The first season of the British and Irish competitive cooking competition show, My Kitchen Rules, with Irish competitors was derived from the Australian-show of the same name My Kitchen Rules. It premiered on 23 January 2014. Danny & Kev won the inaugural season.
Teams Region Members Relationship StatusDublin, IrelandClaire & RebeccaSchoolfriends Essex, The SouthDanny & Kev Firefighters Liverpool, The NorthSteph & GabbiHousemates Eliminated (Round 3)Derbyshire, The MidlandsDuncan & StewartNeighbours Eliminated (Instant Restaurants)Newport, WalesEmma and Phillips Hairdresser & Client Runners-up 27 March (Grand Final)Scotland Catriona & AllionaBest Friends Eliminated (Round 4)
Elimination history + Teams' Competition ProgressRound: 12345Teams: Progress The South Danny & Kev4th(60)Safe(Sudden-Death)Safe(Sudden-Death)Through to Grand FinalChampions(50) Wales Emma & Phillip1st(77) ImmuneSafe(18)(Elimination Cook-Off)Through to Grand Final(14)(Elimination Cook-Off)Runners-up(49) Scotland Catriona & Alliona5th(42)Safe(18)(Breakfast Challenge)Safe(18)(Barbeque Challenge)Eliminated(10) The North Steph & Gabbi2nd(71)Safe(12)(Elimination Cook-Off)Eliminated(15) ScotlandClaire & Rebecca3rd((66)Eliminated(11) The Midlands 6th(39)
Competition details Instant Restaurants During the Instant Restaurant rounds, each team hosts a three-course dinner for judges and fellow teams. They are scored and ranked among their group and judges, with the lowest scoring team being eliminated. Round 1 Episodes 1 to 6 Airdate – 23 January to 27 February Description – The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1. The lowest scoring team at the end of this round is eliminated.
+ Instant Restaurant Summary Group 1Team and Episode DetailsGuest ScoresJason's ScoresLorraine's ScoresTotalRankResultC&RD&KS&GD&SE&PC&AStarter Main DessertStarter Main Dessert Claire & Rebecca — 5 5 7 4 6 5 5 6 6 9 8 66 3rd Through to Kitchen Headquarters Ep 1 23 January Dishes Starter Sous Vide Salmon on Samphire with Beetroot, Aioli and Balsamic Pearls Main Braised Cheeks of Irish Beef in Stout with Colcannon Potato Cake & Glazed Carrots Dessert Lady's Irish Breakfast: Coffee Chocolate Mousse & Whisky CreamLemon Cream & Orange CurdShortbread Soldiers Danny & Kev 4 — 6 6 3 6 5 5 6 6 7 6 60 4th Through to Kitchen Headquarters Ep 2 30 January Scoville Station Dishes StarterThai Fishcakes with Homemade Chilli Jam MainHot and Sticky Essex Pork Ribs with Straw Potatoes, Bok Choi & Apple Slaw DessertChilli Chocolate Mousse Cake with Pistacchio, Raspberry Sauce & Cardamom Cream Steph & Gabbi 6 4 — 7 6 5 7 6 7 7 7 9 71 2nd Through to Kitchen Headquarters Ep 3 6 February Bocca del Rosa Dishes Starter Melanzana alla Parmigiana with Parmesan Shard, Deep-Fried Bocconcini & a Balsamic Reduction Main Trio of Ravioli with different fillings : Italian Sausage Meat, Butternut Squash with Spinach & Mascarpone with Whole Egg Wolk Dessert Zeppolini Piccolini with a Trio of Saunces : Chocolate, Toffee & Custard Duncan & Stewart 3 1 5 — 2 4 5 4 4 5 3 3 39 6th Eliiminated Ep 4 13 February Belly of the Sun Dishes Starter Derbyshire Oatcake Cups with Fried Mackerel and Rhubarb Ketchup Main Jollof-ish Rice featuring Duncan's Special Seasoning with Citrus & Raisin Spring Greens Dessert'Danger High Voltage!' Emma & Phillip 7 5 7 6 — 8 7 9 8 8 6 6 77 1st Safe Ep 5 20 February Once Upon A Time Dishes Starter Pan Fried Sea Bass on Samphire with a Bisque Sauce Main "Three Little Pigs" : Belly of Pork, Pork and Chorizo Balls and Pork Tenderloin with Olive Oil Mash and Red Cabbage Dessert Vanilla Panna Cotta with a Caramel Shard Catriona & Allina 3 3 6 5 2 — 3 3 4 4 4 5 42 5th Through to Kitchen Headquarters Ep 6 27 February Pleasure Dishes Starter A Stack of Stornaway Black Pudding with a Trio of Fresh Shellfish : Scallops, Cockles and Crab Main Rack of Lamb with a Herby Skirlie Crust on a Bed of Pea and Mint Puree Served with Potato Dauphinoise Dessert "Wee Flamin' Clouties wi' a Shivery Bite Cloutie Dumbling Flambeed in Whiskey with Vanilla Ice Cream
Round 2 Lake District Bed and Breakfast Challenge Episode 7 Airdate 6 March Description — For the first challenge, all contestants cooked for the general public in the Lake District in the kitchen of a Bed and breakfast for an ultimate breakfast dish to serve 15 Bed and Breakfast owners and their guests. The winner will also be safe from elimination, the Judge's Choice worst dish will go straight to the Elimination Cook-off and the other two teams will face a Sudden-Death Cook-Off. In the Sudden-Death, the two remaining teams had 30 minutes with the same key ingredient, chicken. For the Elimination Cook, the remaining teams had 45 minutes to creates a seafood date. Emma and Phillip had immunity for the episode.
