MasterChef New Zealand
MasterChef New Zealand is a New Zealand competitive reality television cooking show based on the original British version of Masterchef. The first episode aired on 3 February 2010 at 7:30pm on TV ONE. The show currently features judges Ray McVinnie, Josh Emett and Simon Gault. The series is similar to the format of MasterChef Australia whereby contestants compete in weekly elimination challenges, including team challenges. The major difference is the New Zealand series only has one episode per week compared to Australia's five per week. The first series was won by Brett McGregor, over runner-up Kelly Young, in the grand finale which was screened on 28 April 2010. Nadia Lim won the second series, beating runner-up Jax Hamilton in the finale. The third series was won by Chelsea Winter, who beat runner-up Ana Schwarz in the finale.
Seasons
E1Season Premiere
Feb 2, 2010
E2Episode 2
Feb 3, 2010
E3Episode 3
Feb 3, 2010
E4Episode 4
Feb 4, 2010
E5Episode 5
Mar 2, 2010
E6Episode 6
Mar 10, 2010
E7Episode 7
Mar 17, 2010
E8Episode 8
Mar 24, 2010
E9Episode 9
Mar 31, 2010
E10Episode 10
Apr 7, 2010
E11Episode 11
Apr 14, 2010
E12Episode 12
Apr 21, 2010
E13Episode 13
Apr 28, 2010
E1Episode 1
Feb 20, 2011
E2Episode 2
Feb 27, 2011
The Top 24 amateur cooks face two gruelling challenges to go through to the Top 12.
E3Episode 3
Mar 6, 2011
The Top 12 face their first cooking challenge.
E4Masterclass Episode 1
Mar 11, 2011
MasterChef:Masterclass. In the first MasterClass the contestants are shown how to cook three classic barbecue dishes.
E5Episode 4 (Pasta)
Mar 13, 2011
E6Masterclass Episode 2
Mar 18, 2011
MasterChef: Masterclass. Simon and Ray cook simple but delicious Italian dishes
E7Episode 5 (Euro)
Mar 20, 2011
E8Masterclass Episode 3
Mar 25, 2011
MasterChef: MasterClass Special guest Simon Wright, cooks stress-free dinner party dishes.
E9Episode 6 (Spanish Tapas)
Mar 27, 2011
The contestants create Spanish tapas for Kiwi chef Peter Gordon.
E10Masterclass Episode 4
Apr 1, 2011
MasterChef Masterclass: Ray and Simon cook traditional Spanish tapas and modern small-plate dishes.
E11Episode 7 (Birthday Party)
Apr 3, 2001
The Top 8 contestants cook at a birthday party for their toughest critics yet: 80 hungry kids whose vote will decide who will leave the competition.
E12Masterclass Episode 5
Apr 8, 2011
Masterchef Masterclass: Josh and Simon cook modern party food that's fast and flavoursome.
E13Episode 8 (Indian Theme)
Apr 10, 2011
The Top 7 face an Indian cuisine challenge in which they must cook curries, rice and chutneys using unlabelled spices.
E14Masterclass Episode 6
Apr 15, 2011
Masterchef Masterclass After the MasterChef contestants' Indian cuisine challenge, Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie turn up the heat with some hot and spicy dishes of their own.
E15Episode 9 (Chocolate tower of terror)
Apr 17, 2011
The Top 6 contestants face their scariest challenge yet, a super-hard dessert known as the chocolate tower of terror.
E16Masterclass Episode 7
Apr 22, 2011
After the MasterChef contestants' chocolate tower of terror challenge, the judges continue with the sweet theme. Josh, Simon and Ray compete to cook their favourite desserts.
E17Episode 10 (Suite Dining)
Apr 24, 2011
E18Masterclass Episode 8
Apr 29, 2011
E19Episode 11 (Melbourne)
May 1, 2011
E20Masterclass Episode 9
May 6, 2011
E21Episode 12 (Donna Hay)
May 8, 2011
The three semi-finalists try to impress Australasia's cookbook queen Donna Hay.
E22Masterclass Episode 10
May 15, 2011
E23Episode 13 (Finale)
E1Episode 1
Feb 21, 2012
The hit local cooking competition is back, bigger and better than ever before. Over 1000 amateur cooks from around the country compete for just 25 places in the next round.
E2Episode 2
Feb 28, 2012
At the MasterChef kitchen, the Top 24 contestants face a sudden death challenge to find who will go through to the Top 16.
E3Episode 3
Mar 6, 2012
The Top 16 contestants move into the MasterChef mansion on Auckland's North Shore. That night they experience a rude awakening, with a surprise appearance from Simon Gault, who outlines their challenge: an all-night bake-off at Auckland's Loaf bakery, in which two teams must each bake eight different kinds of bread and deliver them to the Hilton Hotel's Fish restaurant in the morning for tasting. Very few of the contestants have any baking experience, and as the night unfolds, so do the dramas. As the two teams grapple with unfamiliar recipes and equipment, lack of sleep takes its toll and basic mistakes begin creeping in throughout the bakery.
