After graduating from Westminster Kingsway College, Ben went to work for culinary giant Pierre at Koffmann’s at The Berkeley. Pierre has remained a mentor to Ben, and that relationship has helped to nurture his own distinctive, often playful, style of modern European cooking.

Following his tenure at Koffmann’s, Ben spent time in France, at Michel Guérard’s three Michelin-starred Les Prés d’Eugénie, and at three star Le Bristol in Paris. He returned to London to take a role at the two Michelin-starred The Greenhouse in Mayfair.

Throughout each stage of this career progression, Ben has honed his own menu philosophy. This involves using the finest seasonal ingredients, whether humble or luxury, and creating dishes that are both pleasing to the eye as much as to the palate, with bold flavours and a lightness of technique.

The 2019 Good Food Guide described Ben’s food as “bold as brass, clever, fashion-conscious and playful… a huge amount of detailing and witty transformation.” Ben was made chef patron of Launceston Place in May 2021.

Following his successes, Ben Murphy was crowned National Chef of the Year 2022 by the Craft Guild of Chefs – one of The UK’s most prestigious culinary competitions.

Ben said: “I am delighted with my debut book, featuring all of my very favourite recipes from my years in the kitchen.”

My Craft is available to pre-order now from https://www.awaywithmedia.com/buy-books/ben-murphy.