The MKR cast is heading around Australia and serving up their best dishes in the hope of topping the My Kitchen Rules 2024 leaderboard.
In each episode of the Instant Restaurant round one, each of the teams invited the MKR judges Manu Fieldel and Colin Fassnidge – as well as the other contestants – into their homes for a three-course meal.
The team cooking the meal was given feedback from the judges after each course, and at the end of dinner, the contestants and the judges put together a score for the meal.
Each of the five teams of contestants gave an overall score out of 10 for all of the meals prepared, meaning that their score made up 50 points out of 110. Meanwhile, Manu and Colin scored each course out of 10, so their points make up 60 out of 110.
By the end of the Instant Restaurant rounds, the two teams with the lowest score were eliminated from the competition.
Find out where the MKR 2024 leaderboard currently stands after round one.
The Overall MKR 2024 Leaderboard: Round Two
After round one was completed, the remaining teams—apart from the pair that topped the leaderboard and are immune—were sent around Australia again with three new pairs of Gatecrashers for round two.
- Simone and Viviana – 104
- Caz and Fergus – 72
- Mike and Pete – 70
- Janey and Maddie – 65
- Hannah and Lawrence – 53
- Robert and Andrea – not cooked yet
The Overall MKR 2024 Leaderboard: Round One
Round one saw Rob and Liam top the leaderboard with a score of 84. Danny and Sonia and Ash and Cassie were at the bottom and got sent home from the competition.
- Rob and Liam – 84
- Simone and Viviana – 74
- Mike and Pete – 72
- Hannah and Lawrence – 68
- Ash and Cassie – 60
- Danny and Sonia – 56
Janey and Maddie
What did they cook?
Janey and Maddie held a black-tie affair for their first Instant Restaurant, and all their guests were dressed up to the nines.
They served Seared Scallops with Citrus Beurre Blanc and Capers for entree and Duck breast with Beetroot and Cherry Sauce for the main. For dessert, they dished up Liquorice Ice cream with Macaron shells and Raspberry Coulis.
Guest Teams scores: 28/50
Manu’s scores: 18/30
Colin’s scores: 19/30
Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 65/110
Caz and Fergus
What did they cook? Caz and Fergus were the first Instant Restaurant of round two, and their competitors gathered at their Tunes and Spoons restaurant in their NSW home.
For entree, they whipped up a Twice Baked Leek and Cheese Souffle. The mum and son’s main was a Pinenut and Pistachio Toothfish Vichyssoise, and for dessert, they served Miso Caramel Cheesecake with Shichimi Togarashi.
Guest Teams scores: 31/50
Manu’s scores: 21/30
Colin’s scores: 20/30
Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score for round two: 72/110
Rob and Liam’s Instant Restaurant scores
What did they cook? Rob and Liam—otherwise known as the ‘bros with the mos’—specialise in making delicious sauces, which they demonstrated during the Instant Restaurant round.
The brothers served local Safety Beach Mussels in a Cajun sauce for their entree, Beef Short Ribs with Nduja Cauliflower Cheese for the main, and Peanut Butter S’mores with Bourbon Caramel sauce for dessert.
Guest Teams scores: 37/50
Manu’s scores: 24/30
Colin’s scores: 23/30
Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 84/110
Ash and Cassie’s Instant Restaurant scores – Eliminated
What did they cook? Ash and Cassie’s Instant Restaurant was called Dieticians Dishing It and they went for healthy Asian-inspired meals.
They got off to a strong start with their entrée of Duck Pancakes, However, their main meal, Crispy Pork Belly with Green Papaya Salad, wasn’t cooked for long enough which drew some criticism.
The women made Coconut Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta with Lime Syrup and Ginger Crumb for dessert, which received moderately good feedback from the judges and their fellow MKR contestants.
Guest Teams scores: 26/50
Manu’s scores: 17/30
Colin’s scores: 17/30
Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 60/110
Simone and Viviana’s Instant Restaurant scores
Round two
What did they cook? At their second Instant Restaurant, Simone and Viviana received the highest score in MKR history. They served an entree of Beef Tartare with Crumbed Yogurt and Crostini and a main of Prawn and Potato Ravioli with Prawn Bisque. For dessert, they served the table Millefoglie.
