Audition 2

2009-04-28

Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

Audition 3

2009-04-29

Melbourne

Top 50 (1) - Taste Test

2009-04-30

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

2009-05-01

Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

The Top 20 Revealed

2009-05-03

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

20 Ways with Chicken

2009-05-04

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

Sam And The Sausage

2009-05-05

Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

Sushi Stress

2009-05-06

Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

The First Cut

2009-05-07

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

Cooking With The Masters

2009-05-08

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

Rabbit Season

2009-05-10

Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

The Tarte Tatin Test

2009-05-11

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

Brent vs Boetz

2009-05-12

Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

Banquet Wars

2009-05-13

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

A Blow for Brent

2009-05-14

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

Class Is In

2009-05-15

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

Julia's Divine Dumplings

2009-05-17

Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

Attack of the Killer Squid

2009-05-18

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

Julia and the Duck

2009-05-19

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

Aisle Panic

2009-05-20

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

An Emotional Elimination

2009-05-21

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

Soufflés and Stir-fries

2009-05-22

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

The Steaks are Raised

2009-05-24

The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

Sweet Success

2009-05-25

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Chris vs Alex Herbert

2009-05-26

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Feeding Frenzy

2009-05-27

The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

Kate's Tough Decision

2009-05-28

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

The Perfect Chip

2009-05-29

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

2009-05-31

John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

Paella Pain

2009-06-01

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

Justine vs Guy Grossi

2009-06-02

Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

Fishy Business

2009-06-03

Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

The Great Bait Debate

2009-06-04

The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

Lemon Goodness

2009-06-05

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

Double Trouble

2009-06-07

Invention Test 5

Not So Sweet

2009-06-08

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

Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue

2009-06-09

Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

Canape Frenzy

2009-06-10

Martini Club Team Challenge

And Then There Were Seven

2009-06-11

The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

Sweet Treats

2009-06-12

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

2009-06-14

Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

Terrine Trauma

2009-06-15

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

Justine vs Matt Moran

2009-06-16

Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

Here Comes the Bride

2009-06-17

The contestants cater a wedding on water.

Grain Pain

2009-06-18

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

Cocktail Hour

2009-06-19

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

Hello Hong Kong!

2009-06-21

Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

Old Faces Return

2009-06-22

Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge

Truffletastic!

2009-06-23

Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak

Battle of the Sexes

2009-06-24

Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.

Sweet and Sour

2009-06-25

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

2009-06-26

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

Love is in the Air

2009-06-28

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

Vision Quest

2009-06-29

The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.

Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant

2009-06-30

Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant

All at Sea

2009-07-01

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

Thyme Out

2009-07-02

Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients

Shanks and Soufflés

2009-07-03

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

Christmas in July

2009-07-05

The contestants deliver some festive cheer.

Macaroon Madness

2009-07-06

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

2009-07-07

Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

2009-07-08

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

2009-07-09

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

Winter Warmers

2009-07-10

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

Finals Fever

2009-07-12

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

2009-07-13

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

Poh's Advantage

2009-07-14

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

2009-07-15

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

2009-07-16

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

2009-07-17

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

2009-07-19

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.