Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted, and franchise division of Greene King, has marked the 20th anniversary of its partnership with Tom Kerridge.
Since 2005, Tom Kerridge has operated The Hand & Flowers in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, transforming it with his team into the first pub to be awarded two Michelin stars.
To commemorate Tom Kerridge and his team’s 20 years at The Hand & Flowers, Greene King Pub Partners Managing Director Dan Robinson, along with Operations Director Mike O’Connor and Operations Manager Barrie Aspinall, presented a specially made plaque to be displayed at the pub.
The Hand & Flowers, a renowned gastropub, earned its first Michelin star in 2006, just a year after opening, with the second star awarded in 2012.
Under Tom Kerridge and his team, The Hand & Flowers has firmly established itself as a premier dining destination, offering exceptional food paired with the welcoming hospitality of a traditional pub.
In addition to its exceptional food and warm pub hospitality, The Hand & Flowers offers off-site accommodation for guests.
In addition to The Hand & Flowers, Tom Kerridge also runs the Butcher’s Tap & Grill in Marlow in partnership with Greene King. This boutique pub features a high-end butchery counter that supplies both the pub’s menu and offers meat for customers to take away. The concept has since expanded with the opening of a second Butcher’s Tap & Grill location in Chelsea.
Tom Kerridge, operator of The Hand & Flowers, reflecting on the past 20 years said: “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.
“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, replied by saying: “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.”
