The Chefs Line

Apr 3, 2017

Home cooks try to outcook an entire chefs' line, to prove that passion can beat professionals. Apprentice chef Vincent from modern Vietnamese restaurant Dandelion goes up against four home cooks.

Apr 4, 2017

Next in the chefs' line is station chef Tam, from modern Vietnamese restaurant Dandelion. Tam and three passionate home cooks engage in a culinary battle to make it to the end of the chefs' line.

Apr 5, 2017

Chef Ennis from Vietnamese restaurant Dandelion goes up against two home cooks, witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these cooks and chefs.

Apr 6, 2017

Executive chef Geoff Lindsay from Vietnamese restaurant Dandelion in Melbourne goes up against this week's best home cook. In the final show down, can a passionate cook beat a professional chef?

Apr 7, 2017

Maeve O'Meara goes inside the kitchen of hatted restaurant Dandelion where she's taught how to make Vietnamese rolls, makes an inventive chocolate parfait and is served Full Moon Chilli Mud Crabs.

Apr 10, 2017

This week it's African on the menu as apprentice chef Denni from restaurant Africola cooks against four passionate home cooks.

Apr 11, 2017

Tonight, get a taste of Africa as station chef Alex from restaurant Africola takes on three passionate home cooks.

Apr 12, 2017

The stakes are high as sous chef Alistair from Africola cooks against two passionate home cooks. The winner of this round will make it to the final stop in the chefs' line

Apr 13, 2017

Head chef Duncan from Africola in Adelaide goes up against this week's best home cook in the ultimate David v. Goliath battle.

Apr 14, 2017

Maeve O'Meara takes us inside the kitchen of Adelaide restaurant Africola where apprentice chef Deni make a delicious deep fried eggplant dish and sous chef Alistair makes a vegan meringue.

Apr 17, 2017

Apprentice chef Cagin from Turkish restaurant Anason goes up against four home cooks

Apr 18, 2017

Four home cooks with a passion for Turkish cuisine will battle it out with station chef Inal from Sydney's Turkish restaurant Anason.

Apr 19, 2017

Sous chef Ozga from Turkish restaurant Anason battles two passionate home cooks in a showdown of Turkish cuisine.

Apr 20, 2017

In the final showdown, executive chef Somer from Turkish restaurant Anason in Sydney goes up against this week's best cook in the ultimate David vs. Goliath battle.

Apr 21, 2017

Maeve O'Meara takes us inside the kitchen of Turkish restaurant Anason where she learns how to make cured salmon pastrima, atom and slow roasted lamb shoulder with executive chef Somer.

Apr 24, 2017

Four home cooks with a passion for Italian cuisine will battle it out with the chefs' line from Adelaide restaurant Osteria Oggi. Tonight, they compete against Apprentice Chef Annika.

Apr 25, 2017

Four home cooks with a passion for Italian cuisine will battle it out with the chefs' line from Adelaide restaurant, Osteria Oggi. Station Chef Lawrence steps up to represent his restaurant.

Apr 26, 2017

Sous chef Josh from Italian restaurant Osterio Oggi goes up against two passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.

Apr 27, 2017

Executive chef Andrew from Italian restaurant Osterio Oggi goes up against this week's best home cook. This is the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.

Apr 28, 2017

The competition is over but there's still plenty of food to enjoy. Maeve O'Meara takes us inside the kitchen of Osteria Oggi to reflect on the week and to learn some exciting new dishes.

May 1, 2017

Apprentice chef Wing from Chinese restaurant China Doll goes up against four passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.

May 2, 2017

Watch station chef Wandy from Chinese restaurant China Doll go up against three passionate home cooks. Who will make it to the end of the chefs' line?

May 3, 2017

Watch Chef Chris from Chinese restaurant China Doll go up against two passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.

May 4, 2017

Watch Head Chef Frank from Chinese restaurant China Doll go up against this week's best home cook. This is the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.

May 5, 2017

Maeve O'Meara goes inside the kitchen of hatted restaurant China Doll. Maeve and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into delicious new dishes.

May 8, 2017

Four home cooks with a passion for Greek cuisine battle it out with the chefs' line from Sydney restaurant Alpha. Chef Matthew goes up against the four home cooks.

May 9, 2017

Station Chef Natalia Gaspari represents her restaurant, Alpha, and goes up against three passionate home cooks. Natalia's hoping that her professional training and heritage will give her the edge.

