My Kitchen Rules NZ series 4

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My Kitchen Rules NZ (series 4)
Series 4
Release
Original network TVNZ 2
Original releaseOctober 7, 2018 (2018-10-07)
Series chronology
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Series 3 (2017)
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My Kitchen Rules NZ (series ) is a reality television cooking programme which airs on TVNZ 2. It follows last season's truncated format of only one instant restaurant round, however, after the first round, sudden elimination public challenges follows before one-on-one cookoffs semifinals off-sote rather than inside elimination houses. The series is sponsored by Harvey Norman.

The season premiered on 7 October.

Teams [1]

RegionMembersRelationshipStatus
(Papamoa)TGASindy & RogerTauranga LovebirdsEliminated

18 November

(Howick)AUKMay & EnnaAuckland CousinsEliminated

25 November

NPLLiam & EdenNew Plymouth Dad & DaughterWinner
(Opotaki)WHKPat & WilzWhakatane Relations (Cousins)Eliminated

11 November

AUKJacqui & NicAuckland Married DentistsEliminated

2 December

DUNJess & CindyDunedin Formidable FriendsRunner-up

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
SRMELEPWJNJCEntréeMainDessertEntréeMainDessert
TGASR: Sindy & Roger-66654693783635th5th

Eliminated 18 November

Ep 17 October 2018The Calabash
DishesEntrée Ceviche

and Tortillas

MainGrilled Ostrich

with Potato Gratin, Cranberry and Red Wine Jus

Dessert Rooibos Tea-Infused Crème Caramel
with Crunchie Twist
AUKME: May & Enna5-7787991010610881st4th

Eliminated 25 November

Ep 214 October 2018Mei Mei (Little Sisters)
DishesEntréePork and Vegetable Dumpling

with Chilli Broth Oil

MainCrispy Pork belly

with Kumara Purée

DessertFried Nai Wong Bao (Milk and egg yolk buns)

with Matcha Ice Cream

NPLLE: Liam & Eden37-66547105710704thWinner
Ep 321 October 2018The Hunter & The Gatherer
DishesEntrée Ravioli

with Tomato and Basil

Main Wild Venison

with Kumara Stack, Sourberry and Pikopiko (hen & chicken fern)

DessertRaspberry and Rose Water Cheesecake
WHKPW: Pat & Wilz354-44173173426th

(Bottom)

6th

Eliminated 11 November

Ep 428 October 2018KaiRua (Nourishing Spiritual Food)
DishesEntréeSmoked Kahawai (Arripus trutta)

with Crostini and Chunky Tomato Salad

MainPan-fried Snapper

with Stir-fried Vegetables and Seared Scallops

DessertChocolate Mousse

with Hot Chocolate Shot

AUKJN: Jacqui & Nic6678-7977978813rd

(Safe)

3rd
Ep 54 November 2018Al Dente
DishesEntréeScallops

with Sweet Corn Purée and Black Pudding

MainDuck Cooked Two Ways (Breast and Legs)

with Potato and Cauliflower Purée, Baby Vegetables and Spiced Sauce

DessertMini Croquembouche
DUNJC: Jess & CindyNR

(Not Revealed)

NRNRNR-358997810862nd

(Safe)

2nd
Ep 611 November 2018Grit and Grace
DishesEntréeBeetroot Ravioli

with Mint and Walnut Pesto

Main Sous Vide Pork Tenderloins
DessertMirror Glaze Mousse

Sudden Death

Sudden Death People's Choice Challenge

  • Episode 7
  • Airdate – 18 Nov 2018
  • Description – The remaining guest set up pop-up stores in Auckland Viaduct Basin where they serve 2 dishes barbecue dishes for the public and sailors in the Volvo Ocean Race in a 1.5-hour service after 1.5 hours prep time. The team the earns the most votes gains People's Choice. As winners of the instant restaurant round, ME: May & Enna immediately advances to the semi-finals, have free pass to try other contestant's foods, but have no judging rights.
  • JN: Jacqui & Nic (AUK) - Whitebait fritters, Harissa Spiced Lamb with Smoked eggplant Baba ghanoush JC: Jess & Cindy (DUN) - Fish Taco tortellas, Mexican Beef saladLE: Liam & Eden (NPL) - Prawn caprese skewers, Lamb feta meatball with zoodles (zucchini noodles) (People's Choice) SR: Sindy & Roger (TGA) - Salt n' Pepper Squid with Chilli lime dressing, Mediterranean Lamb Kofta with Tahini Sauce on Pita bread (Eliminated)

