Mark Southon

Mark Southon is an English-born New Zealand celebrity chef and television personality originally from Manchester, England. He was previously the resident chef   for the New Zealand morning TV Show The Cafe, which aired from 2016 until 2020. 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. He is the Head Chef of Etheral Restaurant in Double Tree by Hilton Karaka.

In 2023, Southon is due to appear in the New Zealand 2023 television series, Clubhouse Rescue.