May 10, 2017

Sous Chef Michael from Greek restaurant Alpha goes up against two passionate home cooks. He hopes the restaurant cooking tastes like what yia yia would make, but with a professional edge.

May 11, 2017

The best home cook has made it to the end of the line. They must take on Executive Chef Peter Conistis. Can the passion of a talented home cook beat the top chef of Alpha?

May 12, 2017

Maeve goes inside the kitchen of Alpha restaurant as she and the chefs reminisce about the week, and delve into delicious new dishes like loukamades, lobster haloumi tart, and baklava muffins.

May 15, 2017

Apprentice chef Alyssa from Indian restaurant Tonka goes up against four passionate home cooks, who all share a love for Indian food.

May 16, 2017

Station Chef Sundar Singh steps up to represent his restaurant. Sundar is hoping that his professional training and heritage will give him the edge.

May 17, 2017

Sous Chef Kaylene Tan from Indian restaurant Tonka goes up against two passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.

May 18, 2017

The best home cook has made it to the end of the line. They take on Executive Chef Adam D'Sylva from Indian restaurant, Tonka. Can the passion of a home cook beat a professional chef?

May 19, 2017

Maeve O'Meara and the chefs' line reminisce about the week and delve into delicious new dishes, including a lesson on how to shape Naan bread, carrot halwa, and Tonka's most popular dish, lamb curry.

May 22, 2017

The home cooks this week share a love for Lebanese food. They'll compete against Apprentice Chef Jonathon lim, who didn't have any knowledge of Lebanese cuisine before starting at Nour.

May 23, 2017

Watch station chef Lily from Lebanese restaurant Nour go up against three passionate home cooks and chefs. Who will make it to the chefs' line?

May 24, 2017

Sous chef Ran Kimelfeld takes on two passionate home cooks. He's experimental with food and always knew he wanted to be a chef. Who will make it to the end of the chefs' line?

May 25, 2017

Watch Executive Chef Roy from Lebanese restaurant Nour go up against this week's best home cook. This is the ultimate David vs Goliath battle. Can the passion of a home cook beat a professional chef?

May 26, 2017

Inside the kitchen of modern Lebanese restaurant Nour, Maeve O'Meara and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into delicious new dishes.

May 29, 2017

Four home cooks with a passion for Thai cuisine will battle it out with the chefs' line from Melbourne restaurant Easy Tiger.

May 30, 2017

Station Chef Jarl Banuawa steps up to represent his restaurant against three talented home cooks. Watch the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.

May 31, 2017

Sous chef Ben from Thai restaurant Easy Tiger goes up against two passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.

Jun 1, 2017

Head Chef Jarrod from Thai restaurant Easy Tiger goes up against this week's best home cook. This is the ultimate David vs Goliath battle. Can the passion of a home cook beat a professional chef?

Jun 2, 2017

Inside the kitchen of Thai restaurant Easy Tiger, Mave O'Meara and the chefs delve into delicious new dishes, like Thai fish cakes, a fish curry with a twist and a modern dumpling dessert.

Jun 5, 2017

Four home cooks with a passion for Spanish cuisine will battle it out with the chefs' line from Bar Lourinha. It's a battle between profession & passion. Who'll make it to the end of the chefs' line?

Jun 6, 2017

Station chef Tomoka from Spanish restaurant Bar Lourinha goes up against three passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.

Jun 7, 2017

Sous chef Oscar from Spanish restaurant Bar Lourinha goes up against two talented home cooks. Who can make the tastiest churros - a professional chef or a home cook?

Jun 8, 2017

Executive chef Matt McConnell from Spanish restaurant Bar Lourinha goes up against the best of the home cooks. The final showdown is a Paella battle. Can a home cook beat a professional chef?

Jun 9, 2017

Inside the kitchen of Spanish restaurant Bar Lourinha, Maeve O'Meara and the chefs' line delve into delicious new dishes, including their house chorizo, prawn croquette, clams, and tora de queso.

Jun 12, 2017

Watch apprentice chef Tara from French restaurant Montrachet go up against four passionate home cooks. It's a battle between profession and passion. Who will make it to the end of the chefs' line?

Jun 13, 2017

Watch station chef Tom from French restaurant Montrachet go up against three passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.

Jun 14, 2017

Watch sous chef Jamie from French restaurant Montrachet compete against two passionate home cooks. Can a delicious home cooked meal beat the refinement of a restaurant dish?

