Series synopsis
My Kitchen Rules is an Australian reality television series that premiered on Seven Network on February 1, 2010. It stars Pete Evans, Colin Fassnidge, Manu Feildel and Nigella Lawson.
My Kitchen Rules is an Australian competitive cooking game show broadcast on the Seven Network since 2010. The series is produced by the team who created the Seven reality show My Restaurant Rules, and was put into production based on the success of Network Ten's MasterChef Australia. My Kitchen Rules has just been renewed by the Seven Network for a fifth series.
Premise
My Kitchen Rules is an Australian competitive cooking game show broadcast on the Seven Network since 2010. The series is produced by the team who created the Seven reality show My Restaurant Rules, and was put into production based on the success of Network Ten's MasterChef Australia. My Kitchen Rules has just been renewed by the Seven Network for a fifth series.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pete Evans as Himself - Judge
- Colin Fassnidge as Himself - Mentor / Judge
- Manu Feildel as Himself - Judge
- Nigella Lawson as Self - Judge
- Matt Preston as Himself - Judge
Episodes
This series spans 16 seasons with 531 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 0 | ||
| Season 1 | 15 | February 1, 2010 | March 22, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 33 | January 31, 2011 | April 13, 2011 |
| Season 3 | 37 | January 30, 2012 | March 27, 2012 |
| Season 4 | 46 | January 28, 2013 | April 28, 2013 |
| Season 5 | 48 | January 27, 2014 | April 29, 2014 |
| Season 6 | 48 | February 2, 2015 | May 4, 2015 |
| Season 7 | 49 | February 1, 2016 | April 26, 2016 |
| Season 8 | 48 | January 30, 2017 | April 30, 2017 |
| Season 9 | 49 | January 29, 2018 | May 6, 2018 |
| Season 10 | 50 | January 28, 2019 | April 24, 2019 |
| Season 11 | 29 | February 2, 2020 | March 24, 2020 |
| Season 12 | 16 | August 7, 2022 | August 31, 2022 |
| Season 13 | 15 | September 4, 2023 | October 4, 2023 |
| Season 14 | 24 | September 9, 2024 | November 19, 2024 |
| Season 15 | 24 | September 1, 2025 | November 16, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 It's state versus state, plate against plate, as five teams-of-two take turns to impress not only their fellow contestants but our esteemed judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel. |
February 1, 2010 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Team Victoria take up the culinary challenge to transform their home into an instant restaurant for one pressure-cooker night. |
February 2, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Team Queensland take up the culinary challenge to transform their home into an instant restaurant for one pressure-cooker night. |
February 8, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 01 - Artie and Johnny (QLD) The boys have been mates ever since Artie, 42, employed Johnny, 26, to work at his award-winning butcher shop - Nambour Plaza Meats – a few years ago. Since then, Artie has inspired his young protégé to reach new culinary heights. "I really started taking a liking to cooking when I was in high school," Johnny recalls. "But my passion for it grew when I met Artie. His love for food encouraged me to take it further." Artie adds: "Food's always been a big part of my life. Being Mediterranean, i'’s who we are. Life’s about eating and enjoying food." Both men take pride in the food they prepare and the meat they sell. Artie's butchery has been singled out for a Retail Excellence of the Year Award twice and his snags last year made the state finals of the Queensland Sausage King. |
January 31, 2011 |
| 2 |
Episode 02 - Kane and Lee (VIC) Hosting everything from tapas nights to dinner parties, Kane, 28, and Lee, 25, make one formidable duo. "We probably work better as a team than as individuals," Kane says. "We're not just team-mates, we're house mates and good friends." They define their cooking style as Asianfusion with a twist. Growing up with a Chinese mother, Lee borrows heavily from her Asian heritage. "I always try to incorporate Asian ingredients into my food," she says. "Whether it's something simple like wombok, soy sauce or delicacies like black fungus – I always try and see what I can add to make it different." |
February 1, 2011 |
| 3 |
Episode 03 - Sammy and Bella (NSW) For Sydney sisters Sammy and Bella, cooking is a family affair. Their grandmother Ursula was a chef in Poland who cooked for many high-profile politicians including former US president Bill Clinton. "She worked as a caterer for all the embassies so whenever there was a diplomatic event or a big political function she was part of the catering team," Sammy says. "She cooked for a lot of influential people, including Bill Clinton, which was the highlight of her career." Bella adds: "Cooking is definitely in our blood. It's been passed on from one generation to the next in our family." Not only have the sisters paired up for the competition but they used to work together in fashion; Sammy, 22, as a buyer and Bella, 27, in marketing. But in a strong indicator of their passion they both quit their jobs to take part in My Kitchen Rules. |
