Masterchef AU

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.

Beat The Chef Immunity Challenge. The winning team in the previous relay challenge join the top-two mystery box winners for a chance at immunity as they try to Beat The Chef, who just happens to be MasterChef favourite Matt Stone.

Team Relay Challenge & 1st Masterclass. Four teams vie for a shot at immunity in the infamous team relay challenge.