FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to common questions about The Taste Off, participation, production, partnerships, and more.
What is The Taste Off?
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.
What is The Taste Off?
Where is The Taste Off broadcast?
The show is broadcast on Citizen TV and distributed across digital platforms including ViuSasa, YouTube, and official social media channels.
How many episodes are in a season?
Season 2 features 15 episodes, including auditions, elimination rounds, and a grand finale.
Who can apply to be on The Taste Off?
The competition is open to Kenyan residents aged 18 and above, including home cooks, professional chefs, culinary students, and food entrepreneurs.
Do I need professional training to participate?
No. Talent, passion, creativity, and commitment matter more than formal training.
How do auditions work?
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.
Is there an entry fee?
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.
Will contestants receive accommodation or transport support?
Filming schedules vary, but selected contestants must be available for the full production period as communicated during selection.
Specific logistics are communicated directly to shortlisted contestants.
Where is the show filmed?
Filming locations vary by season and may include studios, outdoor locations, partner venues, and regional sites.
How long does filming take?
Specific logistics are communicated directly to shortlisted contestants.
How can brands partner with The Taste Off?
We offer a range of partnership opportunities including on-air branding, challenge integration, product placement, digital campaigns, and post-show activations.
Can partnerships be customized?
Yes. All partnerships are tailored to align with brand objectives, budgets, and target audiences.
Who do we contact for partnership inquiries?
Please reach out via the Contact page or email us directly using the details provided.
Where can I watch past episodes?
Highlights and selected episodes are available on our official digital platforms and social media channels.
Do you produce behind-the-scenes content?
Yes. We regularly release BTS footage, interviews, and exclusive digital content.
Do you have a podcast?
Yes. We produce food and industry-focused podcasts, including Chef After Hours, featuring chefs, creators, and industry leaders.
Do you sell official merchandise?
Yes. Official Taste Off merchandise is available through our online store.
Is there a Taste Off cookbook?
Yes. The Taste Off Cookbook features selected recipes, stories, and moments from the show.
What is Chef’s Connect?
Chef’s Connect is an industry networking platform by The Taste Off that brings together chefs, restaurateurs, brands, and hospitality professionals through curated events.
Can partners be involved in Chef’s Connect?
Yes. Selected partners may feature in events, activations, and industry engagements.
Who owns The Taste Off?
The Taste Off is owned and produced by The Taste Off Limited.
How is my data handled?
We respect your privacy. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details on data collection and usage.
If your question isn’t listed here, feel free to reach out via our Contact page and our team will be happy to assist.