My Kitchen Rules NZ (series 3)

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My Kitchen Rules NZ
Series 3
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network TVNZ 2
Original release25 September (2017-09-25) 
27 November 2017 (2017-11-27)
Series chronology
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Series 2 (2015)
Next 
Series 4 (2018)

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

Contents

It premiered September 25, with new hosts and judges, Pete Evans and Manu Feildel. [1] 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. [2]

Format Changes

Teams [3]

RegionMembersRelationshipStatus
WKAChris & Bex WrightWanaka NewlywedsWinners 27 November 2017(Round 5 - Grand Final) [4]
CHCHeather Andersen & Mitch MacDonaldChristchurch Foodie FriendsRunners-up 27 November 2017(Round 5 - Grand Final)
WGNTeal & Sophie MauWellington HairdressersEliminated 20 November 2017(Round 4 - Semi-Final) [5]
AUKJaryd Gray & Ben CliffeAuckland Childhood MatesEliminated 13 November 2017(Round 3 - Sudden death) [6]
ROTTash Whitewood & Hera WaitaiRotorua SoulmatesEliminated 6 November 2017(Round 2 - Sudden death) [7]
AUKCharlotte Brown & Maddie HuntAuckland StudentsEliminated 30 October 2017(Round 1 - Instant restaurant) [8]

Elimination History

Teams' Competition Progress
Round: 1 2 3 4 5
Instant Restaurants Sudden Death Semi-Final Grand Final
Teams:Progress
Chris & Bex3rd
(70)
SD
(76)
1st=
(18)
Winners
(52)
Heather & Mitch2nd
(75)
SD
(61)
1st=
(18)
Runners-up
(47)
Teal & Sophie1st
(77)
Immune2nd
(14)
Eliminated
(Episode 9) [5]
Jaryd & Ben5th
(56)
SD
(43)
Eliminated
(Episode 8) [6]
Tash & Hera4th
(67)
SD
(74)
Eliminated
(Episode 7) [7]
Charlotte & Maddie6th
(54)
Eliminated
(Episode 6) [8]
Cell descriptions
Team won the challenge or received the highest score for the round.
SafeTeam became safe from elimination after winning/passing the challenge.
SDTeam won the Sudden Death cook-off and is safe from elimination.
SDTeam was eliminated after losing the Sudden Death cook-off or round.
ImmuneFrom 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

Instant Restaurant Summary
Instant Restaurant Round
Team and Episode DetailsGuest scores Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 110)
RankResult
T&HJ&BT&SC&MC&BH&MEntréeMainDessertEntréeMainDessert
ROTTash & Hera-76775792693674thSafe
Ep 125 September 2017Makue
DishesEntréePaua
MainSeared Lamb Rack on Smoky Kumara Puree with Spiced Dukkah and an Apple & Onion Marmalade
DessertMini Pavs with Kiwi Kawakawa Cream
AUKJaryd & Ben3-6646565555565thSafe
Ep 22 October 2017Manhattan 661
DishesEntréeBeet Cured Salmon with Pickled Cucumber and Herbs
MainFillet of Beef with Cherry Salsa and Seasonal Vegetables
DessertChocolate Brownie with Homemade Coconut Ice Cream and Tempered Chocolate
WGNTeal & Sophie57-7778410859771stThrough to Semi-Final
Ep 39 October 2017Saigon Salon
DishesEntréeBanh Xeo (Vietnamese Pancake)
MainBeef Pho
DessertTapioca Delight with Cassava and Banana
AUKCharlotte & Maddie455-66347356546thEliminated
Ep 416 October 2017Fresh
DishesEntréeCoconut Shrimp with Mango Chilli Dressing
MainMacadamia Crusted Snapper with Crab Stuffing, Coconut Rice and Broccoli
DessertGreen Tea Panna Cotta with Bacon Crumb, Chocolate Dirt, Raspberry Coulis & Pineapple Sauce
WKAChris & Bex6743-510391049703rdSafe
Ep 523 October 2017Aspiring Fare
DishesEntréeChicken Liver Parfait with Caramelised Onions and Beer Bread
MainLamb Ragu with Kumara Gnocchi and a Fig & Aubergine Salad
DessertPlum & Almond Tart with Cardrona Rose Rabbit Ice Cream
CHCHeather & Mitch88457-8104795752ndSafe
Ep 630 October 2017Smoke & Mirrors
DishesEntréePork Three Ways Pickled Pork Tongue, Cider Braised Pig Cheek and Crispy Tail
MainWild Venison with Manuka Smoked Beets, Broccolini & Jus
DessertBomb 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
TeamGuests' scoresJudges' scoresTotal
(out of 100)
Result
Shortland Street cast Guest Teams Pete Manu
ROTTH: Tash & Hera82377778774Eliminated [7]
DishesEntréeSandy's Parengarenga
Crayfish Tails, Coriander, Garlic Butter with Sisters Secret Sauce and Tempura Karengo Tio (Seaweed Oysters)
MainMum's Muriz Kai Snapper
with Crispy Skin on Risotto
DessertBangin Mangan
Manuka Honey Herb Poached Pears with Crumb and Vanilla Mascarpone
WKACB: Chris & Bex81988898876Safe (Through to Semi-Final)
DishesEntréeRabbit Roulade
with Spicy Sausage, Pancetta, Cauliflower Puree, Carrot Chips and Pumpkin Sauce with Sweet Spices
MainAged Beef
with Roasted Garlic Chips, Bone Marrow Sauce, Fondant Potatoes and Pea Puree
DessertChocolate & Peanut Butter Mousse
with 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
TeamGuests' scoresJudges' scoresTotal
(out of 90)
Result
Sporting ElitesGuest Teams Pete Manu
AUKJB: Jaryd & Ben51255355343Eliminated [6]
DishesEntréeTuna Steak Ceviche
MainRoast Duck Breast
with Gorgonzola Mousse & Seasonal Veges
DessertFable Berry Trifle
with Coconut Sponge
CHCHM: Heather & Mitch81367777661Safe (Through to Semi-Final)
DishesEntréeCrayfish Trifle
MainSlowly Braised Beef Cheeks
with Creamed Kumara Mash, Wilted Greens and Pancetta
DessertDropped Lemon Meringue Pie
with Curd Shards and Crumb