Jun 15, 2017

Head Chef Shannon from French restaurant Montrachet goes up against this week's best home cook. This is the ultimate David vs Goliath battle. Can the passion of a home cook beat a professional chef?

Jun 16, 2017

Maeve O'Meara takes us inside the kitchen of French restaurant Montrachet. Head Chef Shannon cooks up beautiful bread and a tasty pink lady apple and frangipani tart.

Jun 19, 2017

Four home cooks with a passion for Japanese cuisine battle it out with the chefs' line from Sydney restaurant Sokyo.

Jun 20, 2017

Station chef Alex from Japanese restaurant Sokyo goes up against three passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.

Jun 21, 2017

Sous chef Daniel from Japanese restaurant Sokyo goes up against two passionate home cooks. Who will make it to the end of the chefs' line?

Jun 22, 2017

Head chef Chase from Japanese restaurant Sokyo goes up against this week's best home cook. This is the ultimate David versus Goliath battle. Can the passion of a home cook beat a professional chef?

Jun 23, 2017

Inside Japanese restaurant Sokyo, Maeve O'Meara learns the art of sushi and sashimi and experiences executive chef Chase's creation of slow-cooked and grilled lamb chop in miso and vegemite sauce.

Jun 26, 2017

Junior Chef Aaron from Mexican restaurant el Publico in Perth goes up against four home cooks with a passion for Mexican cuisine. Can a home cooked meal beat the refinement of a restaurant dish?

Jun 27, 2017

Station chef Chris from Mexican restaurant el Publico goes up against three passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.

Jun 28, 2017

Sous chef Gianni from Mexican restaurant el Publico goes up against two home cooks. Can the passion of a home cook beat the professional skills of a chef?

Jun 29, 2017

Head chef Tommy from Mexican restaurant El Publico goes up against this week's best home cook. It's the ultimate David versus Goliath battle. Can the passion of a home cook beat a professional chef?

Jun 30, 2017

Celebrate the fun of Mexican cuisine as Maeve O'Meara takes us inside the kitchen of el Publico. There's more to Mexican than tacos, including a dish that uses Australian Green Ants - the tuna tostada

Aug 6, 2018

Watch apprentice chef Giorgia from legendary hatted Italian restaurant Sotto Sopra go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic eggplant parmigiana battle.

Aug 7, 2018

Watch station chef Flavia from legendary hatted Italian restaurant Sotto Sopra go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Carpaccio challenge.

Aug 8, 2018

Watch sous chef Mattia from legendary hatted Italian restaurant Sotto Sopra go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best Zabaglione.

Aug 9, 2018

Watch executive chef Alessandro Pavoni from legendary hatted Italian restaurant Sotto Sopra in Sydney go up against this week's final home cook, Ivano, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.

Aug 10, 2018

Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of hatted restaurant Sotto Sopra. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.

Aug 13, 2018

Watch apprentice chef Sam from top Sydney Thai restaurant, Long Chim, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Fish Cakes battle.

Aug 14, 2018

Watch station chef Parvit from top Sydney Thai restaurant, Long Chim, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Thai Green Curry challenge.

Aug 15, 2018

Watch sous chef Bhas from top Sydney Thai restaurant, Long Chim, go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best Palm Sugar Pudding.

Aug 16, 2018

Watch head chef Meena Throngkumpola from top Sydney Thai restaurant, Long Chim, go up against this week's final home cook, Andrew, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.

Aug 17, 2018

Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Thai restaurant, Long Chim. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.

Aug 20, 2018

Watch apprentice chef Indy from top Melbourne Indian restaurant, Atta, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Samosa battle.

Aug 21, 2018

Watch station chef Sharry from top Melbourne Indian restaurant, Atta, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Seekh Kebabs challenge.

Aug 22, 2018

Watch sous chef Atar from top Melbourne Indian restaurant, Atta, go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best Spiced Milk Dessert.

Aug 23, 2018

Watch head chef Harry Dhanjal from from top Melbourne Indian restaurant, Atta, go up against this week's final home cook, Smita, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.

Aug 24, 2018

Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Indian restaurant Atta. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes prepared by the line.

Aug 27, 2018

Watch apprentice chef Pili from hatted Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant, Kepos Street Kitchen, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Falafel battle.

Aug 28, 2018

Watch station chef Sujan from hatted Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant, Kepos Street Kitchen, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Sweet Pastry challenge.

Aug 29, 2018

Watch sous chef Everton from hatted Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant, Kepos Street Kitchen, go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best Middle Eastern Fish dish.

