My Kitchen Rules NZ series 2 is a reality television cooking programme which airs on the TVNZ TV2.
For 2015, TVNZ switched My Kitchen Rules NZ from TV One to TV2 and in the revamped series duos will go head-to-head with teams from other regions around New Zealand. It premiered on 12 October 2015 and ended on 15 December 2015. The winning team, Jess and Stella, won the $100,000 prize money.
Teams
GroupTeamMembersRelationshipStatus1 TKITaranakiLaurance & PaulTaranaki Mates Eliminated on 26 October 2015 (Round 1 – Instant restaurant) 2 AUKAucklandKatarina & NatashaAuckland Sisters Eliminated on 10 November 2015 (Round 2 – Instant restaurant) 1 AUKAucklandHannah & CathyAuckland Workmates Eliminated on 16 November 2015 (People's Choice 1: BBQ Challenge) 2 MWTManawatuKimberley & BrookeManawatu SistersEliminated on 23 November 2015 (Round 3 – Sudden Death) 3 AUKAucklandBen & ReganAuckland Mates1 OTAOtagoTravis & JeremyOtago MatesEliminated on 1 December 2015 (Round 4 – Sudden Death) 2 MWTManawatuLauren & SimonPalmerston North Friends 1 CANCanterburyCheryl & RuthCanterbury Mother and DaughterEliminated on 7 December 2015 (Round 5 – Sudden Death) 1 HKBHawkes BayMonique & HenryHawkes Bay CoupleEliminated on 8 December 2015 (Round 6 – Semi-Final 1)2 WKOWaikatoJay & SarahWaikato Couple Eliminated on 14 December 2015 (Round 6 – Semi-Final 2)2 AUKAucklandWilliam & ZoeAuckland FriendsRunners-Up3 WGNWellingtonJess & StellaWellington BestiesWINNERS
Elimination history Round:1234567Instant Restaurant Sudden DeathSemi-FinalsGrand FinalTeam Result WGNJess & StellaN/A SD(40)SD(53)3rd N/A1st(47)WINNERS(20) AUK William & Zoe N/A 1st(80) People'sChoiceSD(50)4th 1st(54) N/ARunners-Up(16) WKO Jay & Sarah N/A3rd(50) SD(38)RCO(Safe)2nd N/A2nd(40) colspan="2" bgcolor="E0E0E0" HKB Monique & Henry2nd(72) N/ARCO(Safe)People'sChoicePeople'sChoice2nd(42) colspan="3" bgcolor="E0E0E0" CAN Cheryl & Ruth4th(65) N/ARCO(Safe)RCO(Safe)5th colspan="3" bgcolor="E0E0E0" MWT Lauren & Simon N/A2nd(71)RCO(Safe)SD(38) rowspan="2" colspan="6" OTA Travis & Jeremy 3rd(66) N/A ImmuneSD(30) AUK Ben & ReganN/A SD(39) rowspan="2" colspan="15" MWT Kimberley & Brooke N/A4th(49) SD(17) AUK Hannah & Cathy 1st(81) N/A LOW colspan="15" AUK Katarina & Natasha N/A5th(28) colspan="15" TKI Laurance & Paul 5th(64) colspan="16"
Cell descriptions Team won the challenge, People's Choice or received the highest score for the round. Safe Team became safe from elimination after winning/passing the challenge. SD Team won the Sudden Death cook-off and is safe from elimination. Scores are out of 60. SD Team was eliminated after losing the Sudden Death cook-off or round. Scores are out of 60. Immune From winning the previous challenge, team was immune from elimination and was not required to participate. Results do not apply as the team was not allocated to this challenge or round.
Competition details
Instant restaurant round
Round 1 Episodes 1 to 5 Airdate – 12 to 26 Oct 2015 Description – Teams were to transform their homes into an 'Instant Restaurant', serving opposing teams and judges a three course meal (Entree, Main and Dessert). All teams are judged and scored by the other teams, and also by Ben and Gareth.
Ep.Team Airdate Guest scores Ben's Scores Gareth's Scores TotalRank ResultHCLPMHCRTJEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert 1 AUK HC: Hannah & Cathy 12 October 2015 –887881077108 811st Safe 2 TKI LP: Laurance & Paul 13 October 20156 –666866866 645th Eliminated 3 HKB MH: Monique & Henry 19 October 2015 6 6 – 7 8 98 6 9 76 722nd Safe 4 CAN CR: Cheryl & Ruth 20 October 2015766 –6786685 654th Safe 5 OTA TJ: Travis & Jeremy 26 October 2015 7 7 7 7 – 57 8 5 76 663rd Safe
Round 2 Episodes 6 to 10 Airdate – 27 Oct to 10 November 2015 Description – Teams were to transform their homes into an 'Instant Restaurant', serving opposing teams and judges a three course meal (Entree, Main and Dessert). All teams are judged and scored by the other teams, and also by Ben and Gareth.
