Best Episodes
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. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston serve as the show's main judges. Journalist Sarah Wilson hosted the first series, however her role was dropped at the end of the series.
Written by Sophie and last updated on jul 14, 2023.
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Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
The episode was rated 7.81 from 27 votes.
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
The episode was rated 7.82 from 28 votes.
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
The episode was rated 7.83 from 41 votes.
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 27 votes.
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
The episode was rated 7.88 from 25 votes.
Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
The episode was rated 7.90 from 21 votes.
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
The episode was rated 7.95 from 21 votes.
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
The episode was rated 8.00 from 27 votes.
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
The episode was rated 8.04 from 28 votes.
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
The episode was rated 8.04 from 23 votes.
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
The episode was rated 8.05 from 20 votes.
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
The episode was rated 8.07 from 28 votes.
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
The episode was rated 8.08 from 26 votes.
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 episode was rated 8.11 from 19 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.20 from 25 votes.