February 2, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Group One: NSW There are plenty of surprises in store as Australia's favourite home- cooking show My Kitchen Rules returns for a brand new series. Our twelve new cooking teams each take turns to transform an ordinary home into an instant restaurant, serving up a three- course menu designed to impress not only their fellow contestants but MKR judges, Pete Evans and Manu Feildel. Tonight, it is NSW's turn as Greek siblings Steve and Helen battle the clock and their nerves to plate up on time. Will they be able to recover after an oven mishap threatens to derail the show's first instant restaurant? Let the battle begin! |
January 30, 2012 |
| 2 |
Group One: WA Tonight, school teacher Angela and truckie Justine prepare their three-course menu. These gals are polar opposites in lifestyle so what will end up on the plate? There will be thrills and spills as they battle the clock and their nerves to plate up on time. |
January 31, 2012 |
| 3 |
Group One: SA Our twelve new cooking teams each take turns to transform an ordinary home into an instant restaurant, serving up a three-course menu designed to impress not only their fellow contestants but MKR judges, Pete Evans and Manu Feildel. Tonight, it's South Australia's turn as florist Leigh and 'princess' Jennifer prepare their Thai inspired three- course menu. These girls are all about style but how will it translate onto the plate? There will be thrills and spills as they battle the clock and their nerves to plate up on time. |
February 1, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Series Return There are plenty of surprises in store as Australia's favourite home-cooking show returns for a brand new series. Just who will be crashing their dinner parties? Manu Feildel and Pete Evans return to host and judge the ultimate home-cooking battle. It's state versus state, plate against plate, as 12 teams-of-two attempt to out-dine and out-wine each other. Each team will take turns to transform an ordinary home into an instant restaurant as they serve up a three-course menu designed to impress their fellow contestants and our esteemed judges. Tonight, it's Victoria's turn as husband and wife Kerrie and Craig prepare their three-course menu. There will be thrills and spills as they battle the clock and their nerves to plate up on time. And will they be able to recover after they misplace some vital ingredients? |
January 28, 2013 |
| 2 |
Mick & Matt (TAS) Tonight, it is Tasmania's turn as father and son Mick and Matt prepare their three-course menu. There will be thrills and spills as they battle the clock and their nerves to plate up on time. |
January 29, 2013 |
| 3 |
Josh & Andi (WA) Tonight the competition heads to the west coast and into the kitchen with dating hipsters Josh and Andi. They like to follow the fashion trends, but will their food be in vogue with the judges and their guests? |
January 30, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annie & Jason (NSW) | January 27, 2014 |
| 2 | Andrew & Emelia (ACT) | January 28, 2014 |
| 3 | Paul & Blair (QLD) | January 29, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jac & Shaz (QLD) Manu Feildel and Pete Evans return to host and judge the ultimate home-cooking battle! But this time around, a twist that will change the rules and raise the stakes! QLD's Jac and Shaz are cooking the first meal for the series. Will these mums from the country be able to wow their competitors and our judges? Or will the pressure take its toll? |
February 2, 2015 |
| 2 |
Kat & Andre (WA) The pressure is on for engaged WA couple Kat and Andre who are hoping their seaside Instant Restaurant will be enough to impress the judges. But will their big personalities get in the way of their cooking? |
February 3, 2015 |
| 3 |
Robert & Lynzey (NSW) It's cowboy Robert and his daughter Lynzey's turn to give their Instant Restaurant some Texan flavour as we head to NSW. |
February 4, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monique and Sarah (NSW) | February 1, 2016 |
| 2 |
Mitch and Laura (VIC) Tonight we travel to Victoria's Mornington Peninsula where Mitch and Laura are serving up in the second Instant Restaurant. Will this brother and sister be able to hold their own in the kitchen? |
February 2, 2016 |
| 3 |
Cheryl and Matt (QLD) The teams have high expectations for Brisbane's cougar and cub, Cheryl and Matt. Will this odd couple be able to laugh their way through the pressure of the instant restaurant? |
February 3, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Damo & Caz (TAS) Join judges Manu Feildel and Pete Evans as a new batch of exceptional home cooks compete for their place in MKR history, with a $250,000 grand prize on offer |
January 30, 2017 |
| 2 |
David & Betty (NSW) You're invited to the tattoo inspired instant restaurant of #justfriends David & Betty from Sydney's south west. Will their exotic flavours get the likes they need to be an Insta-success? |
January 31, 2017 |
| 3 |
