The Chefs Line
Real food, not reality food.
Home cooks face off against trained chefs to see if passion can beat profession in the kitchen in this reality competition show.
Seasons
1. Vietnamese 1
Air Date: 2017-04-03
Home cooks try to outcook an entire chefs' line, to prove that passion can beat professionals. Apprentice chef Vincent from modern Vietnamese restaurant Dandelion goes up against four home cooks.
2. Vietnamese 2
Air Date: 2017-04-04
Next in the chefs' line is station chef Tam, from modern Vietnamese restaurant Dandelion. Tam and three passionate home cooks engage in a culinary battle to make it to the end of the chefs' line.
3. Vietnamese 3
Air Date: 2017-04-05
Chef Ennis from Vietnamese restaurant Dandelion goes up against two home cooks, witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these cooks and chefs.
4. Vietnamese 4
Air Date: 2017-04-06
Executive chef Geoff Lindsay from Vietnamese restaurant Dandelion in Melbourne goes up against this week's best home cook. In the final show down, can a passionate cook beat a professional chef?
5. Restaurant Dandelion
Air Date: 2017-04-07
Maeve O'Meara goes inside the kitchen of hatted restaurant Dandelion where she's taught how to make Vietnamese rolls, makes an inventive chocolate parfait and is served Full Moon Chilli Mud Crabs.
6. African 1
Air Date: 2017-04-10
This week it's African on the menu as apprentice chef Denni from restaurant Africola cooks against four passionate home cooks.
7. African 2
Air Date: 2017-04-11
Tonight, get a taste of Africa as station chef Alex from restaurant Africola takes on three passionate home cooks.
8. African 3
Air Date: 2017-04-12
The stakes are high as sous chef Alistair from Africola cooks against two passionate home cooks. The winner of this round will make it to the final stop in the chefs' line
9. African 4
Air Date: 2017-04-13
Head chef Duncan from Africola in Adelaide goes up against this week's best home cook in the ultimate David v. Goliath battle.
10. Restaurant Africola
Air Date: 2017-04-14
Maeve O'Meara takes us inside the kitchen of Adelaide restaurant Africola where apprentice chef Deni make a delicious deep fried eggplant dish and sous chef Alistair makes a vegan meringue.
11. Turkish 1
Air Date: 2017-04-17
Apprentice chef Cagin from Turkish restaurant Anason goes up against four home cooks
12. Turkish 2
Air Date: 2017-04-18
Four home cooks with a passion for Turkish cuisine will battle it out with station chef Inal from Sydney's Turkish restaurant Anason.
13. Turkish 3
Air Date: 2017-04-19
Sous chef Ozga from Turkish restaurant Anason battles two passionate home cooks in a showdown of Turkish cuisine.
14. Turkish 4
Air Date: 2017-04-20
In the final showdown, executive chef Somer from Turkish restaurant Anason in Sydney goes up against this week's best cook in the ultimate David vs. Goliath battle.
15. Restaurant Anason
Air Date: 2017-04-21
Maeve O'Meara takes us inside the kitchen of Turkish restaurant Anason where she learns how to make cured salmon pastrima, atom and slow roasted lamb shoulder with executive chef Somer.
16. Italian 1
Air Date: 2017-04-24
Four home cooks with a passion for Italian cuisine will battle it out with the chefs' line from Adelaide restaurant Osteria Oggi. Tonight, they compete against Apprentice Chef Annika.
17. Italian 2
Air Date: 2017-04-25
Four home cooks with a passion for Italian cuisine will battle it out with the chefs' line from Adelaide restaurant, Osteria Oggi. Station Chef Lawrence steps up to represent his restaurant.
18. Italian 3
Air Date: 2017-04-26
Sous chef Josh from Italian restaurant Osterio Oggi goes up against two passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.
19. Italian 4
Air Date: 2017-04-27
Executive chef Andrew from Italian restaurant Osterio Oggi goes up against this week's best home cook. This is the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.
20. Restaurant Osteria Oggi
Air Date: 2017-04-28
The competition is over but there's still plenty of food to enjoy. Maeve O'Meara takes us inside the kitchen of Osteria Oggi to reflect on the week and to learn some exciting new dishes.
21. Chinese 1
Air Date: 2017-05-01
Apprentice chef Wing from Chinese restaurant China Doll goes up against four passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.
22. Chinese 2
Air Date: 2017-05-02
Watch station chef Wandy from Chinese restaurant China Doll go up against three passionate home cooks. Who will make it to the end of the chefs' line?
