TV ShowReturning Series

Taste Master Professional

2026

~46 min / ep

1 season

6 episodes

Reality

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.

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Trailer

Taste Master Professional Season 1 | Episode 1 (PREVIEW)

Cast

Bertus Basson

Leigh-Anne Williams

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Seasons

1.The Breakfast Challenge
31-05-202646 min
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...
2.The Pastry Challenge
07-06-202646 min
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 experti...
3.The Sandwich Challenge
14-06-202646 min
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, crea...
4.The South African Flavors Challenge
21-06-202646 min
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 the...
5.The Tapas Challenge
28-06-2026
6.The Pizza Challenge
05-07-2026
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 Ju...