Wellington-born chef Tyron Adams beat nine other finalists from across the country at the grand finale of the Checkers Championship Boerewors contest in Somerset West, Cape Town, on Saturday.  

He was emotional about the win, particularly after his business took a knock due to Covid-19.

“I am ecstatic. This was totally unexpected and I can barely wait to see my boerewors on the Shoprite and Checkers shelves,”  he said.

“It’s been a tough few years trying to start my own business, especially since Covid-19 hit, but tough times make tough people, and I am lucky to have a group of special people around me who kept me motivated. This is a dream come true for me.”