麻豆社

, joins Food and Drink for . Taking the reins from , Tom will be sharing some of his favourite recipes and kitchen secrets and getting us talking about what we eat and drink.

Originally from the West Country, Tom’s early career started in country-house hotels and restaurants in Gloucestershire. He moved to London in his early twenties, where he worked with well-known chefs such as Phillip Britton, Steven Bull and . Leaving London, he moved to Norwich where he was Head Chef at the one Michelin starred Adlards.

Tom and his wife, Beth, set up The Hand and Flowers in 2005 and they were awarded one star in the Michelin Guide in 2006. Since 2012, the pub has held two stars in the guide.