Why you need to try Tom Kerridge’s new Gastropub range

Fancy tucking into dishes created by an award-winning chef, from the comfort of home, for a fraction of the price? Introducing Gastropub x Tom Kerridge, available exclusively at M&S Food.

Senior Food Editor

Heather Taylor

Two years in the making, Tom Kerridge's first-ever retail food product collaboration is a collection of elevated takes on classic British dishes, lovingly created based on recipes from Tom’s restaurant kitchens. Discover what makes our exclusive Gastropub x Tom Kerridge range special – in Tom’s own words – and be inspired by his pro-chef cooking tips.

Chef-approved Gastropub food

“The Gastropub x Tom Kerridge range is based on the principles I use in my restaurants,” says Tom, "and all the dishes are ingredient-led.” Developing the dishes was a labour of love for Tom, who spent two years visiting producers across the UK, trialling several different recipes and sourcing the best British ingredients. “How long and involved the process was really surprised me,” says Tom. “As well as how many people it takes to produce the ultimate dish. The level of care, attention, enthusiasm and pride that the team at M&S puts into this is massive, which matches my food ethos.” If that didn't get your tastebuds tingling, we're also bringing you a brand-new podcast hosted by Tom and Chris Stark, and they're tucking into some Gastropub x Tom Kerridge dishes with Pixie Lott in the first episode.

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A tale of two British food icons

All the dishes in this exclusive-to-M&S range are based on recipes developed in Tom's award-winning kitchens, and prepared using professional chef's techniques. “They're deeply rooted in the flavour profiles we achieve in our restaurants,” he explains. “Dishes which celebrate single ingredients that speak for themselves. Sourcing the best produce was of the utmost importance.” Many of the ingredients used are found in our Foodhall – think 100% traceable British beef, Cornish sea salt and nutty West Country cheddar.

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Eyes on the pies

“It took 168 iterations of the recipe to create a pie we were happy with,” says Tom. “Let’s just say I tried a lot of pies!” The result? Tom's irresistible serves-one, handcrafted pies made with rich hot water crust pastry that made the final cut. Look out for Tom's Dry-Aged Beef Pie, with slow-cooked beef mince and beef shin topped with crispy beef scratchings, and his Chicken Curry Pie with spiced oven-roasted British chicken in a creamy sauce with crispy chicken. "I'm so proud of these pies – I hope everyone loves them as much as I do," says Tom.

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Eat in like you’re eating out

As well as his lovingly crafted pies, our Gastropub x Tom Kerridge range includes starters, mains and puds which mean you can enjoy food worthy of Tom's restaurants from the comfort of home. Starters include Tom’s Pork Pâté, made with pork liver and bacon pate topped with a roast chicken stock glaze (heaven on toasted Collection sourdough). And for the main? How about British beef cheeks, slowly cooked until fall-apart tender, in a rich red wine sauce? Or try his comforting Braised Lentil and Creamed Spinach Cottage Pie, topped with parmentier potatoes and West Country cheddar. Look out for these serves-two Gastropub x Tom Kerridge dishes as part of our revamped Gastropub Dine In menu, which includes a main, side, and starter or dessert to serve two for just £15.

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Dream desserts

Tom pulled out all the sweet stops when creating our exclusive Gastropub x Tom Kerridge desserts. His Molten Cookie Dough, with an oozing chocolate centre and pockets of white and dark Belgian chocolate, is pure joy on a spoon. “Gooey and decadent, this dessert is extraordinary,” says Tom. “It’s rich and oozing – the perfect combination of my vision with quality M&S ingredients. Thank me later!” Or try Tom’s levelled-up version of a traditional treacle tart. “Like M&S, treacle tart is a British classic,” he says. “So I had to include it. It’s delicious with M&S Cornish ice cream, or on its own with a touch of flaky sea salt.”

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Tom’s genius flavour hacks

Want to know how to apply Tom's chef's techniques in your home kitchen? The pro chef has shared some genius tips. “Try deeply roasting your mince when making bolognese or chilli,” he suggests. “Make sure it’s dark and crispy – this will intensify the meaty flavour, and the mince will rehydrate when you add stock and tomatoes. Finish your dishes with fresh herbs to give them a feeling of ‘right now’, or try stirring in yogurt at the last minute to create a creamy texture and add acidity to the dish.” When it comes to your equipment, says Tom, “not having sharp knives and a decent chopping board is one of the most common kitchen mistakes. It makes such a difference.” And to organise your kitchen like the pros do? “Think about time, structure, and understanding your recipe. Professional kitchens are busy, but you can’t rush things like a slow-braised stew.” And if all else fails? Treat yourself to a night off with Tom’s Gastropub dishes and get a taste of a professional kitchen at home, without the prep.

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