My Kitchen Rules series 13

My Kitchen Rules
Series 13
Starring
No. of episodes15
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Original release4 September (2023-09-04) –
3 October 2023 (2023-10-03)
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The thirteenth season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on 4 September 2023.

In October 2022, the series was renewed for a 13th season.[1] In April 2023, it was announced Colin Fassnidge will become a main judge and co-host alongside Manu Feildel, with Nigella Lawson returning as a judge after the instant restaurants.[2][3]

The start date for the season was confirmed as 4 September 2023.[4]

Teams

State Group Members Relationship Status
NSW 1 Radha & Prabha Peters Identical twins Winners 3 October (Grand Finale)
VIC 1/2 Nick & Christian Food maestros Runners-Up 3 October (Grand Finale)
SA 1/2 Sonia & Marcus Costanzo Mother and son Eliminated 2 October (Semi-final Round 2)
VIC WA 1 Tommy Debenham & Rach McCann Just friends Eliminated 2 October (Semi-final Round 1)
SA NSW 2 Aaron & Chris BBQ champions Eliminated 1 October (Quarter-final Round 2)
QLD 1/2 Claudean & Anthony Mu Married battlers Eliminated 1 October (Quarter-final Round 2)
NSW 2 Amber & Mel Childhood friends Eliminated 1 October (Quarter-final Round 1)
QLD 2 Patricija and Brigita Grigutytė Sisters Eliminated 27 September (Instant Restaurant: Round 2)
NSW 1 Coco Capella & Pearls K Feisty friends Eliminated 13 September (Instant Restaurant: Round 1)

Elimination history

Teams' Competition Progress
Round: Instant Restaurants Quarter-final Semi-final Grand Finale
1 2 1 2 1 2
Teams: Progress
Radha & Prabha 1st
(87) 		→ Safe Safe Winners
(27)
Nick & Christian 4th
(66) 		2nd
(75) 		Safe
(2nd) 		Safe
(1st) 		Safe Safe Runners-up
(25)
Sonia & Marcus 3rd
(71) 		1st
(85) 		→ Safe Lose Eliminated
(Episode 14)
Tommy & Rach 2nd
(78) 		→ — Safe
(2nd) 		Lose Eliminated
(Episode 14)
Aaron & Chris — 3rd
(72) 		Safe
(1st) 		Lose
(3rd) 		Eliminated
(Episode 13)
Claudean & Anthony 5th
(53) 		4th
(68) 		Safe
(3rd) 		Lose
(4th) 		Eliminated
(Episode 13)
Amber & Mel — 5th
(61) 		Lose
(4th) 		Eliminated
(Episode 13)
Patricija & Brigita — 6th
(59) 		Eliminated
(Episode 12)
Coco & Pearls 6th
(50) 		Eliminated
(Episode 6)
Cell Descriptions
Team won a challenge, cooked the best dish or received the highest score for the round.
Safe Team was safe from elimination after passing a challenge/round.
→ Team continued to next the challenge/round.
Team was eliminated after losing in a Cook-Off or round.

Competition details

Instant Restaurants

During the Instant Restaurant rounds, each team hosts a three-course dinner for judges and fellow teams in their allocated group. They are scored and ranked among their group. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final, while the lowest scoring team will be eliminated.

Round 1

  • Episodes 1 to 6
  • Airdate — 4 to 13 September
  • Description — The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final, while the second highest advances to the Quarter Final. The lowest scoring team will be eliminated whilst the remaining teams head into the second instant restaurant.
Instant Restaurant Summary
Group 1
Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Manu's Scores Colin's Scores Total
(out of 110) 		Rank Result
T&R S&M R&P C&P N&C C&A Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
VIC WA Tommy & Rach — 7 7 7 7 6 8 10 4 7 9 6 78 2nd Through to Quarter Final
Ep 1 4 September The Saucy Spoon
Dishes Entrée Rottnest Scallops with White Puree and Tarragon and Miso Butter
Main Crispy Duck Leg with Blackberry and Port Jus and Potato Gratin
Dessert Chocolate Coated Pear Ice Cream with Cookie Crumb
SA Sonia & Marcus 5 — 6 7 5 5 7 6 10 5 5 10 71 3rd Through to Second Instant Restaurant
Ep 2 5 September Nothing's Off The Table
Dishes Entrée Crumpets with Buttered Lobster
Main Squid Ink Linguine
Dessert Margarita Bombe Alaska
NSW Radha & Prabha 8 7 — 8 8 8 9 10 5 10 10 4 87 1st Through to Semi Final
Ep 3 6 September Royal Dhaba
Dishes Entrée Chicken 65 with Mint Yogurt
Main Lamb Rogan Josh
Dessert Jalebi with Rabri
NSW Coco & Pearls 4 4 5 — 4 4 5 7 3 4 7 3 50 6th Eliminated
Ep 4 11 September The Boujee Foodies
Dishes Entrée Champagne Pasta Roses
Main Crispy Pork Belly with Braised Red Cabbage and Mash
Dessert Coco Pearls
VIC Nick & Christian 7 6 4 6 — 5 10 7 2 9 7 3 66 4th Through to Second Instant Restaurant
Ep 5 12 September 3181
Dishes Entrée Kangaroo Tartare with Saltbush and Potato Crisps
Main Chargrilled Swordfish with Jalapeño & Corn Salsa and Nduja Butter
Dessert Sokolatopita with Orange Crème Fraîche
QLD Claudean & Anthony 4 5 4 4 4 — 7 6 4 7 5 3 53 5th Through to Second Instant Restaurant
Ep 6 13 September Papa & Mama Mu's
Dishes Entrée Ricotta, Spinach & Mushroom Ravioli with White Wine Sauce
Main Osso Buco with Anchovy Gremolata and Polenta
Dessert Ant's Choc Hazelnut Fior Di Latte Gelato with Crostoli

