MasterChef South Africa (season 4) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MasterChef South Africa |
|
|---|---|
| Judges |
|
| No. of contestants | 20 |
| Winner | Shawn Godfrey |
| Runner-up | Andriëtte de la Harpe |
| Location | V&A Waterfront |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Release | |
| Original network | M-Net |
| Original release | 28 February – 31 March 2022 |
MasterChef South Africa is a super exciting cooking competition where talented home cooks battle it out to become the best! They face tough challenges and show off their amazing cooking skills. The fourth season of this popular show was announced in August 2021. It started airing on February 28, 2022, on M-Net, a TV channel in South Africa. This season was special because it came back after seven years!
The show introduced three new judges who are all experts in food: Zola Nene, Gregory Czarnecki, and Justine Drake. They helped decide who had the best dishes. The filming for this season took place at the beautiful Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa. It was a busy time, and filming finished in November 2021. The grand finale aired on March 31, 2022. In the end, Shawn Godfrey won the big title of MasterChef South Africa 2022!
Meet the MasterChef Contestants
Twenty amazing home cooks joined the fourth season of MasterChef South Africa. They came from different cities and had various jobs, but they all shared a passion for cooking. Let's meet the top chefs who competed for the MasterChef title!
Top 20 Chefs
| Contestant | Age | Occupation | Hometown | Place Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Godfrey | 34 | Commercial director and entrepreneur | Cape Town | 1st |
| Andriëtte de la Harpe | 33 | Entrepreneur | Cape Town | 2nd |
| Tarryn de Kock | 28 | Senior researcher | Cape Town | 3rd |
| Simphiwe "Sims" Kubeka | 25 | Software engineer | Midrand | 4th |
| Charmaine Govender-Koen | 39 | Self-employed | Cape Town | 5–6th |
| Tembisa Jordaan | 37 | Marine scientist and filmmaker | Durban | |
| Udhir "Dr Harri" Harrinarain | 28 | Dentist | Durban | 7th |
| Silindokuhle "Sli" Moroke | 27 | Content creater | Johannesburg | 8th |
| Luyanda Mafanya | 27 | Food blogger and private cook | Johannesburg | 9th |
| Ontiretse "Onti" Molloyi | 32 | Digital marketing and communications specialist | Mahikeng | 10th |
| Dedre "Didi" Stols | 30 | Art auctioneer | Langebaan | 11th |
| Tasnim Jadwat | 36 | Businesswoman and corporate director | Boksburg | 12th |
| James Ovendale | 19 | Former student | Cape Town | 13th |
| Alicia Nicola | 32 | Advertising creative director | Cape Town | 14th |
| Onezwa Mbola | 26 | Unemployed | Willowvale | 15th |
| Masedi Mabe | 25 | Freelancer | Johannesburg | 16th |
| Mohammed Haffejee | 26 | Accountant | Cape Town | 17th |
| Lisa Kayster | 26 | Human resources consultant | Cape Town | 18–20th |
| Matthew Arnott | 25 | Freelancer | Cape Town | |
| Sylvie Hurford | 49 | Marketing strategist and consultant | Cape Town |
Exciting Challenges and Episodes
The MasterChef contestants faced many exciting and difficult cooking challenges throughout the season. Each episode brought new ingredients, themes, and pressure tests. From mystery boxes to team challenges, the chefs had to prove their skills every step of the way.
The season had 20 episodes, each one filled with delicious food and intense competition. Here are some of the cool challenges they faced:
- MasterChef Returns! (Episode 1) - The very first challenge to kick off the season.
- Judges On A Plate (Episode 2) - Contestants had to impress the new judges.
- Fast Fine Dining (Episode 3) - Cooking fancy food quickly!
- Iconic Snacks (Episode 4) - Turning everyday snacks into something special.
- Peaches and Cheese (Episode 5) - A unique ingredient combination.
- Dorah Sitole Tribute (Episode 6) - A special episode honoring a food legend.
- Chilli Challenge (Episode 7) - How well can they handle the heat?
- African Grains (Episode 8) - Exploring traditional African ingredients.
- Mystery Hive (Episode 9) - What sweet surprises were inside?
- Mother Of Pearl (Episode 10) - A challenge with a beautiful theme.
- Humble Tomato (Episode 11) - Making a simple ingredient shine.
- Cake Challenge (Episode 12) - Baking skills were put to the test.
- Heritage To Haute (Episode 13) - Transforming traditional dishes into gourmet meals.
- Bush Canapés (Episode 14) - Creating small, fancy bites inspired by nature.
- Nose to Tail (Episode 15) - Using every part of an ingredient.
- Hug On A Plate (Episode 16) - Cooking comforting and heartwarming food.
- Vegan Mystery Box (Episode 17) - A plant-based cooking challenge.
- Waste To Wonderful (Episode 18) - Turning food scraps into amazing dishes.
- Seven Colours (Episode 19) - A vibrant challenge celebrating South African cuisine.
- Season Final (Episode 20) - The ultimate cook-off to decide the winner!