23. Chinese 3
Air Date: 2017-05-03
Watch Chef Chris from Chinese restaurant China Doll go up against two passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.
24. Chinese 4
Air Date: 2017-05-04
Watch Head Chef Frank from Chinese restaurant China Doll go up against this week's best home cook. This is the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.
25. Restaurant China Doll
Air Date: 2017-05-05
Maeve O'Meara goes inside the kitchen of hatted restaurant China Doll. Maeve and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into delicious new dishes.
26. Greek 1
Air Date: 2017-05-08
Four home cooks with a passion for Greek cuisine battle it out with the chefs' line from Sydney restaurant Alpha. Chef Matthew goes up against the four home cooks.
27. Greek 2
Air Date: 2017-05-09
Station Chef Natalia Gaspari represents her restaurant, Alpha, and goes up against three passionate home cooks. Natalia's hoping that her professional training and heritage will give her the edge.
28. Greek 3
Air Date: 2017-05-10
Sous Chef Michael from Greek restaurant Alpha goes up against two passionate home cooks. He hopes the restaurant cooking tastes like what yia yia would make, but with a professional edge.
29. Greek 4
Air Date: 2017-05-11
The best home cook has made it to the end of the line. They must take on Executive Chef Peter Conistis. Can the passion of a talented home cook beat the top chef of Alpha?
30. Restaurant Alpha
Air Date: 2017-05-12
Maeve goes inside the kitchen of Alpha restaurant as she and the chefs reminisce about the week, and delve into delicious new dishes like loukamades, lobster haloumi tart, and baklava muffins.
31. Indian 1
Air Date: 2017-05-15
Apprentice chef Alyssa from Indian restaurant Tonka goes up against four passionate home cooks, who all share a love for Indian food.
32. Indian 2
Air Date: 2017-05-16
Station Chef Sundar Singh steps up to represent his restaurant. Sundar is hoping that his professional training and heritage will give him the edge.
33. Indian 3
Air Date: 2017-05-17
Sous Chef Kaylene Tan from Indian restaurant Tonka goes up against two passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.
34. Indian 4
Air Date: 2017-05-18
The best home cook has made it to the end of the line. They take on Executive Chef Adam D'Sylva from Indian restaurant, Tonka. Can the passion of a home cook beat a professional chef?
35. Restaurant Tonka
Air Date: 2017-05-19
Maeve O'Meara and the chefs' line reminisce about the week and delve into delicious new dishes, including a lesson on how to shape Naan bread, carrot halwa, and Tonka's most popular dish, lamb curry.
36. Lebanese 1
Air Date: 2017-05-22
The home cooks this week share a love for Lebanese food. They'll compete against Apprentice Chef Jonathon lim, who didn't have any knowledge of Lebanese cuisine before starting at Nour.
37. Lebanese 2
Air Date: 2017-05-23
Watch station chef Lily from Lebanese restaurant Nour go up against three passionate home cooks and chefs. Who will make it to the chefs' line?
38. Lebanese 3
Air Date: 2017-05-24
Sous chef Ran Kimelfeld takes on two passionate home cooks. He's experimental with food and always knew he wanted to be a chef. Who will make it to the end of the chefs' line?
39. Lebanese 4
Air Date: 2017-05-25
Watch Executive Chef Roy from Lebanese restaurant Nour go up against this week's best home cook. This is the ultimate David vs Goliath battle. Can the passion of a home cook beat a professional chef?
40. Restaurant Nour
Air Date: 2017-05-26
Inside the kitchen of modern Lebanese restaurant Nour, Maeve O'Meara and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into delicious new dishes.
41. Thai 1
Air Date: 2017-05-29
Four home cooks with a passion for Thai cuisine will battle it out with the chefs' line from Melbourne restaurant Easy Tiger.
42. Thai 2
Air Date: 2017-05-30
Station Chef Jarl Banuawa steps up to represent his restaurant against three talented home cooks. Watch the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.
43. Thai 3
Air Date: 2017-05-31
Sous chef Ben from Thai restaurant Easy Tiger goes up against two passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.
44. Thai 4
Air Date: 2017-06-01
Head Chef Jarrod from Thai restaurant Easy Tiger goes up against this week's best home cook. This is the ultimate David vs Goliath battle. Can the passion of a home cook beat a professional chef?
