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Judges
Peter Goffe-Wood
Celebrity judge, food enthusiast, self-proclaimed Kitchen Cowboy and author, Pete Goffe-Wood has been an influential member of the South African food scene for many years. His incredible palette, coupled with his overall food experience means that the teams will have to braai their hearts out to impress him, one chop at a time.
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Benny Masekwameng
Having previously judged prestigious events such as the Eat Out Awards, Masterchef South Africa and most recently the Windhoek Shisinyama Search, Chef Benny is back to bring his expertise and exceptional talent to the UBM set. Known for his kind nature but also fierce judging, the teams will have to step up their braai game to flip the grid in their favour.
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ABOUT
Ultimate Braai Master is a television show where teams of two compete against each other in various braai challenges across 13 episodes. Teams are eliminated along the way. The winning team can win amazing prizes. Plus, you and your other team member will stand a chance to take ownership of the Ultimate Braai Master title of Season 8.
The Ultimate Braai Master is a South African born reality cooking show celebrating South Africa’s diversity and our favourite activity. Braaiing!!! We put the best “braaiers” from all over South Africa against each other. There are a series of tough challenges set in some of the most beautiful landscapes South Africa offers. The teams need to battle it out one challenge at a time to see who will take home the Ultimate Braai Master Crown. The Ultimate Braai Master motto is rain, wind or shine! – We Braai!! #UltimateBraaiMaster UBMS8
Its the rainbow nation South Africa dreamt of cooking together. No racisms at all. All the nationalities in South Africa shared laughs and tears and hugs and dreams. Class cooking by all the contestants. Excellent production and showcasing the diversity of South Africa people and landscape. Excellent show for the world to see the unity and bbq skills from South Africans. All the lodges shown are exceptional and can cater for international guests. Proud South African production. Cant wait for the next season to show on Netflix. The judges and all the sponsors help to create a cooking show to showcase top level cooking. Enjoyable by all. Introducing a few new braaing gadgets and methods to me.