Episode 1
Aired Apr 19, 2010
Top 50
The top 50 begin with a barbecue challenge, with the freedom to cook whatever they want; the worst 10 are sent into a Pavlova pressure test.
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Episode 2
Aired Apr 20, 2010
Top 50
The contestants prepare their signature dish. The top seven undergo a beef wellington pressure test.
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Episode 3
Aired Apr 21, 2010
Top 50
Contestants are challenged to collect fresh produce and return to prepare a main and a dessert.
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Episode 4
Aired Apr 22, 2010
Top 50
Contestants competed in a mise en place challenge for a chance to take the 10 spots in the top 2.
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Episode 5
Aired Apr 22, 2010
Top 50
Matt Moran gives some of the contestants a master class on how to make seafood canapés, whilst the others learn techniques for grilling meat and cooking baby vegetables.
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Episode 6
Aired Apr 23, 2010
Masterclass 1
With 70 minutes on the clock, the contestants must use all 11 ingredients in the box and create an amazing dish; Those with the lowest scores will face the pressure test.
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Episode 7
Aired Apr 25, 2010
Top 24 Cooking Challenge
The top 24 chefs have 90 minutes to create a dish inspired by a childhood memory as they fight for the chance to win the immunity prize, which can be used to escape elimination.
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Episode 8
Aired Apr 27, 2010
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1
Aussie food fiends go head to head in the cookery show; In a cook off against celebrity chef Luke Ngyuen, Alvin must impress with three Vietnamese dishes.
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Episode 9
Aired Apr 28, 2010
Off Site Challenge 1
In their first team challenge, the contestants take over two Italian restaurants in Sydney; Which team will impress their customers and make the most money?
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Episode 10
Aired Apr 29, 2010
Elimination Challenge 1
The red team enjoys its reward lunch at Luke Mangan's restaurant, Glass, while Devon and Jonathan fight to stay in the competition in the egg-based elimination round.
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Episode 11
Aired Apr 30, 2010
MasterClass 2
Chef Luke Nguyen hosts a master class for some of the contestants; Meanwhile, Gary and his mum show the others how to make his mum's roast beef meal with Yorkshire puddings.
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Episode 12
Aired May 2, 2010
Invention Test 2
The remaining contestants must create a signature hamburger in the mystery box challenge and a Japanese theme tuna dish in the invention test.
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Episode 13
Aired May 3, 2010
Pressure Test Elimination 1
The contestants recreate Peter Gilmore's recipe for poached free range chicken with black truffle and spring vegetables to be judged by the chef himself.
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Episode 14
Aired May 4, 2010
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2
Callum must prepare a caramel parfait glaze with salted peanut caramel and milk chocolate mousse in the cook-off challenge;Can he beat professional pastry chef Philippa Sibley?
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Episode 15
Aired May 5, 2010
Off Site Challenge 2
The contestants must prepare a dish to impress 150 guests at a 9 year old's birthday party; Which team's food will receive the most votes?
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Episode 16
Aired May 6, 2010
Elimination Challenge 2
The blue team celebrate their success with a reward lunch; Meanwhile, Jonathan and Adele must fix a flawed Bolognese sauce in the elimination challenge; Who will make it through?
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Episode 17
Aired May 7, 2010
MasterClass 3
The contestants learn how to make agedashi tofu and tuna sushi with chef Shaun Presland; Plus, Gary demonstrates how to hide vegetables in child's sausage roll.
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Episode 18
Aired May 9, 2010
Invention Test 3
The three chefs with the lowest scores face elimination following the mystery box challenge and an Indian-theme invention test, featuring goat as the main ingredient.
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Episode 19
Aired May 10, 2010
Pressure Test Elimination 2
Joanne, Dom and Matthew make a black forest cake in the pressure test; when he is pitting cherries, Matthew doesn't notice a pip going into the bowl.
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Episode 20
Aired May 11, 2010
Celebrity Chef Challenge 3
Jonathan must impress the judges with his roast rack and crisp confit belly of suckling pig in order to beat professional chef and restaurant owner Justin North in the cook-off.
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Episode 21
Aired May 12, 2010
Off Site Challenge 3
Under the guidance of published professional chefs Tony Bilson and Michel Roux, the blue and red teams prepare a three course meal of classic French cooking to impress the judges.
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Episode 22
Aired May 13, 2010
Elimination Challenge 3
For the first round of the elimination challenge, the red team contestants have 10 minutes to make pesto; The two worst performers go through to the final elimination round.
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Episode 23
Aired May 14, 2010
MasterClass 4
Some of the contestants visit Chef Justin North's restaurant, Bécasse, to learn how to cook Roast Pork with Charcuterie Jus and Potato Puree.
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Episode 24
Aired May 15, 2010
Invention Test 4
The invention test theme is international cuisine and the contestants must cook in trios, with chicken as the core ingredient.
