Mark Southon is an English-born New Zealand celebrity chef[1][2] and television personality originally from Manchester, England.
[3][4][5] He was previously the resident chef[6][7][8][9] for the New Zealand morning TV Show The Cafe, which aired from 2016 until 2020.
[10][11][12][13] In 2022, he participated in season 1, episode 6 of Snack Masters, where he had to replicate Eta's Ripple chips and Onion Dip.
He was introduced as the former Head Chef of The French Cafe, O Connell's Bistro and Wai Restaurant.
[15][16] He is the Head Chef of Etheral Restaurant in Double Tree by Hilton Karaka.