My Kitchen Rules NZ series 1

My Kitchen Rules NZ series 1 is a reality television cooking programme which aired on the TVNZ TV ONE.

Teams The teams in this episode were: RegionGroupTeamsRelationshipStatusBay of Plenty 1June Taragonish & Steph LisonBogan BestiesEliminated on 2 September 2014 (Round 1 - Instant restaurant) Hawkes Bay 2Kelly & Megan TarahaseHawkes Bay Sisters Eliminated on 15 September 2014 (Round 2 - Instant restaurant) Auckland 1Tracey Allan & Neil GusseyBeauty & The Beast Eliminated on 21 September 2014 (Round 3 - Instant restaurant) Canterbury 3Theresa Haynery & Joelle SogaSporty MumsOtago 1Dan & Christie BeckNewlywedsEliminated on 1 October 2014 (Round 4 - Sudden Death) Auckland 1Sam & Dan FreemanSocial Media Buddies Eliminated on 8 October 2014 (Round 5 - Sudden Death) Wellington 2Ian Wright & Sandie WrightFireman & His FlameWellington 3Steve Goodman & Maura RigbyWellington FoodiesEliminated on 15 October 2014 (Round 6 - Sudden Death) Canterbury 2Jessie Smulders & Ricki-mae PaisleyChristchurch CutiesEliminated on 22 October 2014 (Round 7 - Sudden Death) Auckland 2Josh King & Aaron GascoigneCorporate DadsEliminated on 26 October 2014 (Round 8 - Semi-Final 1) Wellington 3Dai Sano & Dal ChayoSugar & SpiceEliminated on 28 October 2014 (Round 8 - Semi-Final 2) Manawatu 2Aaron Freeman & Heather FreemanPolynesian CooksRunner-upWaikato 1Neena Truscott & Belinda MacDonaldModern Day HippiesWinners

Elimination history Round:123456789Sudden DeathSemi-FinalsFinalTeam Result Neena & Belinda1st(71) RCO(Safe)People'sChoicePeople'sChoiceSD(53) 1st(55)WINNERS(52) Aaron & Heather 1st(75) RCO(Safe)RCO(Safe)RCO(Safe)RCO(Safe)1st(54) Runners-up(51) Dai & Dal 1st(79)People'sChoiceSD(51)RCO(Safe)RCO(Safe) 2nd(47) Josh & Aaron 4th(68)2nd(73)People'sChoiceRCO(Safe)RCO(Safe)People'sChoice2nd(50) colspan="2" Jessie & Ricki 2nd(70) RCO(Safe)RCO(Safe)SD(44)SD(43) colspan="3" Steve & Maura 3rd(69)People'sChoiceSD(44)SD(43) colspan="4" Ian & Sandle 3rd(69) RCO(Safe)SD(41) rowspan="2" colspan="5" Sam & Dan3rd(63) SD(42)SD(12) Dan & Christie2nd(64) SD(35) colspan="6" Theresa & Joelle 4th(68) rowspan="2" colspan="15" Tracey & Neil4th(57) 5th(57) Kelly & Megan 5th(53) colspan="15" June & Steph5th(47) 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 - Scores Episodes 1 to 5 Airdate – 24 Aug to 2 Sep 2014 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 ResultNBSDJSDCTNEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert 1 NB: Neena & Belinda 24 Aug2014 - 6 7 7 7967877711stSafe 2 SD: Sam & Dan 26 Aug 20144 - 6 6 8578577633rdSafe 3 JS: June & Steph 27 Aug 201443 -55456546475thEliminated 4 DC: Dan & Christie31 Aug 2014 5 65 - 6589578642ndSafe 5 TN: Tracey & Neil2 Sep 20147556 -494485574thThrough to Round 3

