Iron Chef Australia
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television, Culinary |
| Founded | October 19, 2010 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Television show |
| Parent | Shine Australia |
Iron Chef Australia is a culinary television program from Australia, inspired by the original Japanese series Iron Chef and its American counterpart Iron Chef America. In each installment, a challenger chef faces off against a resident "Iron Chef" in a timed, one-hour cooking battle focused on a specific key ingredient.
The series was developed by Shine Australia for broadcast on the Seven Network, aiming to leverage the popularity of Network Ten's MasterChef Australia. It debuted on Seven on 19 October 2010.
Overview
The production style and format of Iron Chef Australia closely resemble those of Iron Chef America, featuring Mark Dacascos reprising his role as The chairman. The show is filmed at Docklands Studios Melbourne in Melbourne.
Distinct from earlier adaptations, this version includes a permanent panel of food critics—Larissa Dubecki, Simon Thomsen, and Leo Schofield—who serve as judges. Hosting duties are managed by Grant Denyer, with Richard Cornish providing commentary throughout the episodes.
The Iron Chefs
| Iron Chef | Specialty | Wins | Losses | Draws | Total Battles | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillaume Brahimi | French | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100% |
| Guy Grossi | Italian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Neil Perry | Asian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100% |
Results
| Episode | Air Date | Iron Chef | Challenger | Key Ingredient | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 October 2010 | Neil Perry | Matt Stone | Coconut | Neil Perry |
| 2 | 26 October 2010 | Guy Grossi | Judyta Slupnicki | Duck | Guy Grossi |
| 3 | 2 November 2010 | Guillaume Brahimi | Chris Badenoch | Chocolate | Guillaume Brahimi |
| 4 | 9 November 2010 | Guy Grossi | Herb Faust | Lamb | Herb Faust |
| 5 | 16 November 2010 | Neil Perry | Sasha Meier | Squid | Neil Perry |
| 6 | 23 November 2010 | Guillaume Brahimi | Dan Hong | Fungi | Guillaume Brahimi |
Reception
The series debut drew an average audience of approximately 1.129 million viewers, securing the seventh position in nightly ratings. It aired opposite Top Gear Australia, another domestic adaptation of an international format.
See also
External links
- Articles with short description
- Seven Network original programming
- 2010 Australian television series debuts
- 2010 Australian television series endings
- Australian television spinoffs
- Australian cooking television series
- Television shows set in Melbourne
- Iron Chef
- Cooking competitions in Australia
- Australian television series based on Japanese television series