Karen & Ros (VIC) You're invited to the instant restaurant of Melbourne midwives Karen & Ros. Will this be their most difficult delivery yet? |
February 1, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Josh & Nick (NSW Group 1) Pete and Manu are back again for Australia's most popular cooking show, My Kitchen Rules. This year, it's not just the teams who are opening their front doors! |
January 29, 2018 |
| 2 |
Alex & Emily (QLD Group 1) Teams travel to Miami on the Gold Coast where loved up hospitality couple Alex & Emily are aiming to raise the bar. But just as the party gets started, will it all come crashing down? |
January 30, 2018 |
| 3 |
Roula & Rachael (VIC Group 1) Teams travel to Melbourne where best friends Roula and Rachael are ready to serve up a fresh hit of hip-hop attitude. But is their confidence a ticking time bomb? |
January 31, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Instant Restaurant 1-1: Stacey & Ash It's the 10th Anniversary of MKR and to celebrate, our doors are open. For the first time, teams will be paired up in open homes to make a three-course menu for the public in Instant Restaurant. |
January 28, 2019 |
| 2 |
Instant Restaurant 1-2: Amanda & Blake Can proud Perth siblings Amanda & Blake turn their humble beginnings into a grand finale? Meanwhile, Josh’s table manners go from bad to worse as the home schoolers refuse to learn a lesson. |
January 29, 2019 |
| 3 |
Instant Restaurant 1-3: Karito & Ian Family heritage is on the line as Karito & Ian showcase the food and fire of her native Colombia. But will their Latin fiesta become a fiasco? Meanwhile, Ibby’s ready to confess. |
January 30, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Instant Restaurant 1: Jenni & Louise For the first time in program history, it's chef versus chef and house versus house as five favourite teams go head-to-head with five new teams in the fiercest competition yet. |
February 2, 2020 |
| 2 |
Instant Restaurant 2: Dan & Steph Season 4 Champions Dan & Steph kick things off for House Manu, but heavy is the head that wears the crown. Meanwhile, poker king Mark challenges Romel and takes strategy into the stratosphere. |
February 3, 2020 |
| 3 |
Instant Restaurant 3: Ben & Vasil Bartending buddies Ben & Vasil get the party started for House Colin. While the amigos make their moves, spicy conversation leads to a Mexican standoff. |
February 4, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A number of teams of amateur chefs hit the kitchen in an attempt to impress judges Nigella Lawson and Manu Feildel |
August 7, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The competition goes into high gear as another group of amateur chefs battle it out in the kitchen to impress the judges |
August 8, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Tensions reach new heights between the contestants, as the judges continue critiquing their culinary creations. |
August 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The competition kicks off in Perth, WA with friends Tommy and Rach. As the first to cook, they’re hoping their Instant Restaurant, “The Saucy Spoon” will dish up amazing food and perfect scores. |
September 4, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Mother-son duo Sonia and Marcus attempt to keep their arguments aside and cook food from their hearty family recipes for the judges. |
September 5, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In Western Sydney, identical twins Radha and Prabha attempt to wow Manu Fieldel and Colin Fassnidge with traditional Indian recipes. |
September 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The 14th season of MKR kicks off on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, with competitive brothers Rob and Liam turning up the heat for a BBQ with a difference |
September 9, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The competition continues in Adelaide, where young mums Ash and Cassie hope to impress the judges with their healthy Asian-inspired meals |
September 10, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Brisbane's modern Italians Simone and Viviana, are ready to make their mark on the competition with their younger 'twist' on traditional Italian dishes |
September 11, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the 15th season premiere of My Kitchen Rules, best friends Justin & Will kick off their Instant Restaurant 'Tropic Like It's Hot', aiming to impress with their South African & Tongan inspired menu |
September 1, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Melbourne's proud Greek mother and daughter team, Anne & Maree, hope their traditional family recipes will get them to the top of the leaderboard |
September 2, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The competition travels to the Gold Coast for opinionated couple Michael and Rielli's Instant Restaurant, where the self-described 'Perfect Pair' attempt to plate up the perfect menu |
September 3, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Seven Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 1, 2010 |
| Last aired | November 16, 2025 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 19:30:00 |