
MasterChef: The Professionals Australia
2013 · Network 10 · 60 min · 1 season
S01E25 · Finale
Sun, 17 Mar, 7:30 pm
The three finalists face a trio of daunting challenges to decide the overall winner, including a leek and lobster terrine.
About
MasterChef: The Professionals Australia will see 18 qualified chefs competing in the toughest cooking environment in Australia. In a stunning, purpose-built commercial kitchen in Melbourne, they'll bake, blanche and broil their way towards a tasty trophy - an around-the-world trip working at globally-renowned restaurants and a cash prize. A fresh format promises an intensified viewing experience, but you'll still get to enjoy some of your favourite guest chefs and challenges.
Episodes
- E01
All-in Service Challenge
Sun, 20 Jan· 60 minSpin-off from the culinary challenge in which professional chefs battle it out in the kitchen under the watchful eye of chef Marco Pierre White.
- E02
Guerrilla-style Pop-up
Mon, 21 Jan· 60 minSpin-off from the culinary challenge in which professional chefs battle it out in the kitchen under the watchful eye of chef Marco Pierre White.
- E03
Last Chance Invention Test
Tue, 22 Jan· 60 minMarco Pierre White and Matt Preston challenge the contestants to make a dish that represents their life story.
- E04
Re-Invention Test
Sun, 27 Jan· 60 minThe chefs face their first re-invention test and have 90 minutes to recreate a classic.
- E05
Pressure Test
Mon, 28 Jan· 60 minThe competitors make a layered cake for a wedding.
- E06
Restaurant Challenge
Tue, 29 Jan· 60 minThe chefs are tasked to prepare a starter, main and pudding for 120 people in 90 minutes.
- E07
Sunday Roast Re-Invention Test
Sun, 3 Feb· 60 minSpin-off from the culinary challenge in which professional chefs battle it out in the kitchen.
- E08
Quick Fire Skills Test
Mon, 4 Feb· 60 minSpin-off from the culinary challenge in which professional chefs battle it out in the kitchen under the watchful eye of chef Marco Pierre White.
- E09
Restaurant Challenge
Tue, 5 Feb· 60 minSpin-off from the culinary challenge in which professional chefs battle it out in the kitchen.
- E10
The Classic Re-Invention Test
Sun, 10 Feb· 60 minThe chefs are challenged to put their own spin on pavlova.
- E11
Mystery Box
Mon, 11 Feb· 60 minThe chefs face a mystery box challenge in which they must make a meal using discarded leftovers such as potato peelings and chicken skin.
- E12
Restaurant Service Challenge
Tue, 12 Feb· 60 minTwo contestants are challenged to prepare a dinner for 120 guests.
- E13
Off-Site Challenge
Sun, 17 Feb· 60 minThe chefs must prepare a meal for a group of horse riders.
- E14
Immunity Super Invention Test
Mon, 18 Feb· 60 minThe chefs are presented with a spicy noodle soup and have to identify the ingredients it contains.
- E15
Double Service Challenge
Tue, 19 Feb· 60 minSix of the remaining competitors face a difficult service challenge.
- E16
International Invention Test
Sun, 24 Feb· 60 minThe nine remaining chefs are challenged to combine different styles of cooking with each other.
- E17
Offsite Challenge
Mon, 25 Feb· 60 minThe contestants leave the kitchen to throw a garden party in Melbourne.
- E18
Three-course Italian Service Challenge
Tue, 26 Feb· 60 minThe chefs must prepare an Italian meal in the latest service challenge.
- E19
The Classic Re-invention Test
Sun, 3 Mar· 60 minThe chefs take on a reinvention test in which they are challenged to put their own twist on rabbit stew.
- E20
Pressure Test
Mon, 4 Mar· 60 minChef Curtis Stone shows the remaining contestants how to prepare a Marco Pierre White dish.
- E21
Restaurant Service Challenge
Tue, 5 Mar· 60 minThe contestants visit a restaurant belonging to Donovan Cooke for their latest challenge.
- E22
Luxury Mystery Box
Sun, 10 Mar· 60 minThe chefs compete in a Mystery Box Challenge using luxury ingredients, with abalone as a centrepiece.
- E23
Pressure Test
Mon, 11 Mar· 60 minFormer actor then chef Peter Gilmore challenges the contestants to cook a poached chicken with scallops.
- E24
Offsite Challenge, Pop Up Restaurant
Tue, 12 Mar· 60 minThe top four chefs run pop-up restaurants serving Asian and European cuisine.
- E25
Finale
Sun, 17 Mar· 60 minThe three finalists face a trio of daunting challenges to decide the overall winner, including a leek and lobster terrine.
Cast

Matt Preston
Host & Judge

Marco Pierre White
Host & Judge