Our guest today is Breakthrough Chef of the Year, Ben Murphy. Here, Ben chats about how his dreams of becoming a footballer were crushed when he broke his collarbone, and how the accident led him into working in a kitchen. Here, he delves into his time working at The Berkeley with world-renowned chef, Pierre Koffmann and shares his experiences of working in the South of France, why he feels lucky doing something he loves and lots more.  

https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration.    

James’ recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/     

Follow Ben here: https://www.instagram.com/benmurphychef/  

Resources mentioned in the interview:    

Westminster Kingsway College https://www.capitalccg.ac.uk/westking  

The Berkeley www.the-berkeley.co.uk  

Pierre Koffman https://www.instagram.com/pierre.koffmann/ 

Les Prés d’Eugénie https://lespresdeugenie.com/  

Hospitality Action https://www.hospitalityaction.org.uk/  

Check out Ben’s restaurants here: https://www.launcestonplace-restaurant.co.uk/book-a-table/