Mark and Tan were one of three Gatecrasher teams who joined My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2025 partway through the season. They started off in round two of the Instant Restaurants and are not participating in the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round.
Mark, 35, and Tan, 27, are both from South Australia. They met five years ago at a martial arts event, where they shared a few post-match beers and instantly became close friends. Mark is a private business consultant. Meanwhile, Thai-born Tan moved to Australia when he was three and now owns a thriving hospitality business, managing three bars in Adelaide.
The men are the final team to cook in the Ultimate Restaurants, with the hope of topping the MKR leaderboard — but, with Justin and Will kicking off the round with a score of 75, they’ve got a tough act to beat.
Read on to find out everything you need to know about MKR’s Mark and Tan.
Why Mark and Tan joined My Kitchen Rules
Mark is a self-taught cook, while Tan honed his Thai cooking skills growing up.
“I have a Thai background, which means I grew up learning to cook traditional cuisine from my parents. All other cuisines are self-taught. Fortunately, I love cooking and I’m eager to explore new ideas and cuisines from different cultures. I watch food reels every day to learn something new,” he said.
Mark said that cooking with Tan was a driving force behind his choice to join MKR.
“MKR is a chance to try something different and interesting, combining the competition element and cooking alongside Tan,” he said.
Tan added that he’s looking forward to showcasing food from his culture on the show.
“To prove to myself that I can compete and do well in high-pressure environments, outside of businesses. I want to cook for people, showcase my background and make my family proud,” he said.
Will Mark and Tan be eliminated from MKR?
Mark and Tan did well in their first Instant Restaurant, coming second on the leaderboard with a score of 80 out of 110. They were pipped at the post by fellow gatecrashers Danielle and Marko, who scored a whopping 84.
However, Mark and Tan are yet to face off against current frontrunners Justin and Will, who skipped round two of the Instant Restaurants after earning immunity with their top score in round one.
ChatGPT said:
At the time of writing, Danielle and Marko sit at the bottom of the leaderboard, and with an elimination looming immediately after Mark and Tan’s Instant Restaurant tonight, one of the two teams will be sent home.
My Kitchen Rules (MKR) airs on Monday and Tuesday nights at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
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