Season 1
(2009)
Cast
as Himself - Judge & Host
as Himself - Judge & Host
as Himself - Judge & Host
Episodes
Sydney Sizzles 0.0
April 27, 2009
The auditions begin!
Audition 2 0.0
April 28, 2009
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
Audition 3 0.0
April 29, 2009
Melbourne
Top 50 (1) - Taste Test 0.0
April 30, 2009
In the first ever Masterchef Australia elimination challenge, 12 contestants fighting for their place in the competitio…
Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy 0.0
May 1, 2009
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
The Top 20 Revealed 0.0
May 3, 2009
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
20 Ways with Chicken 0.0
May 4, 2009
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
Sam And The Sausage 0.0
May 5, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
Sushi Stress 0.0
May 6, 2009
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
The First Cut 0.0
May 7, 2009
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
Cooking With The Masters 0.0
May 8, 2009
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
Rabbit Season 0.0
May 10, 2009
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
The Tarte Tatin Test 0.0
May 11, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
Brent vs Boetz 0.0
May 12, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
Banquet Wars 0.0
May 13, 2009
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
A Blow for Brent 0.0
May 14, 2009
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
Class Is In 0.0
May 15, 2009
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
Julia's Divine Dumplings 0.0
May 17, 2009
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
Attack of the Killer Squid 0.0
May 18, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
Julia and the Duck 0.0
May 19, 2009
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
Aisle Panic 0.0
May 20, 2009
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
An Emotional Elimination 0.0
May 21, 2009
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
Soufflés and Stir-fries 0.0
May 22, 2009
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and J…
The Steaks are Raised 0.0
May 24, 2009
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
Sweet Success 0.0
May 25, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Chris vs Alex Herbert 0.0
May 26, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Feeding Frenzy 0.0
May 27, 2009
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
Kate's Tough Decision 0.0
May 28, 2009
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
The Perfect Chip 0.0
May 29, 2009
Masterclass 4 - The perfect chip - Snapper in a Bag and Chunky Chips, Risotto with Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese, Rib Eye S…
Best of British 0.0
May 31, 2009
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
Paella Pain 0.0
June 1, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
Justine vs Guy Grossi 0.0
June 2, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
Fishy Business 0.0
June 3, 2009
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
The Great Bait Debate 0.0
June 4, 2009
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
Lemon Goodness 0.0
June 5, 2009
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva…
Double Trouble 0.0
June 7, 2009
Invention Test 5
Not So Sweet 0.0
June 8, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue 0.0
June 9, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
Canape Frenzy 0.0
June 10, 2009
Martini Club Team Challenge
And Then There Were Seven 0.0
June 11, 2009
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
Sweet Treats 0.0
June 12, 2009
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs…
Hits and Misses 0.0
June 14, 2009
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
Terrine Trauma 0.0
June 15, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
Justine vs Matt Moran 0.0
June 16, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
Here Comes the Bride 0.0
June 17, 2009
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
Grain Pain 0.0
June 18, 2009
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
Cocktail Hour 0.0
June 19, 2009
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
Hello Hong Kong! 0.0
June 21, 2009
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
Old Faces Return 0.0
June 22, 2009
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
Truffletastic! 0.0
June 23, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
Battle of the Sexes 0.0
June 24, 2009
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
Sweet and Sour 0.0
June 25, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
Show and Tell 0.0
June 26, 2009
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
Love is in the Air 0.0
June 28, 2009
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
Vision Quest 0.0
June 29, 2009
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant 0.0
June 30, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
All at Sea 0.0
July 1, 2009
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
Thyme Out 0.0
July 2, 2009
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
Shanks and Soufflés 0.0
July 3, 2009
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
Christmas in July 0.0
July 5, 2009
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
Macaroon Madness 0.0
July 6, 2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion (…
Julie vs Adrian Richardson 0.0
July 7, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? 0.0
July 8, 2009
Matt Preston's Formal Dinner Challenge - The contestants had to cook for a dinner party hosted by Matt Preston for four…
Taste Test 0.0
July 9, 2009
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
Winter Warmers 0.0
July 10, 2009
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate…
Finals Fever 0.0
July 12, 2009
Invention Test 9 - In the first challenge of the Finals Week, the contestants were asked to cook a meal under ten dolla…
Pie Wars 0.0
July 13, 2009
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
Poh's Advantage 0.0
July 14, 2009
Elimination Challenge 2 - As Poh had won the pie challenge she designated Malaysian as the theme and picked coconut cre…
No Piece of Cake 0.0
July 15, 2009
Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants ha…
And Then There Were Two 0.0
July 16, 2009
Elimination Challenge 4 - The final elimination round before the final saw the contestants cooking the dishes they woul…
The Tables Are Turned 0.0
July 17, 2009
Masterclass Reunion - The Top 20 contestants were reunited in the final Masterclass and revealed what they have been up…
The Grand Finale 0.0
July 19, 2009
Finale Night - Poh and Julie competed against each other in three rounds consisting of a Taste Test, an Invention Test …