Masterchef AU

The winners from the service challenge compete in a two-round dual duel immunity challenge. The contestant who creates the two most impressive dishes will dodge the elimination bullet.

Clare Smyth Service Challenge. London’s celebrated chef Clare Smyth has selected cherries and honey as two core ingredients that teams will need to cook with in this service challenge, as they duke it out for a shot at immunity.

Fat Duck pastry chef Gareth Whitton sets this pressure test with his smoked pecan and butterscotch tart. The dish that least resembles Gareth’s creation will send its maker home.

The Alphabet Of Mystery Boxes. Twenty-six alphabetical mystery boxes contain single ingredients that correspond with the letter on the box. Chefs must cook using their designated ingredient, with the bottom four headed for a pressure test.

Eggscellant Elimination. Who will crack in an elimination challenge that sees contestants given just one egg to create the tastiest dish? Fail, and they must scramble to cook for their lives in round 2.

Ingredients vs Time – Immunity Challenge. Guest chef Curtis Stone returns as contestants cook a tasty dish worthy of immunity. But in this classic challenge, as their pantry of ingredients increases, their cooking time decreases.

Fast vs Fancy – Service Challenge. Guest chef Curtis Stone leads teams out to the garden for a fast food versus fancy food service.

Noi – Pressure Test. MasterChef alumni and dessert king Reynold Poernomo returns to set this pressure test dish: his new intricate signature dessert, noi. The chef who fails to cope with the dish will be sent home.

Fridge & Pantry – Mystery Box. Guest chef Shannon Bennett returns with 10 of his favourite fridge and pantry items to create this mystery box.

Bonjour – Service Challenge. Get ready for this episode’s classic service challenge with guest chef Shannon Bennett. Each team must cook a French-inspired entree, main and dessert for 20 diners plus the judges.