Lauren Murdoch

Lauren Murdoch is an Australian head chef.

Early life Murdoch grew up in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales and moved to Sydney as a teenager. She was raised by her father, and initially started training as a nurse before deciding to try a career in food.

Career Murdoch began her career in food at Atlas Bistro, and then moved to Rockpool to learn the art of pastry. Her next position was at the Concourse Restaurant at the Sydney Opera House, where she met chef Janni Kyritsis. In 1997, she joined Kyritsis in his new restaurant, MG Garage, as sous chef. In 2005, she became head chef at Lotus in Potts Point, followed by a position as head chef at Ash St. Cellar. In 2015, she was appointed head chef ar Portside Sydney Opera House, a restaurant located on the western broadwalk. Murdoch herself has received a number of Chef's Hat Awards in her career.

Media roles Murdoch has appeared on MasterChef Australia, and the Lifestyle Channel’s Chef’s Christmas series. She has a regular slot on ABC Radio Sydney.

Other activities Murdoch is an ambassador for Oz Harvest, a food charity, and coordinates the “Young Chefs' Dinner” for Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Month.