Round 1 - Dishes Team Restaurant NameEntréeMainDessert WKO NB: Neena & BelindaPan-Seared Hapukawith Pumpkin and Horopito Puree, Wild Blackberries and Kawakawa CrispsSticky Hawthorn Berry Venisonwith Turmeric and Chilli Roasties, Green Beans and HazelnutsWhite Chocolate & Kahikatea Tartwith Honey Pine Nut Crust and Hahikatea berries AUKSD: Sam & DanCaramelised Onion & Mushroom Tortelliniwith Burnt Butter and Sage SauceEye Filletwith Triple Cooked Pom Frits, Hollandaise Sauce, Green Salad & Red Wine JusRaspberry Browniewith Toasted Almonds, Maruka Honey Yoghurt, Minted Raspberry Sorbet & Milk Chocolate Ganache BOPJS: June & StephRoasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soupwith Parmesan Fried BreadSlow cooked Lamb Shankswith Garlic Potato Mash, Baby Carrots & Beans with a Red Wine & Plum JusApple & Cinnamon Piewith Nutty Vanilla Ice Cream & Macadamia Liqueur Sauce OTADC: Dan & ChristieSnapper CevicheSpicy Pork Bellywith Polenta Chips & Chipotle MayonnaiseChili Chocolate Piewith Margarita Cream AUKTN: Tracey & NeilSpicy Walnut Encrusted Snapperwith Orange & Parsley SaladTahini & Soy Infused Slow Roasted Pork Bellywith Potato Galette & Red CabbageWhite Chocolate Mountainwith Thai Ginger Infused Raspberry Coulis & Coconut Shavings

Round 2 Episodes 6 to 10 Airdate – 3 Sep to 14 Sep 2014 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 ResultAHISJRJAKMEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert 6 MWT AH: Aaron & Heather3 Sep 2014 - 8 8 8 7 67 9 6 79751stSafe 7 WGN IS: Ian & Sandie7 Sep 20146 -667769859693rdSafe 8 CAN JR: Jessie & Ricki8 Sep 2014 67 - 6 6 107 6 9 67702ndSafe 9 AUK JA: Josh & Aaron10 Sep 2014 7 77 - 6 98 4 8 84684thThrough to Round 3 10 HKB KM: Kelly & Megan14 Sep 2014 4 5 4 3 - 96 4 10 44535thEliminated Round 2 - Dishes Team Restaurant NameEntréeMainDessert MWT AH: Aaron & HeatherTrio of Ceviche with Kumara ChipsBeef Eye Fillet with Watercress, Cauliflower Purée, Carrots, Gaufritte and Red Wine JusBoca Loca Chocolate Mousse with Cacao and Chilli, Berry Coulis and StrawberriesTatou WGNIS: Ian & SandiePan Seared Fish on Potato Fondant with Beurre NoisetteGorgonzola, Mushroom and Walnut Risotto with Chorizo CrumbVanilla Panna CottaIgnite CANJR: Jessie & RickieSpinach, Ricotta and Pine Nut Ravioli Salmon Fillet with Zesty Lime & Mango Couscous SaladBaked Chocolate PuddingLiaise AUKJA: Josh & AaronSesame Seed Encrusted Seared Yellow Fin Tuna with Wasabi Mayo, Spiced Vinaigrette and a Rocket BaleFree Range Breast of Chicken with a Moa Noir Reduction, Duchess Potatoes and Asparagus Pear and Ginger Fruit Crumble with Homemade Kiwifruit and Manuka Honey Ice Cream Two Fat Cats HKBKM: Kelly & MeganGrilled Crayfish with Winter SaladHerb-Rubbed Venison Loin with Cauliflower Purée and Tamarillo SaucePumpkin Pie and a Salted Caramel Sauce The Whole Bowl

Round 3 Episodes 11 to 12 Airdate – 16 Sep to 24 Sep 2014 Description – Teams which placed fourth in the first two Instant Restaurant are joined by three Gatecrashers and had 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. Two teams with the lowest score will be eliminated.

Ep.Team Airdate Guest scores Ben Gareth TotalRank ResultTJTNJASMDDEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert 11 CAN TJ: Theresa & Joelle16 Sep 2014 -7 578588684thEliminated 12 AUK TN: Tracy & Neil17 Sep 20146 -555658656575thEliminated 13 AUK JA: Josh & Aaron21 Sep 2014 87 - 8 7967966732ndSafe 14 WGN SM: Steve & Maura23 Sep 2014 8 57 - 7957957693rdSafe 15 WGN DD: Dai & Dal24 Sep 2014 7 9 7 9 -81067106791stSafe

Sudden Death - Round 4

People's Choice 1: Ronald McDonald House's Challenge Episodes 16 Airdate – 28 Sep 2014 Description – Competing in a group of three, teams headed into the first challenge to serve a dish. Families will vote by donating for their favourite dish and the group who received the most votes will receive People's Choice, sending them safe from Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth sent the weakest team directly into the first Sudden Death Cook-Off. All other surviving teams are through to the next showdown.

