The Taste Master SA

It’s game day on #TheTasteMasterSA and for this elimination challenge, Larce, Dani, Tinyiko, Lucky and Kershnie head to the beautiful Val de Vie Estate where they need to prepare the ultimate game day snack platter. This week Zola is joined by guest judge, chef Dion Vengatass, as well as two rugby legends, Rudy Paige and CJ Stander.

This week on The Taste Master SA, our Top 6 contestants Chevonne, Dani, Kershnie, Larce, Lucky and Tinyiko are treated to a delicious masterclass in the art of gourmet cookie baking by Mondvol founder, Andriette Georgiou. They then head to the kitchen to create their own gourmet cookie bit there is a twist, they won’t be presenting just one perfect cookie to the judges, they need to serve up 6! Who will come out tops and who will be heading into the next elimination!

This week on The Taste Master SA it’s double the trouble as the contestants face a double elimination! The bottom 6 contestants, Dani, Xolile, Chevonne, Meggan, Lucky and Larce, step into a world of mystery and fine-dining finesse at The Happy Uncles, South Africa’s first Halaal fine-dining restaurant. Guided by Chef Anwar Abdullatief, they must master the art of desserts that surprise and delight. Who will be safe and which two contestants will be heading home?

The competition heats up at the historic Nederburg Wine Estate as our final eight contestants; Dani, Xolile, Chevonne, Tinyiko, Meggan, Kershnie, Lucky and Larce pay tribute to their father figures. Their mission? Craft a gourmet burger from scratch that captures the essence of the men who shaped them. This week the contestants are given a burger making masterclass by Nederburg Wine Estate’s Head Chef, Linda Trautmann, and then they need to take on the challenge of creating their own homemade gourmet burgers from scratch.

It’s an elimination challenge and tensions are at an all time high for Kershnie, Larce, Mpho, Xolile, Chevonne and Lucky as one of them will be cooking for the last time in the Taste Master kitchen. After winning the relay challenge Danielle, Tinyiko and Meggan enjoy a special outing to Allee Bleue to see how high quality fresh herbs are grown. Meanwhile the other contestants get a crash course in handmade fresh pasta from the experts at Scala Pasta / Bar, Group Executive Chef Justin Barker and Head Chef Wesley Roos. The contestants then need to take what they have learned back into the kitchen and prepare their own unique pasta dish from scratch. It’s all about executing the basics to perfection.

This week on The Taste Master SA, teamwork meets chaos in a high-energy relay challenge! After an inspiring masterclass with the head chef of Test Kitchen Fledgelings, Nathan Clarke, the Top 9: Chevonne, Danielle, Kershnie, Meggan, Lucky, Larce, Mpho, Tinyiko and Xolile must head to the kitchen for their first fine dining challenge. Working in teams of three, contestants must take turns to cook, incorporating mystery ingredients along the way. Will the final dish live up to the standards of guest judge, award-winning chef Nathan Clarke and who will be heading into the upcoming elimination challenge?

It’s the first elimination challenge and it’s all about the perfect rise as contestants dive into the art of bread making. After a special masterclass by our judge, Zola Nene, the bottom 6 contestants, Danielle, Dustine, Joy, Kershnie, Larce, Meggan and Mpho must take what they have learned and create a true masterpiece to not only impress her but guest judge, Daniel Blignaut, Head Chef at the prestigious The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel. With limited time on the clock, they must deliver a full bread course experience, complete with delicious accompaniments that elevate every bite.

It’s the season premiere of The Taste Master as ten talented contestants meet at a renowned hotel in Cape Town to kick off their journey. For the first challenge, in a heartwarming Mother’s Day tribute, contestants bring sentimental items that remind them of their moms and bake cakes inspired by her favourite flavours.

Join us this week as the final 6 contestants get treated to a delicious high tea at the breathtaking 12 Apostles Hotel in Camps Bay, crafted by the hotel’s head pastry chef and the guest judge for this challenge, Gina Marziani. After enjoying a morning off they are given a surprise twist – they now have to head to the kitchen and recreate the delicious bakes they just enjoyed on a grand scale!

