The fourteenth season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on 9 September 2024.[1]
In October 2023, the series was renewed for a 14th season.[2] In September 2024, it was announced Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel would return as hosts and judges, however Nigella Lawson would not be returning.[3] At the grand final, inaugural MasterChef winner Julie Goodwin was the guest judge.
Queensland friends Simone Prest and Viviana Barile won the competition, earning the $100,000 prize money.[4]
Eliminated 24 September (Instant Restaurant: Round 1)
Competition details
Instant Restaurants
During the Instant Restaurant rounds, each team hosts a three-course dinner for judges and fellow teams in their allocated group. They are scored and ranked among their group. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final, while in an MKR first, the two lowest scoring teams will be eliminated.
Round 1
Episodes 1 to 6
Airdate — 9 to 24 September
Description — The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1.
Smoked Beef Short Rib with Nduja Cauliflower Cheese & Fired Slaw
Dessert
Peanut Butter S'more with Bourbon Caramel Sauce
SA
Ash & Cassie
5
—
5
6
5
5
7
4
6
7
3
7
60
5th
Elimimated
Ep 2
10 September
Dietitians Dishing It
Dishes
Entrée
Duck Pancakes
Main
Crispy Pork Belly with Green Papaya Salad
Dessert
Coconut & Kafir Lime Panna Cotta with Lime Syrup & Ginger Crumb
QLD
Simone & Viviana
6
6
—
6
6
6
9
10
3
10
10
2
74
2nd
Through to Second Instant Restaurant
Ep 3
11 September
Sotto Le Stelle (Under The Stars)
Dishes
Entrée
Ricotta and Prawn Cannoli Salati
Main
Tagliatelle Ragù Di Polpo
Dessert
Pistachio Tortino
QLD
Danny & Sonia
6
4
6
—
5
5
7
2
5
7
3
6
56
6th
Elimimated
Ep 4
16 September
Broasis
Dishes
Entrée
Townsville Mud Crab with Mango Chilli Dip
Main
Filet Mignon with Garlic Prawn Toppers, Beer Battered Wedges and Bacon Broccoli Salad
Dessert
Espresso Martini Trifle
WA
Hannah & Lawrence
7
6
7
5
—
6
5
9
5
5
8
5
68
4th
Through to Second Instant Restaurant
Ep 5
17 September
Missing Piece
Dishes
Entrée
Croquettes De Fromage with Ginger Brussel Sprouts, Jamon and Jalapeño Aioli
Main
Lamb Rump with Crispy Onion Rings, Carrot Purée and Carrot Top Salsa
Dessert
Baked Apples with Brandy Caramel and Cinnamon Ice Cream
WA
Mike & Pete
6
7
7
6
5
—
4
6
10
5
6
10
72
3rd
Through to Second Instant Restaurant
Ep 6
24 September
Twisted Lemons
Dishes
Entrée
Crayfish Ravioli in Marinara Sauce
Main
Osso Bucco with Soft Polenta and Broccolini
Dessert
Sicilian Cannoli with Ricotta
Round 2
Episodes 7 to 12
Airdate — 25 September to 14 October
Description — The remaining three teams from the first instant restaurant return along with three new “gatecrashers” for the second instant restaurant. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final. The lowest scoring team will be eliminated.
Fränkische Bratwurst with Potato Salad and Red Cabbage
Dessert
Black Forest Cake
Kitchen HQ Cook Off
Round 1
Episode 13
Airdate — 15 October
Description — Six teams competed in the Kitchen HQ. The challenge was over two rounds; in round one 3 teams had to create a main dish with a key ingredient, while the other 3 teams had to create a dessert with a key ingredient, and the weakest team will be sent to the elimination cook off, while the 5 remaining will compete in round 2.
Kitchen HQ Cook Off summary
Main
Team
Main Ingredient
Dish
Result
QLD
Simone & Vivana
Chicken
Chicken Roulade with Duck Fat Potatoes and Mushroom Sauce
Through to round 2
VIC
Janey & Maddie
Offal
Beef Cheeks in Red Wine Sauce with Carrots and Polenta
Through to round 2
WA
Hannah & Lawrence
Lamb
Crumbed Lamb Rack with Pea Puree
Through to Elimination Cook Off
Dessert
Team
Main Ingredient
Dish
Result
NSW
Caz & Fergus
Cheese
Ricotta Fritters with Blackberry Sauce
Dish of the Day
WA
Mike & Pete
Chilli
Chilli Chocolate Tart with Raspberry Coulis
Through to Round 2
VIC
Rob & Liam
Fruit
Mango & Gin Panna Cotta with Passionfruit Foam
Through to Round 2
Round 2
Episode 14
Airdate — 21 October
Description — 5 teams competed in the Kitchen HQ. The challenge was over two rounds; in round one 4 teams had to create a signature entrée in 60 minutes, the weakest team will be sent to the elimination cook off with Hannah & Lawrence. In the second round the remaining 4 teams had to create a signature main course in 90 minutes, and the strongest team will have the judges power at the elimination cook off where they help the judges decide who goes home, while the 3 remaining will compete in round 3.
