The contestants are overjoyed to welcome their families to the MasterChef kitchen.
George looks quizzical as Dani takes him through some snaps from the Venn album.
The amateurs try to put family thoughts aside for a moment to focus on their dishes.
Alana's husband Rob brings some lightness to the usually pressurised kitchen.
Rob proves the ultimate taste tester when it comes to wife's Alana's crepes.
Gary shoots the breeze with Michael's sister Ruth and mum Genevieve.
Ellie and mother Anne have a pre-prep chinwag with Gary.
George swoops in with Kate's daughter Maya to see how mummy's faring with her dish.
Kate's husband Luke watches from the wings with their three adorable children.
Kids Liam, Erin and Maya gets stuck in helping Kate finish her pizzas.
Michael and Kate takes a moment to catch their breath away from their families.
The MasterChef contestants greet their loved ones with open arms and joyful tears.
An emotional Michael can't wait to cook a dish to make his sister and mother proud.
MasterChef's judges introduce themselves to some shorter-than-your-average fans.
Kate's kids prove to be naturals at playing up for the camera.
Kate's daughter Maya has a stare to rival anything the judges can muster.
Gary relishes the taste-filled comfort food that is Kate's pizza.
The Top 5 still find time to smile despite being at the business-end of the competition.
The elated MasterChef contestants rush to embrace their loved ones.
Like the judges, Kate's youngest daughter Maya isn't an easy one to read.
The families shout their support as they watch the action from the balcony.
The chaos of the MasterChef kitchen is even more evident from overhead.
The judges and families sit down to taste the contestants' heartfelt food.
Alana and husband Rob rejoice after her Challenge performance wins her a trip home.
The Top 5 still find time to smile despite being at the business-end of the competition.
The elated MasterChef contestants rush to embrace their loved ones.
Like the judges, Kate's youngest daughter Maya isn't an easy one to read.
The families shout their support as they watch the action from the balcony.
The chaos of the MasterChef kitchen is even more evident from overhead.
The judges and families sit down to taste the contestants' heartfelt food.
Alana and husband Rob rejoice after her Challenge performance wins her a trip home.
The Top 5 still find time to smile despite being at the business-end of the competition.
The elated MasterChef contestants rush to embrace their loved ones.
Like the judges, Kate's youngest daughter Maya isn't an easy one to read.
The families shout their support as they watch the action from the balcony.
The chaos of the MasterChef kitchen is even more evident from overhead.
The judges and families sit down to taste the contestants' heartfelt food.
Alana and husband Rob rejoice after her Challenge performance wins her a trip home.
The Top 5 still find time to smile despite being at the business-end of the competition.
The elated MasterChef contestants rush to embrace their loved ones.
Like the judges, Kate's youngest daughter Maya isn't an easy one to read.
The families shout their support as they watch the action from the balcony.
The chaos of the MasterChef kitchen is even more evident from overhead.
The judges and families sit down to taste the contestants' heartfelt food.
Alana and husband Rob rejoice after her Challenge performance wins her a trip home.
2011 Recipe Collection
Cronulla Challenge Behind-The-Scenes
2011 Episode Gallery 3
Bakery Challenge Behind-The-Scenes
2011 Episode Gallery 2
First Week Behind-The-Scenes
2011 Episode Gallery 1
MasterChef 2011, Top 50
2011 Judges Gallery