With elimination looming the contestants tackle the intricate pâté en croûte, a French meat pie! Our judges Zola Nene and Fritz Schoon are joined by the Elgr’s San-Mari and Jesper to make the difficult decision of who stays and whose time in #TheTasteMasterSA kitchen is over.

In this thrilling episode of #TheTasteMasterSA contestants are pushed beyond their baking boundaries as they embark on a unique challenge following a captivating masterclass led by renowned food stylist Ilse van der Merwe. In this challenge contestants must bake and then style a picturesque scene for the cover of a cookbook.

This week on The Taste Master SA the Top 10 contestants head out to the world-famous Cape West Coast for an experience of the senses. They’re treated to a masterclass by guest judge Dawid Botha from Lekker Weskus, who takes them through the art of cooking outdoors on the open flame – from fresh fish to rooster koek. After learning more about the cuisine of this region, the bottom six must produce their own unique seafood-inspired bake in an elimination challenge. In a unique twist, the contestants must face elimination with a budget — each armed with Capitec cards to purchase ingredients. Who will make it through to next week, and who will go home?

This week on The Taste Master SA tension rises as the contestants are back in the kitchen for an elimination challenge. Judges Zola Nene and Fritz Schoon are joined by guest judge, Chef Motheba Makhetha, who shares a masterclass in the art of baking the perfect Swiss Roll. In true Taste Master style the contestants are thrown a curve ball when they are told they need to pair up and create both a sweet and a savoury Swiss Roll. The heat rises as the bakers clash in the kitchen, racing against the clock to save themselves from this double elimination.

This week on The Taste Master SA, elimination looms over Given, Rio, Melicia, Moletwa and Waahid as they need to pull out all the stops to impress the judges and stay in the competition. Our judges, Fritz Schoon and Zola Nene are joined by baker and entrepreneur, Lynn Hoyle, who shares some valuable tips with in a special masterclass before our contestants head to the kitchen for the Tower of Treats Challenge! The stakes are high and Given, Rio, Melicia, Moletwa and Waahid must showcase their patience, skill, and creativity to secure their spot in the competition. Who will be going home and who will be safe?

This week on #TheTasteMasterSA contestants must work together to create the ultimate baked gift for Mother’s Day. This challenge puts more than their baking skills to test as teamwork, creativity and design all play a role in deciding who comes out on top. Kim Steyn from Petal and Post joins us as the guest judge and a very special masterclass demonstrating how using eye-catching packaging can transform biscuits into a wonderful custom gift. Who will be safe to bake another day and be in line for the grand prize of R150 000 from Capitec – a boost of capital to grow a baking business, R100 000 to spend at Samsung, R100 000 of KitchenAid equipment and a blast chiller from Electrical Industries Online to the value of R65 000.

This week on The Taste Master SA, it’s the first elimination challenge of the season and the bottom 6 will need to fight to stay in the competition. We’re joined by guest judge, Tapiwa Guzha, owner of Tapi Tapi ice cream cafe. Tapiwa takes the contestants on a journey to discover flavors and ingredients from around Africa in a special masterclass. Our bottom 6 then face-off in their first elimination and it true Taste Master style, there is a twist! Who will be going home and who will be safe to bake another day?

14 of South Africa’s most talented bakers enter the kitchen to make big things happen as they bake their way to the title. In their first challenge it’s all about creating their own unique version of the classic British tea-time cake. With a masterclass from a special Taste Master alumni, Samantha Liang, our 14 bakers battle it out in the kitchen under the watchful eye of seasoned judges Zola Nene and Fritz Schoon.

This week on The Taste Master SA, we’re down to the top 6 and the pressure is on!

This week on The Taste Master SA, its a double elimination challenge and two talented bakers will be heading home.

This week on The Taste Master SA, it’s the final team challenge of the competition and contestants must work in groups of 4 to create the ultimate kid’s party spread!

This week on The Taste Master SA, it’s an elimination challenge and our bottom 6 contestants must face off to keep their spot in the competition.

This week on The Taste Master SA our contestants take on their biggest challenge yet!

