Chef Marc Murphy

Chef Marc Murphy is a Food Network personality and acclaimed New York City

restaurateur known for hosting exclusive private dining experiences and pop-up dinners

at his event space in Manhattan. A familiar face at food festivals and culinary events, he

is a longtime judge on Chopped. He frequently appears on The Drew Barrymore Show

and other Food Network programs—including 24 in 24, premiering April 27th.

Beyond the kitchen, Murphy is a dedicated industry leader and philanthropist. He

previously served as the head of the Manhattan chapter of the New York State

Restaurant Association and actively supports organizations such as City Harvest, No

Kid Hungry, Made by Dyslexia, the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Culinary

Partnership, and World Central Kitchen.

Murphy is also known for his successful food collaborations. He and his brother

produce Umbrian Gold, a premium olive oil exclusively available at Williams Sonoma in

2025, and he has thriving partnerships with Burlap & Barrel Spices and Chocolat

Moderne. Marc resides in New York City with his wife and two children.