People's Choice Group Team Dish Result 1 (Black) WKO NB: Neena & BelindaWild Weed Spanakopita Side: Potato Stacks IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off AUKSD: Sam & DanCrispy-Fried Free-Range Chicken with Citrus Alioli LOW: Through to Sudden Death OTADC: Dan & ChristieBlack Bean Chocolate Brownie IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off2 (White) MWT AH: Aaron & HeatherBeef Shin Osso Bucco with Israeli Couscous Side: Potato Gratin IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off WGN IS: Ian & SandieVegetable Balti with Flatbreads and Raita IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off CAN JR: Jessie & RickiWhite Chocolate Ambrosia Cheesecake with Shortbread IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off3 (Red) AUK JA: Josh & AaronChicken Tenders with Asian Slaw WIN: People's Choice. Immune. WGN SM: Steve & MauraTriple Chocolate Cheesecake WIN: People's Choice. Immune. WGN DD: Dai & DalFried Noodles Side: Spring Rolls WIN: People's Choice. Immune.

Rapid Cook-Off

45min Mystery Challenge Episodes 12 Airdate – 17 Nov 2015 Description – Each team must cook a two course romantic date night meal in 45 minutes.

Showdown - Whole Chicken Description – Teams were given a whole chicken and option to debone it themselves. The losing team will compete in the Elimination Sudden Death.

RAPID COOK-OFF - Savory Sweet SHOWDOWN - Whole Chicken Team Dish Result Dish Result WKO NB: Neena & Belinda Pork Fillet with Potato Mash and Apple Cider Sage Sauce SAFE: WinnersN/A(Immune) AUKSD: Sam & Dan N/A(Through to Sudden Death) OTADC: Dan & Christie Minted Rack of Lamb with Smashed Peas and Root Vegetable Chips IN: Through to ShowdownChicken Kiev with Green Beans LOW: Through to Sudden Death MWT AH: Aaron & Heather Beef Carpaccio with White Bean Purée, Toast and Petit Salad IN: Through to ShowdownQuarter Roast Chicken with Potato Mash, Brussels Sprouts and Pan Jus SAFE: High WGN IS: Ian & Sandie Asian-Spiced Fish with Coconut Rice and Sesame Beans IN: Through to ShowdownLemon & Thyme Chicken Breast with Kumara Rosti, Broccoli and Jus SAFE: High CAN JR: Jessie & Ricki Coffee Pancakes with Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Mascarpone IN: Through to ShowdownChicken Breast with Mushroom Sauce, Kumara Smash and Beans SAFE: Winners AUK JA: Josh & Aaron N/A(Immune) WGN SM: Steve & Maura N/A(Immune) WGN DD: Dai & Dal N/A(Immune)

Sudden Death Episodes 18 Airdate – 1 Oct 2014 Description – Teams compete in the first Sudden Death Cook-Off. Sudden Death Cook-Off Results Team Judge's scores Total Result Nadia Grace Robert Sean Ben Gareth AUKSD: Sam & Dan77768742 SAFEDishesEntreeBaked Crusted Hapuka with Pomme Purée and Beurre BlancMainPork Belly with Scallops, Chorizo, Apple Compote and Vanilla SyrupDessertDeconstructed Lemon & Raspberry Meringue Pie OTADC: Dan & Christie65666635EliminatedDishesEntreeHoki Cakes with Tomato SauceMainPork and Fennel PastaDessertChocolate Fondant with Lavender Cream

Sudden Death - Round 5

People's Choice 2: International Market Day Challenge Episodes 19 Airdate – 5 Oct 2014 Description – Each team must tackle a different cuisine and try to impress 150 guests who will vote by donating for their favourite dish and the team who received the most money will receive People's Choice, sending them safe from Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth sent two of the weakest teams directly into the second Sudden Death Cook-Off. All other surviving teams are through to the next showdown.

People's Choice Team Dish Result WKO NB: Neena & BelindaINDIAN Tomato and Tamarind Fish Curry with Coconut Chutney and Indian Flatbread WIN: People's Choice. Immune. AUKSD: Sam & DanTHAILAND Thai Green Chicken Curry with Roti LOW: Through to Rapid Cook-off MWT AH: Aaron & HeatherKIWI L&P Glazed Sticky Ribs with Marinated Mussels and Fried Bread IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off WGN IS: Ian & SandieMEXICO Soft Shell Fish Tacos with Spicy Salsa LOW: Through to Sudden Death CAN JR: Jessie & RickiITALY Mushroom and Goat’s Cheese Arancini