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DEENA NAIDOO WINS GATEWAY’S CELEBRITY CHEF SHOWDOWN AT NINO’S
South Africa’s first Master Chef SA winner, Deena Naidoo has won the third evening of Gateway’s Celebrity Chef Showdown where he competed with The Breakfast Stack’s Natarah Nadesan on Wednesday 10 September.
The competition took place at Nino’s. “I’m starting to believe that Gateway is lucky ground for me. I really enjoyed myself this year. There was so much good energy at Nino’s and I enjoyed the social interaction,” says Deena.
Deena’s winning menu comprised of; a choice between crumbed chicken strips and halloumi fingers for starters; chicken breast tossed in butter, lemon and garlic with Pizziola sauce and a hint of chilli served with Mediterranean vegetables and chips for the main course. Deena’s supporters had a choice between fresh peppermint crisp cake, strawberry cheese cake and sundaes for dessert. “It was lovely to see such an amazing response from the patrons. I always know that I can rely on my Durban supporters. Events such as Gateway’s Celebrity Chef Showdown add to the beauty of Durban,” says Deena.
Visitors to Gateway are invited to make bookings to attend any of the three remaining evenings in order to enjoy a night of good food, entertainment and healthy competition.
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.
- 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
Café Limone: 031 566 4417
Beluga: 031 584 7430
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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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Just a 30something plant mom, nature enthusiast and happy wife, adventuring through Durbs and life!🌻🌿🤍✨
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!🌻🌿🤍✨
