Taste Master Professional

S1 · E1 · 31. Mai 2026

The Breakfast Challenge Folge 1

In the season premiere, our chefs form two teams to tackle the most important meal of the day. Led by one contestant as the head chef, each team prepares a menu of breakfast items to impress the judges and stamp their mark on the competition.

S1 · E2 · 7. Jun 2026

The Pastry Challenge Folge 2

The competition gets real in the first elimination challenge of the season. Guest judge Zizi Matikitiki joins judge, Bertus Basson at the judging table, bringing specialist expertise in sweet pies and tarts to an already high-stakes challenge. The contestants are tasked to create a single-serving pastry - savory or sweet - entirely from scratch.

S1 · E3 · 14. Jun 2026

The Sandwich Challenge Folge 3

Nine chefs remain, and this week a deli favorite takes center stage. Contestants are put to the test as they transform artisan loaves into a five-item menu packed with flavor, creativity, technique and teamwork. Who will rise to the occasion?

S1 · E4 · 21. Jun 2026

The South African Flavors Challenge Folge 4

A celebration of South African flavors. An elimination with everything at stake. The bottom four contestants must prove they can honor the dishes that inspire us while bringing their own creative perspective to the plate. Only three chefs will move one step closer to the title.

S1 · E5 · 28. Jun 2026

The Tapas Challenge Folge 5

S1 · E6 · 5. Jul 2026

The Pizza Challenge Folge 6

Two pizzas. Four chefs. One last chance. The elimination kitchen returns as four chefs battle to keep their place in the competition, creating two menu-worthy pizzas inspired by Judge Bertus Basson’s own restaurant, Die Kantien. With guest judge Michael Fuller joining the panel, every base, every topping, and every decision counts.

S1 · E7 · 12. Jul 2026

The Taste Temptation Challenge Folge 7

A feast for the eyes. A test for the chefs. With seven chefs remaining, visual impact takes centre stage. Guided by guest judge Chef Marthinus Ferreira, they’ll need to master colour, texture, composition and flavour to create dishes no one can resist ordering.

S1 · E8 · 19. Jul 2026

Episode 8 Folge 8

S1 · E9 · 26. Jul 2026

Episode 9 Folge 9

S1 · E10 · 2. Aug 2026

Episode 10 Folge 10

S1 · E11 · 9. Aug 2026

Episode 11 Folge 11

S1 · E12 · 16. Aug 2026

Episode 12 Folge 12

S1 · E13 · 23. Aug 2026

Episode 13 Folge 13