FAQ

The Taste Off is Kenya’s national culinary competition that showcases emerging and established culinary talent through a series of competitive cooking challenges aired on television and digital platforms.

Season 2 features 15 episodes, including auditions, elimination rounds, and a grand finale.

The competition is open to Kenyan residents aged 18 and above, including home cooks, professional chefs, culinary students, and food entrepreneurs.

No. Talent, passion, creativity, and commitment matter more than formal training.

Auditions are conducted both online and in selected regions across Kenya, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and surrounding regions. Details are announced during the official callout period.

Yes. For Season 2, there is a non-refundable application fee of KES 1,000.

This fee is introduced to help manage the high volume of applications and ensure that applicants are genuinely committed to participating in the competition. It allows our team to properly review submissions and focus on serious contestants who are ready for the full production process.

The fee applies only at the application stage and does not guarantee selection.

Filming locations vary by season and may include studios, outdoor locations, partner venues, and regional sites.

Specific logistics are communicated directly to shortlisted contestants.

We offer a range of partnership opportunities including on-air branding, challenge integration, product placement, digital campaigns, and post-show activations.

Yes. All partnerships are tailored to align with brand objectives, budgets, and target audiences.

Highlights and selected episodes are available on our official digital platforms and social media channels.

Yes. We regularly release BTS footage, interviews, and exclusive digital content.

Yes. We produce food and industry-focused podcasts, including Chef After Hours, featuring chefs, creators, and industry leaders.

Yes. Official Taste Off merchandise is available through our online store.

Yes. The Taste Off Cookbook features selected recipes, stories, and moments from the show.

Chef’s Connect is an industry networking platform by The Taste Off that brings together chefs, restaurateurs, brands, and hospitality professionals through curated events.

The Taste Off is owned and produced by The Taste Off Limited.

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Yes. Selected partners may feature in events, activations, and industry engagements.