Fundraiser for Chef Matt Murphy

I first heard about his accident from my friend Lorn Gaudin. My husband and I were enjoying a cook out at her sister in laws' house when Lorin heard the news.

There is a way that all of us can help Matt. This Sunday, June 14th, a fundraiser will be held in the Grand Ballroom of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans for the family of the hotel’s Executive Chef, Matt Murphy.

Matt was hospitalized at Ochsner Medical Center and is battling an invasive group A streptococcus infection, which has led to toxic shock syndrome and DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation), a rare, life-threatening condition that prevents blood from clotting normally. There are regular updates posted by the family on murphyquads.com.

The event will include tastings from at least two dozen of the city’s premier chefs including Scott Boswell, Justin Devillier, Tenney Flynn, Donald Link, John Folse, Bob Iacovone, Brian Landry, Duke LoCicero, Jean Luc, Gus Martin, Mark Quitney, Greg Reggio, Jacques Saleun, Susan Spicer, Chuck Subra and Kevin Vizard to name a few. Calls and e-mails have been pouring in day and night from chefs, the hospitality community and individuals who have worked with the chef from as far away as China. The Murphy Family Fundraiser is a testament to one of the city’s most beloved chefs. Murphy has been with the hotel since 2002 and was appointed to the position of Executive Chef in 2006.

A silent auction will feature everything from multiple night stays at exclusive hotels and resorts around the world, autographed copies of the participating chef’s cookbooks, celebrity memorabilia, artwork, wine, gift certificates and jewelry. There will be a “wish” board for each eighteen month-old Murphy quadruplet (Margaret, Molly, Carolyn and Elizabeth) and donations to the Murphy fund can be made on-site thanks to Capital One.

The funds will go towards the chef’s hospital care and childcare to assist Chef Matt Murphy’s wife, Alicia, who is pregnant with their fifth child. The ticket price for the event is $65 and patrons can call Restaurant Reservations at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans directly at 504-670-2828.


Cost $65
Location Ritz-Carlton New Orleans
Grand Ballroom (Second Floor)
921 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA
For more information:

The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans

Telephone: 504-913-4114
Contact name: Char Thian Schroeder, Director of Public Relations