My Kitchen Rules UK series 2

My Kitchen Rules UK
Series 2
No. of episodes	30
Release
Original network	Channel 4
Original release	3 October (2016-10-03) – 16 November 2016 (2016-11-16)
Series chronology
← Previous Series 1 Next → Series 3 (2017)

The second season of the British competitive cooking competition show, My Kitchen Rules was derived from the Australian-show of the same name My Kitchen Rules. It premiered on 3 October 2016. Ami & Nicola of Scotland won the tournament.

Format changes

• Judges - This season had two new regular judges, a Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines and food critic and writer Prue Leith. Elimination Cook-Offs had guest judges.
• Rules - This season, the rules changed slightly.
  • Instant Restaurant Round - The format included a time limit and a one point deductions for going the allotted time. The teams had: seven hours (preparation (with the exception of pre-preparation resulting in a deduction of an hour)), 45 minutes (starter), one hour (mains), 45 minutes (dessert)

Teams

Region	Members	Relationship	Status
Glasgow, Scotland	Ami & Nicola	Glasgow Gals	Champions
Edinburgh, Scotland	Hugh & Ste	The Geeks	Eliminated (Round 1)
Edinburgh, Scotland	Rebecca & Nansai	Housemates	Eliminated (Round 5)
Edinburgh, Scotland	Paula & David	Hearty Hebrideans	Eliminated (Instant Restaurants)
Wakefield, Yorkshire	Simon & Linda	Mam 'n' Son	Eliminated (Semi Finals)
North Allerton, Yorkshire	Angela & Rob	Hunter Gatherers	Eliminated (Instant Restaurants)
Huddersfield	Razan & Reda	Syrian Siblings	Eliminated (Round 7)
Harrogate, North Yorkshire	Anna & Faye	Healthy Mummies	Eliminated (Round 7)
Lasham, Hampshire	Catherine & Debbie	Ladies of the Village	Eliminated (Runner-up)
Bournemouth	Sarah & Ramjan	Bollywood Spice	Eliminated (Instant Restaurants)
Plymouth	Ben & Dan	Barbecue Buddies	Eliminated (Round 5)
Somerset	Beverley & Sarah	Country Couple	Eliminated (Round 3)
Cambrian, Newport, Wales	Laura & Louis	Foodie Fiancés	Eliminated (Semi Finals)
Birmingham	Thuy & Thu	Inseparable Sisters	Eliminated (Instant Restaurants)
Chesterfield, Derbyshire	Raechel & Andy	Medical Mates	Eliminated (Round 6)
Nottingham	Karen & Alex	Nottingham Newlyweds	Eliminated (Round 4)

Elimination history

Teams' Competition Progress

Round:		Instant Restaurants	Round 5	Round 6	Round 7	Semi Final	Finale
		1-4	5	6	7	8	9
Teams:		Progress
Glasgow, Scotland	Ami & Nicola	4th (60)	Safe	Safe	Safe	Through to Grand Final	Champions
Lasham	Catherine & Debbie	1st (77)	Immune	Safe	Safe	Through to Grand Final	Runners-up
Wakefield	Simon & Linda	2nd (61)	Safe	Safe	Safe	Eliminated (52)	—N/a
Huddersfield	Razan & Reda	3rd (60)	Safe	Safe	Eliminated (19)	—N/a	—N/a
Chesterfield	Raechel & Andy	2nd (71)	Safe	Eliminated (38)	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a
Cambrian, Wales	Laura & Louis	2nd (62)	Safe	Safe	Safe	Eliminated (54)	—N/a
Harrogate	Anna & Faye	1st (63)	Safe	Safe	Eliminated (17)	—N/a	—N/a
Plymouth	Ben & Dan	3rd (48)	Safe	Eliminated (31)	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a
Edinburgh, Scotland	Rebecca & Nansai	3rd (54)	Eliminated (30)	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a
Nottingham	Karen & Alex	Elimination Cook-Off (25)	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a
Birmingham	Thuy & Thu	4th (58)	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a
Somerset	Beverley & Sarah	Elimination Cook-Off (30)	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a
Somerset	Angela & Rob	4th ((30)	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a
Bournemouth	Sarah & Ramjan	4th ((42)	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a
Edinburgh, Scotland	Hugh & Ste	Elimination Cook-Off (39)	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a
Edinburgh, Scotland	Paula & David	4th (49)	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a	—N/a

