Tom started his wine journey as the Assistant Sommelier at the 1 Michelin-starred Hambleton Hall, before taking the role of Head Sommelier at restaurants such as The Man Behind The Curtain, Home and Joro, where he curated a wide range of drinks pairings with hyper-seasonal menus. The big takeaway from all those menus is, in his own words, ‘Never underestimate fizz! Sparkling wines are so versatile and full of personality… And with so many amazing examples literally on our doorstep in Sussex it’s also incredibly exciting!’

He then took a break from tasting menus and helped open two wine-centric bar concepts in Sheffield, where he discovered his love of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc, Lambic Beer, and Gamay. All of which are now firm staples in his home!

He rounds off his journey with a year in London where he worked at the 2 Michelin-starred restaurant Ikoyi, which offered the incredible opportunity to pair some of his bucket list wines with really impressive cooking. He lives in Lindfield but is moving to Hove very soon.