About us

Food has the power to transform—an ingredient, a table, a business and even a neighborhood.

That belief is at the heart of Monarch Culinary.

Founded by Chefs Jason Miller and Bob Murphy, Monarch represents the next chapter in more than six decades of combined experience across professional kitchens, hospitality operations and culinary classrooms. Throughout their careers, Bob and Jason have worked as chefs, leaders, educators and mentors, developing a deep understanding of both the craft of cooking and the business of hospitality.

They also came to recognize something important: culinary knowledge should not remain behind the doors of professional kitchens. It should be shared—with aspiring cooks, curious food lovers, independent restaurant owners and the communities that gather around the table.

Monarch Culinary was created to make that possible.

Our philosophy is captured in three simple words:

Learn. Cook. Eat.

Learn reflects our commitment to education. In our hands-on cooking classes and chef-led workshops, guests gain practical skills, explore new flavours and develop the confidence to cook with greater purpose. Through our restaurant consulting services, we help independent operators strengthen their menus, systems, teams and profitability. Whether we are teaching a guest how to make fresh pasta or helping a restaurant owner build a more efficient kitchen, our goal is the same: to turn knowledge into meaningful, lasting progress.

Cook represents our respect for the craft. Our food is grounded in professional technique, thoughtful preparation and a curiosity for flavours from around the world. We take inspiration from local Ontario ingredients, seasonal availability and the producers and artisans whose work strengthens our regional food community. Every menu is created with intention—balancing creativity, quality and the kind of hospitality that makes people feel genuinely cared for.

Eat is where everything comes together. Around a shared table, food becomes more than a meal. It becomes conversation, celebration and connection. From intimate cooking classes and private dinners to corporate experiences, weddings and premium catered events, we create occasions that guests remember long after the final course has been served.

The opening of Monarch Culinary Studio at 71 King Street marked an important evolution in our story. Located in the heart of downtown London, the studio was created as an intimate culinary hub where people can learn, create and gather. It is also part of a larger commitment to supporting local producers, collaborating with independent businesses and helping restore downtown London as a vibrant culinary destination.

Monarch Culinary exists at the intersection of education, hospitality and community. The format may change—a cooking class, a catered celebration, a private corporate event, a chef-made market offering or a restaurant consulting engagement—but the standard never does.

Every Monarch experience is designed to be thoughtful, elevated and approachable.

We are chefs first, but our work has never been limited to the kitchen. We are here to share what we have learned, raise the standard of hospitality and create experiences that bring people together.

Our story continues with every guest we welcome, every business we help strengthen and every table we have the privilege of serving.

Learn with us. Cook with us. Gather around our table.