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Get To Know The MKR 2024 Contestants And Their Instant Restaurants
My Kitchen Rules is back and better than ever for its 14th season. The beloved cooking show revolves around contestants hosting their competitors and judges in their homes. Join us as we watch the competitors create delicious culinary creations and transform their homes into beautiful instant restaurants. With Spotlight's vast selection of dining and tableware, you can easily recreate your favourite instant restaurants at home or design your own unique dining experience. Find out more about this year's contestants and their instant restaurants right here. We'll be updating this post with all the latest details as the show airs. Check back often to see what's happening.
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- Rob and Liam
- Ash and Cassie
- Simone and Viviana
- Danny and Sonia
- Hannah and Lawrence
- Mike and Pete
- Caz and Fergus
- Janey and Maddie
- Robert and Andrea
Competitive Brothers: Rob and Liam
Meet Rob and Liam
Competitive brothers Rob and Liam love surfing, sports and winning. Their 18-month age gap has made them the best of mates, but also each other's greatest competitor. Rob, the eldest, however, claims being a tradie makes him much tougher than his cocktail-shaking younger brother.
Rob and Liam learned to cook by helping their mother, "an absolute weapon in the kitchen", who they still call for tips. They describe their style as "cooking with fire" with Rob a master of the grill and Liam passionate about technique and polish.
Discover Rob & Liam's BBQ Smokehouse Instant Restaurant
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Inspired by the rustic tones of a Barbecue Smokehouse, Rob and Liam utilise oaky dark colour tones and earthy accents to create a rustic instant restaurant in their space. Using our vegan pleather fabric, you can recreate their table setting while tailoring this fabric to the length of your dining table.
Meet Ash and Cassie
Friends, young-mums, self-professed "food science nerds" and dietitians, Ash and Cassie are on a two-woman mission to educate Australians on healthy eating and replace the Big Mac with Big Macros - and they'll do it with the brightest of smiles. Cassie, who grew up in Austria, is an avid beach-lover and is keen to display her Austrian/Filipino origins. Ash also loves the outdoors, enjoying fishing and cooking her catch.
Ready to showcase their "MediterrAsian" food with clever, healthy ingredient substitutions, Ash and Cassie are ready to show Australians how tasty a healthy diet can be.
Discover Ash and Cassie's Bohemian Coastal Instant Restaurant
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Expressing their love of beaches and calming coastlines, Ash and Cassie's instant restaurant blends coastal elements with bohemian charm. They use washed-look home decor items, colourful fabric for the napkins and table runner, plus vibrant glassware to create a relaxed yet inviting atmosphere. The combination of bright hues and calming neutrals perfectly captures the seaside vibe they are aiming for.
Meet Simone and Viviana
Confident, passionate, edgy and honest; best friends Simone and Viviana met three years ago and are now ready to serve their "traditional Italian with a twist" food on MKR.
Simone and Viviana are very open, opinionated and have no qualms speaking their minds. They are often horrified at some of the 'Italian' dishes they have eaten in Australia and firm believers that pineapples have no place on pizza and cream does not belong in Carbonara! Fashion meets food when these best friends bring "good food, style and only good vibes" to the table.
Discover Simone and Viviana's A Night Under The Stars Instant Restaurant
Recreate Simone and Viviana's Night Under The Stars Instant Restaurant by shopping the following:
Shimmering and sparkling, this instant restaurant from these two best friends is a testament to the endless possibilities of Spotlight's craft supplies and tableware. Their creative use of pillow filling and LED string lights to craft an awe-inspiring, cloud-like table centrepiece, coupled with luxurious tableware, creates a truly one-of-a-kind setting. With a combination of deep blues, golden utensils, and tactical lighting, you can effortlessly transform your space into an unforgettable dining experience with Spotlight products.
Meet Danny and Sonia
Larger than life brother and sister Danny and Sonia are ready for a good time in and out of the kitchen! Growing up in a small rural town in far North Queensland, these siblings were raised to hunt, fish and cook.
Danny is a butcher by trade and Sonia is a hard-working mum of two. The siblings absorbed their homestyle cooking style and hard yakka work ethic from their Nonna and firmly believe food is home and home is where their heart is.
Discover Danny and Sonia's Relaxed Country Pub Instant Restaurant
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Danny and Sonia utilised earthy neutral colour tones and rustic accents to create a country pub inspired ambience. From the neutral tones of the wood-look patterned table covering to the vibrancy of the artificial greenery, this instant restaurant will transport you to a classic country town pub for a relaxed dining experience.
Meet Hannah and Lawrence
Together for 18 months, Hannah and Lawrence are touchy, smiley and inseparable. Lawrence credits his Grandy in Belgium for teaching him culture, history and food, however "felt like he won the lotto" when he met Hannah. Hannah's cooking style runs on instinct while Lawrence measures to perfection but they both agree marriage is on the table if they win MKR.
