Ep 9. 400 Gradi Team Challenge

In MasterChef Australia season 9 episode 9, the contestants are divided into two teams for a team challenge at 400 Gradi, an Italian restaurant in Melbourne. The teams are given the task of cooking a three-course meal for 150 diners over the course of two and a half hours. Each team is responsible for preparing and cooking their own dishes, which must be high quality and enjoyable for the guests.

The teams are given access to the restaurant's kitchen, equipment, and ingredients, and are led by two guest chefs - Johnny Di Francesco and Guy Grossi. Johnny and Guy provide guidance and advice to the contestants, coaching them through the cooking process and helping them to overcome any challenges they might encounter.

Throughout the challenge, the contestants must work together in their respective teams, planning and delegating tasks to ensure that everything is prepared and cooked on time. They must also manage their time effectively, balancing the cooking of each dish so that everything is ready to serve at the same time.

As the challenge progresses, the pressure begins to mount, with the contestants racing against the clock to deliver their dishes to the diners. They must also ensure that their dishes meet the high standards of Johnny, Guy, and the diners, who will be voting on their favourite dishes.

At the end of the challenge, both teams present their dishes to the diners, who are eager to taste the results of the contestants' hard work. The team with the most votes from the diners will be declared the winner, while the losing team will face a pressure test in the next episode.

Overall, MasterChef Australia season 9 episode 9 is a gripping and intense team challenge that tests the contestants' culinary skills, teamwork, and ability to work under pressure. With guidance from two of Melbourne's top chefs, the contestants must rise to the occasion and impress the diners with their delicious and well-executed dishes.