From formative years under Pierre Koffmann and stints in some of the world’s toughest three-star kitchens, through the highs and lows of opening his first restaurant at just 24, to eight transformative years at Launceston Place, Ben’s story is one of resilience, connection, creativity and growth.

The former Craft Guild of Chefs National Chef of the Year winner is now embarking on a brand new chapter with the launch of 74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy. In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Ben’s early journey from Westminster Kingsway College to working with Pierre Koffmann
• His eye opening experiences in France, New York, and London’s two and three star restaurants
• The lessons he learned from Michelin kitchens
• Opening his first restaurant at just 24, and what it taught him about leadership and business
• Eight years at Launceston Place, where he forged his identity as a chef and mentor
• How lockdown shaped new ways of working and gave rise to home cooked fine dining
• His approach to playfulness in presentation while keeping flavour at the core
• What to expect from his new restaurant, 74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy
• His experience winning National Chef of the Year and how he prepared for it
• The process behind writing his first cookbook and what it means to him

This podcast episode is for young chefs looking for inspiration, professionals who are curious about the realities of Michelin star kitchens and anyone excited by the evolution of fine dining into something more accessible and fun.

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