Competition details

Instant Restaurants

During the Instant Restaurant rounds, each team hosts a three-course dinner for judges and fellow teams. They are scored and ranked among their group and judges, with the lowest scoring team being eliminated.

Round 1

• Episodes 1 to 4
• Airdate – 3 to 6 October^[1]
• Description – The first of the instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1, in Scotland. The lowest scoring team at the end of this round is eliminated.

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group 1
Team and Episode Details		Guest Scores				Michael's Scores			Prue's Scores			Total (out of 90)	Rank	Result
		A&N	H&S	R&N	P&D	Starter	Main	Dessert	Starter	Main	Dessert
	Ami & Nikola	—	7	7	6	6	7	6	6	5	5	55	2nd	Through to Elimination Cook-Off
Ep 1	3 October	Two Hungry Weegies
Dishes	Starter	Curried Langoustine Soup with Homemade Seeded Bread
	Main	Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling Cider Gravy, Parmentier Potatoes and Purple Sprouting Broccoli
	Dessert	Millionaire Shortcake
	Hugh & Ste	5	—	5	5	5	6	4	5	7	8	50	3rd	Through to Elimination Cook-Off
Ep 2	4 October	The Time Machine
Dishes	Starter	Haggis Rissoles with Chicken Skin Crisps and Onion Chutney
	Main	Pheasant Breast on Cream Leeks with Crispy Pork and Rumbledthumps
	Dessert	Border Tart with Condensed Milk Ice Cream
	Rebecca & Nansai	7	8	—	8	6	7	7	7	6	8	64	1st	Safe
Ep 3	5 October	The Bonnie Tropicana
Dishes	Starter	Haggis Tropicana with Coconut Rice, Plantain and Mint Sauce
	Main	Ashanti Chicken with Jollof Rice and Spinach Sauce
	Dessert	Mango and Raspberry Cranachan with Puff Puffs and Sweet Pepper Dipping Sauce
	Paula & David	4	6	5	—	5	7	4	5	7	6	49	4th	Eliiminated
Ep 4	6 October	The Gaelic Coast
Dishes	Starter	Pulled Herring with Dulse Bread, Homemade Butter and Hebridean Salts
	Main	Slow Roasted Lamb with Buttery Polenta, Warm Carrot Salad and Kale Pesto
	Dessert	Chocolate Teacake with Hebridean Sea Salt Caramel Sauce

Elimination Cook-Off

• Episode 5
• Airdate – 7 October^[1]
• Description – Ami & Nikola and Hugh & Ste were set for an Elimination Cook-Off after their performance in the previous round. They had to use scallops as the hero of their dish in 45 minutes and were judged blind by Jimmy. For the next challenge, the teams had to cook their signature dish in 90 minutes.

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group 1
Team and Episode Details		Michael's Scores		Prue's Scores		Jimmy's Scores		Total (out of 60)	Result
		Scallop-based	Signature	Scallop-based	Signature	Scallop-based	Signature
Hugh & Ste		6	5	8	6	7	7	39	Eliminated
Dishes	Scallop-based	Scallops and Bacon with a Pickled Cucumber and Radish Salad
	Signature	Curried Lamb Chops with Spinach Pancakes, Brinjal Bhaji and Lemon Rice
Ami & Nikola		7	6	8	8	8	8	45	Through to next round
Dishes	Scallop-based	Oriental Scallop Broth
	Signature	Scottish Summer Lamb with Lamb Bonbons, Asparagus Spears and Broad Beans, Parmentier Potatoes and Lamb Jus

Round 2

• Episodes 6 to 9
• Airdate – 10 to 13 October^[1]
• Description – The second of the instant restaurant groups were introduced into the competition in Round 2, in the north of England. The lowest scoring team at the end of this round is eliminated.

