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Azraa and Waven

Married couple Azraa and Waven entered MKRSA, having been huge fans of the show for years – and are now living their dream. Azraa is a baker and entrepreneur while Waven is a personal trainer. Having cultivated an interest in cooking since high school – where they also met and both studied hospitality – their shared food dream is to open an artisan bakery and café where they would make and sell fresh, quality baked goods, host special occasions, and teach others how to bake, decorate cakes, and cook.

Azraa loves peri-peri prawns and calamari, while Waven is a big fan of a mutton bunny chow. They say they cook with their hearts and only measure and weigh ingredients when they’re baking, preferring to feel and taste as they go along because they feel they know what good food should taste like.

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So close – My Kitchen Rules SA

So close – My Kitchen Rules SA

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.

Making mains – My Kitchen Rules SA

Making mains – My Kitchen Rules SA

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.

Meet the top three teams – My Kitchen Rules SA

Meet the top three teams – My Kitchen Rules SA

Sisters Jessica and Nicole wave goodbye after giving it their best shot. AB and Michelle, Azraa and Waven, and Shaeem and Mas-ud are all smiles after making it to the top three after a beautiful and challenging day in Knysna. Now, they’re vying for the MKRSA season 4 crown.

Guess the Nederburg wine – My Kitchen Rules SA

Guess the Nederburg wine – My Kitchen Rules SA

How well do the teams know their wine? The contestants put each other to the test with descriptions of a variety of Nederburg wines. Watch and see how they do.

Red wine poached pears, mascarpone cream, red wine gel, and pistachio biscuit crumb with a coral tuile

Red wine poached pears, mascarpone cream, red wine gel, and pistachio biscuit crumb with a coral tuile

Try Azraa and Waven's dessert.

Keep calm and carry on cooking – My Kitchen Rules SA

Keep calm and carry on cooking – My Kitchen Rules SA

Pressure, stress, flavour, details, creativity. It’s all going down as the teams try to keep their cool as the heat is turned up in the kitchen and the clock keeps ticking. 🍷 Drink responsibly.

A day at the market – My Kitchen Rules SA

A day at the market – My Kitchen Rules SA

The people, the stalls, the food! The teams share a taste of their experience at the Wild Oats Community Farmers' Market. They talk about the highlights of hosting their stalls and name some of their favourite South African markets.

Shake, rattle, and roll – My Kitchen Rules SA

Shake, rattle, and roll – My Kitchen Rules SA

It’s crunch time as the teams prepare their scrumptious dishes. Whipping, chopping, folding, and even some scolding. Whose dish will wow the judges and guests?

Swan Wars – My Kitchen Rules SA

Swan Wars – My Kitchen Rules SA

Armed with serviettes, the teams are challenged to fold it into a swan. They all had to decorate their own Instant Restaurant, but will this task trip them up? Watch as they fumble and fold.

‘So hungry right now’ – My Kitchen Rules SA

‘So hungry right now’ – My Kitchen Rules SA

The surfers and lifeguards have worked up an appetite and can’t wait to bite into the burgers. Unfortunately, Kirsten and Detlev find themselves unprepared for their first customers. Will they have something to serve them in time?

Rock around the burger clock – My Kitchen Rules SA

Rock around the burger clock – My Kitchen Rules SA

Time is ticking as the teams build their burgers and blitz their power drinks. Jessica and Nicole take a big risk with a veggie burger and Larcé and Jabu are lacking lemons while Shaeem and Mas-ud are spicing things up.

Sink or swim – My Kitchen Rules SA

Sink or swim – My Kitchen Rules SA

Coming up in the first challenge.

Guess the chocolate flavour – My Kitchen Rules SA

Guess the chocolate flavour – My Kitchen Rules SA

The teams put their taste buds to the test. Blindfolded they taste different chocolates and try to guess the flavours.

Foodie quiz: Let's play! – My Kitchen Rules SA

Foodie quiz: Let's play! – My Kitchen Rules SA

Can you eat pufferfish? And just what do you call the fear of peanut butter? The teams get thinking as they play a fun, insightful food quiz. Play along!

Most likely to – My Kitchen Rules SA

Most likely to – My Kitchen Rules SA

Who is most likely to skip breakfast? Who's most likely to sing in the kitchen? Find out more about the first group's eating and cooking habits.

Kitchen wins and fails – My Kitchen Rules SA

Kitchen wins and fails – My Kitchen Rules SA

The first five teams share some of their biggest wins in the kitchen and some of their biggest fails.

Kitchen lives – My Kitchen Rules SA

Kitchen lives – My Kitchen Rules SA

Some of the group one teams contemplate their relationship dynamics as they describe one another as food and drinks.

Have, have not – My Kitchen Rules SA

Have, have not – My Kitchen Rules SA

What have or haven't the My Kitchen Rules SA teams from the first group done while eating or dining out? Play along and find out.

Flavour bomb – My Kitchen Rules SA

Flavour bomb – My Kitchen Rules SA

The lovebirds brought some heat.

Who's who – My Kitchen Rules SA

Who's who – My Kitchen Rules SA

Who is the meanest? Who is the most outspoken? Who drinks the most wine? The judges and teams get to know one another with a few pointed questions.

Judges’ diary: Let's Eat – My Kitchen Rules SA

Judges’ diary: Let's Eat – My Kitchen Rules SA

A night filled with spice, tempting aromas, and bold flavours. Judges David Higgs and J’Something share their thoughts on Azraa and Waven’s Instant Restaurant.

Danny Painter interviews Azraa and Waven – My Kitchen Rules SA

Danny Painter interviews Azraa and Waven – My Kitchen Rules SA

Danny interviews the hosts of the second Instant Restaurant, Azraa and Waven. The married couple discusses pressure in the kitchen, Christmas decorations, and those 90 eggs.

Behind Let's Eat: Azraa and Waven – My Kitchen Rules SA

Behind Let's Eat: Azraa and Waven – My Kitchen Rules SA

The lovebirds took on the heat in the kitchen. Azraa and Waven share their amazing experience cooking together and hosting their MKRSA Instant Restaurant, Let's Eat.

Azraa and Waven’s Score – My Kitchen Rules SA

Azraa and Waven’s Score – My Kitchen Rules SA

Spice and all things nice! The lovebirds put their heart and soul into the dishes and left some rather pleased palates around the table. Will their scores burn bright or flame out?