Entertainment
LEEANDA REDDY WINS GATEWAY’S CELEBRITY CHEF SHOWDOWN AT OCEAN BASKET
Isidingo actress, Leeanda Reddy has won the first evening of Gateway’s Celebrity Chef Showdown where she competed with rugby legend, Stefan Terblanche on Wednesday, 27 August.
The competition took place at seafood restaurant, Ocean Basket. “I’m so proud of my new title. It’s a feather in my cap. I’m still so shocked because I honestly did not expect to win,” says Leeanda.
Leeanda’s winning menu comprised of; cheesy garlic prawn roll for starters; six prawn curry for the main course and mud pie with ice cream for dessert. “I learned so much during my time in the Ocean Basket kitchen. Cooking is a very selfless craft – your sole purpose is to please the recipient of the meal. Nothing beats seeing the smile of a satisfied customer,” says Leeanda.
Cheesy garlic prawn roll
Stefan Terblanche didn’t expect to lose at Ocean Basket, after he won against Tatum Keshwar last year. “I’m sad that I didn’t win. I thought that doing this for the second time would give me an advantage. It also seemed easier this year because I knew exactly what to expect. Congratulations to Leeanda. Because I lost to her, I’m expecting her to win at the finals at Beluga. At least then I can say that I lost to the best Celebrity Chef in Durban”.
Visitors to Gateway are invited to make bookings to attend any of the five remaining evenings in order to enjoy a night of good food, entertainment and healthy competition.
Six prawn curry
On each of the restaurant’s evenings, the meals prepared by the celebrities will be in line with the restaurants normal menu offering. Times are 18h30 for 19h00 at R180 per person for a set menu which includes; a starter, main and dessert.
- 3 September – Vanessa Marawa vs. Terry Pheto: Circus Circus
- 10 September – Deena Naidoo vs. Natarah Nadesan: Nino’s
- 17 September – Gangs of Ballet vs. Rosie Motene: Mo-Zam-Bik
- 24 September – John Webb vs. Tumisho Masha: Café Limone
All winning celebs will take part in a final evening which will be held on 1 October at Beluga.
Each celebrity that competes will select a local charity of their choice at the start of the campaign. 10% of the income generated through these events will be donated to the winning celebrity’s charity of choice.
To book your seat, please contact your selected restaurant.
Restaurant Contact Numbers
Circus Circus: 031 566 3212
Nino’s: 031 566 2070
Mo-Zam-Bik: 031 836 1574
Café Limone: 031 566 4417
Beluga: 031 584 7430
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Leeanda Reddy dishing up her six prawn curry
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Back by popular demand, Durban comedy favourites Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert-McIlroy return to the Northlands Bowling Club, in Durban North for audiences who missed the show the first time around.
Expect old favourite characters and a soundtrack packed with thumping hits as McIlroy and Bobbert once again deliver their trademark blend of side-splitting humour, larger-than-life personalities, and musical mayhem!
Some characters to expect; Bruce and Charmaine as unforgettable Elvis impersonators, Dot and Max settling into the chaos of retirement village life, and everyone’s favourite philosopher of the people, Dr Veejay, offering his “words of wisdom.” Add in a host of hilarious new faces, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a fun night out!
Directed and choreographed by the sensational Daisy Spencer, Bump and Grind promises to keep audiences on their feet — or rolling in the aisles — with laughter, music, and McIlroy & Bobbert’s unbeatable comic chemistry.
- Venue: Northlands Bowling Club, Durban North
- Dates: Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March – 7:30pm (doors open 6pm) | Sunday 29 March 2026 – 6:30pm (doors open 5pm)
- Tickets: R220pp
- Bookings: Webtickets – BOOK HERE
Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or coming back for more, this is a musical comedy experience not to be missed.
Other Info to Note:
- Picnic baskets welcome
- Food and Drink on sale at the venue
- Full bar available (no alcohol may be brought onto the premises)
- Limited secure parking available
- All seats are allocated by the theatre management
- Tables seat 8
- Wheelchair friendly venue – contact 082 499 8636 to make arrangements
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Stand a chance to WIN 4x tickets to the OPENING NIGHT on Thursday 2 April 2026.🙌
• Tag someone who also wants to go
Don’t want to leave it up to luck? Tickets are on sale via Webtickets here
Author: Carla Wynne
Just a 30something plant mom, nature enthusiast and happy wife, adventuring through Durbs and life!🌻🌿🤍✨
