Waikato: Neena & BelindaIt'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.
Auckland: Sam & Dan
E2
Auckland: Sam & DanDan and Sam, the youngest contestants, try to impress the judges.
Tauranga: June & Steph
E3
Tauranga: June & StephJune and Steph face kitchen conundrums and a lost ingredient.
Dunedin: Dan & Christie
E4
Dunedin: Dan & ChristieNewlyweds Christie and Dan work a Mexican-themed restaurant in snowy Dunedine.
Orewa: Tracey & Neil
E5
Orewa: Tracey & NeilTracey and Neil host the final round before elimination.
Palmerston: Aaron & Heather
E6
Palmerston: Aaron & HeatherAaron and Heather kick off group two and try to set the bar for the other competitors.
Lower Hutt: Ian and Sandie
E7
Lower Hutt: Ian and SandieIan and his wife Sandie must prove their worth after talking big last round.
Christchurch: Jessie and Ricki
E8
Christchurch: Jessie and RickiJessie and Ricki enjoy their triumphs and work through tears and tantrums.
North Shore: Josh and Aaron
E9
North Shore: Josh and AaronJosh and Aaron try to cook their way into the top three to avoid the dangerous fourth spot.
Hawke's Bay: Kelly and Megan
E10
Hawke's Bay: Kelly and MeganSisters Kelly and Megan are under pressure to impress; the judges reveal a shocking twist.
Instant Restaurant: Theresa and Joelle
E11
Instant Restaurant: Theresa and JoelleMothers Theresa and Joelle struggle to plate up in a chaotic kitchen.
Instant Restaurant: Neil and Tracey
E12
Instant Restaurant: Neil and TraceyTracey and Neil aim to improve over their previous 57 points this time.
Instant Restaurant: Josh and Aaron
E13
Instant Restaurant: Josh and AaronJosh and Aaron are determined to score higher than their previous 68 points.
Instant Restaurant: Steven and Maura
E14
Instant Restaurant: Steven and MauraMaura and Steve try to impress with their restaurant's look in addition to the food.
Instant Restaurant: Dai and Dal
E15
Instant Restaurant: Dai and DalDai and Dal create a unique Laotian-style restaurant; the judges reveal a twist.
Ronald McDonald House
E16
Ronald McDonald HouseTeams split into groups to cook a healthy meal for the children of Auckland's Ronald McDonald House.
Rapid Cookoff
E17
Rapid CookoffTeams face their first cook-off to determine who will enter the elimination round.
Sudden Death
E18
Sudden DeathTwo teams face off in 90 minutes to prepare and serve an entree to 4 special guest judges.
Genesis International
E19
Genesis InternationalTeams must cook for 150 people in 90 minutes to avoid the elimination round.
Rapid Cookoff
E20
Rapid CookoffTeams have 45 minutes to cook; the bottom three teams will move onto the showdown.
Sudden Death
E21
Sudden DeathThe bottom 4 teams face elimination as they cook for judges Ben and Gareth and four guest judges.
Bikers Banquet
E22
Bikers BanquetThe 6 remaining teams aim to please as they prepare lunches for the judges and eight mystery guests.
Rapid Cookoff
E23
Rapid CookoffAs teams compete to avoid sudden death, a twist in the challenge throws them off their game.
Sudden Death
E24
Sudden DeathThe bottom two teams face sudden death as they cook for Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.
Federal St. Pizza
E25
Federal St. PizzaThe top five teams compete in a people's choice pizza challenge in Auckland to avoid sudden death.
Rapid Cookoff
E26
Rapid CookoffThe top 3 teams compete in two challenges to find out who will continue.
Sudden Death
E27
Sudden DeathThe bottom 2 teams compete to impress judges Ben, Gareth, and four guest judges.
Semi-Final 1
E28
Semi-Final 1In the first semi-final, two teams compete to advance to the Grand Final.
Semi-Final 2
E29
Semi-Final 2In the second semi-final, the remaining teams compete for a spot in the Grand Final.
Final
E30
FinalThe last two teams prepare five courses each, but only one will claim the $100,000 grand prize.
Cast of Season 1
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