MasterChef New Zealand Season 4, Episode 17: Episode 12

Episode 1

New Season: Do you have what it takes to be New Zealand's next MasterChef? Watch as these hopefuls vie for a spot in the Top 24.

Episode 2

The Top 24 contestants face two sudden death challenges to find who will go through to the Top 16.

Episode 3

The Top 16 contestants move into the MasterChef mansion, then face a team hangi challenge on Mokoia Island.

Episode 4

The Top 15 contestants must cook authentic Mexican dishes for guest chef Jose Carlos de la Macorra.

Episode 5

The Top 14 contestants face the biggest mystery box challenge ever.

Episode 6

The Top 13 contestants cook the meal they would choose for their Last Supper.

Episode 7

The Top 12 contestants cook for 1800 passengers aboard the cruise ship, Dawn Princess.

Masterclass 1

New Season: The Top 11 visit Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a MasterClass with executive chef Dale Gartland, Josh Emett and Simon Gault.

Episode 8

The Top 11 contestants face a nose-to-tail challenge in which each must cook a different cut of pork.

Episode 9

The Top 10 contestants bake a sponge cake for guest chef Natalie Oldfield from Auckland food shop Dulcie May Kitchen.

Masterclass 3

Guest chef Sean Armstrong from Auckland bakery Loaf joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to bake three delicious desserts.

Episode 10

The Top Nine contestants must each cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific Rim.

Masterclass 4

Guest chef Sergio Maglione from Toto restaurant joins MasterChef judges Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook dishes from around the world.

Episode 11

The Top Eight contestants face an invention test at Dolphin Island resort in Fiji.

Masterclass 5

Guest chef Michel Louws joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three barbecue dishes at the Dolphin Island resort, in Fiji.

Masterclass 6

Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.

Episode 13

The top six contestants compete in a barbecue challenge at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.

Masterclass 7

Guest chef Rex Morgan joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie for a barbecue at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.

Episode 14

The top five contestants must replicate an intricate dessert created by Christchurch chef Andrew Brown.

Masterclass 8

Guest chefs Andrew Brown and Natalie Oldfield join MasterChef judge Josh Emett to create three stunning desserts.

Episode 15

The Top Four contestants must each invent a dish for guest chef Ben Bayly.

Masterclass 9

Guest chef Ben Bayly joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to invent three delicious main courses.

Episode 16

The top three cook a six-course degustation meal at The French Café for ten of New Zealand's leading chefs

Episode 17