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| starring = Richard Cornish (commentator)
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| judges = Larissa Dubecki<br />Simon Thomsen<br />[[Leo Schofield]]
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'''''Iron Chef Australia''''' is an Australian [[cooking show]] based on the Japanese show ''[[Iron Chef]]'', as well as its American adaptation ''[[Iron Chef America]]''. The program is a sort of culinary [[game show]], with each episode seeing a challenger chef competing against one of the resident "Iron Chefs" in a one-hour cooking competition based around a theme ingredient.
'''''Iron Chef Australia''''' is an Australian [[cooking show]] based on the Japanese show ''[[Iron Chef]]'', as well as its American adaptation ''[[Iron Chef America]]''. The program is a sort of culinary [[game show]], with each episode seeing a challenger chef competing against one of the resident "Iron Chefs" in a one-hour cooking competition based on a theme ingredient.


The show was put into production by the [[Seven Network]] mainly to capitalise on the success of the [[Network Ten]] cooking show ''[[MasterChef Australia]]'',<ref name="announce">{{Cite news|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/tv/iron-chef-australia-to-take-on-masterchef/story-e6freqj6-1225907013229|title=Iron Chef Australia to take on MasterChef|publisher=The Courier-Mail|date=19 August 2010|accessdate=27 August 2010}}</ref> and is produced by that show's current production company [[Shine Limited|Shine Australia]]. It premiered on Seven on 19 October 2010.
The show was put into production by the [[Seven Network]] mainly to capitalise on the success of the [[Network Ten]] cooking show ''[[MasterChef Australia]]'',<ref name="announce">{{Cite news|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/tv/iron-chef-australia-to-take-on-masterchef/story-e6freqj6-1225907013229|title=Iron Chef Australia to take on MasterChef|publisher=The Courier-Mail|date=19 August 2010|accessdate=27 August 2010}}</ref> and is produced by that show's current production company [[Shine Limited|Shine Australia]]. It premiered on Seven on 19 October 2010.
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==Overview==
==Overview==


''Iron Chef Australia'' features production design and presentation similar to ''Iron Chef America''. In addition [[Mark Dacascos]] reprises his role as The Chairman from ''Iron Chef America''. The show is filmed at [[Docklands,_Victoria#Docklands_Studios_Melbourne|Docklands Studios]] in Melbourne.<ref name="blood">{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/blood-sweat-and-cheers-inside-iron-chef-australia-20101018-16q77.html|title=Blood, sweat and cheers: Inside Iron Chef Australia |publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|date=18 October 2010|accessdate=21 October 2010}}</ref>
''Iron Chef Australia'' features production design and presentation similar to ''Iron Chef America''. In addition [[Mark Dacascos]] reprises his role as The chairman from ''Iron Chef America''. The show is recorded at [[Docklands, Victoria#Docklands Studios Melbourne|Docklands Studios]] in Melbourne.<ref name="blood">{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/blood-sweat-and-cheers-inside-iron-chef-australia-20101018-16q77.html|title=Blood, sweat and cheers: Inside Iron Chef Australia |work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=18 October 2010|accessdate=21 October 2010}}</ref>


In contrast to previous versions of the format, the show features a static judging panel comprising of food critics Larissa Dubecki, Simon Thomsen and Leo Schofield. The programme is hosted by [[Grant Denyer]], with additional commentary provided by Richard Cornish.
In contrast to previous versions of the format, the show features a static judging panel composed of food critics Larissa Dubecki, Simon Thomsen and [[Leo Schofield]]. The programme is hosted by [[Grant Denyer]], with additional commentary provided by Richard Cornish.


==The Iron Chefs==
==The Iron Chefs==

*[[Guillaume Brahimi]] (specialisation: French)
*[[Guy Grossi]] (specialisation: Italian)
*[[Neil Perry]] (specialisation: Australasian)<br/>
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==Results==
==Results==

===Season One===


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===Season Two===


==Reception==
==Reception==


The premiere episode of the show debuted with an average of 1.129 million viewers, coming in seventh in ratings for the night. It competed against and was bettered by ''[[Top Gear Australia]]'', another Australian adaptation of a popular international TV series.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/television/iron-chef-big-bucks-a-big-flop-for-seven/story-e6frfmyi-1225941533471|title=Iron Chef big bucks a big flop for Seven|publisher=news.com.au|date=21 October 2010|accessdate=21 October 2010}}</ref>
The premiere episode of the show debuted with an average of 1.129 million viewers, coming in seventh in ratings for the night. It competed against and was bettered by ''[[Top Gear Australia]]'', another Australian adaptation of a popular international TV series.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/television/iron-chef-big-bucks-a-big-flop-for-seven/story-e6frfmyi-1225941533471|title=Iron Chef big bucks a big flop for Seven|publisher=News.com.au|date=21 October 2010|accessdate=21 October 2010}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|Australia|Food|Television}}
*[[List of Australian television series]]
*[[List of cooking shows]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{official|http://au.tv.yahoo.com/iron-chef/}}
* {{official website|http://au.tv.yahoo.com/iron-chef/}}

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Latest revision as of 04:05, 28 January 2024

Iron Chef Australia
GenreCooking, Game show
Presented byGrant Denyer
Mark Dacascos
StarringRichard Cornish (commentator)
JudgesLarissa Dubecki
Simon Thomsen
Leo Schofield
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
ProducerShine Australia
Production locationsDocklands Studios Melbourne, Docklands, Melbourne, Australia
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time60 minutes
Original release
NetworkSeven Network
Release19 October (2010-10-19) –
23 November 2010 (2010-11-23)
Related
Iron Chef
Iron Chef America

Iron Chef Australia is an Australian cooking show based on the Japanese show Iron Chef, as well as its American adaptation Iron Chef America. The program is a sort of culinary game show, with each episode seeing a challenger chef competing against one of the resident "Iron Chefs" in a one-hour cooking competition based on a theme ingredient.

The show was put into production by the Seven Network mainly to capitalise on the success of the Network Ten cooking show MasterChef Australia,[1] and is produced by that show's current production company Shine Australia. It premiered on Seven on 19 October 2010.

Overview

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Iron Chef Australia features production design and presentation similar to Iron Chef America. In addition Mark Dacascos reprises his role as The chairman from Iron Chef America. The show is recorded at Docklands Studios in Melbourne.[2]

In contrast to previous versions of the format, the show features a static judging panel composed of food critics Larissa Dubecki, Simon Thomsen and Leo Schofield. The programme is hosted by Grant Denyer, with additional commentary provided by Richard Cornish.

The Iron Chefs

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Iron Chef Specialty Win Loss Draw Total Win %
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

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Episode Airdate Iron Chef Challenger Theme 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

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The premiere episode of the show debuted with an average of 1.129 million viewers, coming in seventh in ratings for the night. It competed against and was bettered by Top Gear Australia, another Australian adaptation of a popular international TV series.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Iron Chef Australia to take on MasterChef". The Courier-Mail. 19 August 2010. Retrieved 27 August 2010.
  2. ^ "Blood, sweat and cheers: Inside Iron Chef Australia". The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 October 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2010.
  3. ^ "Iron Chef big bucks a big flop for Seven". News.com.au. 21 October 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2010.
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