My Kitchen Rules NZ series 3 is a reality television cooking programme which aired on TVNZ 2.

It premiered September 25, with new hosts and judges, Pete Evans and Manu Feildel. Unlike previous seasons, and specific only to the NZ edition, only 6 teams went head-to-head in a single round instant restaurants (and no second round of double dish for each course), before competing in a series of elimination challenges, shortening the season by half.

Format Changes Teams – Only 6 teams were involved in the competition. In the past, at least 12 teams have competed in the competition. Special Guest Judges – Special celebrity guest judges have appeared alongside the main judging panel and competing teams for the Sudden Death Cook-offs.

Teams

RegionMembersRelationshipStatus Wanaka NewlywedsWinners 27 November 2017 (Round 5 - Grand Final) Christchurch Foodie Friends Runners-up 27 November 2017 (Round 5 - Grand Final) Wellington Hairdressers Eliminated 20 November 2017 (Round 4 - Semi-Final) Auckland Childhood MatesEliminated 13 November 2017 (Round 3 - Sudden death) Rotorua SoulmatesEliminated 6 November 2017 (Round 2 - Sudden death) Auckland Students Eliminated 30 October 2017 (Round 1 - Instant restaurant)

Elimination History + Teams' Competition ProgressRound: Teams: Progress Chris & Bex 3rd(70)SD(76) 1st=(18) Winners(52) Heather & Mitch2nd(75) SD(61)1st=(18) Runners-up(47) Teal & Sophie 1st(77) Immune 2nd(14) Jaryd & Ben5th(56) SD(43) colspan="2" Tash & Hera 4th(67) SD(74) colspan="3" Charlotte & Maddie6th(54) colspan="4"

Cell descriptions Team won the challenge 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. SD Team was eliminated after losing the Sudden Death cook-off or round. 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 Restaurants Episodes 1 to 6 Airdate – 25 Sept to 30 Oct 2017 Description – Teams were to transform their homes into an 'Instant Restaurant', serving opposing teams and judges a three course meal (Entrée, Main and Dessert). All teams are judged and scored by the other teams, and also by Pete and Manu.

+ Instant Restaurant Summary Instant Restaurant RoundTeam and Episode Details Guest scores Pete's Scores Manu's Scores TotalRank ResultT&HJ&BT&SC&MC&BH&MEntrée Main DessertEntrée Main Dessert Tash & Hera -76775 7 9 2 6 9 3 67 4th Safe Ep 1 25 September 2017 Makue Dishes Entrée Paua Main Seared Lamb Rack on Smoky Kumara Puree with Spiced Dukkah and an Apple & Onion Marmalade Dessert Mini Pavs with Kiwi Kawakawa Cream Jaryd & Ben3 -6646 5 6 5 5 5 5 56 5th Safe Ep 2 2 October 2017 Manhattan 661 Dishes Entrée Beet Cured Salmon with Pickled Cucumber and Herbs Main Fillet of Beef with Cherry Salsa and Seasonal Vegetables Dessert Chocolate Brownie with Homemade Coconut Ice Cream and Tempered Chocolate Teal & Sophie57 -77 7 8 4 10 8 5 9 77 1st Through to Semi-Final Ep 3 9 October 2017 Saigon Salon Dishes Entrée Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Pancake) Main Beef Pho Dessert Tapioca Delight with Cassava and Banana Charlotte & Maddie455 -66 3 4 7 3 5 6 54 6th Eliminated Ep 4 16 October 2017 Fresh Dishes Entrée Coconut Shrimp with Mango Chilli Dressing Main Macadamia Crusted Snapper with Crab Stuffing, Coconut Rice and Broccoli Dessert Green Tea Panna Cotta with Bacon Crumb, Chocolate Dirt, Raspberry Coulis & Pineapple Sauce Chris & Bex6 743 -5 10 3 9 10 4 9 70 3rd Safe Ep 5 23 October 2017 Aspiring Fare Dishes Entrée Chicken Liver Parfait with Caramelised Onions and Beer Bread Main Lamb Ragu with Kumara Gnocchi and a Fig & Aubergine Salad Dessert Plum & Almond Tart with Cardrona Rose Rabbit Ice Cream Heather & Mitch 8 8 4 5 7 - 8 10 4 7 9 5 75 2nd Safe Ep 6 30 October 2017 Smoke & Mirrors Dishes Entrée Pork Three Ways Pickled Pork Tongue, Cider Braised Pig Cheek and Crispy Tail Main Wild Venison with Manuka Smoked Beets, Broccolini & Jus Dessert Bomb Alaska with Vanilla Berry Compote

Sudden Death

Sudden Death Cook-off 1 Episode 7 Airdate – 6 Nov 2017 Description – CB: Chris & Bex (WKA) VS (ROT) TH: Tash & Hera. Cooking simultaneously in the same commercial kitchen, they are to prepare a multi-course meal to the judges, remaining contestants and special guests: Present and former cast members of Shortland Street, with the losing team to be eliminated on the spot.

+ Sudden Death Cook-Off results Sudden Death Cook-Off 1 Team Guests' scores Judges' scores Total Result Shortland Street cast Guest Teams Pete Manu TH: Tash & Hera82377778774 Eliminated DishesEntrée Sandy's ParengarengaCrayfish Tails, Coriander, Garlic Butter with Sisters Secret Sauce and Tempura Karengo Tio (Seaweed Oysters)MainMum's Muriz Kai Snapperwith Crispy Skin on RisottoDessertBangin ManganManuka Honey Herb Poached Pears with Crumb and Vanilla Mascarpone CB: Chris & Bex81988898876 Safe (Through to Semi-Final)DishesEntrée Rabbit Rouladewith Spicy Sausage, Pancetta, Cauliflower Puree, Carrot Chips and Pumpkin Sauce with Sweet SpicesMainAged Beef with Roasted Garlic Chips, Bone Marrow Sauce, Fondant Potatoes and Pea PureeDessertChocolate & Peanut Butter Moussewith Salted Peanut Honeycomb

Sudden Death Cook-off 2 Episode 8 Airdate – 13 Nov 2017 Description – JB: Jaryd & Ben (AUK) VS (CHC) HM: Heather & Mitch. They are to prepare a multi-course meal to the judges, remaining contestants and special guests: New Zealand sports stars, with the losing team to be eliminated on the spot.