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group 1
Team and Episode Details		Guest Scores				Michael's Scores			Prue's Scores			Total (out of 90)	Rank	Result
		S&L	A&R	R&R	A&F	Starter	Main	Dessert	Starter	Main	Dessert
	Simon & Linda	—	7	7	7	6	6	7	7	7	7	61	2nd	Through to Elimination Cook-Off
Ep 6	10 October	Proper Yorkshire
Dishes	Starter	Yorkshire Tea Smoked Potted Trout with Traditional Yorkshire Oatcakes and Samphire
	Main	Fillet Steak and Beef Shin with Yorkshire Pudding, Horseradish Mash, Roasted Vegetables and Real Ale Reduction
	Dessert	Yorkshire Parkin and Forced Rhubarb Celebration with Proper Custard
	Angela & Rob	6	—	7	7	5	7	5	7	8	7	59	4th	Eliminated
Ep 7	11 October	Natural Bounty**
Dishes	Starter	Roe Deer Carpaccio with Panzanella Salad
	Main	Water Bathed Wood Pigeon with Crushed Peas and Ransom Pesto, Baby Turnips, Lentils and a Red Wine Jus
	Dessert	Local Honey Parfait with Olive Oil and Fresh Fruit
	Razan & Reda	7	7	—	7	6	5	7	8	6	7	60	3rd	Through to Elimination Cook-Off
Ep 8	12 October	Shahrazan - Arabian Night
Dishes	Starter	Portobello Mushroom Stuffed with Halloumi, Baba Ghanouj , Muhammara and Flat Breads
	Main	Kabab Karaz Smoked Lamb and Almond Meatballs with Sour Cherry Sauce, Burghul Wheat and Fattoush Salad
	Dessert	Katayef Asafiri Arabic Pancakes with Curd Cheese, Pistachios and Rosewater Syrup
	Anna & Faye	7	8	5	—	7	6	8	6	7	9	63	1st	Safe
Ep 9	13 October	Provincial Kitchen
Dishes	Starter	Local Goat's Cheese Garden Salad with Balsamic Reduction
	Main	Pan Fried Local Seabass with Crispy Kale, Tomato Caper and Olive Reduction and a Pea Puree and Thyme
	Dessert	Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart with Mango and Passionfruit Frozen Yoghurt

Elimination Cook-Off

• Episode 10
• Airdate – 14 October^[1]
• Description – Linda & Simon and Razan & Reda were set for an Elimination Cook-Off after their performance in the previous round. They had to use gooseberries as the hero of a savory starter dish in 45 minutes and were judged blind by Frances. For the next challenge, the teams had to cook their signature dish in 90 minutes and were again judged blind by Frances.

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group 1
Team and Episode Details		Michael's Scores		Prue's Scores		Frances's Scores		Total (out of 60)	Result
		Gooseberries-based	Signature	Gooseberries-based	Signature	Gooseberries-based	Signature
Linda & Simon		4	4	5	5	6	7	31	Through to next round
Dishes	Gooseberries-based	Gooseberry Asparagus and Yorkshire Cheese Mille Feuille with Heritage Tomato Salad
	Signature	Pan Fried Cod with Fried New Potatoes, Tomato Salsa, Pea Puree and G&T Scraps
Razan & Reda		6	5	4	4	6	5	30	Eliminated
Dishes	Gooseberries-based	Gooseberry Garlic Prawns with Gooseberry Couscous
	Signature	Makhloubeh Bzenjan with Rocket and Parmesan Salad

Round 3

• Episodes 11 to 14
• Airdate – 18 to 21 October^[1]
• Description – The third of the instant restaurant groups were introduced into the competition in Round 3, in the south of England. The lowest scoring team at the end of this round is eliminated.