Kitchen HQ Cook Off summary
Entree
Team
Dish
Result
NSW
Caz & Fergus
—
Fast-tracked to Main Round
WA
Mike & Pete
Lime Cured Scallops with Lime Creme Fraiche
Through to Main Round
VIC
Rob & Liam
Lamb Ribs with Chermoula and Toasted Nut Butter
Through to Main Round
VIC
Janey & Maddie
Tuna & Avocado Tartare with Nori Crisps
Through to Main Round
QLD
Simone & Vivana
Insalata Di Mare
Through to Elimination Cook Off
Main
Team
Dish
Result
VIC
Rob & Liam
Wagyu Sirloin with Chinese Broccoli, Blistered Peppers and Sesame Garlic Sauce
Won Judges Power
NSW
Caz & Fergus
Lamb Rack with Mint Bearnaise and Braised Lettuce & Peas
Through to Round 3
WA
Mike & Pete
Prawn Cutlets with Fennel & Pea Salad and Chilli Jam
Through to Round 3
VIC
Janey & Maddie
Crispy Skin Barramundi with Caponata and Duck Fat Potatoes
Through to Round 3
Round 3
Episode 15
Airdate — 22 October
Description — 3 teams competed in the Kitchen HQ. The challenge was over two rounds; in round one 3 teams had to create a main course in 75 minutes inspired by family, the weakest team will be sent to the elimination cook off with Hannah & Lawrence and Simone & Viviana. As being the winners of the Judges Reward challenge, Rob & Liam will be guest judges in both rounds. In the second round the bottom 3 teams have to cook a Dessert in 75 minutes inspired by family, the team with the weakest score will be eliminated.
Toasted Coconut Honey Ginger Cake with Lime Curd and Raspberry Coulis
Ultimate Instant Restaurants
Episodes 16 to 20
Airdate — 28 October to 11 November 2024
Description — For the start of the finals round, the Top 5 teams head around the country once again in an Ultimate Instant Restaurant round. All teams have to cook two dishes of each course (entree, main and dessert) for their fellow finalists and judges for scoring. Guests have a choice of choosing one of the options per course while the judges Manu and Colin each taste one of the two options. The lowest scoring team is eliminated as the remaining four teams are ranked into the semifinals.
For the first time, open scoring was introduced for the other teams. Meaning all teams had to tell everyone how they score, controversially it was done after Rob & Liam had already been scored instead of before informing them.[5]
Description — The Four remaining teams competed in the Quarter Final. The challenge was to make a banquet over two rounds; in round one teams had to create a main in 2 hours and in round 2 each team had to create a dessert within 60 minutes. The team with the highest score will face the lowest scoring team in the 1st Round of the Semi-final, whilst the remaining two went to the 2nd Semi-final. The highest scoring team from each round will have a 5 minute advantage for each course.
Kitchen HQ: Banquet style Cook-off summary
Banquet
Team
Dishes
Total (out of 40)
Result
NSW
Caz & Fergus
Spiced Lamb Shoulder with Middle Eastern Sides, Salads and Dips
32
1st Through to Semi-Final Round 1 with Five-minute Time Advantage against Janey & Maddie
Pistachio & Saffron Baklava Cake
WA
Mike & Pete
Sesame Ginger Chicken with Miso Eggplant, Truffle Fried Rice and Charred Shishito Peppers
31
2nd Through to Semi-Final Round 2 with Time Advantage against Simone & Viviana
Cannoli Tower with Miso and Yuzu Custards
QLD
Simone & Viviana
Lasagne with Orange & Fennel Salad and Broccolini
30
3rd Through to Semi-Final Round 2 against Mike & Pete
Ocean Trout with Parsley & Macadamia Crumb, Creamy Potatoes, Honey Carrots and Charred Leeks
25
4th Through to Semi-Final Round 1 against Caz & Fergus
Gin & Tonic Tart with Vanilla Bean and Juniper Ice Cream
Round 1
Episode 22
Airdate — 17 November 2024
Description — Caz & Fergus compete against Janey & Maddie
Semi-Final Cook-Off Results
Semi-Final 1
Team
Dishes
Result
NSW
Caz & Fergus
Grilled Pork Jowl with Nahm Jim Jaew
Through to Grand Final
Choo Chee Ocean Trout with Papaya Salad
Peanut Butter Panna Cotta with Chocolate Mousse and Butterscotch
VIC
Janey & Maddie
Kingfish Ceviche
Elimimated
Beef Wellington with Red Wine Jus and Spinach Puree
Raspberry Soufflé with Raspberry Sauce
Round 2
Episode 23
Airdate — 18 November 2024
Description — Mike & Pete compete against Simone & Viviana
Semi-Final Cook-Off Results
Semi-Final 2
Team
Dishes
Result
QLD
Simone & Viviana
Gnocco Fritto with Carpaccio Di Manzo
Through to Grand Final
Risotto Salsiccia, Taleggio and Porcini
Rum Baba
WA
Mike & Pete
Salmon Tartare with Balsamic Pearls and Crostini
Elimimated
Crumbed Scotch Fillet with Mash Potato and Pickled Cabbage
Ruby Chocolate Tart with Strawberry Ice Cream
Grand Finale
Episodes 24
Airdate — 19 November
Description — Simone & Viviana take on Caz & Fergus in this Grand Final. They had to cook a four-course meal for the judges, the eliminated teams and their family and friends, 25 plates per course. The judges including Manu, Colin and Julie scored each set of 4 meals out of 10 for the final verdict.