Chef Mark ‘ Southern Temptation’ Phillips is an artist who tantalizes both your taste buds and your visual senses. Mark Phillips is an artist who stands on a principle, “Art and Food are one”. Delighting a broad and eclectic range of patrons, Mark has been mixing, matching and making delectable cuisine since early childhood. Your palate will be charmed by his various styles of cooking which range from meal-prep, full-service catering, personal chef experiences and brand activation. Chef Mark Phillips was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC where his inspiration for food began. He fine-tuned his culinary skills at Johnson & Wales University (North Miami, FL) obtaining an A.S. degree in Culinary Arts and a B.A. degree in Food Service Management, then enhanced his expertise with various catering companies and eventually becoming an executive chef and now the creator and owner of Southern Temptation.