Snackmasters hit Australian TV screens in 2021, uncovering the secrets in the recipes of some of the country’s most famous snacks. This year the show is back, bigger and better with a knockout competition full of tasty surprises.
Season two tests the limits of eight of the country’s best and most competitive chefs as they go head-to-head to see who can crack the snack and win the title of Ultimate Snackmaster.
Season two premieres on Sunday, December 4 at 7pm on Channel Nine and 9Now.
Hosts Scott Pickett and Poh Ling Yeow hold down each episode, while Yvie Jones gains access to the production lines for the treats, giving viewers a sneak peek inside the factories where the snacks are made.
Mediaweek spoke to Scott Pickett ahead of the season premiere about bringing the show to life.
Pickett spoke about the judges for each snack – four experts from the snack factories who will deliberate over each chef’s rendition.
“Two of the judges are from Allen’s and have been there 35 and 36 years. And they love snakes, and they love Sherbies – that is their life.
“It’s really interesting to see somebody whose life is about that nostalgic experience, where they want every kid or any person that has a snake to have the same snake that they had 30 years ago – the quality control, the research, and the development that goes into it is very important.”
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The Snacks
This year, the chefs will be tackling:
Arnott’s Tim Tam & Iced Vovo
Domino’s Loaded Pepperoni Cheesy Crust Pizza
Allen’s Lollies: Red Snakes, Green Snakes, Sherbies & Bananas
Snackbrands’ Cheezels & Jumpy’s
Magnum Remixed & Bubble O’bill
Four’n Twenty Classic Meat Pie & King-Sized Sausage Roll
The Chefs
Taking on the challenge this year are:
Adam D’Sylva – Lollo At The W Hotel
Benjamin Cooper – Chin Chin
Laura Sharrad – Nido Bar | Pasta and Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room
Duncan Welgemoed – Africola
Darren Robertson – Three Blue Ducks and Rocker
Vincent Lim – Lawson Chinese Restaurant and TikTok sensation
Jarrod Walsh & Dot Lee – Hartsyard
Sam Young & Grace Chen – S’more