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| My Kitchen Rules NZ (series 2) | |
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| Series 2 | |
| No. of episodes | 19 |
| Release | |
| Original network | TVNZ |
| Original release | 12 October 2015 |
| Series chronology | |
My Kitchen Rules NZ (series 2) is a reality television cooking programme which airs on the TVNZ TV2.
This year, TVNZ has 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.[1] It premiered on 12 October 2015. The winning team will win $100,000 prize money.
Teams[2]
| Group | Team | Members | Relationship | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TKI | Taranaki | Laurance & Paul | Taranaki Mates | Eliminated on 26 October 2015 (Instant restaurant Round 1) [3] |
| 2 | AUK | Auckland | Katarina & Natasha | Auckland Sisters | Eliminated on 10 November 2015 (Instant restaurant Round 2) [4] |
| 1 | AUK | Auckland | Hannah & Cathy | Auckland Workmates | Eliminated on 16 November 2015 (People's Choice 1: BBQ Challenge) [5] |
| 2 | MWT | Manawatu[6] | Kimberley & Brooke | Manawatu Sisters | Eliminated on 23 November 2015 (Round 3 - Sudden Death) [7] |
| 3 | AUK | Auckland | Ben & Regan | Auckland Mates | |
| 1 | OTA | Otago | Travis & Jeremy | Otago Mates | Eliminated on 1 December 2015 (Round 4 - Sudden Death) [8] |
| 2 | MWT | Manawatu[6] | Lauren & Simon | Palmerston North Friends | |
| 1 | HKB | Hawkes Bay | Monique & Henry | Hawkes Bay Couple | |
| 1 | CAN | Canterbury | Cheryl & Ruth | Canterbury Mother and Daughter | |
| 2 | WKO | Waikato | Jay & Sarah | Waikato Couple | |
| 2 | AUK | Auckland | WIlliam & Zoe | Auckland Friends | |
| 3 | WGN | Wellington | Jess & Stella | Wellington Besties | |
| Round: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Restaurant | Sudden Death | Finals | |||||||||||||||||
| Team | Result | ||||||||||||||||||
| HKB | Monique & Henry | 2nd (72) |
N/A | RCO (Safe) |
People's Choice |
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| CAN | Cheryl & Ruth | 4th (65) |
N/A | RCO (Safe) |
RCO (Safe) |
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| WKO | Jay & Sarah | N/A | 3rd (69) |
SD (38) |
RCO (Safe) |
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| AUK | William & Zoe | N/A | 1st (81) |
People's Choice |
SD (50) |
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| WGN | Jess & Stella | N/A | SD (40) |
SD (53) |
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| MWT | Lauren & Simon | N/A | 2nd (71) |
RCO (Safe) |
SD (38) |
Eliminated (Episode 16) | |||||||||||||
| OTA | Travis & Jeremy | 3rd (66) |
N/A | Immune | SD (30) | ||||||||||||||
| AUK | Ben & Regan [7] | N/A | SD (35) |
Eliminated (Episode 13) | |||||||||||||||
| MWT | Kimberley & Brooke [7] | N/A | 4th (64) |
SD (33) | |||||||||||||||
| AUK | Hannah & Cathy [5] | 1st (81) |
N/A | LOW | Eliminated (Episode 11) | ||||||||||||||
| AUK | Katarina & Natasha [4] | N/A | 5th (60) |
Eliminated (Episode 10) | |||||||||||||||
| TKI | Laurance & Paul [3] | 5th (64) |
Eliminated (Episode 5) | ||||||||||||||||
| Cell descriptions | |
|---|---|
| Team won the challenge, People's Choice or received the highest score for the round. | |
| Team lost a challenge, cooked the weakest dish or received a low score and must compete in an additional round or challenge. | |
| 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 Oct 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 | Total (out of 100) |
Rank | Result | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC | LP | MH | CR | TJ | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | |||||||
| 1 | AUK | HC: Hannah & Cathy | 12 October 2015 | - | 81 | 1st | Safe | ||||||||||
| 2 | TKI | LP: Laurance & Paul | 13 October 2015 | - | 64 | 5th | Eliminated [3] | ||||||||||
| 3 | HKB | MH: Monique & Henry | 19 October 2015 | 6 | 6 | - | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 72 | 2nd | Safe |
| 4 | CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth | 20 October 2015 | - | 65 | 4th | Safe | ||||||||||
| 5 | OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy | 26 October 2015 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | - | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 66 | 3rd | Safe |
Round 2
- Episodes 6 to 10
- Airdate – 27 Oct to 10 Nov 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 | Total (out of 100) |
Rank | Result | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JS | LS | WZ | KB | KN | Entrée | Main | Dessert | Entrée | Main | Dessert | |||||||
| 6 | WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | 27 October 2015 | - | 69 | 3rd | Safe | ||||||||||
| 7 | MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon | 2 November 2015 | 7 | - | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 71 | 2nd | Safe |
| 8 | AUK | WZ: WIlliam & Zoe | 3 November 2015 | - | 80 | 1st | Safe | ||||||||||
| 9 | MWT | KB: Kimberley & Brooke | 9 November 2015 | - | 64 | 4th | Safe | ||||||||||
| 10 | AUK | KN: Katrina & Natasha | 10 November 2015 | - | 60 | 5th | Eliminated [4] | ||||||||||
Sudden Death - Round 3
People's Choice 1: Oxfam BBQ Challenge
- Episodes 11
- Airdate – 16 Nov 2015
- Description – The teams headed into the first challenge to serve a dish. The crowd will vote by donating for their favourite dish and the 2 team who raise the most donations will received People's Choice, sending both team 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 QUESO with Creme Frariche, Yogurt and Lemon Zest |
LOW: Eliminated [5] | |
| HKB | MH: Monique & Henry | SWEET & SAVOURY PANCAKES [9] 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 [10] 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 BACON with Beetroot Chutney and Green Salad |
IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off | |
| MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon | ASIAN STICKY MEATBALLS [11] with Apple Slaw |
IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off | |
| AUK | WZ: WIlliam & Zoe | FRENCH TOAST [12] with Caramel Apples, Berry Compote and Vanilla Mascarpone |
WIN: People's Choice. Immune. | |
| MWT | KB: Kimberley & Brooke | COURGETTE AND FETA FRITTERS with Tomato Chutney |
COTTAGE CHEESE CAKES with Berry Compote and Honey Vanilla Syrup |
IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off |
| AUK | BR: Ben & Reagan | BARBEQUE PORK BUNS with Hoisin Satay Sauce and Aple Slaw |
LOW: Through to Sudden Death | |
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | GRILLED LAMB KOFTA with Flatbread and Tzatziki |
IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off | |
Rapid Cook-Off
45min Magic Box Challenge by Nosh
- Episodes 12
- Airdate – 17 Nov 2015
- Description – Each box consist of a protein and 2 complimentary ingredients. All teams are required to use all the ingredients in the box and make the protein as 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 produce 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 | ||||
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| Team | Dish | Result | Dish | Result | |
| HKB | MH: Monique & Henry | Turkey and Bacon Meatballs with Peanut and Coconut Cream Sauce |
IN: Through to Showdown | Gurnard Fish & Chips with 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 Venison Pie with Roast Brocolli and Cherry Chutney |
LOW: Through to Sudden Death | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | |
| MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon | Seared Lamb with Parsnip Puree, Beetroot and Feta Salad |
IN: Through to Showdown | Oven-Baked Trevally[13] with Creamy Leeks, Roast Potatoes and Tomato Sauce |
SAFE: Winners |
| AUK | WZ: William & Zoe | N/A (Immune) | |||
| MWT | KB: Kimberley & Brooke | Pan-fried Salmon [14] with Poached Fennel and Horseradish Broth |
IN: Through to Showdown | Asian-Style Trevally with Coconut Rice and Stir-Fried Vegetables |
LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| AUK | BR: Ben & Reagan | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | |||
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | Pan-Seared Duck Breast[15] with Baby Carrots and Cauliflower Puree |
IN: Through to Showdown | Pan-Fried Gurnard[16] with Salsa Verde, Roast Beans and Crispy Potatoes |
LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
Sudden Death
- Episodes 13
- Airdate – 23 Nov 2015
- Description – In a Double Elimination, the teams compete in the first Sudden Death Cook-Off.
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadia | Grace | Robert | Liz | Ben | Gareth | ||||
| WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 38 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | Scallops with Pesto Zucchini | |||||||
| Main | Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack with vegetables | ||||||||
| Dessert | Choc Berry Todu Cheesecake with Hokey Pokey Crumb Biscuits Base | ||||||||
| MWT | KB: Kimberley & Brooke | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 33 | Eliminated [7] |
| Dishes | Entree | Rotollo of Silverbeet and Ricotta with Red Capsicum Sauce | |||||||
| Main | Scotch Fillet with Mushroom Sauce, Parsnip Puree, Carrots and Brussel Sprouts | ||||||||
| Dessert | Lemon Meringue Tart with Citrus-Scented Cream | ||||||||
| AUK | BR: Ben & Reagan | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 35 | Eliminated [7] |
| Dishes | Entree | Whisky Chicken Livers with Raw Beetroot Salad | |||||||
| Main | Crusted Lamb Rack with Polenta Chips, Pea Puree and Red Pepper Sauce | ||||||||
| Dessert | Dropped Choc Top with Madarin Basil Ice Cream and Hoeny Rosemary Tuile Cone | ||||||||
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 40 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | Butternut Ravioli with Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce | |||||||
| Main | Venison with Pea Puree, Brussle Sprouts, Kumara and Poatato Gratin | ||||||||
| Dessert | Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | ||||||||
Sudden Death - Round 4
People's Choice 2: Training Day Challenge
- Episodes 14
- Airdate – 24 Nov 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 received People's Choice, sending both team safe from Rapid Cook-Off and Showdown. Judges Ben and Gareth sent 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 & Henry | Spaghetti Bolognese | Puku Miti Pita Pocket with Marinated Steak and Salad |
WIN: People's Choice. Immune. | ||
| CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth | Meatlover's Pizza | Lamp Chops with Israeli Couscous |
IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off | ||
| OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy | Sticky Pork Fingers | Hunters Assaghai | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off | ||
| WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | Beef and Carrot Kebab with Teriyaki Sauce |
Hearty Open Burger with Capsicum and Pieneapple Relish |
LOW: Through to Rapid Cook-off | ||
| MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon | Raw Energy Balls | Onion Bhaji with Mango Chutney |
IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off | ||
| AUK | WZ: WIlliam & Zoe | Fish Fingers with Coleslaw and Aioli |
Ultimate Steak Sandwich | IN: Through to Rapid Cook-off | ||
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | Satay Beef Kebab | Mushroom and Steak Sandwich | LOW: Through to Sudden Death | ||
Kitchen Cook off - TBD
- Episodes 15
- Airdate – 30 Nov 2015
- Description – Meat eater and Beer drinker paradise.
