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First Meel Meesters crowned in style

By Gypseenia Lion | Journalist and Photographer

28th August 2026

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The very first Get It Bloemfontein Winter Food, in association with Checkers Meel Meester Makietie, was a memorable celebration of food, family and friendly competition. Seven talented finalists and their families enjoyed a morning filled with delicious flavours, entertainment and plenty of excitement as they battled it out in the inaugural Meel Meester Bake-off competition. Congratulations to all finalists for showcasing their incredible baking skills and helping to make this first-ever event a sweet success.

The seven Meel Meester finalists and judges

Checkers Sixty60 toys on display.

Pieter and Carolize Delport.

Pulane Nel-Sekepe interacting with finalists during the Meel Meester bake-off.

Thinus Nel showing his focasia during the focasia art workshop.

Pulane Nel-Sekepe and the Central Media Group and Checkers management teams.

One of the guests during the Bloemieland sensory experience.

Meel Meester bake-off competition winners. Left to Right: Category above 11 – Andrea van der Berg and category under 10 – Le Roux Kriek

Each finalist received a branded apron, chef hat, and a fleece blanket to keep warm during the event.

The Teambo team hosted a drumming workshop.

Text and photographs: GYPSEENIA LION

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