Taste Master Professional

S1 · E1 · 31 mai 2026

The Breakfast Challenge Épisode 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 juin 2026

The Pastry Challenge Épisode 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 juin 2026

The Sandwich Challenge Épisode 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 juin 2026

The South African Flavors Challenge Épisode 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 juin 2026

The Tapas Challenge Épisode 5

S1 · E6 · 5 juil. 2026

The Pizza Challenge Épisode 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 juil. 2026

The Taste Temptation Challenge Épisode 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 juil. 2026

Episode 8 Épisode 8

S1 · E9 · 26 juil. 2026

Episode 9 Épisode 9

S1 · E10 · 2 août 2026

Episode 10 Épisode 10

S1 · E11 · 9 août 2026

Episode 11 Épisode 11

S1 · E12 · 16 août 2026

Episode 12 Épisode 12

S1 · E13 · 23 août 2026

Episode 13 Épisode 13