45. Restaurant Easy Tiger
Air Date: 2017-06-02
Inside the kitchen of Thai restaurant Easy Tiger, Mave O'Meara and the chefs delve into delicious new dishes, like Thai fish cakes, a fish curry with a twist and a modern dumpling dessert.
46. Spanish 1
Air Date: 2017-06-05
Four home cooks with a passion for Spanish cuisine will battle it out with the chefs' line from Bar Lourinha. It's a battle between profession & passion. Who'll make it to the end of the chefs' line?
47. Spanish 2
Air Date: 2017-06-06
Station chef Tomoka from Spanish restaurant Bar Lourinha goes up against three passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.
48. Spanish 3
Air Date: 2017-06-07
Sous chef Oscar from Spanish restaurant Bar Lourinha goes up against two talented home cooks. Who can make the tastiest churros - a professional chef or a home cook?
49. Spanish 4
Air Date: 2017-06-08
Executive chef Matt McConnell from Spanish restaurant Bar Lourinha goes up against the best of the home cooks. The final showdown is a Paella battle. Can a home cook beat a professional chef?
50. Restaurant Bar Lourinha
Air Date: 2017-06-09
Inside the kitchen of Spanish restaurant Bar Lourinha, Maeve O'Meara and the chefs' line delve into delicious new dishes, including their house chorizo, prawn croquette, clams, and tora de queso.
51. French 1
Air Date: 2017-06-12
Watch apprentice chef Tara from French restaurant Montrachet go up against four passionate home cooks. It's a battle between profession and passion. Who will make it to the end of the chefs' line?
52. French 2
Air Date: 2017-06-13
Watch station chef Tom from French restaurant Montrachet go up against three passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.
53. French 3
Air Date: 2017-06-14
Watch sous chef Jamie from French restaurant Montrachet compete against two passionate home cooks. Can a delicious home cooked meal beat the refinement of a restaurant dish?
54. French 4
Air Date: 2017-06-15
Head Chef Shannon from French restaurant Montrachet goes up against this week's best home cook. This is the ultimate David vs Goliath battle. Can the passion of a home cook beat a professional chef?
55. Restaurant Montrachet
Air Date: 2017-06-16
Maeve O'Meara takes us inside the kitchen of French restaurant Montrachet. Head Chef Shannon cooks up beautiful bread and a tasty pink lady apple and frangipani tart.
56. Japanese 1
Air Date: 2017-06-19
Four home cooks with a passion for Japanese cuisine battle it out with the chefs' line from Sydney restaurant Sokyo.
57. Japanese 2
Air Date: 2017-06-20
Station chef Alex from Japanese restaurant Sokyo goes up against three passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.
58. Japanese 3
Air Date: 2017-06-21
Sous chef Daniel from Japanese restaurant Sokyo goes up against two passionate home cooks. Who will make it to the end of the chefs' line?
59. Japanese 4
Air Date: 2017-06-22
Head chef Chase from Japanese restaurant Sokyo goes up against this week's best home cook. This is the ultimate David versus Goliath battle. Can the passion of a home cook beat a professional chef?
60. Restaurant Sokyo
Air Date: 2017-06-23
Inside Japanese restaurant Sokyo, Maeve O'Meara learns the art of sushi and sashimi and experiences executive chef Chase's creation of slow-cooked and grilled lamb chop in miso and vegemite sauce.
61. Mexican 1
Air Date: 2017-06-26
Junior Chef Aaron from Mexican restaurant el Publico in Perth goes up against four home cooks with a passion for Mexican cuisine. Can a home cooked meal beat the refinement of a restaurant dish?
62. Mexican 2
Air Date: 2017-06-27
Station chef Chris from Mexican restaurant el Publico goes up against three passionate home cooks. Witness the competition, camaraderie and spectacular skills of these talented cooks and chefs.
63. Mexican 3
Air Date: 2017-06-28
Sous chef Gianni from Mexican restaurant el Publico goes up against two home cooks. Can the passion of a home cook beat the professional skills of a chef?
64. Mexican 4
Air Date: 2017-06-29
Head chef Tommy from Mexican restaurant El Publico goes up against this week's best home cook. It's the ultimate David versus Goliath battle. Can the passion of a home cook beat a professional chef?
65. Restaurant el Publico
Air Date: 2017-06-30
Celebrate the fun of Mexican cuisine as Maeve O'Meara takes us inside the kitchen of el Publico. There's more to Mexican than tacos, including a dish that uses Australian Green Ants - the tuna tostada
1. Italian 1
Air Date: 2018-08-06
Watch apprentice chef Giorgia from legendary hatted Italian restaurant Sotto Sopra go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic eggplant parmigiana battle.
