Reza Mahammad and Yudhika Sujanani sign on for Good Food & Wine Show

They will be joining a world-class line-up that includes UK chef, restaurateur and author Rick Stein, MasterChef Australia 2014 winner Brent Owens, and Mahammad's good friend, Durban-born Jenny Morris.

Mahammad will be joining the Giggling Gourmet in a new Food Network series Jenny & Reza's Fabulous Food Academy, to be aired on the channel (DStv Channel 175) later this year. Mahammad has done it all - from being a TV chef and restaurateur to writing a number of best-selling cookbooks.

"All the roles are interdependent," he said, "and I love them all. The common theme is the interaction with people. There is nothing quite like the buzz you get from a live audience. I have always loved people and I am blessed that my work often takes me around the world. For me, South Africa is becoming a home away from home - I love the people and I can't wait to be back in October. I will be doing my own show as well as cooking with Jenny. Expect loads of entertainment and fun!"

Throughout her career, celebrity chef, author and spice creator Yudhika Sujanani has stuck to what she knows best: curry. The author of several cookery books, she has appeared on SABC2 as well as on the Home Channel with Sugar & Spice. She will be appearing at both the Celebrity Chefs Theatre as well as teaching audiences the tricks of the trade in the popular Baking Theatre.

The Durban Good Food & Wine Show takes place from 30 October to 1 November at the Durban Exhibition Centre. There will be book signings with all the celebrity chefs at the show.