Taste Master Professional(2026)

Taste Master Professional is a South African cooking competition series that elevates the SAFTA award-winning format to a new level. Ten of the country's best chefs compete in the first professional edition of the beloved show, guided by acclaimed chef Bertus Basson and rotating guest judges. The stakes are high: contestants face demanding culinary challenges for a prize package worth over R800,000, which includes a prestigious position at the new Taste Master Kitchen and Deli in Paarl. The series showcases exceptional talent and bold creativity as South Africa's next culinary star emerges from intense head-to-head competition.