7 teams meet judges Ganesh Raj, Nici Wickes and Jared Macdonald in the BBQ arena. They make signature barbecues and are challenged with a mystery ingredient: the eggplant.

The six returning teams are asked to make a fast food barbecue in the Throwdown challenge, then the mystery Scorcher gives them something to be excited about: venison.

The five remaining teams are challenged to create a fusion feast in the Throwdown challenge, then a dessert in the mystery Scorcher.

A brush with Covid-19 means only three teams remain. They are tasked with making a two course date night meal in the rain for the Throwdown challenge.

After a demonstration from guest judge Gareth Stewart, teams attempt to cook the perfect beef eye fillet. The final Throwdown challenge asks teams to create a kaimoana feast.

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