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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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Author: Shelley
Durban has recently joined the ranks of cultural hotspots hosting Candlelight Concerts – an immersive live music experience famed globally for its warm glow and intimate ambiance. Fans of classical and contemporary music alike are gathering in elegant settings bathed in flickering “candles” (actually safe LED-style lighting), creating magical evenings that linger in memory.
Venues:
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The Playhouse Company in central Durban offers a grand, historic setting—its ornate architecture and superb acoustics elevate performances like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Hans Zimmer-inspired compilations.
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The Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks provides an intimate, colonial-era charm. Its gracious interiors set the stage for impactful tributes to Coldplay, Queen, Phil Collins, Adele, and more.
What’s Playing and When
Here’s a curated selection of upcoming (and some recent) concerts around Durban:
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At The Playhouse Company:
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The Best of Hans Zimmer: From R290 on 6 Sept (also 25 Oct)
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Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More: Same dates and pricing as above
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Tribute to Adele: 25 Oct at R290
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At The Oyster Box Hotel:
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Tribute to Coldplay: R795, multiple dates starting 5 Oct onwards
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Tribute to Queen: Around R600–R630, 28 Sept to 28 Dec, including 28 Sept at 6pm
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Tribute to Phil Collins: From R600, on 5 Oct and select dates
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Christmas Classics: 21 Dec from R600
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Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Combo: 23 Nov from R600
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For all dates and performances, click here.
Author: Shelley
Author: Shelley
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