Tom Kerridge is planning another Marlow business venture

An application has been made in Mr Kerridge’s name to turn a cottage next door to the two Michelin starred Hand and Flowers into ‘hotel, boarding an guest house’ accommodation.

The house, set back off the road at 118 West Street, joins a growing list of properties and businesses owned by the chef and TV star, including luxury accommodation dotted around town.

These rooms cost as much as £295 per night. 

The change of use will add another guest house to add to his business empire. Mr Kerridge now at least nine places to his name in Marlow alone.

This is in addition to his annual festival Pub in the Park in Higginson Park, and pop-up cinema events.  

Tom Kerridge's Marlow empire (not including 118 West Street) 

Flower Cottages – West Street, accommodation

Hand and Flowers – West Street, restaurant

- The Shed – West Street, private dining room

Old Town Hall – West Street/Spittal Street – multi-use venue

The Butcher’s Tap – butchers and bar

Duck Terrace – Institute Road, accommodation

- Apple House – High Street, accommodation

- The Coach – West Street, pub and restaurant​

The planning agents for the new project, Tibatts Abel, say the move to turn another house in accommodation is part of a ‘long-term effort’ to increase lodging capacity for the hugely popular Hand and Flowers.

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In its application, Tibatts Abel says: ”The Michelin star restaurant is a pivotal part of the community and generates significant tourism in the area.

“It functions as a part of the local community providing a space for social gathering of all members of the public.”

It goes on to say: “The change of use will allow the owner of the Hand and Flowers to formally change areas of the property into functioning accommodation and therefore expand on the property’s accommodation provisions.”

The deadline for Wycombe District Council to make a decision on the application is August 8.