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group 1
Team and Episode Details		Guest Scores				Michael's Scores			Prue's Scores			Total (out of 90)	Rank	Result
		C&B	S&R	B&D	B&S	Starter	Main	Dessert	Starter	Main	Dessert
	Catherine & Debbie	—	5	7	5	6	7	8	7	7	7	59	1st	Safe
Ep 11	18 October	Persuasion
Dishes	Starter	Hampshire Watercress Soup with Poached Egg and Wild Garlic Oil
	Main	Fillet of Venison with Juniper and Redcurrant Sauce, Celeriac and Potato Gratin and Braised Red Cabbage and Tenderstems
	Dessert	Roasted Rhubarb with Potted Custard Ginger Crumble and Candied Orange
	Sarah & Ramjan	3	—	4	3	5	6	4	6	7	4	42	4th	Eliminated
Ep 12	19 October	Bollywood in Bournemouth
Dishes	Starter	Keema Capsicum with Mint Sauce and Homemade Garlic Naan Bread
	Main	Bhunna Spiced Poussin Stuffed with Quail Eggs with Jeera Butternut Crushed Squash, Saffron Pilau Rice and Poppadom
	Dessert	Cassava Cake with Strawberry Coulis and Cassava Crisp
	Ben & Dan	6	2	—	7	6	7	4	5	7	8	48	3rd	Through to Elimination Cook-Off
Ep 13	20 October	The Southern Smoke
Dishes	Starter	Smoked Eggs Twice: Scotch Egg and Devilled Egg with Grilled Asparagus on a Bed of Watercress South Carolina Sauce
	Main	Reverse Seared Tri-Tip Steak Finished Dirty with Hasselback Potatoes, Char Smoked Vegetables and Chimichurri*
	Dessert	Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Homemade Bourbon Vanilla Pod Ice Cream
	Beverley & Sarah	6	2	5	—	5	6	8	7	7	8	54	2nd	Through to Elimination Cook-Off
Ep 14	21 October	Provenance
Dishes	Starter	Nettle Soufflé with Caerphilly Cheese and Lamb's Lettuce
	Main	Berrow Lamb with Spelt Tabbouleh Spiced Slaw and Cauliflower
	Dessert	Steamed Seville Orange Pudding with Basil Ice Cream

Elimination Cook-Off

• Episode 15
• Airdate – 22 October^[1]
• Description – Ben & Dan and Beverley & Sarah were set for an Elimination Cook-Off after their performance in the previous round. They had to use Bath blue cheese as the hero of a starter dish in 45 minutes and were judged blind by Frances. For the next challenge, the teams had to cook their signature dish in 90 minutes.

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group 1
Team and Episode Details		Michael's Scores		Prue's Scores		Allegra's Scores		Total (out of 60)	Result
		Bath blue cheese-based	Signature	Bath blue cheese-based	Signature	Bath blue cheese-based	Signature
Ben & Dan		6	6	6	5	7	6	31	Through to next round
Dishes	Gooseberries-based	Bath Blue and Caramelised Onion Filo Tart with Pickled Beetroot and Radish Salad
	Signature	Lollipop Chicken with Pulled Chicken, Jalapeño Cornbread and Mango Chilli Salsa
Beverley & Sarah		4	3	3	6	7	7	30	Eliminated
Dishes	Gooseberries-based	Apple and Bath Blue Cheese Remoulade with Herb Beignet
	Signature	Roast Brill with English Marsh Samphire and Cockle Veloute

Round 4

• Episodes 16 to 19
• Airdate – 24 to 27 October^[1]
• Description – The fourth of the instant restaurant groups were introduced into the competition in Round 4, in the Midland of England and Wales. The lowest scoring team at the end of this round is eliminated.