2. Italian 2
Air Date: 2018-08-07
Watch station chef Flavia from legendary hatted Italian restaurant Sotto Sopra go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Carpaccio challenge.
3. Italian 3
Air Date: 2018-08-08
Watch sous chef Mattia from legendary hatted Italian restaurant Sotto Sopra go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best Zabaglione.
4. Italian 4
Air Date: 2018-08-09
Watch executive chef Alessandro Pavoni from legendary hatted Italian restaurant Sotto Sopra in Sydney go up against this week's final home cook, Ivano, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.
5. Restaurant Sotto Sopra
Air Date: 2018-08-10
Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of hatted restaurant Sotto Sopra. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.
6. Thai 1
Air Date: 2018-08-13
Watch apprentice chef Sam from top Sydney Thai restaurant, Long Chim, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Fish Cakes battle.
7. Thai 2
Air Date: 2018-08-14
Watch station chef Parvit from top Sydney Thai restaurant, Long Chim, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Thai Green Curry challenge.
8. Thai 3
Air Date: 2018-08-15
Watch sous chef Bhas from top Sydney Thai restaurant, Long Chim, go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best Palm Sugar Pudding.
9. Thai 4
Air Date: 2018-08-16
Watch head chef Meena Throngkumpola from top Sydney Thai restaurant, Long Chim, go up against this week's final home cook, Andrew, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.
10. Restaurant Long Chim
Air Date: 2018-08-17
Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Thai restaurant, Long Chim. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.
11. Indian 1
Air Date: 2018-08-20
Watch apprentice chef Indy from top Melbourne Indian restaurant, Atta, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Samosa battle.
12. Indian 2
Air Date: 2018-08-21
Watch station chef Sharry from top Melbourne Indian restaurant, Atta, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Seekh Kebabs challenge.
13. Indian 3
Air Date: 2018-08-22
Watch sous chef Atar from top Melbourne Indian restaurant, Atta, go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best Spiced Milk Dessert.
14. Indian 4
Air Date: 2018-08-23
Watch head chef Harry Dhanjal from from top Melbourne Indian restaurant, Atta, go up against this week's final home cook, Smita, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.
15. Restaurant Atta
Air Date: 2018-08-24
Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Indian restaurant Atta. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes prepared by the line.
16. Middle Eastern 1
Air Date: 2018-08-27
Watch apprentice chef Pili from hatted Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant, Kepos Street Kitchen, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Falafel battle.
17. Middle Eastern 2
Air Date: 2018-08-28
Watch station chef Sujan from hatted Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant, Kepos Street Kitchen, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Sweet Pastry challenge.
18. Middle Eastern 3
Air Date: 2018-08-29
Watch sous chef Everton from hatted Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant, Kepos Street Kitchen, go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best Middle Eastern Fish dish.
19. Middle Eastern 4
Air Date: 2018-08-30
Watch head chef and owner Michael Rantissi from hatted Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant, Kepos Street Kitchen, face off against this week's final home cook, Sara.
20. Restaurant Kepos Street Kitchen
Air Date: 2018-08-31
Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of from hatted Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant, Kepos Street Kitchen. Melissa and the chefs line will reminisce about the week.
21. Chinese 1
Air Date: 2018-09-03
Watch apprentice chef Kevin from top Sydney Chinese restaurant, Lotus, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Dumpling battle.
22. Chinese 2
Air Date: 2018-09-04
Watch station chef Bowen from top Sydney Chinese restaurant, Lotus, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Sago Pudding challenge.
23. Chinese 3
Air Date: 2018-09-05
Watch sous chef Brandon from top Sydney Chinese restaurant, Lotus, go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best classic Chinese Stir Fry dish.
24. Chinese 4
Air Date: 2018-09-06
Watch Head Chef Chris Yan from top Sydney Chinese restaurant, Lotus, face off against this week's final home cook, Sam, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.
25. Restaurant Lotus
Air Date: 2018-09-07
Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Sydney Chinese restaurant, Lotus. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.
26. French 1
Air Date: 2018-09-10
Watch apprentice chef Damien from top Sydney French restaurant, Bistro Rex, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic French Mussels battle.
27. French 2
Air Date: 2018-09-11
Watch station chef Joshua from top Sydney French restaurant, Bistro Rex, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate French Omelette challenge.