E4Episode 4
Mar 13, 2012
The Top 15 contestants must cook three classic takeaway dishes - fish and chips, hamburger and pizza - for The Food Truck star Michael van de Elzen.
E5Episode 5
Mar 20, 2012
The Top 14 contestants make canapos for 130 guests on board the HMNZS Canterbury for the Royal New Zealand Navys 70th anniversary.
E6Episode 6
Mar 27, 2012
The Top 13 face their spiciest challenge yet: to cook two dishes for guest chef Che Barrington, from Auckland modern Thai restaurant Moo Chow Chow.
E7Episode 7
Apr 3, 2012
E8Masterclass 1
Apr 8, 2012
After the excitement of seeing the MasterChef contestants in action every Tuesday night, MasterClass turns the tables and puts the MasterChef judges in the spotlight.
E9Episode 8
Apr 10, 2012
E10Masterclass 2
Apr 15, 2012
MasterChef judges Josh, Simon and Ray cook three simple but tasty dishes using everyday ingredients from the home fridge or pantry.
E11Episode 9
Apr 17, 2012
The Top Nine contestants travel to Hawkes Bay for an invention test using spring lamb and fresh local produce.
E12Masterclass 3
Apr 22, 2012
E13Episode 10
Apr 24, 2012
The Top Eight contestants make a hamburger cake and a milkshake for baking maestro Mathew Metcalfe.
E14Masterclass 4
Apr 28, 2012
Guest chef Mathew Metcalfe joins Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to make three delectable desserts.
E15Episode 11
May 1, 2012
The top seven contestants cook fine dining dishes for three guest chefs, Hayden McMillan, Nick Honeyman and Makoto Tokuyama.
E16Masterclass 5
May 5, 2012
Guest chef Nick Honeyman from Cru restaurant joins Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook three very different examples of modern New Zealand cuisine.
E17Episode 12
May 8, 2012
The top six contestants cook a course each from the gourmet dinner menu at iconic New Zealand retreat Huka Lodge.
E18Masterclass 6
May 12, 2012
Guest chef Michel Louws from Huka Lodge joins Josh Emett and Simon Gault to cook three hearty meat dishes.
E19Episode 13
May 15, 2012
The top five contestants must replicate a challenging dessert created by award-winning chef, Michael Meredith.
E20Masterclass 7
May 19, 2012
Josh Emett, Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie cook their favourite desserts.
E21Episode 14
May 22, 2012
The Top Four contestants cook Business Class in-flight meals for Jetstar.
E22Masterclass 8
May 26, 2012
Josh Emett, Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie cook three different cuts of beef.
E23Episode 15
May 29, 2012
The Top Four contestants face two epic challenges in the culinary capital of Asia, Singapore.
E24Masterclass 9
Jun 2, 2012
Street food master K.F. Seetoh and Eric Bost, the executive chef from Guy Savoy restaurant, join Ray McVinnie for a Masterclass in Singapore.
E25Episode 16
Jun 5, 2012
The three semi-finalists try to impress cookbook queen Annabel Langbein with three dishes they'd like to include in their first cookbook.
E26Masterclass 10
Jun 9, 2012
E27Grand Final
Jun 12, 2012
The final two contestants take on four challenges in their bid to become New Zealand's next MasterChef.
E1Episode 1
Feb 10, 2013
New Season: Do you have what it takes to be New Zealand's next MasterChef? Watch as these hopefuls vie for a spot in the Top 24.
E2Episode 2
Feb 17, 2013
The Top 24 contestants face two sudden death challenges to find who will go through to the Top 16.
E3Episode 3
Feb 24, 2013
The Top 16 contestants move into the MasterChef mansion, then face a team hangi challenge on Mokoia Island.
E4Episode 4
Mar 3, 2013
The Top 15 contestants must cook authentic Mexican dishes for guest chef Jose Carlos de la Macorra.
E5Episode 5
Mar 10, 2013
The Top 14 contestants face the biggest mystery box challenge ever.
E6Episode 6
Mar 17, 2013
The Top 13 contestants cook the meal they would choose for their Last Supper.
E7Episode 7
Mar 24, 2013
The Top 12 contestants cook for 1800 passengers aboard the cruise ship, Dawn Princess.
E8Masterclass 1
Mar 30, 2013
New Season: The Top 11 visit Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a MasterClass with executive chef Dale Gartland, Josh Emett and Simon Gault.
E9Episode 8
Mar 31, 2013
The Top 11 contestants face a nose-to-tail challenge in which each must cook a different cut of pork.
E10Episode 9
Apr 7, 2013
The Top 10 contestants bake a sponge cake for guest chef Natalie Oldfield from Auckland food shop Dulcie May Kitchen.
E12Masterclass 3
Apr 13, 2013
Guest chef Sean Armstrong from Auckland bakery Loaf joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to bake three delicious desserts.
E13Episode 10
Apr 14, 2013
The Top Nine contestants must each cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific Rim.
E14Masterclass 4
Apr 20, 2013
Guest chef Sergio Maglione from Toto restaurant joins MasterChef judges Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook dishes from around the world.
E15Episode 11
Apr 21, 2013
The Top Eight contestants face an invention test at Dolphin Island resort in Fiji.