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Episode 25
Aired May 16, 2010
Pressure Test Elimination 3
One contestant uses store-bought mayonnaise in his coleslaw, rather than making his own; Will this mistake herald the end of his Master Chef journey?
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Episode 26
Aired May 17, 2010
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4
The contestants are challenged to cook "Rack on Black," which involves straining pig's blood in order to make black pudding to wrap around lamb.
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Episode 27
Aired May 18, 2010
Off Site Challenge 4
For the team challenge, the contestants must find a family who will let them cook a three course dinner at their home; Matt Moran and Curtis Stone will join them for the meals.
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Episode 28
Aired May 20, 2010
Elimination Challenge 4
The elimination taste test sees the four contestants in the frame challenged to name the 24 ingredients in a Bouillabaisse; Who will see their Master Chef journey come to an end?
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Episode 29
Aired May 21, 2010
MasterClass 5
The professionals show how to make Marron Salad with Fennel, Avruga and Asian Dressing, Sticky BBQ Pork Ribs, Veal Saltimbocca and White Chocolate Cannelloni with Strawberry Soup.
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Episode 30
Aired May 23, 2010
Invention Test 5
The last 16 challengers remain, and this week they must make pizza dough from a given recipe.
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Episode 31
Aired May 24, 2010
Pressure Test Elimination 4
Carrie, Jimmy, and Peter recreate Stephanie Alexander's confit duck-neck sausages.
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Episode 32
Aired May 25, 2010
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5
The contestants go up against chef and owner of the acclaimed MoVida, Frank Camorra.
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Episode 33
Aired May 26, 2010
Off Site Challenge 5
The teams take over the running of George Calombaris' own restaurant, The Press Club.
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Episode 34
Aired May 27, 2010
Elimination Challenge 5
The blue teams are challenged to create a dish to complement a specific bottle of wine.
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Episode 35
Aired May 28, 2010
MasterClass 6
Gary and George showed the contestants how to make the perfect pizza in their masterclass.
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Episode 36
Aired May 30, 2010
Invention Test 6
The contestants undergo a mystery box challenge featuring lambs' brains.
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Episode 37
Aired May 31, 2010
Pressure Test Elimination 5
In the pressure test, Jake, Jimmy and Matthew recreate a Rick Stein seafood platter.
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Episode 38
Aired Jun 1, 2010
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6
Australian chef, Maggie Beer takes on the contestants in the celebrity chef challenge; it's going to be a tough ride.
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Episode 39
Aired Jun 2, 2010
Off Site Challenge 6
Contestants are challenged to prepare 8,000 canapés for 2,000 guests on the P&O Pacific Jewel.
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Episode 40
Aired Jun 3, 2010
Elimination Challenge 6
Jake, Joanne and Marion are challenged with a taste test; they are asked to name the ingredients of a Thai Green Curry.
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Episode 41
Aired Jun 4, 2010
MasterClass 7
George cooks up a quail dolmatha with tahini and yoghurt dressing and ravioli with potato and leek.
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Episode 42
Aired Jun 6, 2010
Invention Test 7
The contestants are given a Mystery Box challenge with a vegetarian theme.
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Episode 43
Aired Jun 7, 2010
Pressure Test Elimination 6
Callum, Joanne, Peter and Skye attempt to recreate George Calombaris' oyster terrine.
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Episode 44
Aired Jun 8, 2010
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7
In the immunity challenge, Aaron and Adam must complete three dishes with three core ingredients.
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Episode 45
Aired Jun 9, 2010
Off Site Challenge 7
The teams are challenged to create a dining experience using molecular gastronomy.
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Episode 46
Aired Jun 10, 2010
Elimination Challenge 7
Contestants are asked to cook chicken korma with their own specifically chosen spices.
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Episode 47
Aired Jun 11, 2010
MasterClass 8
Callum and Sharnee are given a master class on cheese by expert Will Studd.
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Episode 48
Aired Jun 13, 2010
Invention Test 8
Julie Goodwin challenge the contestants in the mystery box challenge with her chosen ingredients.
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Episode 49
Aired Jun 14, 2010
Pressure Test Elimination 7
Callum, Matthew, and Sharnee recreate a beef stroganoff with parsley fettuccine.
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Episode 50
Aired Jun 15, 2010
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8
Co-founder of Rata restaurant Josh Emett. takes on Jonathan in the celebrity chef challenge.
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Episode 51
Aired Jun 16, 2010
Off Site Challenge 8
The teams' next challenge is to create a suitable menu for Qantas business class passengers.
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Episode 52
Aired Jun 17, 2010
Elimination Challenge 8
For the elimination challenge, the Blue Team are challenged to name all the ingredients used in a carrot cake.
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Episode 53
Aired Jun 18, 2010
MasterClass 9
The contestants gather for a master class with George and Gary; Marion and Aaron learn how to make perfect bread.
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Episode 54
Aired Jun 20, 2010
Invention Test 9
The teams are challenged to create a pastry inspired by the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.
