Passion vs profession: The ultimate food fight

Revisit the glory of season 1 of The Chefs' Line, airing weeknights at 6.30pm on NITV and then on SBS On Demand.

The judges - The Chefs' Line

The trio heading the competition. #TheChefsLine Source: The Chefs' Line

We might be biased when it comes to our own, but the brand-new cooking series  is fresh in delivery, fresh in concept and fresh in tantalising execution. Let's celebrate Australia’s diverse food culture by battling it out over hot stoves and racing clocks as well as bringing together cooks and chefs from around the country to showcase their love of food.

It's going to be the ultimate food fight as home cooks will try and out cook an entire chefs’ line (did we hear you say what is a chefs' line, anyway? Find out ) in the hopes that their passion will prevail over profession.

Each night home cooks try to cook their way up the ranks, one chef at a time so you can expect serious skills, fabulous flavour combos, cuisine classics and some genius cooking tips along the way.

Each week, The Chefs’ Line will celebrate a different cuisine, a new chefs’ line will represent their restaurant and go up against four new home cooks. And where would a cooking competition be without its judges? Well, you're in luck with this glorious panel of food experts - , ,  and !

Did someone say, kitchen sink battle? We sure did!
Get the Mexican cuisine lowdown 

With a passion for Mexican flavours, four new home cooks will battle it out with the chefs’ line from Perth's modern Mexican kitchen and bar El Publico.









Spatchcock, mole maximo and refried beans
Spatchcock, mole maximo and refried beans Source: The Chefs' Line
Get the Japanese cuisine lowdown

With a passion for precision and Japanese flair, four new home cooks will battle it out with the chefs’ line from Sydney restaurant.









Crab-stuffed capsicum tempura
Crab-stuffed capsicum tempura Source: The Chefs' Line
Four home cooks with a passion for French flavours will battle it out with the chefs’ line from Brisbane's









Pistachio, vanilla and raspberry vacherin
Pistachio, vanilla and raspberry vacherin Source: The Chefs' Line
Want the lowdown on Spanish cuisine? Check it out 

Our home cooks step into Spanish territory. See how they go as the take on the chefs' line from Melbourne's













Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana Source: China Squirrel
Want the lowdown on Thai cuisine? Check it out 

Our home cooks this week take on Thai cuisine. See how they go as the take on the chefs' line from Melbourne's .













Son-in-law eggs with sweet fish sauce
Son-in-law eggs with sweet fish sauce Source: China Squirrel

Want the lowdown on Lebanese? Check it out right here.

Our home cooks this week all love to cook Lebanese food. See how they go as the take on the chefs' line from Sydney's















Baklava with a custard filling
Baklava with a custard filling Source: China Squirrel
Want the lowdown on Indian? Check it out 

Our home cooks this week all share their love of Indian spice and flavour as they go up against the chefs’ line from Melbourne's 



















Bengali barramundi curry
Bengali barramundi curry Source: China Squirrel
Online exclusive

Want the lowdown on Greek? Check out our lowdown 

Our home cooks this week all share a love for Greek food and they go up against the chefs’ line from Sydney restaurant

 

Cook the recipes











Whole eggplant and lamb moussaka
Whole eggplant and lamb moussaka Source: China Squirrel
Online exclusive

Want the lowdown on Chinese? Check out our lowdown 

This week, four home cooks with a passion for Chinese cuisine will battle it out with the chefs’ line from Sydney restaurant

 

Cook the recipes













 

Online exclusive

Pork and prawn potstickers
Pork and prawn potstickers Source: China Squirrel
Want the lowdown on Italian? Check out our lowdown .

With Italian flare and heritage in play, four home cooks go up against one the chefs' line of Adelaide's finest,.

 

Cook the recipes











Pork sausage ragù with soft polenta
Pork sausage ragù with soft polenta Source: China Squirrel
Want the lowdown on Turkish? Check out our lowdown .

With a passion for Turkish cuisine, four home cooks will battle it out with the chefs’ line from renowned Turkish restaurant,

 

Cook the recipes















Simit with haydari (Turkish sesame bread with yoghurt dip)
Simit with haydari (Turkish sesame bread with yoghurt dip) Source: China Squirrel
Want the lowdown on African food? Check out our lowdown .

Four home cooks with a passion for African food take on the chefs' line from South Australia's top restaurant, 

Cook the recipes













 

Online exclusive from restaurant Africola

Spiced barramundi in banana leaf with pickled radish
Spiced barramundi in banana leaf with pickled radish Source: China Squirrel
Want the lowdown on Vietnamese cuisine? Check out our guide .

Kicking off the series, four home cooks with a love for Vietnamese take on the chefs' line from renowned Vietnamese restaurant, .

Cook the recipes
















 

Online exclusive from restaurant Dandelion 

Sizzling coconut pancake with crab and barbecue pork (bánh xèo)
Sizzling coconut pancake with crab and barbecue pork (bánh xèo) Source: China Squirrel
Have we got your attention and your tastebuds? Check out   for episode guides, cuisine lowdowns, recipes and more!



Share
SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only. Read more about SBS Food
Have a story or comment? Contact Us

SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only.
Watch nowOn Demand
Follow SBS Food
Published 16 March 2017 9:14am
Updated 30 March 2021 3:00pm
By SBS Food
Source: SBS


Share this with family and friends


Watch SBS On Demand live

SBS Food Newsletter

Get your weekly serving. What to cook, the latest food news, exclusive giveaways - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.