Tom Kerridge

Tom Kerridge’s recipes aren’t about showing off – they’re about pleasure and generosity, sitting around a table with people you like, sharing a drink, something good to eat and a great conversation. And he doesn’t stand on ceremony but simply says, “If it tastes good, we want to eat it”. It’s this relaxed, laid-back approach that’s made us such big fans of Tom and his cookery books.

Originally from the West Country, Tom spent much of his early twenties working as a chef in restaurants across Britain, before taking over a rundown pub in the quiet Buckinghamshire town of Marlow with his wife Beth. With a strong, bold style and an emphasis on simplicity, Tom’s food soon gained industry acclaim. In fact, The Hand & Flowers went on to become the first (and still only) pub in the world to acquire two Michelin stars; it proudly boasts four AA rosettes too.

Going on to open a second pub, host various TV programmes and still find time to write his cookery books, Tom was named the Observer Food Monthly’s 2015 Best Food Personality, and we weren’t in the least bit surprised! His warm, relaxed character shines through and makes his recipes really accessible, which has made us big fans of Tom and his cookery books.