Ep 32. Fast Food Week Day 3: Car Club Team Challenge

Ash and Danielle are in the top eight and are showing no signs of slowing down as they approach day three of Fast Food Week on MasterChef Australia season 5. The theme for the day is Car Club and the contestants are divided into two teams for a challenge that requires them to design a menu, cook and serve it as fast food to the hungry car enthusiasts.

The challenge starts with a visit from the president of a car club who gives them a brief on the expectations of their customers. The contestants are then driven in a convoy of vintage cars to Fawkner Park in Melbourne where they will set up their fast food stalls. As the cars arrive, they are greeted by a crowd of car enthusiasts and foodies waiting to taste what the MasterChef contestants have to offer.

The two teams are named after popular car brands– Holden and Ford. Each team has five members and their challenge is to design a menu that represents their car brand and cook it in three hours. They will then have 45 minutes to sell their dishes to the customers, who will vote for the best menu.

The Holden team chooses to make Korean Fried Chicken Burgers, Tasmanian Salmon Tacos, and Golden Gaytime Ice Cream Sandwiches. The Ford team decides on Spicy Lamb Kebabs, Beef Patty Bahn Mi, and a dessert called The Mustang.

In the kitchen, the contestants are under pressure to cook their dishes to perfection in a limited amount of time. There are moments of tension and chaos as they work in teams to get everything done in time.

Once they arrive at Fawkner Park, the contestants race to set up their stalls and start preparing their dishes. The car enthusiasts start to arrive and the contestants have to manage the incoming queues, keep their stations clean and tidy, and keep sales flowing.

As the customers start to sample their dishes, the contestants are given feedback on what’s working and what’s not. They make adjustments to their recipes on the fly and get ready for a second wave of customers.

In the media tent, the judges are keeping a close eye on how the contestants are performing. They are impressed by the quality of the food, but have identified some weaknesses in the execution and presentation of the dishes.

The customers have their say by voting for their favourite menu. After the tally, the judges announce the winning team, who will be safe from elimination in the next challenge.

As the day comes to an end, the contestants reflect on what they’ve learned from the Car Club Team Challenge. The pressure of cooking and selling fast food has tested their speed, creativity, and ability to work together as a team.

Overall, Fast Food Week Day 3: Car Club Team Challenge is a high-energy episode that showcases the contestants’ skills and passion for cooking. It’s a reminder that good food doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive – all it takes is creativity, a bit of hustle, and an appetite for adventure.