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group 1
Team and Episode Details		Guest Scores				Michael's Scores			Prue's Scores			Total (out of 90)	Rank	Result
		L&L	T&T	R&A	K&A	Starter	Main	Dessert	Starter	Main	Dessert
	Laura & Louis	—	6	7	6	7	6	8	6	7	9	62	2nd	Through to Elimination Cook-Off
Ep 16	24 October	Melin Dwr (Water Melt)
Dishes	Starter	Crab and Sewin*** Ravioli with Crab Bisque*
	Main	Welsh Rack of Lamb with Roasted Root Vegetables, Broad Beans, Mint Jelly and Lamb Reductions*
	Dessert	Poached Peaches with Mascarpone Ice Cream and Raspberry Welsh Cakes
	Thuy & Thu	5	—	7	6	8	5	6	7	8	6	58	4th	Eliminated
Ep 17	25 October	Spices of Asia
Dishes	Starter	Vietnamese Pho: Beef Noodle Soup
	Main	Spice Infused Duck Fillet with Orange Zest and Honey and Scented Trio of Rice
	Dessert	Exotic Fruits in Dragon Fruit Syrup with Caramelised Pineapple and Coconut and Lime Ice Cream*
	Raechel & Andy	7	6	—	7	6	7	7	7	8	9	64	3rd	Safe
Ep 18	26 October	The Bees Knees
Dishes	Starter	Caramelised Scallops with Cauliflower Purée, Crisp Pancetta and Brown Butter Breadcrumbs
	Main	Filet Mignon with Oxtail in Red Wine, Fondant Potato and Asparagus
	Dessert	Bakewell Tart with Raspberry Compote and Custard
	Karen & Alex	6	6	6	—	6	6	8	7	7	8	60	3rd	Through to Elimination Cook-Off
Ep 19	27 October	The Green Wood
Dishes	Starter	Seafood Terrine with Dill Mayonnaise and Homemade Soda Bread
	Main	Wild Board Ragu with Homemade Pasta, Crispy Fried Apple and Parmesan Salad*
	Dessert	Forest Tart with Wild Forest Berries Chantilly Cream

Elimination Cook-Off

• Episode 20
• Airdate – 28 October^[1]
• Description – Laura & Louis and Raechel & Andy were set for an Elimination Cook-Off after their performance in the previous round. They had to use Tamworth Pork as the hero of a starter dish in 45 minutes. For the next challenge, the teams had to cook their signature dish in 90 minutes and were again judged blind by Frances.

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group 1
Team and Episode Details		Michael's Scores		Prue's Scores		Brad's Scores		Total (out of 60)	Result
		Bath blue cheese-based	Signature	Bath blue cheese-based	Signature	Bath blue cheese-based	Signature
Laura & Louis		7	8	8	6	8	7	44	Through to next round
Dishes	Pork-based	Asian Pork Broth with Vermicelli Noodles
	Signature	Five Spice Duck Breast with Shallot Puree, Fit Tart Tatin and Red Wine and Port Jus
Karen & Alex		2	2	2	5	7	6	25	Eliminated
Dishes	Gooseberries-based	Pork Three Ways with Celeriac Remoulade
	Signature	Fish and Fennel Stew with Croutons

Round 5

The Farmer's Choice

• Episode 21
• Airdate 31 October^[1]
• Description — For the first challenge, the remaining teams had to make a farmer's feast of 50 dishes in two hours. Each team had to choose their Farmer's Chosen box. The two farmer's choice and Judge's Choice winners being safe and the judges weakest scoring team being eliminated. From the eliminated teams in the previous rounds, Razan & Reda were brought back as a wild card.