E16Masterclass 5
Apr 27, 2013
Guest chef Michel Louws joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three barbecue dishes at the Dolphin Island resort, in Fiji.
E17Episode 12
Apr 28, 2013
The Top Seven contestants tackle a Turduckenqua - a quail stuffed inside a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey.
E18Masterclass 6
May 4, 2013
Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.
E19Episode 13
May 5, 2013
The top six contestants compete in a barbecue challenge at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
E20Masterclass 7
May 11, 2013
Guest chef Rex Morgan joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie for a barbecue at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
E21Episode 14
May 12, 2013
The top five contestants must replicate an intricate dessert created by Christchurch chef Andrew Brown.
E22Masterclass 8
May 18, 2013
Guest chefs Andrew Brown and Natalie Oldfield join MasterChef judge Josh Emett to create three stunning desserts.
E23Episode 15
May 19, 2013
The Top Four contestants must each invent a dish for guest chef Ben Bayly.
E24Masterclass 9
May 25, 2013
Guest chef Ben Bayly joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to invent three delicious main courses.
E25Episode 16
May 26, 2013
The top three cook a six-course degustation meal at The French Café for ten of New Zealand's leading chefs
E27Episode 17
Jun 2, 2013
E1Episode 1
May 29, 2022
Masterchef NZ is back after a seven year hiatus. Tonight 27 of the country’s top amateur cooks arrive in Queenstown to make their signature dish for the judges as they try to secure one of only 16 aprons
E2Episode 2
May 30, 2022
E3Episode 3
Jun 5, 2022
E4Episode 4
Jun 6, 2022
E5Episode 5
Jun 12, 2022
E6Episode 6
Jun 7, 2022
An Invention Test where Whittaker's Chocolate must be the Hero Ingredient in a sweet or savoury dish that will wow the judges. The cook with the best dish wins a huge advantage in the next cook
E7Episode 7
Jun 12, 2022
One cook has a huge advantage as the MasterChef kitchen moves to an airport hangar where contestants compete in the toughest team challenge yet, cooking a three course meal for Air New Zealand
E8Episode 8
Jun 13, 2022
The winning team from the last challenge is safe, while the other nine cooks face a Mystery Box Challenge set by Judge Michael P. Dearth. At the end of the cook, one contestant will be eliminated
E9Episode 9
Jun 14, 2022
The MasterChef invention test is to cook a Matariki inspired dish using five special ingredients. One contestant will be eliminated leaving the competition's Top 10
E10Episode 10
Jun 19, 2022
The Top 10 MasterChef contestants head outdoors to judge Nadia Lim's Queenstown farm for a paddock to plate Team Challenge. The winning team will win immunity from the next challenge
E11Episode 11
Jun 20, 2022
In the MasterChef kitchen, contestants randomly pick an attachment they must use with a stand blender to create an inventive dish to impress the judges and avoid elimination
E12Episode 12
Jun 21, 2022
The competition is getting tougher as the nine remaining contestants fight to keep their place in a mystery challenge. The judges and contestants are stunned by a shock announcement
E13Episode 13
Jun 26, 2022
The Top 8 contestants face MasterChef's most demanding team challenge to prepare a complex eight-course meal at judge Vaughn Mabee's world-renowned Queenstown restaurant
E14Episode 14
Jun 27, 2022
Award-winning chef Michael Meredith presents a signature dish the contestants must replicate in a Pressure Test to avoid elimination
E15Episode 15
Jun 28, 2022
The MasterChef contestants face an unexpected twist in tonight's Invention Test as the competition gets tougher and one contestant will end their time in the kitchen
E16Episode 16
Jul 3, 2022
MasterChef NZ's Top 6 cook in the kitchen of a luxury hotel where they must replicate a dish from the room service menu for some very special guests
E17Episode 17
Jul 4, 2022
In the MasterChef Kitchen, the contestants get inventive to avoid elimination in a challenge where they must use coffee as the hero ingredient for a sweet or savoury dish
E18Episode 18
Jul 5, 2022
MasterChef's Top 5 contestants compete in a Mystery Box Challenge for a place in finals week and wow the judges with some of the best dishes of the competition
E19Episode 19
Jul 10, 2022
E20Episode 20
Jul 11, 2022
E21Episode 21
Jul 17, 2022
Our Final two contestants battle it out over three epic courses to see who will be crowned MasterChef New Zealand Champion
Storyline
MasterChef New Zealand is a New Zealand competitive reality television cooking show based on the original British version of Masterchef. The first episode aired on 3 February 2010 at 7:30pm on TV ONE. The show currently features judges Ray McVinnie, Josh Emett and Simon Gault. The series is similar to the format of MasterChef Australia whereby contestants compete in weekly elimination challenges, including team challenges. The major difference is the New Zealand series only has one episode per week compared to Australia's five per week. The first series was won by Brett McGregor, over runner-up Kelly Young, in the grand finale which was screened on 28 April 2010. Nadia Lim won the second series, beating runner-up Jax Hamilton in the finale. The third series was won by Chelsea Winter, who beat runner-up Ana Schwarz in the finale.
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