Masterchef contestant and judge Joani Mitchel prepares her tartlets during the chef demonstration.
The Coastal Living Bru – Food, Wine and Lifestyle festival at the Mr Price Pro Ballito ended off its three night long food bonanza with a bang on July 3.
All the exciting finals of the Fine Young Cooks Awards, ‘Fleur Du Cap So You Think You Can Cook Ballito Style’ and Cake Boss competition took place on Thursday.
Taking first prize was chef Raynor Damons, from the Fairmont Zimbali Resort and is amateur chef partner Lori Cockroft.
The top 12 Fine Young Cooks competed on three separate finals. Four young cooks, each paired with a student from the International Hotel School, competed in a mystery box challenge.
Jessica Siedle, Keanu Dekker and Melissa Landman took first prize on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights respectively.
The Cake Boss Finalists, Melody Zwards and Jacobson Mthembu, were given three hours to decorate their cakes with Jacobson Mthembu taking first place with his intricate sea inspired cake.
Cake Boss finalist, Jacobson Mthembu’s, daughter was at her dad’s side while he decorated his cake in the Cake Boss finals on July 3.
The Fairmont Zimbali Lodge kitchen chefs Raynor Damons and Lori Cockroft contemplate what to do with the mystery box ingredients in the finals of The Fleur Du Cap So You Think You Can Cook competition.
The Fleur Du Cap So You Think You Can Cook competition final kicks off with the lift of the mystery box lid.
Amateur chef assistant Lori Cockroft from the winning Fairmont Zimbali Resort kitchen.
Emma and Esther Bishop enjoying watching the cooking finals on the final night of the Coastal Living Bru – Food and wine exhibition July 3.
Cake Boss finalist, Jacobson Mthembu, decorating his cake at the Coastal Living Bru – Food and Wine exhibition for the Cake Boss finals July 3.
Masterchef contestant and judge Jason Steel during the chef demonstration.
Masterchef contestant and judge Joani Mitchele prepares her tartlets during the chef demonstration.
A facinated young boy watches Cake Boss finalist, Jacobson Mthembu, during the finals on July 3.
Masterchef contestant and judge Joani Mitchel prepares her tartlets during the chef demonstration.
Masterchef contestant and judge Joani Mitchel give X a few pointers.
A quick interview with the youngest judge Dhiyarv Govender who is the author of the Facebook page Yummy or Yucky with Jackie Cameron.
Melissa Landman cooking up her winning dish in the finals of the Fine Young Cooks Awards.
Jason Steel during his chef demonstration.
Kelsey Joubert during the finals on the final evening of the Coastal Living Bru – Food, Wine and Lifestyle festival July 3.
One of the two Cake Boss finalist, Melody Zwards, decorating her cake at the Coastal Living Bru – Food and Wine exhibition for the Cake Boss finals July 3.
Kelsey Joubert during the finals on the final evening of the Coastal Living Bru – Food, Wine and Lifestyle festival July 3.
Maxi Ferrandi, Roxy and Loern Curry enjoying the wine tasting on the final night of The Coastal Living Bru – Food and Wine festival on July 3.
Thenjiwe and Sanele Banda watching the Fine Young Cooks Awards final on the final night of The Coastal Living Bru – Food and Wine festival on July 3.
Bronwyn Friedman, Leigh Varias and Anna Dranias enjoying the fashion showcase.
Simone Thome and El Marie Venter enjoying the wine tasting and the cooking finals on the final night of The Coastal Living Bru – Food and Wine festival on July 3.
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Editor Lesley Naudé is a slightly frazzled mom of three (operating on less-than-optimum sleep) who cherishes life’s simple pleasures. She kick-starts her day with a strong cup of coffee, finds peace in ocean swims, and loves unwinding with a glass of red wine and a good book.
