Meat World's Gus Leitao (left), and Ruan Rossouw (right) handing over the grand prizes to the overall winner Farida Anderson.
Local braaiers battled it out at the braai master competition held at Meat World Boksburg at K90 Centre on September 23.
The fun-filled event, organised by Meat World Boksburg in partnership with Jacaranda FM and other stakeholders to celebrate SA’s heritage, saw four contestants braaiing various types of meat with each contestant showcasing their own flavour and braai style for the title of ultimate braai master.
As the grill-off went on, patrons of the centre and spectators were free to taste all the different types of braaied meat, hot off the various braai stations, and comment on the meat tastes.
Ultimately, the competition ended with one lucky contestant, Farida Anderson of Glen Marais in Kempton Park, walking away with the grand prize R10 000 in cash, after she was announced as the overall winner of the competition.
Mologadi Mogale came in second place and walked away with R5000, while Eddie Williams secured the third spot and walked away with R3000 in cash.
Six Gun Grill also handed out amazing prizes to the winners.
Winning feeling
We asked the elated Anderson, who erupted into laughter when she was announced as the winner, to describe how it feels to win the competition. She said she was unable to believe she had won because it was a tough competition.
“I’m so excited. It’s unbelievable that I actually won. I know my meat is good but I was not expecting this. I was expecting to come third or maybe second,” said Anderson.
Anderson pointed out that it was her first time entering a braai competition because every time she wanted to enter, her husband discouraged her saying her chances of winning are very slim.
“This time he is the one who helped me to enter this competition. Tonight I’m taking them out to celebrate and I will also spoil them.”
Braaing journey
Anderson said she has always been involved with food, and she gained all the grilling skills and techniques
through braaiing for her sister’s catering company.
“My sister owns a catering company so every time she has a function she does the decoration and I do the food. I always braai the meat and everybody likes it.”
Sharing her recipe, Anderson said: “I won’t lie to you, Crown Six Gun Grill seasoning does wonders. If you have Six
Gun you will never go wrong and with the chicken, I used picante sauce.”
The event was broadcast live on Jacaranda FM. While braaing, testing and judging were underway, DJ Mack and the Christiaan Band kept the crowd well entertained.
Children were treated to colourful face-painting, a photo booth, stilt walkers and balloons.
Meat World’s Gus Leitao and the Jacaranda team thanked everyone who joined the event and the contestants who took their time to participate.
Patrons had the opportunity to taste the braaied meat at the various braai stations and share their views on the meat.
The Christiaan Band kept the crowd well entertained.
Seen with Meat World's Gus Leitao (second from left) are the local braaiers who battled it out at the braai master competition held at Meat World Boksburg at K90 Centre on Saturday.
Seen with the braai masters are (back, from left): Crown National's Ruan Rossouw, Meat World's Gus Leitao, chef and local comedian Chris Forrest, Mack Rapapali (Jacaranda FM) and Tommy Dickson from Crown National.
Eddie Williams secured the third spot and walked away with R2 000.
ALL SMILES: Lucky contestant Farida Anderson of Glen Marais in Kempton Park walked away with the grand prize of R10 000 after she was announced as the overall winner of the competition.
Meat World's Gus Leitao handed over a prize of R10 000 in cash to Farida Anderson, the overall winner of the braai competition.
As the grill-off went on, patrons of the centre and spectators were free to test all the different types of braaied meat, hot off the various braai stations.
Meat World's Gus Leitao (left), and Crown National's Ruan Rossouw (right) handing over a prize to Eddie Williams who claimed third place in the competition.
A six-year-old Soriah Reddy of Lilianton took advantage of the opportunity to have her face painted during the Meat World event.
Meat World's Gus Leitao handover the R5000 prize to Mologadi Mogale who came in second place in the competition.
Meat World's Gus Leitao and Crown National's Ruan Rossouw handing over the prizes to Mologadi Mogale who came in second place.
A six-year-old Soriah Reddy (right) had her face painted by Moira Bawden during the Meat World event.
Sarah Howard, Sethu Madida, Nadia Howard and Cherish Ngwenya rocked up at the event dressed in their traditional attires in celebration of Heritage Month.
Meat World's Gus Leitao
Leigh and Eliha enjoyed snacking on ice cream while watching the fun-filled braai competition at Meat World. They are seen with a family friend, Wayne Potgieter.
Meat World's Gus Leitao handed over R3000 in cash to Eddie Williams who secured the third spot in the competition.
Although he didn't win the competition, Daniel Mokoena showcased his braaing skills and many people liked his meat and he was awarded a prize from Six Gun Grill.
Meat World's Gus Leitao
Mologadi Mogale came second and walked away with R5 000,
Shiloh Reddy (8) and her six-year-old sister Soriah had their faces painted during the fun-filled Meat World event.
Meat World's Gus Leitao (left) and Ruan Rossouw (right) handing over the Six Gun Grill prizes to fourth contestant Daniel Mokoena, for taking part in the competition.
Leigh and Eliha enjoyed snacking on ice cream while watching the fun-filled braai competition at Meat World. They are seen with a family friend, Wayne Potgieter.
Children were treated to stilt walkers, ballons, colourful face-painting, and a photo booth.
As the grill-off went on, patrons of the centre and spectators were free to test all the different types of braaied meat, hot off the various braai stations.