| 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 | TBD with TBD |
SAFE: Winners | N/A (Immune) | |
| OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy | TBD with TBD |
IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD |
LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | TBD with TBD |
IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD |
SAFE: Winners |
| MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon | TBD with TBD |
IN: Through to Showdown | TBD with TBD |
LOW: Through to Sudden Death |
| AUK | WZ: William & Zoe | TBD with TBD |
LOW: Through to Sudden Death | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | |
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | N/A (Through to Sudden Death) | |||
Sudden Death
- Episodes 16
- Airdate – 1 Dec 2015
- Description – In a Second Double Elimination, The teams compete in the second Sudden Death Cook-Off.
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadia | Grace | Robert | Liz | Ben | Gareth | ||||
| OTA | TJ: Travis & Jeremy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 30 | Eliminated [8] |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | |||||||
| Main | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| Dessert | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| MWT | LS: Lauren & Simon | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 38 | Eliminated [8] |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | |||||||
| Main | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| Dessert | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| AUK | WZ: William & Zoe | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 50 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | |||||||
| Main | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| Dessert | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 53 | SAFE |
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | |||||||
| Main | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| Dessert | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
Sudden Death - Round 5
People's Choice 3: School Meal Challenge
- Episodes 17
- Airdate – 7 Dec 2015
- Description – The lowest scoring team is eliminated as the remaining four teams are ranked into the semifinals.
| People's Choice | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Dish | Result | ||
| HKB | MH: Monique & Henry | TBD with TBD |
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| CAN | CR: Cheryl & Ruth | TBD with TBD |
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| WKO | JS: Jay & Sarah | TBD with TBD |
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| AUK | WZ: WIlliam & Zoe | TBD with TBD |
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| WGN | JS: Jess & Stella | TBD with TBD |
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Semi-Finals
Semi-Final 1
- Episodes 18
- Airdate – 8 Dec 2015
- Description – 2 Teams in the first Semi-Final Cook-Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the winner proceeds through to the Grand Final.
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadia | Grace | Robert | Liz | Ben | Gareth | ||||
| 1st in Final 5 Challenge | |||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | |||||||
| Main | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| Dessert | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| 4th in Final 5 Challenge | |||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | |||||||
| Main | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| Dessert | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
Semi-Final 2
- Episodes 19
- Airdate – 14 Dec 2015
- Description – 2 Teams in the second Semi-Final Cook-Off. The lower scoring team is eliminated and the other team becomes the second team to proceed into the Grand Final.
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadia | Grace | Robert | Liz | Ben | Gareth | ||||
| 2nd in Final 5 Challenge | |||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | |||||||
| Main | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| Dessert | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| 3rd in Final 5 Challenge | |||||||||
| Dishes | Entree | TBD with TBD | |||||||
| Main | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| Dessert | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
Grand-Finals
- Episodes 19
- Airdate – 15 Dec 2015
- Description – In the final cook-off for the series, the top 2 teams face-off in the ultimate Grand Final. Teams each cook a five course degustation in the format of a cold entree, hot entree, seafood main, meat main and dessert. 20 plates of each course, totalling 100 plates per team were served to all eliminated teams, friends and family. Guest judges returned for the final verdict of awarding the $100,000 prize to the winners. Teams also wear chef attire and have their Instant Restaurant represented.
| Team | Judge's scores | Total (out of 60) |
Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadia | Grace | Robert | Liz | Ben | Gareth | ||||
| WINNERS | |||||||||
| Dishes | Restaurant Name | ||||||||
| 1st course | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| 2nd course | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| 3rd course | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| 4th course | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| 5th course | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| WINNERS | |||||||||
| Dishes | Restaurant Name | ||||||||
| 1st course | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| 2nd course | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| 3rd course | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| 4th course | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
| 5th course | TBD with TBD | ||||||||
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