Name: MasterChef Australia
Released: 2009-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Nick McKay, Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris

TV Show · Reality

Amateur cooks from around Australia compete in a series of unique challenges judged by culinary experts and world-famous chefs. All in the hope of being crowned the best amateur chef in Australia.

2009 · 1h 18m

Starring Nick McKay, Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris

Director Richard Franc, Richard Smead

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

The judges are joined by special guest Jamie Oliver, as the contestants prepare for a season of secrets and surprises.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Jamie Oliver returns to present the contestants with two difficult challenges: a 15-minute meal and his mushroom and spinach rotolo.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

It's a race for the last spot in the immunity cook. There are four coloured cloches with secret flavour bombs left by Jamie Oliver, but they won't be revealed until 15 minutes into the task.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Four cooks vie for the chance to sit out Sunday's elimination. In the first round, contestants must produce a dish using the ingredients found in mentor Shannon Bennett's fridge.
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

The chefs get ready for the first elimination trial. In the first round, the chefs must work with ingredients that have inspired judges Andy Allen, Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo throughout their youth.
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Poh Ling Yeow presents the season's first mystery box challenge. The contestants must create a winning dish with basic staples and few other ingredients.