Sudden Death Semi Finals 1

  • Episode 8
  • Airdate – 25 Nov 2018
  • DescriptionME: May & Enna vs. LE: Liam & Eden. Seeding determined by placings in the Instant Restaurant Round. Cooking simultaneously in the same commercial kitchen in Allely Estate, Kumeu, Auckland, they are to prepare a multi-course meal to the judges, with the entrée to be served in 2 hours, remaining contestants and special guests: Sam Wallace, Toni Street and friends for Sam's birthday bash, 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 90)
Result
Sam Wallace and Friends

(out of 10)

Guest Teams

(out of 20)

Pete Manu
AUKME: May & Enna (1)51067766754Eliminated
DishesEntréePork Congee
with Youtiao (Chinese Fried bread)
MainChinese Braised Lamb

with Potatoes and Rice

DessertLychee sorbet
with meringue and pistachio
NPLLE: Liam & Eden (4)715987107770Safe (Through to Final)
DishesEntréeEggplant Involtini
MainGoat Curry

with Cauliflower rice and Tzatziki

DessertVegan Cacao Caramel Popcorn

Sudden Death Semi Finals 2

  • Episode 9
  • Airdate – 2 December 2018
  • Description –JC: Jess and Cindy (2) vs. JN: Jacqui and Nic (3). Cooking simultaneously in the same commercial kitchen in , they are to prepare a multi-course meal to the judges, with the entrée to be served in 2 hours, remaining contestants and special guests: KidsCan organiser, benefactor and various radio DJ's for a KidsCan charity lunch, with the losing team to be eliminated on the spot. As LE: Liam & Eden is the only guest team left, the scores only total to 80 points.
Sudden Death Cook-Off results
Sudden Death Cook-Off 2
TeamGuests' scoresJudges' scoresTotal
(out of 80)
Result
Guests and LE

(out of 20)

Pete Manu
DUNJC: Jess and Cindy (2)Safe (Through to Final)
DishesEntrée
Main
Dessert
AUKJN: Jacqui and Nic (3)Eliminated
DishesEntrée
Main
Dessert

Final

  • Episode 10
  • Airdate – 9 December 2018
  • Description –JC: Jess and Cindy (2) vs. LE: Liam & Eden (4). Cooking simultaneously in the same commercial kitchen in Sid At The French Cafe in Eden Terrace, Auckland, they are to prepare a multi-course meal to the judges, a panel of 4 professional chefs (Ray McVinnie, Nadia Lim), the other contestants and two members of family from each contestant, with the entrée to be served in 2 hours. Unlike previous rounds, the returning competitors and family members have no scoring rights. Pete and Manu, like the chef's panel, only score once for the meal overall.
Colour Key:
  – Elimination Episode
  – Finals Week
RoundEpisodeOriginal AirdateTimeslot
11Instant Restaurant Round: SR: Sindy & Roger (TGA)7 October 2018Sunday 7:30pm
2Instant Restaurant Round: ME: May & Enna (AUK)14 October 2018Sunday 7:30pm
3Instant Restaurant Round: LE: Liam & Eden (NPL)21 October 2018Sunday 7:30pm
4Instant Restaurant Round: PW: Pat & Wilz (WHK)28 October 2018Sunday 7:30pm
5Instant Restaurant Round: JN: Jacqui & Nic (AUK)4 November 2018Sunday 7:30pm
6Instant Restaurant Round: JC: Jess & Cindy (DUN)11 November 2018Sunday 7:30pm
27Sudden Death Round: Pop-up Stall Challenge18 November 2018Sunday 7:30pm
8Sudden Death Round: Sam Wallace's birthday bash

ME: May & Enna (1) vs. LE: Liam & Eden (4)

25 November 2018Sunday 7:30pm
39Semi-final: KidsCan Charity Lunch

JC: Jess and Cindy (2) vs. JN: Jacqui and Nic (3)

2 December 2018Sunday 7:30pm
410Grand Final: JC: Jess and Cindy (2) vs. LE: Liam & Eden (4)9 December 2018Sunday 7:30pm

References

  1. "My Kitchen Rules NZ Teams Revealed | Stuff New Zealand". studf.co.nz. Retrieved 7 October 2018.