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.
Six teams meet host Ganesh Raj and BBQ experts Jared Macdonald and Jess Pryles to begin the ultimate barbecue battle. They are challenged to make two dishes.
The five returning teams go back to basics cooking poultry on classic kettle barbecues. Just when they think they have it all under control the judges throw them a surprise twist.
The 4 remaining teams pair up for a team challenge cooking on two 500-gallon offset smokers. Guest judge Gareth Stewart challenges the losing teams to recreate a restaurant quality venison dish.