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Episode 55
Aired Jun 21, 2010
Pressure Test 8
The contestants must recreate four ingenious signature dishes of chef Heston Blumenthal.
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Episode 56
Aired Jun 22, 2010
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9
Chef Martin Blunos cooks a vanilla ice-cream dish, pastry cream and mango coulis in an egg shell.
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Episode 57
Aired Jun 23, 2010
Super Challenge
The remaining contestants must cook two dishes incorporating truffles.
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Episode 58
Aired Jun 24, 2010
Elimination Challenge 9
Two chefs have a new challenge, to recreate a dish by Brett Graham, chef and owner of The Ledbury.
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Episode 59
Aired Jun 25, 2010
MasterClass 10
George teaches the contestants how to make Char Sui salmon with stir-fried winter melon and wood ear mushrooms.
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Episode 60
Aired Jun 27, 2010
Elimination Challenge 10
Eliminated contestants return to fight for three second-chance spots.
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Episode 61
Aired Jun 28, 2010
Elimination Challenge 11
Eliminated contestants compete for three second-chance spots; they are given the freedom to choose from an extensive range of ingredients for the invention test.
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Episode 62
Aired Jun 29, 2010
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10
The contestants cook off against Josephine Pignolet Young Chef of the Year of 2010, Mitchell Orr.
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Episode 63
Aired Jun 30, 2010
Off Site Challenge 9
The teams' next challenge is to bake five traditional Australian afternoon tea staples.
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Episode 64
Aired Jul 1, 2010
Elimination Challenge 12
Two contestants make coq au vin, with each chef selecting different ingredients to improve the dish.
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Episode 65
Aired Jul 2, 2010
MasterClass 11
The owner of Belle Fleur Fine Chocolates and Jan ter Heerdt show us how to create Peruvian truffles.
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Episode 66
Aired Jul 4, 2010
Invention Test 10
The teams must use the contents of the Mystery Box to create a home-style dish; contestants use ingredients like chicken and oranges for the invention test.
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Episode 67
Aired Jul 5, 2010
Pressure Test Elimination 9
Four contestants need to create a macaron tower made up of olive, raspberry and beetroot macarons.
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Episode 68
Aired Jul 6, 2010
Celebrity Chef Challenge 11
Australian chef Adam Melonas takes on Adam and Claire in the celebrity chef challenge; they recreate one of his iconic dishes.
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Episode 69
Aired Jul 7, 2010
Off Site Challenge 10
The contestants must cook for 100 soldiers of the Australian Army in a field kitchen.
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Episode 70
Aired Jul 8, 2010
Elimination Challenge 13
The contestants are challenged to name a variety of nuts and to recreate a Thai satay sauce.
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Episode 71
Aired Jul 9, 2010
MasterClass 12
The Head Chef at Ash St Cellar, Lauren Murdoch, shows how to make some tapas dishes including garlic prawns with basil and grilled chorizo with crumbed artichokes, mint and lemon oil.
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Episode 72
Aired Jul 11, 2010
Invention Test 11
The invention test theme is the seven deadly sins, and the bottom three will face the pressure test.
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Episode 73
Aired Jul 12, 2010
Pressure Test Elimination 10
Christine Manfield sets the contestants a technically difficult challenge, with a recipe including 55 ingredients.
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Episode 74
Aired Jul 13, 2010
Celebrity Chef Challenge 12
Two chefs cook a tuna tasting plate with sushi rolls, tuna sashimi tacos and tuna tataki.
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Episode 75
Aired Jul 14, 2010
Signature Dish Challenge
The contestants are asked to create a signature dish that represents themselves and their cooking philosophy.
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Episode 76
Aired Jul 15, 2010
Elimination Challenge 14
Contestants are given the task of identifying different types of fish.
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Episode 77
Aired Jul 16, 2010
MasterClass 13
The contestants get another culinary lesson.
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Episode 78
Aired Jul 18, 2010
Invention Test 12
In the final phase of the competition, it's elimination day and only two will remain.
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Episode 79
Aired Jul 19, 2010
Finals Week Elimination 1
The contestants have four hours to recreate Adriano Zumbo's V8 cake.
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Episode 80
Aired Feb 20, 2010
Finals Week Elimination 2
The mystery box challenge sees the contestants making two dishes - one savory and one sweet.
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Episode 81
Aired Jul 21, 2010
Finals Week Elimination 3
The final four create three dishes that would appear in their cookbook if they won the competition.
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Episode 82
Aired Jul 22, 2010
Finals Week Elimination 4
The final three contestants cook dinner for the Governor-General and 30 guests.
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Episode 83
Aired Jul 23, 2010
MasterClass Reunion
The top 24 contestants reunite for the last Master Class; finding out who will make it through to the grand-final.
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Episode 84
Aired Jul 25, 2010
Finale Night
The day of the final has arrived and the remaining two contestants face their last three challenges before the winner is announced.
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