Discover Hannah and Lawrence's Vibrant Love Instant Restaurant
Recreate Hannah and Lawrence's Vibrant Love Instant Restaurant by shopping the below:
Happy and affectionate, Hannah and Lawrence reflect their love for each other in their instant restaurant. The artificial flowers displayed down the centre complement the bright pink and red colour tones of the table linen, resulting in a table setting that oozes warmth and endearment. From the candles lined down the centrepiece to the cheerful glassware, you can easily recreate this table setting for a cheerful dining experience.
Meet Mike and Pete
Long-time friends Mike and Pete have Italian heritage and a passion for authentic, home-style cooking. Pete promises to bring flair to the plating, while Mike's unfiltered banter will add spice to the conversation and ruffle feathers at the table.
Mike and Pete will be serving refined Italian classics and honouring their family traditions. The duo shares a passion for gardening, and Mike prides himself on his garden-to-plate cooking. Mike dreams of turning his garden into a place where he can educate kids on sustainable food, while Pete dreams of writing a cookbook full of his family recipes.
Discover Mike and Pete's Italian With a Quirky Twist Instant Restaurant
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Mike and Pete serve up delicious dishes in their eccentric instant restaurant. With bright colours and intricate patterns, Mike and Pete include citrus accents and artificial flowers to express their Italian culture in their table setting. Using subtle decorative accents such as hourglasses, brings about an eccentric take on traditional Italian decor that will have you recreating this instant restaurant with ease.
Meet Caz and Fergus
Caz and Fergus aren't your average mother and son pair. They enjoy bonding over a glass of wine and teasing each other relentlessly. Fergus, a seasoned musician, has opened for Ed Sheeran and played Splendour in the Grass - his mum Caz is certainly his biggest fan!
Living in rural NSW for most of their life, Caz and Fergus have a paddock to plate approach to cooking. A current resident of Tasmania now that her kids have flown the nest, Caz dreams of applying her skills and knowledge to open a casual food venue focusing on local producers.
Discover Caz and Fergus's Winery Grazing Vibe Instant Restaurant
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This mother-son duo created a beautiful natural and homely vibe for their instant restaurant. The use of artificial greenery such as faux wildflowers, pairs nicely with the neutral tones of the table linen to create a refreshing table setting that transforms any dining room into an environment resembling the serene ambience of a winery. The candles throughout the space add to the relaxed vibe.
Meet Janey and Maddie
These glamorous city gals enjoy the finer things in life; oysters, champagne, and a day at the races. Janey’s life motto is ‘looking your best and being your best’, and the same goes for her food! Millennial Maddie is health conscious and super trendy, loving the designer brands just like her mother.
Mother and daughter, Janey and Maddie, promise to bring sophistication to the MKR kitchen with their strength in making dishes refined with simple ingredients.
Discover Janey and Maddie's Royal and Glamorous Instant Restaurant
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Janey and Maddie's instant restaurant is a testament to their love for the finer things in life. Their elegant table setting, adorned with luxurious gold-toned linens, plates, and other tableware, creates a royalty-inspired dining experience. To add an extra touch of fun, they even provide crowns for their competitors to wear, enhancing the engagement and enjoyment of the event.
Meet Robert and Andrea
Married couple Robert and Andrea are eager to be the first German team to win MKR. Dual citizens who have been in Australia since 2006, they share a passion for showcasing the richness of German cuisine and aspire to treat Australia to the exquisite flavours and vibrant dishes from their homeland.
Flamboyant and direct, Robert's food inspiration comes from his passion to promote authentic German flavours. On the other hand, Andrea demonstrates her love for helping people in and out of the kitchen. Her compassionate nature translates into her cooking, creating meals that not only tantalise taste buds but also nourish the soul. With their unique blend of culinary expertise, cultural pride and formidable determination, Robert and Andrea are ready to make their mark on MKR.
Discover Robert and Andrea's Traditional Bavarian Instant Restaurant
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Robert and Andrea's instant restaurant pays homage to their European heritage with tableware and linens that evoke the charm of the countryside. Rustic accents, like highland cow-themed artwork and pops of colour from the red pepper pots, add a Bavarian flair to their dining setting. The vibrant collection of table setting decor makes it easy to recreate this inviting and authentic experience in your own home.
Celebrate Season 14 Of My Kitchen Rules
Celebrate Season 14 of My Kitchen Rules and be inspired by the incredible instant restaurants these contestants create. Discover our great dining range to recreate these unforgettable experiences and more in your own home. With Spotlight's vast selection of cutlery, table linen, and cookware, the possibilities are endless. Explore our tableware range online for convenient home delivery or click and collect, or visit your nearest Spotlight store to discover the perfect pieces to bring your culinary vision to life.
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