+ Sudden Death Cook-Off results Sudden Death Cook-Off 2 Team Guests' scores Judges' scores Total Result Sporting Elites Guest Teams Pete Manu JB: Jaryd & Ben 5 12 5 5 3 5 5 343Eliminated DishesEntrée Tuna Steak CevicheMain Roast Duck Breastwith Gorgonzola Mousse & Seasonal VegesDessert Fable Berry Triflewith Coconut Sponge HM: Heather & Mitch 8 13 6 7 7 7 7 661Safe (Through to Semi-Final)DishesEntrée Crayfish TrifleMain Slowly Braised Beef Cheekswith Creamed Kumara Mash, Wilted Greens and PancettaDessert Dropped Lemon Meringue Piewith Curd Shards and Crumb

Semi-final

Episode 9 Airdate – 20 Nov 2017 Description – All three remaining teams compete. They are to prepare a three-course banquet in Orakei Bay to the judges, remaining contestants and 80 guests: Newly-weds and their families, with the losing team to be eliminated on the spot. The three courses are Canapé, Entrée and Main as the Dessert is provided by the bride's family, which includes the wedding cake.

+ Semi-Final Results Semi-Final Team Judges' scores Total Result Pete Manu CB: Chris & Bex 9 9 18 Safe (Through to Grand Final)DishesCanapé Chorizo and Manchego CroquettesEntrée Sous Vide Salmon Saladwith Fennel, Apple & Beetroot with a Hazlenut & Sweet Bourbon SauceMain Confit Pork Bellywith Asian Slaw & Red Cabbage Puree HM: Heather & Mitch 9 9 18 Safe (Through to Grand Final)DishesCanapé Prosciutto & Porcini AranciniEntrée Hapuka on Caprese SaladMain Lamb Rackwith Sumac Ricotta, Broad Beans & Peas TS: Teal & Sophie 7 7 14 Eliminated DishesCanapé LycheePickled Cucumber & Chinese Pork SausageEntrée Pan fried Scallopswith Spring Onion Oil, Capers & Apple Asian SlawMain Lemongrass Beef Saladwith Chinese Sausage, Fried Onions, Peanuts & Liquid Gold Dressing

Grand Final

Episode 10 Airdate – 27 Nov 2017 Description – CB: Chris & Bex (WKA) VS (CHC) HM: Heather & Mitch. They are to prepare a four-course meal (Entrée, Fish Main, Meat Main and Dessert) in Gusto at The Grand to the judges, remaining contestants and special guests (totalling 20 guests):Luminaries of NZ Chefs and Food Critics, including Ray McVinnie, chef, gastronomy lecturer in AUT, and former judge of MasterChef NZ seasons 1-3, Nadia Lim, the winner of Master Chef NZ season 2, dietitian and founder of My Food Bag, Sean Connelly, the head chef of Gusto and The Grill, with the winning team being crowned My Kitchen Rules NZ 2017 champions.

+ Grand Final Results Grand Final Team Judges' scores Total Result Sean Nadia Ray Tom Pete Manu CB: Chris & Bex 8 8 9 9 9 9 52 WinnersDishesEntrée Duck, Walnut and Pickled Grape SaladFish Main Blue Cod, Butter Beans and CauliflowerMeat Main Redemption Gnochhiwith Oxtail RaguDessert Rhubarb and Custard HM: Heather & Mitch 8 7 8 8 8 8 47 Runners-upDishesEntrée Mussels and Saffron SoupFish Main John Dory, Coconut and Cauliflower CurryMeat Main Beef Fillet, Barley, Creamed Spinach and OnionsDessert L&P Cheesecake, Passionfruit Cream and Hokey Pokey

Episodes Colour Key: – Elimination Episode – Finals Week

Round Episode Original airdate Timeslot 1 1Instant Restaurant Round: TH: Tash & Hera (ROT) 25 September 2017Monday 8:00pm 2Instant Restaurant Round: JB: Jaryd & Ben (AUK) 2 October 2017Monday 7:30pm 3Instant Restaurant Round: TS: Teal & Sophie (WGN) 9 October 2017Monday 7:30pm 4Instant Restaurant Round: CM: Charlotte & Maddie (AUK) 16 October 2017Monday 7:30pm 5Instant Restaurant Round: CB: Chris & Bex (WKA) 23 October 2017Monday 7:30pm 6Instant Restaurant Round: HM: Heather & Mitch (CHC) 30 October 2017Monday 7:30pm 2 7Sudden Death Round: CB: Chris & Bex (WKA) VS (ROT) TH: Tash & Hera 6 November 2017Monday 7:30pm 8Sudden Death Round: JB: Jaryd & Ben (AUK) VS (CHC) HM: Heather & Mitch 13 November 2017Monday 7:30pm 3 9Semi-final: CB: Chris & Bex (WKA) VS HM: Heather & Mitch (CHC) VS TS: Teal & Sophie (WGN) 20 November 2017Monday 7:30pm 4 10Grand Final: CB: Chris & Bex (WKA) VS (CHC) HM: Heather & Mitch 27 November 2017Monday 7:30pm

References

External links Official site