Thom Bateman

Thom Thom Bateman is a classically trained yet largely self-taught chef soon to become restauranteur, as he opens up his first restaurant in his hometown of Cheddleton, Staffordshire. Born from his constant passion for cooking, Thom launched his Instagram page 'bboxfood' in April 2019 to showcase his creations, growing exponentially to gain 12,000 followers in just 11 months. His new restaurant, The Flintock, will have a focus on local, seasonal and sustainable food with full traceability. Launching in 2020, it's his biggest challenge to date, but with the support of his daughter and fiancé Salli, there are exciting times ahead for the young family.