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Celebrity friends head to Tom Kerridge's Pub in the Park in Tunbridge Wells

Chef Tom Kerridge's Pub in the Park is well and truly open and being visited by a group of fellow celebrities.

Kent TV star Greg Wallace was among the well-known cooks offering support to Mr Kerridge's festival in Tunbridge Wells.

Others include Paul Ainsworth and Mark Sargeant.

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Tom Kerridge, left, gets things going, joined by Greg Wallace, Paul Ainsworth and Mark Sargeant
Tom Kerridge, left, gets things going, joined by Greg Wallace, Paul Ainsworth and Mark Sargeant

Taking place in Dunorlan Park the festival runs over the weekend and features dishes from some of Mr Kerridge's foodie friends. Live music and cooking demonstrations complete the bill.

Speaking to KentOnline earlier today, Mr Kerridge said he and his team were having an amazing weekend, adding: "People have made us feel so welcome and and all of the guys local to here have helped us settle in."

Gabrielle Aplin performs
Gabrielle Aplin performs

Mr Kerridge worked as a chef in restaurants across Britain before deciding to set out on his own, and take over a run-down pub in the quiet town of Marlow. He opened The Hand and Flowers with his wife Beth in 2005, and it went on to become the first pub in the world to acquire two Michelin stars.

In 2014 he opened his second pub and has a pop-up restaurant in Harrods.

He also hosts his own BBC series.

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