As part of a new format, this year’s prizes are total over R1 000 000. The main haul for first place includes:

  • R400 000 in cash; 
  • R200 000 in the form of vouchers from new food sponsor, Game Stores; 
  • A brand new Suzuki Grand Vitara; and 
  • A host of other prizes that that will be revealed in the show.

Auditions were held at the beginning of this year. Out of hundreds of applicants from across the country, only 10 teams of two will get to battle it out against each other – one braai at a time.

As a new addition to this year’s format, each team will have their own Facebook page. This way, the public can get an insiders account as to what it’s like to be part of the adventure of a lifetime.

The teams taking part in season five of Ultimate Braai Master are:

  • Ebony & Ivory: Brian ‘the German’ and Sifiso ‘the Zulu’ have been braai buddies for last seven years. With a knack for pork belly and baked goods on a braai, Ebony & Ivory are amped to be part of the adventure but don’t take too kindly to folks telling them how to braai.
  • The Muttonheads!: Brother and sister team, Tersia and Tarlan, are stoked to jol with the Ultimate Braai Master crew. Representing the sunny coast of Durban, they’re ready to prove that they have what it takes to become the next ultimate braai master.
  • Salty Flames: Chanel and Nick, originally from Cape Town, developed their braai skills from the working yacht life. Their ocean lifestyle takes them between Europe and the Caribbean, working for the world’s 1% population.
  • Smokin’ Hot: KwaZulu-Natal-born and bred Randhir (Randy) and Surika (Sue) almost had to pull out of the game due to complications, but luckily it all worked out and now the heat is on.
  • Monante Cuisine: France called upon his 22-year-old-work colleague, Corvin, at the last minute, to join in on the adventure of a lifetime. Taking their name from the Sesotho word fun, these chefs are hoping to walk away with the title, one signature basting at a time. 
  • The Explorers: Gugu and Sam from AirChefs are charcoal braai enthusiasts with loads of passion for delicious and spicy foods. These ladies are hoping to make their friends and family proud as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime - sensitive skin and all.
  • The Outlaws: Wouter and Bertus are a father and son-in-law team with a message - expect the unexpected from the Outlaws. With extensive experience in farming, cooking and camping between them, the Outlaws have declared that now that they’re in, they’re not going anywhere.
  • Empire: Belinka and Merle from Cape Town are trading their office chairs for braai grids for this season of Ultimate Braai Master. Armed with their traditional roosterbroods, a positive attitude and a thirst for adventure, they claim that Ultimate Braai Master will never be the same again.
  • The Spice Girls: Pretty and Precious Zondo are sisters from Durban who love hot, flavourful food with a kick. Tongs in hand and adventure in sight, the ladies are ready to get out of their charcoal loving comfort zone.
  • Pretty Griddy: Husband and wife duo, Peter and Desiree, are braai traditionalists who put their heart and soul into each and every braai they attend. As Peter is a butcher by trade, his vleis experience might be an advantage.

With an all-new format that’s full of surprises, Ultimate Braai Master have also selected new judges for the new season. Alongside outdoor enthusiast, chef and host, Justin Bonello, Ultimate Braai Master is stoked to welcome the Kitchen Cowboy himself, Pete Goffe-Wood to the judges panel and the Tsogo Sun’s very own executive chef, Benny Masekwameng.

Catch the fifth season of Ultimate Braai Master on e-tv in February 2017.

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