About this season
Showcasing the best young bakers from across South Africa. Based on the original award-winning baking competition reality show, the junior edition sees 12 exciting talents between the ages of 13 and 17 years old compete for a grand prize worth more than R200 000.
Episodes (12)
1. The Heritage Challenge
Aired 7 October 2025
2. The Tray Cake Challenge
Aired 14 October 2025
3. The Boerewors Challenge
Aired 21 October 2025
This week on The Taste Master Junior Judge Fritz Schoon turns up the heat as our contestants grind, spice, and twist their way through the ultimate boerewors challenge. Who’ll bring the flavour?
4. The Jams & Preserves Challenge
Aired 28 October 2025
#TheTasteMasterJunior first elimination challenge is all about jams, preserves, and pressure. With guest judge Gabriella Esposito in the mix, who’ll spread the flavour, and who’ll get caught in a sticky situation?
5. The Fudge Challenge
Aired 4 November 2025
#TheTasteMasterJunior Top 10 are stirring up something sweet and serious! With Caela Berge from Oh My Fudge teaching the art of traditional fudge-making, our contestants must team up to craft creative boxes of fudge perfection from scratch. Who’s serving fudge finesse, and who’s about to crumble?
6. The Pie Challenge
Aired 11 November 2025
This week on #TheTasteMasterJunior the bottom six face elimination in a pastry challenge. For this challenge they must bake their own version of a garage pie with flaky pastry and a savoury fillings to secure a spot in the next round. Who will make it through and who will be hanging up their apron?
7. The Hidden Veggies Challenge
Aired 18 November 2025
This week on #TheTasteMasterJunior, the contestants take on a challenge that’s all about hiding veggies in plain sight. From blending to blitzing to sneaky flavour tricks, they’ll need creativity, bold ideas and clever cooking to make vegetables disappear into delicious dishes. Guided by Judges Zola Nene and Fritz Schoon, and joined by this week’s guest judge – chef and restaurateur Yolani Abrahams – the contestants must prove they can turn greens into gold. Who will master the art of hidden veggies… and who will be hanging up their apron?
8. The Seafood Challenge
Aired 25 November 2025
This week on The Taste Master Junior – after learning to fillet a fish from guest judge Tjaart Prinsloo, the #TheTasteMasterJunior Top 6 contestants dive straight into a seafood challenge that demands technique, confidence and serious flavour. From handling fresh fish to richness and seasoning, they’ll need sharp instincts and even sharper knives to plate a dish that’s fresh, flavourful and beautifully presented. Watch as the contestants must prove they can honour the star ingredient while still bringing their own style to the plate.
9. The Sandwich Challenge
Aired 2 December 2025
This week on #TheTasteMasterJunior, the Top 6 hit the road to Stilbaai for the ultimate bread experience. After diving into a sourdough masterclass at Fritz Schoon’s iconic bakery, Pain African, they’re tasked with baking their own artisan sandwich loaves from scratch and turning them into wholesome, lunchbox-worthy creations that still deliver big flavour. The contestants will need technique, intuition and creativity to prove they can transform simple ingredients into standout sandwiches. Who will rise to the challenge… and who will crumble under the pressure?
10. The Festive Treats Challenge
Aired 9 December 2025
It’s the season of baking with heart. 💙 This week, the #TheTasteMasterJunior Top 5 are challenged to create festive treats for a local old-age home. Using YUM YUM and TODAY® Pastry, the contestants must craft bakes that showcase creativity, technique, and flavour that is worthy of Judges Zola, Fritz Schoon, and guest judge and The Taste Master SA Season 6 winner, Lucky Masinya. With only five contestants left, every detail matters. One bake can secure their spot in the competition… and one misstep could end their journey. Who will deliver festive treats that truly stand out and who will be heading home tonight?
11. Semi Finals
Aired 23 December 2025
12. The Grand Finale
Aired 23 December 2025