The country’s favourite cooking show is back, pitting New Zealand’s best amateur cooking duos against each other in the ultimate cook off, all judged by MKR legends Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

Season 5 Episode 9 - Semi Final

It's the semi-final where two teams compete in a sudden death cook off. Their task is to cook a 3-course dinner to impress a table of Kiwi comedians, and it's no laughing matter Air Date : 27th-Nov-2023

Season 5 Episode 1 - Nada & Pops from Tauranga

MKRNZ is back and so is Manu but sitting alongside him this time is Colin Fassnidge. Tonight the competition kicks off in the harbourside city of Tauranga with friends, Nada & Pops Air Date : 30th-Oct-2023  Read More

Season 5 Episode 2 - Matt & Kurt from Mangawhai

It's MKR NZ's second Instant Restaurant. Can mates Matt & Kurt pull off the ultimate 3-course dinner and claim the top spot on the leader board? Air Date : 31st-Oct-2023  Read More

Season 5 Episode 3 - Anya & Emillie from Auckland

It's friend team Anya & Emilie's turn to host their Instant Restaurant and showcase their French, Russian and Korean heritage. But will their culinary journey around the world be a hit or a miss? Air Date : 6th-Nov-2023  Read More

Season 5 Episode 4 - Julie & Matthew from Auckland

It's mother and son team, Julie & Matthew's turn to showcase their sophisticated menu. Around the dining room table, expectations for a good score are high Air Date : 7th-Nov-2023  Read More

Season 5 Episode 5 - Viki & Pascal from Te Puna

Te Puna married couple Vikki & Pascal are hosting the final Instant Restaurant. But will the pressure of cooking last be their downfall? Air Date : 13th-Nov-2023  Read More

Season 5 Episode 6 - People's Choice Challenge: Barbeque

Tonight is a people's choice challenge where teams will be cooking on BBQ's in Auckland's Viaduct. A huge twist is revealed which takes everyone by surprise Air Date : 14th-Nov-2023  Read More

Season 5 Episode 7 - Glasshouse

Tonight our teams will cook a 6-course degustation menu for some Kiwi celebrities, all in the name of the Nga Rangatahi Toa charity. At the end of the night another team will be going home Air Date : 20th-Nov-2023  Read More

Season 5 Episode 8 - Street Feast

Tonight our remaining teams take over a food hall, serving up top quality street food for the public. But it's Manu and Colin they will need to impress. At stake is a place in the Grand Final Air Date : 21st-Nov-2023  Read More

Season 5 Episode 9 - Semi Final

It's the semi-final where two teams compete in a sudden death cook off. Their task is to cook a 3-course dinner to impress a table of Kiwi comedians, and it's no laughing matter Air Date : 27th-Nov-2023  Read More

Season 5 Episode 10 - Season Finale

It's the MKR Grand Final where our last two teams go head-to-head for the $100K prize. They will both serve up a 4-course menu at two of the country's most prestigious restaurants. Air Date : 28th-Nov-2023  Read More