Breda Murphy, originally from County Carlow in southern Ireland is the founder of Food by Breda Murphy.
Breda graduated from Ireland’s world-renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School, owner Darina Allen invited Breda to become its youngest ever teacher. After three years in post, Breda moved on to work in top kitchens in Ireland and London before becoming head chef at The Inn at Whitwell in 1995.
During her six years there as head chef she attracted the following awards:
Hardens Top UK Restaurant,Rate 'Exceptional’
Lancashire Dining Pub of the Year
Les Routier - Gold Key Award
The Independent - The 50 best places to Eat Vegetarian Food
Les Routier - Hotel of the Year
Egon Ronay - Pub of the Year Award
Johansens - Award for Best Restaurant & Inn
AA Four Stars
Breda left in 2000 to travel before returning to the Ribble Valley to set up her own catering business in 2001. The team helping Breda to achieve her aims include husband Guy Purves and head chef Gareth Bevan.
Gareth Bevan joined the company in the summer, winner of Young Chef of the Year, who trained under Breda at The Inn at Whitewell and now also returns to the Ribble Valley after a working sabbatical in Val D’Isere, France.