Semi-final

Semi-Final Results
Semi-Final
TeamJudges' scoresTotal
(out of 20)
Result
Pete Manu
WKACB: Chris & Bex9918Safe (Through to Grand Final)
DishesCanapéChorizo and Manchego Croquettes
EntréeSous Vide Salmon Salad
with Fennel, Apple & Beetroot with a Hazlenut & Sweet Bourbon Sauce
MainConfit Pork Belly
with Asian Slaw & Red Cabbage Puree
CHCHM: Heather & Mitch9918Safe (Through to Grand Final)
DishesCanapéProsciutto & Porcini Arancini
EntréeHapuka on Caprese Salad
MainLamb Rack
with Sumac Ricotta, Broad Beans & Peas
WGNTS: Teal & Sophie7714Eliminated [5]
DishesCanapéLychee
Pickled Cucumber & Chinese Pork Sausage
EntréePan fried Scallops
with Spring Onion Oil, Capers & Apple Asian Slaw
MainLemongrass Beef Salad
with Chinese Sausage, Fried Onions, Peanuts & Liquid Gold Dressing

Grand Final

Grand Final Results
Grand Final
TeamJudges' scoresTotal
(out of 60)
Result
Sean Nadia Ray Tom Pete Manu
WKACB: Chris & Bex88999952Winners
DishesEntréeDuck, Walnut and Pickled Grape Salad
Fish MainBlue Cod, Butter Beans and Cauliflower
Meat MainRedemption Gnochhi
with Oxtail Ragu
DessertRhubarb and Custard
CHCHM: Heather & Mitch87888847Runners-up
DishesEntréeMussels and Saffron Soup
Fish MainJohn Dory, Coconut and Cauliflower Curry
Meat MainBeef Fillet, Barley, Creamed Spinach and Onions
DessertL&P Cheesecake, Passionfruit Cream and Hokey Pokey

Episodes

Colour Key:
  – Elimination Episode
  – Finals Week
RoundEpisodeOriginal airdateTimeslot
11Instant 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
27Sudden Death Round: CB: Chris & Bex (WKA) VS (ROT) TH: Tash & Hera6 November 2017Monday 7:30pm
8Sudden Death Round: JB: Jaryd & Ben (AUK) VS (CHC) HM: Heather & Mitch13 November 2017Monday 7:30pm
39Semi-final: CB: Chris & Bex (WKA) VS HM: Heather & Mitch (CHC) VS TS: Teal & Sophie (WGN)20 November 2017Monday 7:30pm
410Grand Final: CB: Chris & Bex (WKA) VS (CHC) HM: Heather & Mitch27 November 2017Monday 7:30pm

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