[Submitted via press release]
The Ultimate Braai Master moves to e.tv! TX: Thursday, 11 September at 8:30PMThe Ultimate Braai Master, South Africa’s favourite cooking challenge is back for the third season and has found a new home on e.tv this September. The show premieres on Thursday, 11 September 2014 at 8:30PM.
The show features Mzansi’s top 15 braai teams in some grueling and innovative outdoor cooking challenge. The winners take home the title, R500 000 cash and a Renault Duster 4x4 valued at R260 000, two extra-large Big Green Eggs valued at over R30 000 together with an unforgettable seven-day guided tour of Kerala in India to the value of R100 000.
Hosted by Justin Bonello, the show has shattered the stereotype of what can be prepared on an open fire for two consecutive seasons. Sponsored by Pick 'n Pay, the third season will introduce a new judge, South African born Chef Petrus Madutlela who has recently relocated from London.
“Nothing says proudly South African like this production. It’s entertaining, informative and features some of South Africa’s well respected chefs. Once the season starts, you too will be cooking in the same unorthodox and experimental fashion in your homes. This is an acquisition e.tv is incredibly proud of,” said Monde Twala, Group Head: e.tv Channels Division.
Season 3 promises to be the most adrenalin-fuelled braai competition yet, with the competitors traveling 9 000km in the new Renault Duster 4 x4 on a 60-day road trip. The top 15 teams will have a fully stocked pantry across the 13-part series.
Justin BonelloCook, traveler and lover of life, Justin Bonello is a veteran presenter and producer, as well as founder of one of South Africa’s leading film production companies, Cooked in Africa Films. Justin has combined his three favourite things – Southern Africa, food and friends – into his daily work.
THE JUDGES
Bertus Basson He started cooking at the age of 17, spent three years in London where he worked at the Michelin restaurant, Chez Bruce, in Wandsworth. He describes his work at this restaurant as the moment that changed his life because this is where he honed in on his culinary skills.
He believes the experience provided him with real-life training that couldn’t be learned in a college. On his return to South Africa he opened a few restaurants, a vending business, makes wine and is involved with several good causes in the Stellenbosch area. He was named the Game Changer by Men’s Health magazine on February 2014.
Petrus MadutlelaPetrus Madutlela’s (31) was born in Motholung just outside Brits, North West Province and started out as a general worker at a local club. The Head Chef noticed his enthusiastic personality and gave him an opportunity to create top-class food across the world.
The scholarship recipient has represented South Africa on many occasions and has worked for varied establishments such as Le Quartier Francais, Avianto, Sun International and the Aqua Restaurant at the Sibaya Casino.
In 2010 he moved to the UK where he worked in many restaurants alongside top Chefs, such as the Savoy in London, the Michelin Star Restaurant Chapter One in Kent, and as Head Chef of The Hengist, a near Aylesford. In 2013 he made it into the quarter finals of BBC TV series Masterchef: The Professionals.
Recently he represented the World Association of Chefs Societies as a member of the international chef “Dream Team”, a group of 8 Michelin Star chefs. The team demonstrated state of the art recipes at the World Hospitality Competition in Dubai. He dreams of opening his own restaurant in South Africa featuring food that's simple, seasonal and authentic.
The teams1.
Team Santa Anna’s: friends from Stellenbosch, Braai Master Piet Marais and Braai Buddy Frik Oosthuizen.
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Team Braai Dukes: cousins from Durban, Braai Master Milani Motlohi and Braai Buddy Kevin Jonas.
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Team Bushies Gone Wild: friends from Durban, Braai Master Sherwyn Weaich and Braai Buddy Zane Jacobs.
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Team Ala Mofepe: colleagues from Pretoria, Braai Master Freddy Buyane and Braai Buddy Jabu Mahlangu.
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Team Simply Sisters: friends from Pretoria, Braai Master Busisiwe Dhladhla "Bee" and Braai Buddy Thembeka Ngcobo "T.T".
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Team Kaiings and Afval: a couple from Johannesburg, Braai Master Tippie Enslin and Braai Buddy Santie Mostert.
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Team Smokey and The Bandit: a brother and sister from Queensborough, Braai Master Barend Deminey and Braai Buddy Lente Deminey.
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Team Tenacity: a couple from Cape Town, Braai Master Rod Hemphill and Braai Buddy Lesley Verhoef.
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Team Sugar and Spice: friends from Johannesburg, Braai Master Celeste Raynard and Braai Buddy Chantel Geerdes.
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Team Tong in Cheek: friends from Johannesburg, Braai Master Penny Rider and Braai Buddy Dee McCool.
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Team The Fire Feeders: friends from Port Elizabeth, Braai Master Stuart Smith and Braai Buddy Bretton-Anne Moolman "BA".
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Team Weskus Braaiers: best friends for life from Langebaan, the West Coast of South Africa, Braai Master John Grundlingh and Braai Buddy Julian Mori.
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Team Mix Masala: friends from Stanger (Kwa-Dukuza), Braai Master Sujith Singh and Braai Buddy Prishen Maharaj.
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Team Delicious Foodies: a daughter and mother duo from Gordon’s Bay, Braai Master Brigitte Leclercq and Braai Buddy Lynn Leclercq.
15. Joining the 14 teams is Pick 'n Pay’s Wild Card team,
Tikka Boys, represented by Braai Master Mohamed Yusuf Sujee from Ottery, Cape Town and his friend and Braai Buddy Stephen Mandes, from Parow, Cape Town.
Viewers can also watch The Ultimate Braai Master in HD on the e.tv HD channel (channel 104) on OpenView HD.