round before the final saw the contestants cooking the dishes they would include in self-authored recipe books with cookbook writer Donna Hay acting as the guest judge

The Tables Are Turned

Episode 71

Masterclass Reunion - The Top 20 contestants were reunited in the final Masterclass and revealed what they have been up to since leaving the show. Poh and Julie also challenged George and Gary to a Mystery Box Challenge.

The Grand Finale

Episode 72

Finale Night - Poh and Julie competed against each other in three rounds consisting of a Taste Test, an Invention Test and a Pressure Test. Points would be earned for each test, with the winner decided based on the final tally after the three tests.

Top Cast

Andy Allen•Poh Ling Yeow•Jean-Christophe Novelli

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.

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