Aug 30, 2018

Watch head chef and owner Michael Rantissi from hatted Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant, Kepos Street Kitchen, face off against this week's final home cook, Sara.

Aug 31, 2018

Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of from hatted Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant, Kepos Street Kitchen. Melissa and the chefs line will reminisce about the week.

Sep 3, 2018

Watch apprentice chef Kevin from top Sydney Chinese restaurant, Lotus, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Dumpling battle.

Sep 4, 2018

Watch station chef Bowen from top Sydney Chinese restaurant, Lotus, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Sago Pudding challenge.

Sep 5, 2018

Watch sous chef Brandon from top Sydney Chinese restaurant, Lotus, go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best classic Chinese Stir Fry dish.

Sep 6, 2018

Watch Head Chef Chris Yan from top Sydney Chinese restaurant, Lotus, face off against this week's final home cook, Sam, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.

Sep 7, 2018

Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Sydney Chinese restaurant, Lotus. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.

Sep 10, 2018

Watch apprentice chef Damien from top Sydney French restaurant, Bistro Rex, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic French Mussels battle.

Sep 11, 2018

Watch station chef Joshua from top Sydney French restaurant, Bistro Rex, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate French Omelette challenge.

Sep 12, 2018

Watch sous chef Mishy from top Sydney French restaurant, Bistro Rex, go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best classic Tarte Tatin.

Sep 13, 2018

Watch Head Chef Jo Ward from top Sydney French restaurant, Bistro Rex, face off against this week's final home cook, Yolaine, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.

Sep 14, 2018

Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Sydney French restaurant, Bistro Rex. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.

Sep 17, 2018

Watch apprentice chef Miguel from top Melbourne Mexican restaurant, Mamasita, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Tacos battle.

Sep 18, 2018

Watch station chef Ray from top Melbourne Mexican restaurant, Mamasita, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Flan challenge.

Sep 19, 2018

Watch sous chef Aiven from top Melbourne Mexican restaurant, Mamasita, go up against three remaining home cooks in a bid to make the best Tamales.

Sep 20, 2018

Watch Head Chef Michael Smith from top Melbourne Mexican restaurant, Mamasita, face off against this week's two final home cooks, Alejandra and Maria, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.

Sep 21, 2018

Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Melbourne Mexican restaurant, Mamasita. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.

Sep 24, 2018

Watch apprentice chef Hannah from top Melbourne Vietnamese restaurant, Annam, go up against four passionate home cooks in a battle of the Rice Noodle Rolls.

Sep 25, 2018

Watch station chef Danton from top Melbourne Vietnamese restaurant, Annam, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Lemongrass Chicken challenge.

Sep 26, 2018

Watch sous chef Judy from top Melbourne Vietnamese restaurant, Annam, go up against three remaining home cooks in a bid to make the most delicious Coconut Dessert.

Sep 27, 2018

Watch Head Chef Jerry Mai from top Melbourne Vietnamese restaurant, Annam, face off against this week's final home cook. Things really heat up in the battle of the Hot and Sour Soups.

Sep 28, 2018

Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Melbourne Vietnamese restaurant, Annam. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.

Oct 1, 2018

Watch apprentice chef Felicity from top Melbourne Greek restaurant, Elyros, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Dips battle.

Oct 2, 2018

Watch station chef Sean from top Melbourne Greek restaurant, Elyros, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Savoury Greek Pastry challenge.

Oct 3, 2018

Watch sous chef Hamish from top Melbourne Greek restaurant, Elyros, go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best classic Yoghurt Dessert.

Oct 4, 2018

Watch Head Chef Jarrod Smith from top Melbourne Greek restaurant, Elyros, face off against this week's final home cook, Yanni, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.

Oct 5, 2018

Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Melbourne Greek restaurant, Elyros. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.

Oct 8, 2018

Watch apprentice chef Manuel from top Melbourne Spanish restaurant, Añada, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Croquetas battle.

Oct 9, 2018

Watch station chef Hasanah from top Melbourne Spanish restaurant, Añada, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Chocolate Dessert challenge.

Oct 10, 2018

Watch sous chef Bella from top Melbourne Spanish restaurant, Añada, go up against two remaining home cooks in a bid to make the best Lamb dish.

Oct 11, 2018

Watch Head Chef Maria from top Melbourne Spanish restaurant, Añada, face off against this week's final home cook, in the ultimate Paella challenge.

Oct 12, 2018

Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Melbourne Spanish restaurant, Añada. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.