Launceston Place to close while it searches for new chef

The restaurant is currently not taking bookings beyond the end of October, with Restaurant​ being told that the closure is only expected to be temporary.

However, Restaurant ​also understands that another option being considered by D&D London is to sell the site.

Murphy announced back in August​​ that he would be leaving Launceston Place at the end of October, saying it was ‘time for a new chapter’.

At the time it was reported that he had no definite plans for his next role and was looking at a number of options.

Murphy, who begun his career at Koffmann’s at The Berkeley with Pierre Koffmann back in 2010, joined Launceston Place as head chef in 2017 after D&D took ownership of the restaurant following its acquisition of Image Restaurants​​.

He was promoted to chef patron in 2021​​.

Speaking about his departure back in the summer, Murphy said: “[Launceston Place] has been a remarkable stage in my working life, and I have grown both personally and professionally.”

His final service will be on 31 October.