The Farmer's Choice

Main
Team		Dish	Result
	Anna & Faye	Green Breakfast Tortilla with Fresh Berries and White Chocolate	Through to next round
	Laura & Louis	Banana Pancakes Sweetcorn Fritters, Streaky Bacon, Gaucemole & Tomato Salsa	Through to next round
	Linda & Simon	American Pancakes with Beef Hash and Poached Eggs	Through to next round
	Ami & Nikola	Breakfast Bruschetta Two Ways with Mushrooms and Asparagus	Through to next round
	Razan & Reda	Falafel and Grilled Halloumi with Homemade Flatbread	Through to next round
	Rebecca & Nansai	Exotic Omelette with Shawarma Chicken and Homemade Flatbread	Eliminated
	Raechel & Andy	French Toast with Strawberry and Rhubarb Compote	Farmer's Choice
	Catherine & Debbie	Shakshuka with Jasmine and Melon and Iced Tea	Judges Choice
	Ben & Dan	Saddleback Pancakes with Fried Eggs	Through to next round

Round 6

Quarter Finals Group A

• Episode 22
• Airdate 1 November^[1]
• Description — The remaining teams were divided into two groups. The first group had to make a trio of up to 30 canapés each for 40 people in two-and-a-half hours with the guests and judges choosing their favorite. The two least popular went to a Sudden-death Cook-off.

The Farmer's Choice

Main
Team		Dish	Result
	Catherine & Debbie	Tequila Prawns with Mango Salsa and Soft Tortilla Wrap Steak on a Chip with Tarragon Bearnaise Pink Prosecco Jelly with Summer Fruits	Judges Choice
	Ben & Dan	Mini Burger Sliders with Homemade Burger Sauce BBQ Jalapeño Poppers in Streaky Bacon Mini Toffee Apples	Through to Elimination Cook-off
	Anna & Faye	Pork Lemongrass Skewers with Asian Dipping Sauce Miso Slaw with Prawn and Chicken Gyoza Australian Win Set Syrup with Watermelon Granita	Through to Elimination Cook-off
	Laura & Louis	Crab Cakes with Dipping Saunce Chicken Satay with Asian Slaw and Peanut Sauce Orange Welshcakes with Bitter Chocolate Mousse	People's Choice

Elimination Cook-Off

• Episode 23
• Airdate – 2 November^[1]
• Description – Ben & Dan and Anna & Faye were set for an Elimination Cook-Off after their performance in the previous round. They had to cook three courses with the starter due in 90 minutes the main in 60 minutes and the dessert 30 in minutes.

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group A
Team and Episode Details		Michael's Scores			Prue's Scores			Total (60 out of 100)	Result
Ben & Dan		6	5	5	6	4	5	31	Eliminated
Dishes	Starter	Fresh Devon Mussels with a White Wine Sauce and Bruschetta
	Main	Asian Pork Belly with Spiced Jus and Pickled Watermelon Salad
	Dessert	Chocolate Brownie with Bourbon and Vanilla Ice Cream
Anna & Faye		7	6	6	7	5	6	37	Through to next round
Dishes	Starter	Friend Green Basil Ravioli with Tomato Chutney
	Main	Seared Scallops with Pea and Chilli Risotto and Crispy Prosciutto
	Dessert	Spiced Poached Pears Duck Breast with a Light Panna Cotta and Vin Santo Syrup

Semi Finals Group A Preliminary Elimination

• Episode 24
• Airdate 3 November^[1]
• Description — The group's remaining three teams (Anna & Faye, Catherine & Debbie and Laura & Louis) faced off in the penultimate semi-finals in a barbecue challenge to cook chicken and pastry in 90 minutes. The least judged team was eliminated and the winner gets immunity into the semi finals. The remaining two teams faced off in an Elimination Cook-Off. They had to cook from the leftovers of the previous challenge with a pastry of their choice.

