Mark Best

Chef

Birthday May 26, 1965

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Pinnaroo, Australia

Age 59 years old

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About

Australian chef known for his restaurants and television appearances. His first restaurant was opened in 1995 and was followed by multiple others throughout the course of his career. He's appeared on food-related shows like MasterChef Australia, and Netflix's The Final Table. His cookbook Marque: A Culinary Adventure & Best Kitchen Basics was released in 2014. 

Before Fame

Before his culinary career, he worked as an electrician in gold mines. His work with food began when he was 25 after he realized his passion while helping out at a friend's restaurant. 

Trivia

He has earned the restaurant of the year title from various publications including Australian Gourmet Traveler, Sydney Morning Herald, and Time Out magazine. Another hobby of his is photography. 

Family Life

He was born in Pinnaroo but grew up in Murray Bridge, Australia. He has memories of cooking in the kitchen with his mother and sister Cassie while growing up.

Associated With

He made an appearance on the Martha Stewart Show in 2011.