Chef, restaurateur and television personality Ben O'Donoghue has worked at some of the UK's most notable restaurants, including the River Caf with Jamie Oliver and the exclusive Monte's Club. He has co-presented four seasons of Surfing the Menu with fellow Aussie Curtis Stone and New Zealander Mark Gardner and most recently hosted his own TV show Drive Thru Australia. He has written two books to accompany the series. He is a regular contributor to Delicious and Olive magazines. Ben lives with his wife and children in Brisbane, where he has recently opened his two latest restaurants, South Bank Surf Club and Billy Kart Kitchen.