Semi Finals Group A

Main
Team		Dish	Result
	Anna & Faye	Herb Chicken with Rainbow Bulgur Wheat Salad	Through to Elimination Cook-Off
	Laura & Louis	Tandoori Chicken with Tarkha Dhal	Through to Elimination Cook-Off
	Catherine & Debbie	Peruvian Spiced Chicken with Toasted Corn, Avocado and Quinoa Salad	Through to Semi-Final

Elimination Cook-Off

Group A
Team and Episode Details		Michael's Scores	Prue's Scores	Total (20 out of 100)	Result
	Anna & Faye	8	9	17	Eliminated
Dishes	Main	Chicken Leek and Thyme Pie with Watercress and Bacon Crumb Salad
	Laura & Louis	9	10	19	Through to Semi-Finals
Dishes	Main	Chicken Samosa with Mango Chutney and Mint Coriander and Cucumber Raita

Semi Finals Group A Elimination

• Episode 25
• Airdate 4 November^[1]
• Description — The group's remaining teams (Catherine & Debbie and Laura & Louis) faced off in the group semi-finals. They had to make Italian cuisine. The teams 90 minutes for their starters, 60 minutes for the mains and minutes for dessert.

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group 1
Team and Episode Details		Michael's Scores			Prue's Scores			Francesco's Scores			Total (90 out of 60)	Result
Laura & Louis		6	6	7	7	5	7	6	4	6	54	Eliminated
Dishes	Starter	Vegetable Risotto with Parmesan Crisp and Edible Flower
	Main	Pan Seared Seabass with Stuffed Courgette Flowers, Olive Tapenade and Tomato Sauce
	Dessert	Almond Panna Cotta with Cherry Sorbet, Cherry Jelly and Honeycombg
Catherine & Debbie		5	7	8	6	8	8	5	7	8	62	Through to Grand Final
Dishes	Starter	Parmesan Baked Ricotta with Marinated Olives and Trio of Breadsticks
	Main	Lobster Tagliatelle with Tomato Sauce
	Dessert	Sicilian Lemon Tart with Berry Flavoured Gelato

Round 7

Quarter Finals Group B

• Episode 26
• Airdate 7 November^[1]
• Description — The second group had to make one savory and one sweet dish for 50 sixth-grade students in Stoneleigh Abbey. They had two-and-a-half hours preparation time, 30 minutes to serve the savory dish and 30 minutes to serve the sweet dish. The students and judges would pick the two best teams who would be safe from the Elimination Coof-Off.

The Students Choice

Main
Team	Dish		Result
Ami & Nicola	Savory	Turkey Sliders with Sweet Potato Wedges	Students Choice
	Sweet	Crazy Popping Sunday
Simon & Linda	Savory	Lean Hotdogs with Homemade Bread and Ketchup	Through to Elimination Cook-off
	Sweet	Spiced Apple Flapjack
Razan & Reda	Savory	Chicken and Vegetable Skewer with Salad and Dip	Judges Choice
	Sweet	Chocolate Orange Truffles
Raechel & Andy	Savory	Cornflake Chicken with Chips and Homemade Ketchup	Through to Elimination Cook-off
	Sweet	Fruit Skewer with Sweet Fritter and Sauce

Elimination Cook-Off

• Episode 27
• Airdate – 8 November^[1]
• Description – Raechel & Andy and Simon & Linda were set for an Elimination Cook-Off after their performance in the previous round. They had to cook three courses with the starter due in 90 minutes the main in 60 minutes and the dessert 30 in minutes.

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group A
Team and Episode Details		Michael's Scores			Prue's Scores			Total (60 out of 100)	Result
Raechel & Andy		5	6	7	5	8	7	38	Eliminated
Dishes	Starter	English Pea Soup with Parmesan Crisp
	Main	Rump of Venison with Spiced Red Cabbage and Pomme Purée
	Dessert	Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce
Simon & Linda		4	7	8	4	8	9	40	Through to next round
Dishes	Starter	Wensleydale and Gruyère Soufflé with Cranberries, Pear and Rocket Salad
	Main	Trio of Rabbit with Pearl Barley Risotto
	Dessert	Cry Baby Ice Cream with Homemade Waffle Cone

Semi Finals Group B Preliminary Elimination

• Episode 28
• Airdate 9 November^[1]
• Description — The group's remaining three teams (Simon & Linda, Razan & Reda and Ami & Nicola) faced off in the penultimate semi-finals with a barbecue challenge to cook salmon and pasta in 90 minutes. The least judged team was eliminated and the winner gets immunity into the semi finals. The remaining two teams faced off in an Elimination Cook-Off. They had to cook from the leftovers of the previous challenge with a pastry of their choice.

