Season 1 (2014)
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Episodes 30
Waikato: Neena & Belinda
It's instant restaurant time. In Waikato, modern-day hippies Neena and Belinda try to impress judges Ben Bayly and Gareth Stewart and four rival teams with their best three course dinner.
Read MoreAuckland: Sam & Dan
Dan and Sam, the youngest contestants, try to impress the judges.
Read MoreTauranga: June & Steph
June and Steph face kitchen conundrums and a lost ingredient.
Read MoreDunedin: Dan & Christie
Newlyweds Christie and Dan work a Mexican-themed restaurant in snowy Dunedine.
Read MoreOrewa: Tracey & Neil
Tracey and Neil host the final round before elimination.
Read MorePalmerston: Aaron & Heather
Aaron and Heather kick off group two and try to set the bar for the other competitors.
Read MoreLower Hutt: Ian and Sandie
Ian and his wife Sandie must prove their worth after talking big last round.
Read MoreChristchurch: Jessie and Ricki
Jessie and Ricki enjoy their triumphs and work through tears and tantrums.
Read MoreNorth Shore: Josh and Aaron
Josh and Aaron try to cook their way into the top three to avoid the dangerous fourth spot.
Read MoreHawke's Bay: Kelly and Megan
Sisters Kelly and Megan are under pressure to impress; the judges reveal a shocking twist.
Read MoreInstant Restaurant: Theresa and Joelle
Mothers Theresa and Joelle struggle to plate up in a chaotic kitchen.
Read MoreInstant Restaurant: Neil and Tracey
Tracey and Neil aim to improve over their previous 57 points this time.
Read MoreInstant Restaurant: Josh and Aaron
Josh and Aaron are determined to score higher than their previous 68 points.
Read MoreInstant Restaurant: Steven and Maura
Maura and Steve try to impress with their restaurant's look in addition to the food.
Read MoreInstant Restaurant: Dai and Dal
Dai and Dal create a unique Laotian-style restaurant; the judges reveal a twist.
Read MoreRonald McDonald House
Teams split into groups to cook a healthy meal for the children of Auckland's Ronald McDonald House.
Read MoreRapid Cookoff
Teams face their first cook-off to determine who will enter the elimination round.
Read MoreSudden Death
Two teams face off in 90 minutes to prepare and serve an entree to 4 special guest judges.
Read MoreGenesis International
Teams must cook for 150 people in 90 minutes to avoid the elimination round.
Read MoreRapid Cookoff
Teams have 45 minutes to cook; the bottom three teams will move onto the showdown.
Read MoreSudden Death
The bottom 4 teams face elimination as they cook for judges Ben and Gareth and four guest judges.
Read MoreBikers Banquet
The 6 remaining teams aim to please as they prepare lunches for the judges and eight mystery guests.
Read MoreRapid Cookoff
As teams compete to avoid sudden death, a twist in the challenge throws them off their game.
Read MoreSudden Death
The bottom two teams face sudden death as they cook for Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.
Read MoreFederal St. Pizza
The top five teams compete in a people's choice pizza challenge in Auckland to avoid sudden death.
Read MoreRapid Cookoff
The top 3 teams compete in two challenges to find out who will continue.
Read MoreSudden Death
The bottom 2 teams compete to impress judges Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.
Read MoreSemi-Final 1
In the first semi-final, two teams compete to advance to the Grand Final.
Read MoreSemi-Final 2
In the second semi-final, the remaining teams compete for a spot in the Grand Final.
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