About

Robert E. Murphy III is an Executive Chef, Culinary Director, and Luxury Hospitality Experience Operator with extensive experience supporting UHNW principals, private estates, destination events, and hospitality operations throughout the United States and internationally.

Through Upstate Chef, Robert provides personalized dining, private entertaining, hospitality coordination, and culinary leadership tailored to the unique needs of each principal, family, property, and occasion. His experience spans waterfront estates, ranch properties, private residences, destination gatherings, yacht and aircraft provisioning, and complex hospitality environments where adaptability, discretion, and seamless execution are essential.

A heart-centered leader with a passion for bringing people together, Robert is known for building strong teams, creating meaningful hospitality experiences, and translating relationships, preferences, and place into memorable food and hospitality. Whether supporting an intimate family dinner, a destination celebration, or a large-scale event, his focus remains the same: thoughtful hospitality, genuine connection, and exceptional execution.

“The best hospitality feels effortless, allowing people to relax, connect, and enjoy the experience.”
— Robert E. Murphy III