Semi Finals Group A

Main
Team		Dish	Result
	Ami & Nicola	Scandinavian Salmon with Pickled Beetroot, Pickled Cucumber and New Potatoes	Through to Elimination Cook-Off
	Simon & Linda	Malaysian Salmon with Sambal Sauce and Nasi Lemak Rice	Through to Semi-Final
	Razan & Reda	Grilled Salmon with Green Olives and Harissa Sauce	Through to Elimination Cook-Off

Elimination Cook-Off

Group A
Team and Episode Details		Michael's Scores	Prue's Scores	Total (20 out of 100)	Result
	Ami & Nicola	5	5	17	Through to Semi-Finals****
Dishes	Main	Salmon Ricotta and Dill Ravioli with a Cream Sauce
	Razan & Reda	5	5	19	Eliminated
Dishes	Main	Spicy Salmon Spinach and Ricotta Cannelonni with Salsa

Semi Finals Group B Elimination

• Episode 29
• Airdate 10 November^[1]
• Description — The group's remaining teams (Ami & Nicola and Simon & Linda) faced off in the group semi-finals. They had to make Italian cuisine. The teams 90 minutes for their starters, 60 minutes for the mains and minutes for dessert. The guest judge was blind tasting

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group 1
Team and Episode Details		Michael's Scores			Prue's Scores			Russell's Scores			Total (90 out of 60)	Result
Ami & Nicola		6	7	8	7	8	9	7	8	9	69	Through to Grand Final
Dishes	Starter	Pan Seared Cod with Tomatoes, Butterbeans and Prosciutto Crisp
	Main	Fig Stuffed Pork with Radicchio Braised Fennel and Balsamic Fig Sauce
	Dessert	Limoncello and Pistachio Semifredo with Pistachio Semifreddo
Simon & Linda		5	7	5	6	8	5	4	7	5	52	Eliminated
Dishes	Starter	Sardines in Sweet and Sour Sauce with Aubergine Involtini and Homemade Bread
	Main	Duck Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta Duck Breast with Apricots
	Dessert	Prosecco Jelly with Summer Fruits, Mascarpone, Italian Meringue and Coulis

Grand Final

• Episode 30
• Airdate 11 November^[1]
• Description — The finalists (Ami & Nicola and Catherine & Debbie) faced off in the Grand Finals. They had to two hours to prepare the courses and serve their starter, 90 minutes for minutes for main and

Instant Restaurant Summary

Group 1
Team and Episode Details		Michael's Scores			Prue's Scores			Raymond's Scores			Result
Ami & Nicola		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Champions
Dishes	Starter	Celebration of Scottish Salmon: Salmon Mousse, Salmon Confit and Roe
	Main	Balmoral Steak with Staggis***** Bonbon, Potato Stack and Whisky Cream Sauce
	Dessert	Scottish Strawberry Summer's Day: Strawberry Panna Cotta with Champagne Jelly and Chocolate Soil
Catherine & Debbie		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Eliminated
Dishes	Starter	Goat's Cheese and Tomato Terrine with Bloody Mary Sauce
	Main	Roast Cod with Crispy Potato Nest, Caper Mayonnaise and Pea and Herb Purée
	Dessert	Strawberry and Elderflower Fraisier with White Chocolate Shard

Notes

* Teams were late to present the dish..
** The team had pre-prepared by hunting their meats and were, thus, given an hour less..
*** Sewin was not available due to the climate, so it was replaced by salmon.
**** With scored tied, the judges evaluated the previous rounds dish for difference.
***** Staggis is colloquially referred to as a steak and haggis.

References

1. https://thetvdb.com/series/my-kitchen-rules-uk/allseasons/official