Cornwall-born Michelin-starred chef Tom Brown honed his skills in kitchens across the South West, including Rick Stein’s, before working with two-Michelin-starred Nathan Outlaw. Tom quickly rose to Head Chef at Outlaw’s St Enodoc Hotel in Rock before moving to London to lead Nathan Outlaw’s restaurant at The Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge, where he successfully retained its Michelin star.
In 2018, Tom opened his debut restaurant, Cornerstone, in Hackney Wick. The 46-cover eatery showcased his signature style of simple, seasonal, and produce-driven cooking, with a frequently changing menu and a central kitchen that doubled as a counter-bar for intimate dining. Cornerstone quickly gained critical acclaim, including awards for ‘Best Newcomer’ at the Observer Food Monthly Awards, ‘Breakthrough Chef of the Year’ at the Food & Travel Reader Awards, and a top-three ranking in the 2019 National Restaurant Top 100 Awards. Tom’s success on Great British Menu further cemented his reputation, with his dish ‘Poor Man’s Goose’ selected as the main course for the 2018 banquet celebrating 70 years of the NHS.
Cornerstone earned its first Michelin star in 2021, which it retained annually, securing a place in Harden’s Guide top 100 restaurants for 2023.
In November 2023, Tom opened Pearly Queen, an oyster bar and restaurant in Shoreditch, further showcasing his passion for seafood and innovative dining experiences.