We know that Top Chef SA will be hosted by chef'lebrity Lorna Maseko but who are the culinary judges?
The series debuts on SABC3 next week and the judges have been confirmed today. There are only two: SABC3's Private Chef Neill Anthony takes on the role of head judge and chef and food expert Lesego Semenya will join him at the Judges' Table.
Neill is known for catering to the tastes of the rich and famous on his series
Neill Anthony - Private Chef and Lesego is an engineer turned chef who made the Mail & Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans list last year. He also has his own website
LesDaChef.com where he offers recipes, classes and tips.
The series follows the same format as the international version so the duo will take on the same responsibilities as the international judges. This is a description of the format in case you aren't familiar with it:
Top Chef offers a window into the competitive, pressure-filled environment of world-class cookery and the restaurant business at the highest level.
The series features aspiring chefs who compete for their shot at culinary stardom and the chance to earn the title of Top Chef.
Each episode holds two challenges for the chefs. The first is a Quickfire test of their basic abilities and the second is a more involved elimination challenge designed to test the versatility and inventiveness of the chefs as they take on unique culinary trials such as working with unusual and exotic foods or catering for a range of demanding clients.
The challenges test their skills in the kitchen and also uncover if they have the customer service, management and teamwork abilities required of a Top Chef.
The competing chefs live and breathe the high-pressure lifestyle that comes with being a master chef and each week someone is asked to "pack up their knives" and go home.
The series premieres on Tuesday, 12 July at 20h00.