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They might not have taken the top prize but the runners-up still have big foodie dreams and plans. Azraa and Waven and Shaeem and Mas-ud discuss the toughest parts of the competition and the dishes they’re most proud of.

With starters out of the way, it’s time for the top three teams to finish up their main courses, while still keeping in mind the desserts they need to serve. The pressure builds as the teams multitask, with the judges adding heat as they visit the cooking stations.

The top three have been tasked with creating a three-course meal, so we chatted to guest judges Zola Nene, Siba Mtongana, Wandile Mabaso, and Kayla-Ann Osborn about their top tips and tricks for pulling it off and what they would have served