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MARK EDWARDS Executive Chef for Nobu Group

Mark has been the head Chef for Nobu for 10 years and is responsible for the development of all Nobu restaurants in the Western hemisphere. He earned his first Michelin Star within his first year at Nobu Park Lane and is directly responsible for the introduction of their infamous Black Cod dish. He has travelled the world and picked up flavours and unique foods which he incorporates into his world famous dishes.  Using only Japanese cooking techniques Mark creates the distinctive tastes that Nobu is synonymous with.

Mark Edwards has always had a keen interest in food, commencing his chef's career at age 13 when he took a part time job in a small seafood restaurant near his home in Kent. Mark then felt the need to broaden his culinary horizons and spent time in Europe, New York and the Far East developing his culinary skills.

Some years later back in England in 1994, he pursued his interest in Asian foods working at Vong London, until he teamed up with Nobu Matsuhisa to open Nobu London in February 1997 as head chef. In 1998 Nobu London obtained a Michelin star which ensures Mark is one of the most respected and recognized chefs in the UK.

Mark is largely a hidden talent remaining in the background, only providing his service at the most exclusive VIP events around world. An immensely calm and inspiring speaker, Mark has been highly sought after by clients eager to hear first hand the secrets of his tremendous success and talent and of course to taste his award winning dishes.