Ep.Team Airdate Guest scores Ben Gareth TotalRank ResultJSLSWZKBKNEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert 6 WKO JS: Jay & Sarah 27 October 2015 –7677877776 693rd Safe 7 MWTLS: Lauren & Simon 2 November 20157 – 7 7 6 105 7 9 58 712nd Safe 8 AUKWZ: William & Zoe 3 November 201578 –7810699610 801st Safe 9 MWTKB: Kimberley & Brooke 9 November 2015 565 –5669679 644th Safe 10 AUKKN: Katrina & Natasha 10 November 2015 6665 –748747 605th Eliminated
Sudden death – Round 3
People's choice 1: Oxfam BBQ challenge Episode 11 Airdate – 16 November 2015 Description – Two teams of gatecrashers join – Ben & Reagan and Jess & Stella. The teams head into the first challenge to serve a dish. The crowd will vote by donating for their favourite dish and the 2 teams who raise the most donations will receive People's Choice, sending both teams safe from Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth eliminate the weakest team and sent the second weakest team directly into the first Sudden Death Cook-Off. All other surviving teams are through to next showdown. People's Choice Team Dish Result AUK HC: Hannah & Cathy BOLITAS DE QUESOwith Creme Fraiche, Yogurt and Lemon Zest LOW: Eliminated HKB MH: Monique & Henry SWEET & SAVOURY PANCAKES with Creme Fraiche, Banana and Bacon OR with Horseradish Cream and Smoked Salmon IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off CAN CR: Cheryl & Ruth TURKISH LAMB WRAPS with Yoghurt Garlic Sauce and Tomato Mint Sauce IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off OTA TJ: Travis & Jeremy LAMB KOFTA with Greek Dressing HIGH: Top 2. Immune. WKO JS: Jay & Sarah SALMON WRAPPED IN BACONwith Beetroot Chutney and Green Salad IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off MWTLS: Lauren & Simon ASIAN STICKY MEATBALLS with Apple Slaw IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off AUK WZ: William & Zoe FRENCH TOAST with Caramel Apples, Berry Compote and Vanilla Mascarpone WIN: People's Choice. Immune. MWTKB: Kimberley & Brooke COURGETTE AND FETA FRITTERS with Tomato ChutneyCOTTAGE CHEESE CAKES with Berry Compote and Honey Vanilla Syrup IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off AUKBR: Ben & Reagan BARBEQUE PORK BUNSwith Hoisin Satay Sauce and Apple Slaw LOW: Through to Sudden Death WGNJS: Jess & Stella GRILLED LAMB KOFTAwith Flatbread and Tzatziki IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off
Rapid cook-off
45min magic box challenge by Nosh Episode 12 Airdate – 17 November 2015 Description – Each box consist of a protein and two complementary ingredients. All teams are required to use all the ingredients in the box and make the protein the star of the dish.
Showdown – Catch of the day (Battle of the fishes) Description – The teams are paired with the catch of the day, Gurnard or Trevally. The team which produces the best Gurnard and Trevally Dish will be safe from Sudden Death. The losing teams will compete in the Double Elimination Sudden Death.
RAPID COOK-OFF – Magic Box Challenge SHOWDOWN – Catch of the day Team Dish Result Dish Result HKB MH: Monique & Henry Turkey and Bacon Meatballswith Peanut and Coconut Cream Sauce IN: Through to ShowdownGurnard Fish & Chipswith Chargrilled Zucchini and Tomato Salsa SAFE: Winners CAN CR: Cheryl & Ruth Salt-Baked Beef Fillet with Celeriac Remoulade SAFE: Winners N/A(Immune) OTA TJ: Travis & Jeremy N/A(Immune) WKO JS: Jay & Sarah Venison Piewith Roast Broccoli and Cherry Chutney LOW: Through to Sudden Death N/A(Through to Sudden Death) MWTLS: Lauren & Simon Seared Lambwith Parsnip Puree, Beetroot and Feta Salad IN: Through to ShowdownOven-Baked Trevallywith Creamy Leeks, Roast Potatoes and Tomato Sauce SAFE: Winners AUK WZ: William & Zoe N/A(Immune) MWTKB: Kimberley & Brooke Pan-fried Salmon with Poached Fennel and Horseradish Broth IN: Through to ShowdownAsian-Style Trevallywith Coconut Rice and Stir-Fried Vegetables LOW: Through to Sudden Death AUKBR: Ben & Reagan N/A(Through to Sudden Death) WGNJS: Jess & Stella Pan-Seared Duck Breastwith Baby Carrots and Cauliflower Puree IN: Through to ShowdownPan-Fried Gurnardwith Salsa Verde, Roast Beans and Crispy Potatoes LOW: Through to Sudden Death
Sudden death Episode 13 Airdate – 23 November 2015 Description – In a double elimination, the teams compete in the first sudden death cook-off.