+ Breakfast challenge Main Team Dish Result Steph & Gabbi Breakfast Hash Sausage Meatballs, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Cheesy Beans & a Duck Egg To Elimination Cook Off Claire & Rebecca Mexican Breakfast Sweetcorn Fritters, Streaky Bacon, Gaucemole & Tomato Salsa Through to Sudden-Death Cook Off Danny & Kev Breakfast USA Blueberry Pancakes, Crispy Bacon, Honey Yoghurt & Maple Syrupt Through to Sudden-Death Cook Off Catriona & Alliona Scottish Pancake Stack with Fromage Frais and Berries Safe Kitchen HQ Sudden-Death Cook-Off Team Dish Result Claire & Rebecca Sticky Asian Chicken in Lettuce Cups To Elimination Cook Off Danny & Kev Turkish Chicken Stew with a Flatbread and Herb Salad Safe Kitchen HQ Elimination Cook-Off Team Jason's Scores Lorraine's Scores Dish Result Steph & Gabbi66 Oysters Rockefeller Baked with Creamy Spinach and Pancetta Safe Claire & Rebecca65 Deconstructed Tuna Nicoise Salad Eliminated
Round 3 Camper Van Challenge Episode 8 Airdate 13 March Description — For the second challenge, the remaining contestants cooked for 40 campers at Sandy Balls. The popular choice was safe from elimination. For the Sudden-Death Cook-Off, the key ingredient was cheese and the two teams had 30 minutes to cook. For the Elimination Cook-Off, the teams had 90 minutes to cook a main course.
+ Barbecue challenge Main Team Dish Result Emma & Phillip Deep Fried Salmon Ball with Soft Boiled Quail's Egg To Elimination Cook Off Steph & Gabbi Barbecued Quail with Panzanella and Vegetable Crisps Through to Sudden-Death Cook Off Danny & Kev Jerked King Prawns Blueberry Pancakes, Crispy Bacon, Honey Yoghurt & Maple Syrupt Through to Sudden-Death Cook Off Catriona & Alliona Lavendar Lamb with New Potatoes and Asparagus Safe Kitchen HQ Sudden-Death Cook-Off Team Dish Result Steph & Gabbi Goat's Cheese Bon Bon, Roquefort and Poached Pearand Baked Camembert with Crostini To Elimination Cook Off Danny & Kev Goats' Cheese and Leek Tart with Asparagus Tips, Onion Jam and a Pear and Walnut Salad Safe Kitchen HQ Elimination Cook-Off Team Jason's Scores Lorraine's Scores Dish Result Emma & Phillip99 Pan Friend Hake with Potato Rösti,Pea Puree with Pancettaand Fennel Veloute Safe Steph & Gabbi78 Squid Ink Tagilioini with Clams, Razor Clams and Musselsand Riccotta Stuffed Courgette Flower Eliminated
Round 4 Swanky Soiree Challenge Episode 9 Airdate 20 March Description — For the third challenge, the remaining contestants cooked for 30 VIPs (relatives and friends of the contestans) at Grove House in four and a half hours. The guests scored each team out of 10, including the judges. The popular choice went straight to the Grand Final. For the Elimination Cook-Off, the remaining two teams had to make a trio of desserts.
+ VIP challenge Main Team Guests Jason's Scores Lorraine's Scores Dish Result Emma & Phillip 8 7 7 Surf and turf with Soft Boiled Quail's Egg To Elimination Cook Off Danny & Kev 7 9 9 Smoked Saddles of Lamb Blueberry Pancakes, Crispy Bacon, Honey Yoghurt & Maple Syrup Through to Grand Final Catriona & Alliona 6 7 8 Seafood Symphony with New Potatoes and Asparagus To Elimination Cook Off Kitchen HQ Elimination Cook-Off Team Jason's Scores Lorraine's Scores Dish Result Emma & Phillip77 Raspberry MousseLemon Creme BruleeFrangipane Tart Through to Grand Final Catriona & Alliona55 Summer Fruit PavlovaDark Chocolate MousseStrawberry Shortbread Eliminated
Finale Episode 10 Airdate 27 March, 2014 Description — For the starter, only one teammate could cook in one hour. For the mains, they teams had to make six dishes for the other prior competitors in 90 minutes. They had 90 minutes to make dessert.
+ Grand Final Starter Team Jason's Scores Lorraine's Scores Dish Emma & Phillip 7 7 Lobster Tail on Zabaglioni and Crab-Filled Parmesan Basket Danny & Kev 8 8 Trio of Black Pudding with Scallop, Quails' Egg, Pancetta and Apple Sauce + Grand Final Mains Team Guests Jason's Scores Lorraine's Scores Dish Emma & Phillip 7 7 7 Duck Breasts with a Port and Blackberry Sauce, Celeriac Cream and Fondant Potatoes Danny & Kev 6 5 5 Seafood Medley with Homemade Pasta, Rainbow Tomatoes, Basil and Chilli Saunce + Grand Final Dessert Team Jason's Scores Lorraine's Scores Dish Result Emma & Phillip 7 7 Coffee Mocha PotMexican ChurrosIrish Cream Ice Cream Eliminated Danny & Kev 9 9 Poached Pear with Pear WaferFilo Basket with Ice CreamChocolate Mousee with Honeycomb Winner
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