Chef Mark Allison
Speaking (Health & Wellness) • Private Cooking Experiences
Introduction
What I do
I help brands and individuals bring healthy food to life through recipe development, menu consulting, culinary demonstrations, speaking engagements, corporate wellness programs, and private cooking experiences. My work blends culinary craft with real-world wellness, creating food and education that are delicious, practical, and purpose driven. Everything I create is built on whole foods, nutrient-dense ingredients, and simple methods that support everyday health and help brands deliver quality, trust, and results.
Further down, you’ll find links to Midlife Wellness & Beyond and Chefs Against Cancer, each with its own dedicated website.
Meet the Chef
Hello, I'm Mark
I started cooking professionally at 16. Over the decades, I’ve worked across kitchens and culinary education, developing recipes, leading teams, and teaching the craft at a high level. I’ve held roles including Corporate Executive Chef at Forever Oceans, Director of Culinary Nutrition at Dole Food Company (supporting campaigns tied to Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars releases), and Dean of Culinary Arts Education at Johnson & Wales University.
My work became deeply personal when two of my sons were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 carcinoid cancer. We shifted to a whole-food approach, and she lived eight years after being given three. She passed away in 2015, but the lesson stayed: food isn’t magic, but real whole food is powerful and consistency matters.
Today, I focus on meals that deliver flavor, function, and repeatability, whether I’m building a menu, developing recipes for a brand, teaching a corporate wellness program, or creating private dining experiences.
My cooking philosophy remains Simple:
Services & Offerings
Chef Mark's Services
Recipe Development &
Menu Design
Brand Promotion
(Brand Ambassador)
Cooking, Health, & Wellness
Presentations
Inspiring audiences with practical insights on nutrition, cooking, and balanced living.
Corporate Wellness
Programs
Chef Mark Allison's
Recipe BLOG
Chef Mark Allison's
Digital books
Midlife Wellness & Beyond
Transformative lifestyle coaching for adults 45+, built to increase strength, vitality, and whole-body health.
Midlife Wellness & Beyond
The Best Chapter Yet
Here you’ll find simple, nutrient-dense recipes, straightforward nutrition guidance, strength and mobility training, and mindset tools to help you feel better in your body and more confident in your day-to-day life. No extremes. No complicated systems. Just proven habits you can actually stick with.
Whether you’re rebuilding strength, resetting your routines, or rediscovering what lights you up, Midlife Wellness & Beyond is here to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.
Let’s make midlife the best chapter yet. One step, one meal, one moment at a time.
Start Here:
- Get the Midlife Reset Guide
- Join the Newsletter
- Explore the Program
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A Taste of Life
Chefs Against Cancer
Chef Mark Allison was inspired to create Chefs Against Cancer in memory of his wife, Alison, who passed away from cancer in 2015. His vision for the event is to honor her legacy and make a difference in the lives of others affected by cancer.
Event Details:
Prepared by leading local chefs in Charlotte, NC
Proceeds directly support education, research, funding, and support services for cancer patients and survivors in Charlotte.
At Chefs Against Cancer, our mission is to unite the community through culinary excellence and compassionate giving to support the fight against cancer. By partnering with local chefs, businesses, and non-profits, we aim to provide resources, education, and hope for cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Together, we honor those affected by cancer and inspire action to create a future free from its impact.
CAC Values:
Supporting individuals and families affected by cancer with empathy and care.
Building strong partnerships with local organizations, chefs, and volunteers to make a collective impact.
Ensuring transparency and accountability in fundraising efforts.
Inspiring hope and action through education and support for cancer research and survivorship programs.
Honoring the memory of loved ones and celebrating the strength of those impacted by cancer.
The purpose of Chefs Against Cancer is to bring the community together to raise awareness, provide support, and generate funding for cancer education, research, and patient services. Through unique culinary experiences and philanthropic efforts, CAC aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
Event Details:
Prepared by leading local chefs in Charlotte, NC
Proceeds directly support education, research, funding, and support services for cancer patients and survivors in Charlotte.
Business Inquiries
Contact Mark
Get in touch with Chef Mark for recipe inquiries, wellness advice, or collaboration opportunities—I’d love to hear from you!