+ Sudden Death Cook-Off results Team Judges' scores Total Result Nadia Grace Robert Liz Ben Gareth WKO JS: Jay & Sarah66767638 SAFEDishesEntreeScallopswith Pesto ZucchiniMainHerb-Crusted Lamb Rackwith VegetablesDessertChoc Berry Todu Cheesecakewith Hokey Pokey Crumb Biscuits Base MWTKB: Kimberley & Brooke64656633 Eliminated DishesEntreeRotollo of Silverbeet and Ricottawith Red Capsicum SauceMainScotch Fillet with Mushroom Sauce, Parsnip Puree, Carrots and Brussels SproutsDessertLemon Meringue Tartwith Citrus-Scented Cream AUKBR: Ben & Reagan65657635 Eliminated DishesEntreeWhisky Chicken Liverswith Raw Beetroot SaladMainCrusted Lamb Rackwith Polenta Chips, Pea Puree and Red Pepper SauceDessertDropped Choc Topwith Mandarin Basil Ice Cream and Honey Rosemary Tuile Cone WGNJS: Jess & Stella76767740 SAFEDishesEntreeButternut Ravioliwith Burnt Butter and Sage SauceMainVenisonwith Pea Puree, Brussels Sprouts, Kumara and Potato GratinDessertChocolate Fondantwith Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Sudden death – Round 4
People's choice 2: Training day challenge Episode 14 Airdate – 24 November 2015 Description – The teams headed into the Ponsonby Rugby Club field for their second challenge. The players will vote for their favourite dish and the team with the highest votes will receive People's Choice, sending the team safe from both the Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth send the weakest team directly into the second Sudden Death Cook-Off. All other surviving teams are through to next showdown. People's Choice Team Juniors Seniors Result HKB MH: Monique & HenrySpaghetti BolognesePuku Miti Pita Pocketwith Marinated Steak and SaladWIN: People's Choice. Immune. CAN CR: Cheryl & RuthMeatlover's PizzaLamp Chopswith Israeli CouscousIN: Through to Rapid Cook-off OTA TJ: Travis & JeremySticky Pork FingersHunters AssaghaiIN: Through to Rapid Cook-off WKO JS: Jay & SarahBeef and Carrot Kebabwith Teriyaki SauceHearty Open Burgerwith Capsicum and Pineapple RelishLOW: Through to Rapid Cook-off MWTLS: Lauren & SimonRaw Energy BallsOnion Bhajiwith Mango ChutneyIN: Through to Rapid Cook-off AUK WZ: William & ZoeFish Fingerswith Coleslaw and AioliUltimate Steak Sandwich IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off WGNJS: Jess & StellaSatay Beef KebabMushroom and Steak SandwichLOW: Through to Sudden Death
Kitchen cook off – TBD Episode 15 Airdate – 30 November 2015 Description – Meat eater and beer drinker paradise. Rapid cook off: teams must cook one Entree and one main, using their given cuts of beef and lamb. Bar snack: teams must cook one bar snack dish and twin this with a choice of one of four beers.
RAPID COOK-OFF – Beef and Lamb SHOWDOWN – Bar Snack Team Dish Result Dish Result HKB MH: Monique & Henry N/A(Immune) CAN CR: Cheryl & Ruth Entree: Thai Beef SaladMain: Japanese Lamb Curry SAFE: WinnersN/A(Immune) OTA TJ: Travis & JeremyEntree: Coffee-crusted blade steakMain: Pistachio-crusted lamb rack IN: Through to ShowdownMountain Goat Ballswith Tomato Sauce LOW: Through to Sudden Death WKO JS: Jay & SarahEntree: Sticky Lamb ChopsMain: Thai Beef Salad IN: Through to ShowdownHerb-crusted Fishwith Vegetable Chips & Aioli SAFE: Winners MWTLS: Lauren & SimonEntree: Lamb DumplingsMain: Beef Pot Pie IN: Through to ShowdownChickpea Kebabswith Beetroot Raita LOW: Through to Sudden Death AUK WZ: William & ZoeEntree: Chilli Con CarneMain: Lamb rump Pappardelle LOW: Through to Sudden Death N/A(Through to Sudden Death) WGNJS: Jess & Stella N/A(Through to Sudden Death)
Sudden death Episode 16 Airdate – 1 December 2015 Description – In a second double elimination, the teams compete in the second sudden death cook-off.