The Taste Master SA

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.

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.

This week each team needs to create the perfect three-course menu and host the perfect occasion at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, proving they are The Ultimate Taste Master.

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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

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

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.

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, 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?

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.

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.

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.

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?