Guest teams scores: 46/50
Manu’s scores: 29/30
Colin’s scores: 29/30
Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score for round two: 104/110
Round one
What did they cook? Best friends Simone and Viviana invited their fellow contestants into their Instant Restaurant Sotto le Stelle (Under the Stars).
For their entree, they served a Ricotta and Prawn Cannoli Salati entrée, which received a flawless ten-point score from Manu.
For the main they made Tagliatelle Ragu Di Polpo (Octopus) which also scored a ten from both judges and for dessert, they dished up a Pistachio Tortino.
You can find out more about Simone and Viviana here.
Guest Teams scores: 30/50
Manu’s scores: 22/30
Colin’s scores: 22/30
Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 74/110
Danny and Sonia’s Instant Restaurant scores – Eliminated
What did they cook? Danny and Sonia cooked up a storm for the contestants in their Instant Restaurant The Broasis.
The true-blue Aussie siblings made an entree of Townsville Mud Crab with Mango Chilli Dip.
They followed that with a main of filet mignon with garlic prawn toppers, beer-battered wedges, and bacon bronccoli salad. However, Danny ignored Colin’s advice to sear an expensive cut of meat before putting it in the oven, which left it soggy.
For dessert, they served Espresso Martini Trifle dessert, which, unfortunately, didn’t set.
Guest Teams scores: 26/50
Manu’s scores: 14/30
Colin’s scores: 16/30
Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 56/110
Hannah and Lawrence’s Instant Restaurant scores
What did they cook? Hannah and Lawrence returned to their Instata Restaurant Missing Piece in round two.
This time, they served an entrée of Chargrilled Octopus with Roasted Capsicum and Chilli sauce and Crispy Pork Belly, Mashed Cauliflower, Vermouth Jus and Apple Sauce for the main. For dessert, they cooked Gaufre de Bruxelles (Belgium waffles) with Strawberry Lime sauce and Dark Chocolate.
Guest Teams scores: 25/50
Manu’s scores: 14/30
Colin’s scores: 14/30
Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 53/110
What did they cook? Hannah and Lawrence served the contestants a three-course meal from their Instant Restaurant Missing Piece.
For a starter, they made Croquettes de fromage with Ginger Brussels sprouts and jamon and Jalapeno Aioli, and for the main, they served Lamb Rump with Crispy Onion Rings, Carrot puree, and Carrot-Top Salsa.
Hannah and Lawrence’s dessert of Baked Apples with Brandy Caramel and Cinnamon Ice cream wasn’t received well by the judges or the contestants.
Guest Teams scores: 31/50
Manu’s scores: 19/30
Colin’s scores: 18/30
Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 68/110
Mike and Pete’s Instant Restaurant scores
Round two
What did they cook? Mike and Pete’s second Instant Restaurant had a similar result to their first experience.
They served Gnocchi with Burnt Butter Sage for the entree and Eye Fillet with Polenta Chips and Brussels Sprouts for the main. For dessert, they dished up Drunken Pear with Vanilla Ice cream.
Manu and Colin raved about their entree, but the judges were sorely disappointed with the dessert. Colin scored it a 4, and Manu a 5.
Guest Teams scores: 33/50
Manu’s scores: 19/30
Colin’s scores: 18/30
Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score for round two: 70/110
What did they cook? Mike and Pete’s Instant Restaurant was the last of round one, and after critiquing all of their competitors’ dishes harshly, they’d set high expectations for their own food.
At their Instant restaurant Twisted Lemons, they served Crayfish Ravioli in Mariana Sauce for the entree, an Osso Buco with Soft Polenta and Broccolini for the main and Sicilian Cannoli with Ricotta for dessert.
While their entrees and mains failed to impress the judges and competitors alike, both Colin and Manu awarded them a 10 for their dessert. The score put them in third place and kept them safe from elimination.
Guest Teams scores: 31/50
Manu’s scores: 20/30
Colin’s scores: 21/30
Overall MKR 2024 leaderboard score: 72/110
Bring on round two!
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