Synopsis
Judges Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen are back in the MasterChef Australia kitchen, ready to introduce the next generation of exceptional home cooks. 2021 will be seasoned to perfection with some of the world’s most recognisable and beloved chefs including Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi, Heston Blumenthal, Massimo Bottura and Clare Smyth - plus homegrown sensations including Curtis Stone, Kirsten Tibballs, Darren Purchese, Alla Wolf-Tasker, Scott Pickett, Poh Ling Yeow, Callum Hann and Reynold Poernomo, all set to challenge the top 24 contestants. Sacrificing everything to follow their food dreams, this season’s passionate contestants have put their lives on hold to be part of this life-changing experience. With heart, soul and drive, this season’s exceptional contestants will follow their food dreams and make magic happen.
Season 13 aired between 19 Apr 2021 and 13 Jul 2021, 61 episodes.
Episodes
E01
Auditions, Day 1
19 Apr 2021
E02
Auditions, Day 2
20 Apr 2021
E03
Emelia Jackson Mystery Box
21 Apr 2021
E04
Chicken Or The Egg?
22 Apr 2021
E05
Superstars Week - Nigella Lawson (Elimination Challenge)
25 Apr 2021
E06
Superstars Week - Yotam Ottolenghi (Team Challenge)
26 Apr 2021
E07
Superstars Week - Massimo Bottura (Elimination Challenge)
27 Apr 2021
E08
Superstars Week - Clare Smyth (Mystery Box)
28 Apr 2021
E09
Superstars Week - Heston Blumenthal (Immunity Challenge)
29 Apr 2021
E10
Poh, Callum & Reynold (Elimination Challenge)
02 May 2021
E11
Least & Most Comfortable (Team Challenge)
03 May 2021
E12
Sweet & Savoury Tart (Elimination Challenge)
04 May 2021
E13
Staples (Immunity Challenge)
05 May 2021
E14
Choose Your Ingredient & Masterclass
06 May 2021
E15
That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles (Elimination Challenge)
09 May 2021
E16
Meet The Masters
10 May 2021
E17
Meet The Masters (Pressure Test)
11 May 2021
E18
Meet The Masters (Mystery Box)
12 May 2021
E19
Cooking With Fire (Immunity Challenge)
13 May 2021
E20
Meet The Masters (Elimination Challenge)
16 May 2021
E21
Service Challenge - Tonka (Immunity Challenge)
17 May 2021
E22
Service Challenge - Movida (Immunity Challenge)
18 May 2021
E23
Service Challenge - Lucy Liu (Immunity Challenge)
19 May 2021
E24
Service Challenge - Stokehouse (Immunity Challenge)
20 May 2021
E25
Relay Challenge (Elimination)
23 May 2021
E26
Vegetables (Invention Test)
24 May 2021
E27
Pressure Test
25 May 2021
E28
11 Utensils (Mystery Box)
26 May 2021
E29
Hot Chillies! (Immunity Challenge)
27 May 2021
E30
Game ID (Elimination Challenge)
30 May 2021
E31
Second Chance Week (Top Four)
31 May 2021
E32
Second Chance Week (Pressure Test)
01 Jun 2021
E33
Clear Or Hidden (Mystery Box Challenge)
02 Jun 2021
E34
It's A Knockout!
03 Jun 2021
E35
Murray Cod (Elimination Challenge)
06 Jun 2021
E36
Pair Up With Crayfish (Team Challenge)
07 Jun 2021
E37
Vego (Elimination Challenge)
08 Jun 2021
E38
Melbourne Inspiration (Mystery Box)
09 Jun 2021
E39
Kate Reid Pastry (Immunity Challenge)
10 Jun 2021
E40
90 Minute Cook Time (Elimination Challenge)
13 Jun 2021
E41
Home Delivery (Team Challenge)
14 Jun 2021
E42
Khanh Nguyen's Pork Wellington
15 Jun 2021
E43
4 Ingredient Barter (Mystery Box)
16 Jun 2021
E44
The Top Four (Immunity Challenge)
17 Jun 2021
E45
Nu Nu Ingredient ID (Elimination Challenge)
20 Jun 2021
E46
Three Blue Ducks (Service Challenge)
21 Jun 2021
E47
Darren Purchese (Pressure Test)
22 Jun 2021
E48
Family Messages
23 Jun 2021
E49
Keep Up With Curtis & Masterclass
24 Jun 2021
E50
Black Mystery Box or Black Gloche? (Double Elimination)
27 Jun 2021
E51
Uluru (Team Challenge)
28 Jun 2021
E52
Simpson's Gap (Elimination Challenge)
29 Jun 2021
E53
All 7 Ingredients! (Mystery Box Challenge)
30 Jun 2021
E54
The Cloche Challenge
01 Jul 2021
E55
Fast Food & Fancy Food (Elimination Challenge)
04 Jul 2021
E56
Society (Service & Elimination Challenge)
05 Jul 2021
E57
Vue Du Monde - Bottlebrush (Pressure Test)
06 Jul 2021
E58
Finalists (Advantage Challenge)
07 Jul 2021
E59
Semi-Final
11 Jul 2021
E60
Grand Finale (Part 1)
12 Jul 2021
E61
Grand Finale (Part 2)
13 Jul 2021