BRAAIBOSS CHALLENGE COMPETITION

BASIC INFORMATION (Subject to change or improvement)

 

Entry Requirements

• Entrants must full in the form above. Submit a short video of themselves braaing. Whatsapp Paul (McKhaki) Smith. 064 511 7586

• Purpose: assess personality including braaing ability, passion, and personal setup.

• Eligibility:

  • No professional chefs

  • Not employed in food/cooking industry

 

Competition Progression

• Prelims: 1 winner per round advances to Semi-Final.

• Semi-Final: 4 prelim winners compete

• Finals: Top 2 from semi advance to final.

 

Competition Format (Prelims)

Each round will differ slightly for variety.

• Contestants receive a R800 Voucher of ingredients by sposnor.

• Access to a shared pantry 

• Must complete multiple braai challenges

• No pre-preparation allowed

• Each challenge must be completed before moving on

 

Pantry (Shared)

• Flour

• Sugar

• Milk

• Water (4 bottles per contestant)

• Beer (4 bottles per contestant)

• Ground and Beans ROX Coffee

• Shisa Boss Sauces & Dressings; 

Braai Basting​

Takatala

Lemon Herb

Garlic Lemon

MayoZing

Portuguese Peri Peri

Braai Fire

1000 Island Dressing

Salad Dressing

Per Peri Hot

Peri Peri Mild

Shisa Inferno

• Shisa Boss Spices;

Rosemary​

Thyme

Parsley

Bay Leaves

Garlic Powder

Paprika

Coriander

Black Pepper

Salt

Country Spice

Chicken Spice

Peri Peri Mild Spice

Rice Spice

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BraaiBoss Preliminery Challenge Timeline 

(Approved for prelim 1 and 2)

 

(Each contestant must present one plate per challenge for judging)

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08:30 – Light fires. Coffee may be started once ready.

08:45 – Begin bread preparation

09:15 – Coffee Challenge judging (Fire only – no electrical equipment allowed) → Breakfast prep may begin once coffee is presented

09:45 – Bread Challenge judging (Any style, judged plain)

10:00 – Breakfast Challenge presentation → Braai Snack Challenge begins

10:30 – Braai Snack Challenge presentation → Shisanyama/Roast blow our minds braai meal Challenge begins

11:00 – Shisanyama/Roast blow our minds braai meal Challenge presentation → Chicken Challenge begins

12:00 – Chicken Challenge presentation → Steak Challenge begins (Judges to specify preferred doneness)

12:30 – Steak Challenge presentation (Prepared to judges’ preferences)

13:00 – Braai Broodjie / Creative Wrap Challenge (Using leftovers)

13:30 – Final scoring & awards ceremony​
 

Semi-Finals & Finals Format

• Each contestant receives R800 budget (sponsor-provided)

• 3 hours total cooking time

• Must prepare a high end 3 course meal (Starter, Main and desert) each presented on 4 platers/plates for 4 judges

• Focus: best overall braai experience

 

Rules

• No pre-preparation of food.

• No Gas.

• No professional cooks/chefs.

• Only Shisa Boss sauces/spices allowed from the pantry.

• No sabotage (penalties apply).

• Event runs rain or shine.

• No outside meat or food other than voucher sponsor allowed.

 

Judging Criteria

• Time management

• Cleanliness

• Taste

• Gees (spirit & vibe)

• Creativity & uniqueness

 

Judges for Prelims.

• Craig Mitchell

• Branden Meintjies

• Guest Judge

Judges for Semi Final.

• Craig Mitchell

• 3 Guest Judges (TBC)

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Judges for Final.

• Craig Mitchell

• 3 Guest Judges (TBC)

 

What is supplied for each contestant?

• Braai stands & grid

• Table.

• Central firepit (4 stations).

• Blaze Charcoal, briquettes & wood.

• Rich-Wins Fire starters pack.

• R800 food voucher.

• Stocked pantry.

• Gazebo (if required).

• Waste bin (shared).

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What can contestants bring?

• Tongs, knives, chopping boards

• Pots & pans.

• Coolerbox.

• Presentation boards (rustic style).

• Serving cutlery.

• Rotisseries. (optional)

• Grid clamps. (optional)

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Prizes

• 1st Prize: TBC + Trophy 

• 2nd Prize: TBC

 

Notes

• 1 EXPO entry ticket per contestant (If applicable venue pending)

• Ensure all contestants understand rules beforehand