Bertus Basson

Teams of two trek the great outdoors and barbecue their best dishes in hopes of attaining culinary glory and cash prizes in this cooking competition.

A bold new chapter of the SAFTA award-winning Taste Master has arrived. The Taste Master Professional brings together ten exceptional chefs from across South Africa to compete in the first-ever professional edition of the beloved series. Guided by acclaimed chef Bertus Basson and a panel of renowned guest judges, contestants will face intense culinary challenges as they battle for a prize valued at over R800,000, including a coveted role at the new Taste Master Kitchen and Deli in Paarl. Expect extraordinary talent, bold creativity, and high-stakes competition as South Africa's next culinary star is crowned.

Participants will have to prepare everything in the flames, on the coals, inside the ashes or on the grill, to impress the award-winning chef Bertus Basson and braai guru Kobus Botha.