Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has celebrated the 20th anniversary of a partnership with chef Tom Kerridge.
Tom Kerridge receives his anniversary plaque. Left to right are: Greene King Pub Partners operations director, Mike O’Connor; Tom Kerridge; Pub Partners operations manager, Barrie Aspinall; and Pub Partners managing director Dan Robinson
Tom has operated The Hand & Flowers, in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, since 2005, and with his team turned the pub into the first to ever receive two Michelin stars.
In recognition of Tom and his team’s 20 years at The Hand & Flowers, Greene King Pub Partners has presented a specially-made plaque to display at the pub.
In addition to The Hand & Flowers, Tom also operates the Butcher’s Tap & Grill, in Marlow, again in partnership with Greene King. A boutique pub with a high-end butchery counter that services both the pub menu and meat for customers to take away, it was the blue-print for Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap & Grill concept, which has since expanded into a second site in Chelsea.
“Reaching 20 years at The Hand & Flowers is an incredible milestone, and it wouldn’t have been possible without my amazing team, so I want to say a massive thank you to them,” said Tom.
“I’m also hugely grateful for my partnership with Greene King Pub Partners. Having their support over the years has been invaluable. Here’s to many more great years ahead!”
Dan Robinson, managing director of Greene King Pub Partners, said: “We’re proud of our partnership with Tom and his team, so it is with great pleasure we present this plaque to commemorate their 20 years at The Hand & Flowers.
“Tom and his team have created a truly special experience at The Hand & Flowers, and we look forward to many more years of success in partnership together.”
