Ray McVinnie

The cooking competition with brother and sister Emily and Nathan begins in Auckland.

In the first semi-final, two teams go head-to-head, cooking gastro-pub cuisine at Little Creatures Brewing. At the end of the night, one team will be eliminated.

Can Kaiapoi mother-son team Lee and Luke pull off the ultimate three-course dinner and claim the top spot on the leaderboard?

It's Jax and Manz's turn to host their instant restaurant and showcase their flair with some classic Kiwi cuisine. However, will confidence be their downfall?

Our two finalists are tasked with producing a four-course menu at The Grounds Restaurant for family, friends and special VIP guest judges in the grand final.

Dark horses Mark and Andrea showcase their three-course menu. Can they live up to expectations or will the pressure overwhelm them?