28. French 3
Air Date: 2018-09-12
Watch sous chef Mishy from top Sydney French restaurant, Bistro Rex, go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best classic Tarte Tatin.
29. French 4
Air Date: 2018-09-13
Watch Head Chef Jo Ward from top Sydney French restaurant, Bistro Rex, face off against this week's final home cook, Yolaine, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.
30. Restaurant Bistro Rex
Air Date: 2018-09-14
Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Sydney French restaurant, Bistro Rex. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.
31. Mexican 1
Air Date: 2018-09-17
Watch apprentice chef Miguel from top Melbourne Mexican restaurant, Mamasita, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Tacos battle.
32. Mexican 2
Air Date: 2018-09-18
Watch station chef Ray from top Melbourne Mexican restaurant, Mamasita, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Flan challenge.
33. Mexican 3
Air Date: 2018-09-19
Watch sous chef Aiven from top Melbourne Mexican restaurant, Mamasita, go up against three remaining home cooks in a bid to make the best Tamales.
34. Mexican 4
Air Date: 2018-09-20
Watch Head Chef Michael Smith from top Melbourne Mexican restaurant, Mamasita, face off against this week's two final home cooks, Alejandra and Maria, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.
35. Restaurant Mamasita
Air Date: 2018-09-21
Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Melbourne Mexican restaurant, Mamasita. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.
36. Vietnamese 1
Air Date: 2018-09-24
Watch apprentice chef Hannah from top Melbourne Vietnamese restaurant, Annam, go up against four passionate home cooks in a battle of the Rice Noodle Rolls.
37. Vietnamese 2
Air Date: 2018-09-25
Watch station chef Danton from top Melbourne Vietnamese restaurant, Annam, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Lemongrass Chicken challenge.
38. Vietnamese 3
Air Date: 2018-09-26
Watch sous chef Judy from top Melbourne Vietnamese restaurant, Annam, go up against three remaining home cooks in a bid to make the most delicious Coconut Dessert.
39. Vietnamese 4
Air Date: 2018-09-27
Watch Head Chef Jerry Mai from top Melbourne Vietnamese restaurant, Annam, face off against this week's final home cook. Things really heat up in the battle of the Hot and Sour Soups.
40. Restaurant Annam
Air Date: 2018-09-28
Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Melbourne Vietnamese restaurant, Annam. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.
41. Greek 1
Air Date: 2018-10-01
Watch apprentice chef Felicity from top Melbourne Greek restaurant, Elyros, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Dips battle.
42. Greek 2
Air Date: 2018-10-02
Watch station chef Sean from top Melbourne Greek restaurant, Elyros, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Savoury Greek Pastry challenge.
43. Greek 3
Air Date: 2018-10-03
Watch sous chef Hamish from top Melbourne Greek restaurant, Elyros, go up against two passionate home cooks in a bid to make the best classic Yoghurt Dessert.
44. Greek 4
Air Date: 2018-10-04
Watch Head Chef Jarrod Smith from top Melbourne Greek restaurant, Elyros, face off against this week's final home cook, Yanni, in the ultimate David vs Goliath battle.
45. Restaurant Elyros
Air Date: 2018-10-05
Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Melbourne Greek restaurant, Elyros. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.
46. Spanish 1
Air Date: 2018-10-08
Watch apprentice chef Manuel from top Melbourne Spanish restaurant, Añada, go up against four passionate home cooks in a classic Croquetas battle.
47. Spanish 2
Air Date: 2018-10-09
Watch station chef Hasanah from top Melbourne Spanish restaurant, Añada, go up against three passionate home cooks in the ultimate Chocolate Dessert challenge.
48. Spanish 3
Air Date: 2018-10-10
Watch sous chef Bella from top Melbourne Spanish restaurant, Añada, go up against two remaining home cooks in a bid to make the best Lamb dish.
49. Spanish 4
Air Date: 2018-10-11
Watch Head Chef Maria from top Melbourne Spanish restaurant, Añada, face off against this week's final home cook, in the ultimate Paella challenge.
50. Restaurant Añada
Air Date: 2018-10-12
Judge Melissa Leong takes us inside the kitchen of top Melbourne Spanish restaurant, Añada. Melissa and the chefs' line will reminisce about the week and delve into some delicious new dishes.
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Rating
0.0/10
Release Date
2017-04-03
Episodes
115 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
Eureka Production