The Waffle Master Challenge brought excitement and big appetites to Saveway Superspar on November 7, as contestants took on a massive waffle tower in a race against time.

Contestants were challenged to finish the waffle tower in just 10 minutes, with the first to complete it taking victory.

Laricha Ludick, the catering manager of the store’s coffee shop, shawarma station and sushi station, said the challenge was the store’s final one of the year.

“We started early this year with a spicy noodle challenge, and then a big hamburger challenge. This Waffle Tower Challenge was the final one to crown our overall champion today,” said Ludick.

No clean plates

However, of the 10 contestants who participated, none managed to finish the waffle within the time limit, and the winner was crowned based on who had the least left on their plate at the end of the 10 minutes.

Two plates with the smallest remaining portions were weighed, and none other than Rudi Rautenbach – who also won one of the previous challenges – took the victory, followed by Andre Lourens in second place.

“I’m feeling very good about taking this victory,” Rautenbach said.

The two winners walked away with gift hampers.

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Future challenges planned

Ludick thanked all the contestants who participated and everyone who has supported their challenges throughout the year.

“We are done for this year, but more challenges will be coming next year – something bigger and better,” she said, inviting the public to keep taking part.

“People can even come in with suggestions for different challenges they would like us to try out.”

To make a suggestion, visit the store or contact Ludick on 082 521 2967.

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