Tom Brown (born 25 July 1987) is a British chef who was a finalist on the Great British Menu (2018). He owned and operated his own restaurant, Cornerstone in Hackney Wick, which closed in June 2024 after 6 years of trading. In 2025, Brown announced his return to the Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge, where he had previously served as head chef of Nathan Outlaw's restaurant. On 10 April 2025, he launched Tom Brown at The Capital, serving a modern seafood tasting menu focused on sustainable British produce. In 2021, Brown circulated in the media due to his divorce and domestic abuse allegations.
Early life
Brown was born to Geoff and Janice Brown and raised in Redruth, Cornwall.
He trained with Paul Ripley at The St. Kew Inn. In 2012 he was appointed as chef de partie at the St Enodoc Hotel, Wadebridge, Cornwall and in 2016 became a protégé of acclaimed chef Nathan Outlaw where he held the position as head chef at Outlaws restaurant.
Personal Life and Controversy Brown married Julieanne Soto in December 2020 after a whirlwind five-month courtship, which drew media attention. Six months after the wedding, the couple announced their separation. Since the split, Soto has been outspoken on domestic abuse. Substantial abuse allegations from former employees have also been circulated during this time, detailing Brown's intimidation behaviours and outbursts towards female employees.
References
External links Saturday Kitchen recipes Tom Brown - Great British Menu Finalist 2017 Tom Brown - Great British Chefs