This week on The Taste Master SA, it’s elimination week and the bottom 6 must bake for their spot in the competition.

This week on The Taste Master SA, it’s time for another team challenge as our taste buds are taken on culinary journey around the world.

It’s the first elimination challenge in the competition and with two contestants heading home, the stakes are high.

Their goal is to impress the judges, celebrity chef Zola Nene and master bread baker, Fritz Schoon, along with special weekly guest chefs and celebrities. Only one can bake their way to the top and claim the Taste Master title.

It’s veld to fine dining on this week’s episode of The Taste Master SA. The contestants learn all about the flavors of proudly South African fynbos.

The game has reached a new level of difficulty and from now on each challenge is an elimination challenge and to kick things off two contestants are going home.

It’s market day on The Taste Master SA and the contestants must learn how to make their bakes sell like hot cakes.

With elimination on the line contestants must tap into their heritage and connect with their roots because they’ll need to make an authentic traditional bread to stay in the game.

This week on The Taste Master SA – It’s another opportunity to win another precious Royal Baking Powder Pin but contestants are going to have to learn a new skill!

In this week’s episode the contestants must leave out all animal products and bake purely vegan.

With 10 contestants left in the competition The Taste Master SA is turning up the heat in the kitchen with a bit of spice.

It’s the first elimination challenge on The Taste Master SA Season 3. Six contestants from the Vanilla Cake challenge go head-to-head in a challenge that will see two of them going home.

The Taste Master SA is back with judges Zola Nene and Fritz Schoon. For their first challenge in Season 3 contestants will need to impress with a vanilla cake with a difference.

It’s the 4th elimination round and emotions are running high even before the baking has begun! When the smallest mishap can lead to massive upsets – who will keep their cool?

Our bakers pair up this week on #TheTasteMasterSA to serve up their ultimate flavor combos. But working as a team is not always as simple as it seems and some flavors just don’t mix well. Who will bake to victory and who will be heading to elimination?

It’s the third elimination challenge on The Taste Master SA: The Baking Edition and the pressure is on for Sohail, Khensani, Kyle, Lwazi, Meghan and Nqobile as they bake for their lives to stay in the competition.

It’s time to bake more memories with The Taste Master SA! The heat gets turned up in the kitchen as the Top 9 contestants are blindsided by a surprise pastry quiz.

The pressure is on in the second elimination round as last week’s bottom 6 contestants head outdoors where they will bake for their lives in the beautiful Stellenbosch Winelands.

Each team must bake the ultimate chocolate creation after a masterclass from guest judge Jackie Cameron. The winning team earns the Royal Baking Powder Chocolate Mastery pin, and the bottom three teams head into next week’s elimination challenge.

This week on The Taste Master SA the pressure is on as the bottom performing contestants from The Fruit Cake Challenge and The Spice Cake Challenge need to prove to the judges that they have what it takes to stay in the competition! With only four spots available in the Top 10 and six contestants competing for them, there is no room for error!

In Episode 2 our final group of six made up of Duke Mbokazi, Jason Miller, Jason Tomlinson, Khensani Peters, Meghan Mavrodaris and Nqobile Ngcobo will go head to head in a challenge to test their skills and creativity.

It’s time to bake more memories with The Taste Master SA! Join us as we meet the first six of our Top 12 passionate bakers who’ve been selected to show off their skills in the ultimate culinary test.

This challenge is all about conscious cooking, and sees the 7 remaining finalists head to the wine country to master farm-to-fork and seasonal dining. Their task – create an unbeatable dish using fresh honey and stay out of the frying pan.

In episode one viewers can look forward to meeting the show’s resident judges, celebrity chef and author Zola Nene and award-winning executive chef at The Restaurant at Waterkloof Gregory Czarnecki. As well as the 8 hottest South African culinary professionals who will be put straight to the test with a grueling task of creating the most instagrammable dish this week. This week the Zola and Gregory will be joined by guest judge, Omphile Setiolane, who will give the contestants a masterclass in how to style, compose, edit and choose the perfect food photo to make an impact on their Instagram feeds.