Round 2

  • Episodes 7 to 12
  • Airdate — 18 to 27 September
  • Description — The remaining three teams from the first instant restaurant return along with three new “gatecrashers” for the second instant restaurant. The highest scoring team at the end of the round will advance directly to the Semi Final. The lowest scoring team will be eliminated.
Instant Restaurant Summary
Group 2
Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Manu's Scores Colin's Scores Total
(out of 110) 		Rank Result
A&C C&A A&M N&C S&M P&B Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
SA NSW Aaron & Chris — 4 7 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 72 3rd Safe
Ep 7 18 September Meat Dreams
Dishes Entrée Crispy Pork Belly Tacos
Main BBQ Plate
Dessert Lemon Lime Pie
QLD Claudean & Anthony 4 — 6 6 6 7 9 9 2 9 8 2 68 4th Safe
Ep 8 19 September Papa & Mama Mu's
Dishes Entrée Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Basil Pesto
Main Rabbit Stew with Thyme, Black Olives and Citrus
Dessert Tiramisu
NSW Amber & Mel 5 4 — 5 4 5 5 5 9 6 5 8 61 5th Safe
Ep 9 20 September Salty Secrets
Dishes Entrée Spiced Lamb with Hummus, Pomegranate and Pita Bread
Main Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce, Roasted Almonds and Caramelised Onion
Dessert Upside-down Orange Cake with Orange Ginger Ice Cream
VIC Nick & Christian 5 5 6 — 6 5 9 8 7 9 8 7 75 2nd Safe
Ep 10 21/25 September 3181
Dishes Entrée Charred Octopus with Eggplant Puree and Pickled Cucumber
Main Short Rib Souvlaki
Dessert Choc Malt Semifreddo with Hazelnut Praline
SA Sonia & Marcus 8 7 8 8 — 7 9 7 8 9 7 7 85 1st Through to Semi-Final
Ep 11 26 September Nothing's Off The Table
Dishes Entrée Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Butter & Sage Sauce
Main Rib Eye with Salsa Verde and Mash
Dessert Passionfruit Cheesecake with Almond Crust
QLD Patricija & Brigita 4 6 3 5 5 — 7 5 7 6 4 7 59 6th Eliminated
Ep 12 27 September Šeimininkė
Dishes Entrée Šaltibarščiai with Potatoes & Dill
Main Vedarai with Bacon & Sour Cream Sauce
Dessert Medaus Tortas

Quarter-final

  • Episode 13
  • Airdate — 1 October
  • Description — Five teams competed in the Quarter Final with Nigella Lawson joining Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge as judges. The challenge was over two rounds; in round one teams had to create a dish with a key ingredient, and the team with the least liked dish was eliminated. In round 2 each team had to create a dessert within 60 minutes, and the two teams with the least liked dishes were eliminated, whilst the remaining two went to the Semi-final. Nick & Christian got a 15 minute advantage in the first round.
Quarter-final summary
Round 1: Key Ingredient
Team Main Ingredient Dish Result
VIC WA Tommy & Rach — Fast-tracked to round 2
SA NSW Aaron & Chris Pork Dong Po Rou with Special Rice and Bok Choy Through to round 2
VIC Nick & Christian Fruit & Veg Dukkah Roasted Pumpkin with Spanakorizo Through to round 2
QLD Claudean & Anthony Chicken Carusti Italian Chicken Through to round 2
NSW Amber & Mel Beef Kibbeh Eliminated
Round 2: Dessert
Team Dish Result
VIC Nick & Christian Blue Cheese Cigars with Red Wine Figs Through to Semi-final
VIC WA Tommy & Rach Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce Through to Semi-final
SA NSW Aaron & Chris Chocolate Fondant with Pistachio Crumb Eliminated
QLD Claudean & Anthony Zeppole Two Ways Eliminated

Semi-final

  • Episodes 14
  • Airdate — 2 October
  • Description — The four remaining teams enter the semi-final. The challenge is over two rounds; in round one the teams must each create an Amuse-bouche, the team with the least liked dish is eliminated. In round two the teams must prepare a main and a dessert, again the team with the least liked dish is eliminated and the two remaining teams will advance to the Grand Final.
Semi-final Summary
Round 1: Amuse-Bouche
Team Dish Result
VIC Nick & Christian Amuse-bouche Salmon Tartare with Tarama Through to round 2
SA Sonia & Marcus Scallop on Potato Crisp with Pea Purée
NSW Radha & Prabha Seekh Kebab with Mint Yoghurt and Roti
VIC WA Tommy & Rach Stuffed Mushroom Eliminated
Round 2: Main & Dessert
VIC Nick & Christian Main Pork Ox Tongue with Tuna Gribiche Through to Grand Finale
Dessert Poached Apple with Whiskey Caramel
NSW Radha & Prabha Main Chilli Masala Crab with Rice and Cucumber & Onion Salad
Dessert Rosewater & Cardamom Panna Cotta with Pistachio Crumble
SA Sonia & Marcus Main Pork Cotoletta Tonnato with Fennel Salad Eliminated
Dessert Hazelnut Chocolate Dacquoise

Grand Finale

  • Episodes 15
  • Airdate — 3 October
  • Description — Nick & Christian take on Radha & Prabha in this Grand Final. They had to cook a four-course meal for the judges, the eliminated teams and their family and friends, 25 plates per course. The judges including Manu, Colin and Nigella scored each set of 4 meals out of 10 for the final verdict.
Grand Final
Team Manu's Scores Colin's Scores Nigella's Scores Total
(out of 30) 		Result
NSW Radha & Prabha 9 9 9 27 Winners
Dishes Royal Dhaba
Entrée Spicy Fish Fry with Yellow Dhal and Tomato Chutney
Seafood Course Kerala Prawn Curry with Roti and Spiced Potato and Eggplant
Meat Course Chicken Biryani with Cucumber Raita and Pickled Onion
Dessert Pistachio Ice Cream Chocolate Dome with Almond and Orange Zest Crumb
VIC Nick & Christian 9 8 8 25 Runners-up
Dishes 3181
Entrée Scallops with Black Pudding and Bloody Mary Butter
Seafood Course Crayfish with Vadouvan Butter and Witlof Salad
Meat Course Bavette with Red Wine Jus and Truffle
Dessert 3181 Mess (Eton Mess)

Ratings

Colour Key:
  – Highest Rating
  – Lowest Rating
  – Elimination Episode
  – Finals Week
Week Episode Air date Viewers
(millions)[a] 		Nightly
rank[a] 		Source
1 1 Instant Restaurant 1-1: Tommy & Rach Monday, 4 September 0.470 12 [5]
2 Instant Restaurant 1-2: Sonia & Marcus Tuesday, 5 September 0.444 10 [6]
3 Instant Restaurant 1-3: Radha & Prabha Wednesday, 6 September 0.486 9 [7]
2 4 Instant Restaurant 1-4: Coco & Pearls Monday, 11 September 0.558 7 [8]
5 Instant Restaurant 1-5: Nick & Christian Tuesday, 12 September 0.567 6 [9]
6 Instant Restaurant 1-6: Claudean & Anthony Wednesday, 13 September 0.622 6 [10]
3 7 Instant Restaurant 2-1: Aaron & Chris Monday, 18 September 0.534 9 [11]
8 Instant Restaurant 2-2: Claudean & Anthony Tuesday, 19 September 0.559 8 [12]
9 Instant Restaurant 2-3: Amber and Mel Wednesday, 20 September 0.523 8 [13]
4 10 Instant Restaurant 2-4: Nick and Christian Thursday, 21 September 0.326[b] 13 [14]
Monday, 25 September 0.190[c] <20 [15]
11 Instant Restaurant 2-5: Sonia & Marcus Tuesday, 26 September 0.563 8 [16]
12 Instant Restaurant 2-6: Patricija & Brigita Wednesday, 27 September 0.575 7 [17]
5 13 Quarter-final Sunday, 1 October 0.503 7 [18]
14 Semi-final Monday, 2 October 0.540 8 [19]
15 Grand Final Tuesday, 3 October 0.637 7 [20]

Notes

  1. ^ a b Ratings data used is from OzTAM and represents the live and same day average viewership from the 5 largest Australian metropolitan centres (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide).
  2. ^ Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide only.
  3. ^ Brisbane and Sydney only.

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