MasterChef Australia

10 Best Episodes of MasterChef Australia - Season 11

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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MasterChef Australia - S11E55

#15 - Mystery Box Challenge & Invention Test – The Loved One’s Selection (Season 11 - Episode 55)

Each contestant has an ingredient chosen for them by a loved one, with the note explaining their choice. Later, the judges select an ingredient for each contestant to cook with in the invention test.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 80 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E11

#14 - Pressure Test - Nigella's Roast Chicken (Season 11 - Episode 11)

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It's pressure test time for the losing team from the previous challenge. The contestants have 90 minutes to cook Nigella's infamous roast chicken with two sides and gravy. Who will fail to impress and be sent home?

The episode was rated 7.73 from 103 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E56

#13 - Pressure Test - The Lamington (Season 11 - Episode 56)

The chef director behind Dinner by Heston in Melbourne and London, Ashley Palmer-Watts, sets a lamington-themed pressure test. One contestant will be sent home with only days remaining in the competition.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 74 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E44

#12 - Elimination Challenge - Massimo Bottura (Season 11 - Episode 44)

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The top 10 are joined by the world’s top chef Massimo Bottura and asked to cook with ingredients that are very close to Massimo’s heart: ones that are frequently disposed of.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 87 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E41

#11 - Pressure Test – Jock Zonfrillo (Season 11 - Episode 41)

This episode's challenge has been set by special guest Jock Zonfrillo from Restaurant Orana. Contestants must create dishes that showcase one of his favourite native ingredients.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 83 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E28

#10 - Team Challenge - BBQ For 150 Noosa Locals (Season 11 - Episode 28)

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The Queensland trip continues and the teams must cook a barbecue feast to serve 150 Noosa locals. The team that serves the least impressive feast will go into the next elimination.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 97 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E40

#9 - Mystery Box Challenge & Invention Test - Best Selling And Australia's Most Popular Ingredients (Season 11 - Episode 40)

This episode's mystery box holds some of the best-selling ingredients from Coles and along with these, contestants must cook with some of Australia's favourite ingredients: Vegemite, tomato sauce or Milo.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 85 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E15

#8 - Rick Stein's Mystery Box Challenge & Fish and Potatoes Invention Test (Season 11 - Episode 15)

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It's Legends Week and our cooks have to create a dish using Rick Stein's Mystery Box. Later, a fish and potatoes themed Invention Test determines who will face the Immunity Challenge and Pressure Test.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 107 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E36

#7 - Pressure Test – Kate Reid (Season 11 - Episode 36)

In a surprise twist, our bottom three contestants from the cereal invention test have been thrown straight into a pressure test. Aprons on: it's time to cook a unique creation by Kate Reid.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 93 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E7

#6 - Immunity Challenge - Max Sharrad (Season 11 - Episode 7)

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The winners of the mystery box and invention test face the immunity challenge. History is made when the judges choose who will cook against Young Chef of the Year, Max Sharrad.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 111 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E59

#5 - Grand Final Week - Elimination Challenge (Season 11 - Episode 59)

By the end of the episode, five will become four as the trophy beckons. In a special MasterClass, contestants set their very own mystery box challenge for the judges and Curtis Stone.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 69 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E1

#4 - Auditions: Day 1 (Season 11 - Episode 1)

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Each hopeful cook has 60 minutes to produce their dish. If the judges like the dish, they're through to the next stage. If not, sadly, they're heading home.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 118 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E14

#3 - Elimination Challenge - Condiments & Masterclass 2 with Nigella (Season 11 - Episode 14)

The bottom team from the previous challenge are presented with an array of condiments they must identify correctly. The first five to guess incorrectly head into an elimination cook. Plus, a Masterclass with Nigella.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 76 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E60

#2 - Semi Final with Peter Gilmore (Season 11 - Episode 60)

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This semifinal is a pressure test set by acclaimed Quay executive chef Peter Gilmore. The three contestants who do the most impressive job recreating the dish will earn their spot in the grand finale.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 80 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S11E61

#1 - Grand Final (Season 11 - Episode 61)

It's been months of nail-biting challenges, but there can only be one winner to walk away with the life-changing title of Australia's MasterChef 2019

The episode was rated 7.98 from 86 votes.

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