Episodes
Episode 1
February 10, 2013
New Season: Do you have what it takes to be New Zealand's next MasterChef? Watch as these hopefuls vie for a spot in the Top 24.
Episode 2
February 17, 2013
The Top 24 contestants face two sudden death challenges to find who will go through to the Top 16.
Episode 3
February 24, 2013
The Top 16 contestants move into the MasterChef mansion, then face a team hangi challenge on Mokoia Island.
Episode 4
March 3, 2013
The Top 15 contestants must cook authentic Mexican dishes for guest chef Jose Carlos de la Macorra.
Episode 5
March 10, 2013
The Top 14 contestants face the biggest mystery box challenge ever.
Episode 6
March 17, 2013
The Top 13 contestants cook the meal they would choose for their Last Supper.
Episode 7
March 24, 2013
The Top 12 contestants cook for 1800 passengers aboard the cruise ship, Dawn Princess.
Masterclass 1
March 30, 2013
New Season: The Top 11 visit Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a MasterClass with executive chef Dale Gartland, Josh Emett and Simon Gault.
Episode 8
March 31, 2013
The Top 11 contestants face a nose-to-tail challenge in which each must cook a different cut of pork.
Episode 9
April 7, 2013
The Top 10 contestants bake a sponge cake for guest chef Natalie Oldfield from Auckland food shop Dulcie May Kitchen.
Masterclass 3
April 13, 2013
Guest chef Sean Armstrong from Auckland bakery Loaf joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to bake three delicious desserts.
Episode 10
April 14, 2013
The Top Nine contestants must each cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific Rim.
Masterclass 4
April 20, 2013
Guest chef Sergio Maglione from Toto restaurant joins MasterChef judges Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook dishes from around the world.
Episode 11
April 21, 2013
The Top Eight contestants face an invention test at Dolphin Island resort in Fiji.
Masterclass 5
April 27, 2013
Guest chef Michel Louws joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three barbecue dishes at the Dolphin Island resort, in Fiji.
Episode 12
April 28, 2013
The Top Seven contestants tackle a Turduckenqua - a quail stuffed inside a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey.
Masterclass 6
May 4, 2013
Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.
Episode 13
May 5, 2013
The top six contestants compete in a barbecue challenge at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
Masterclass 7
May 11, 2013
Guest chef Rex Morgan joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie for a barbecue at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
Episode 14
May 12, 2013
The top five contestants must replicate an intricate dessert created by Christchurch chef Andrew Brown.
Masterclass 8
May 18, 2013
Guest chefs Andrew Brown and Natalie Oldfield join MasterChef judge Josh Emett to create three stunning desserts.
Episode 15
May 19, 2013
The Top Four contestants must each invent a dish for guest chef Ben Bayly.
Masterclass 9
May 25, 2013
Guest chef Ben Bayly joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to invent three delicious main courses.
Episode 16
May 26, 2013
The top three cook a six-course degustation meal at The French Café for ten of New Zealand's leading chefs
Episode 17
June 2, 2013
