2009-04-27
The auditions begin!
2009-04-28
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
2009-04-29
Melbourne
2009-04-30
In the first ever Masterchef Australia elimination challenge, 12 contestants fighting for their place in the competition choose from a large variety of fresh ingredients and have just 45 minutes to be as creative as possible to impress the judges.
2009-05-01
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
2009-05-03
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
2009-05-04
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
2009-05-05
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
2009-05-06
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
2009-05-07
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
2009-05-08
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
2009-05-10
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
2009-05-11
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
2009-05-12
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
2009-05-13
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
2009-05-14
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
2009-05-15
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
2009-05-17
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
2009-05-18
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
2009-05-19
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
2009-05-20
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
2009-05-21
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
2009-05-22
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
2009-05-24
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
2009-05-25
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
2009-05-26
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
2009-05-27
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
2009-05-28
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
2009-05-29
Masterclass 4 - The perfect chip - Snapper in a Bag and Chunky Chips, Risotto with Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese, Rib Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Spinach
2009-05-31
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
2009-06-01
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
2009-06-02
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
2009-06-03
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
2009-06-04
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
2009-06-05
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
2009-06-07
Invention Test 5
2009-06-08
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
2009-06-09
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
2009-06-10
Martini Club Team Challenge
2009-06-11
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
2009-06-12
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
2009-06-14
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
2009-06-15
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
2009-06-16
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
2009-06-17
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
2009-06-18
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
2009-06-19
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
2009-06-21
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
2009-06-22
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
2009-06-23
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak