THE COACH (MARLOW) LTD

What THE COACH (MARLOW) LTD does

The Coach (Marlow) Ltd operates a one-Michelin-starred British pub at 3 West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK, within the Tom Kerridge Group hospitality portfolio. Under Head Chef Brad Cacela, the venue serves a seasonal small-plate menu of traditional British dishes with a contemporary twist, supplemented by a weekly-changing set lunch, a weekend breakfast service, and signature items such as The Coach Burger and a Mushroom 'Risotto' Claude Bosi. The 60+ cover pub is laid out around an L-shaped pewter bar with an open-kitchen pass, semi-private back-room dining, and an off-site private dining space called The Shed for up to eight guests.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer, reservations-based restaurant model taking bookings up to three months ahead via phone or website, with limited walk-in capacity at the bar. Revenue is generated from a la carte and set lunch menus (£6.50–£44.50 per dish), weekend breakfast (£8–£19.50), private and semi-private dining with a £25 per person deposit, gift vouchers (£25/£50), corkage fees, and high-ticket Dine & Stay packages (£665 and £995 per room) that bundle The Coach with overnight accommodation at sister property The Hand & Flowers (two Michelin stars). Customer segments are dining enthusiasts, special-occasion celebrants, private-event groups, and staycation/experience seekers.

The Coach is part of the broader Tom Kerridge Group ecosystem — alongside The Hand & Flowers, The Butcher's Tap, The Chalk Freehouse, and kerridge's bar & grill — which provides shared marketing, cross-venue talent development, and bundled commercial offerings. The reported headcount of 9 reflects a small core team, augmented by part-time and casual hospitality labour typical of the sector, with Restaurant Manager Darren Heath leading front-of-house. Distribution is concentrated in Marlow and marketing channels span the Tom Kerridge Group website, online reservations, email communications and the Head Chef's Instagram (@brad_cacela).

Name

THE COACH (MARLOW) LTD

Legal name

The Coach (Marlow) Ltd

Website

https://thecoachmarlow.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Coach (Marlow) Ltd is a one-Michelin-starred British pub in Marlow, UK, part of the Tom Kerridge Group. It serves seasonal small plates, set lunch, weekend breakfast, and bundled Dine & Stay packages to individual diners, private-event groups, and staycation guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH)

Keywords

• Fine dining pub
• British cuisine
• Michelin star dining
• Small plate menu
• Private dining events

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Revenue from serving seasonal small plate menus for lunch and dinner, including signature dishes, rotisseries, and desserts. Corkage fees charged for customer-brought wine (£55 still wine, £75 sparkling wine). Gift vouchers sold in £25 and £50 denominations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Coach is a one-star Michelin British pub in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, serving a seasonal small plate menu of traditional British classics with a contemporary twist under Head Chef Brad Cacela. Offerings span an a la carte lunch and dinner menu, a weekday set lunch, weekend breakfast, private and semi-private dining experiences, and Dine & Stay packages bundled with overnight stays at sister venue The Hand & Flowers.

Product overview

The Coach is a one starred Michelin British pub operated by Tom Kerridge Group, offering a unified dining experience centered around its small plate seasonal menu. The core product is the main restaurant service featuring lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast menus with signature dishes. Additional offerings include private and semi-private dining rooms, and Dine & Stay packages combining dining at The Coach with accommodation at sister property The Hand & Flowers. The business does not operate as a technology platform or offer modular/add-on products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Shed: A private dining room located near The Coach, offering signature sharing dishes from The Coach menu in an intimate and exclusive dining space.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Hand & FlowerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister establishment and flagship venue of Tom Kerridge Group, located nearby in Marlow. Two Michelin-starred restaurant that serves as the anchor for combined dine & stay packages with The Coach. Shares kitchen staff talent pipeline.
• The Butcher's Tap & GrillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister pub located nearby, recommended as dog-friendly alternative when The Coach is not suitable. Walk-ins only. Part of Tom Kerridge Group portfolio.
• The Chalk FreehouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister pub within Tom Kerridge Group, mentioned on group website.
• kerridge's bar & grillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister establishment within Tom Kerridge Group, listed on group website.
• Tom Kerridge GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent hospitality group encompassing The Coach and sister establishments. Provides brand recognition, shared marketing, talent development across venues, and coordinated package offerings. Brad Cacela transferred from Senior Sous Chef role at The Hand & Flowers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• The Greyhound on the Test: Michelin-starred restaurant-with-rooms in Stockbridge, Hampshire. Comparable premium British dining destination with overnight accommodation offerings similar to The Coach's Dine & Stay packages.
• The Crown at Whitebrook: Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms in the Wye Valley. Similar premium destination dining model with curated chef-led experience and accommodation bundles.
• The Hardwick: Chef-owned gastropub in Abergavenny, Wales. Comparable premium-casual British dining concept with strong chef identity and seasonal menu approach.

Emerging players

• kerridge's bar & grill: Tom Kerridge-branded restaurant at the Corinthia Hotel, London. Extends the chef's brand into a London hotel setting, providing reference for potential Tom Kerridge Group expansion strategy involving The Coach.
• The Pointer: Michelin-recognized gastropub in Brill, Buckinghamshire. Comparable regional premium pub dining competitor within the South East/M40 corridor market.
• The Butcher's Tap & Grill: Sister venue within Tom Kerridge Group located in Marlow. Less formal concept but offers comparable gastropub dining in the same Tom Kerridge brand portfolio.

Direct peers

• The Hand & Flowers: Sister establishment within Tom Kerridge Group; two Michelin-starred gastropub in Marlow. Operates bundled Dine & Stay packages with The Coach and shares kitchen talent pipeline, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• The Sportsman: One Michelin-starred seaside pub in Seasalter, Kent. Classic British gastropub model with chef-led kitchen and informal setting — directly comparable positioning to The Coach's Michelin-starred pub concept.
• The Walnut Tree Inn: One Michelin-starred gastropub near Abergavenny, Wales. Comparable Michelin-starred British pub positioning with chef-led menu and similar small-scale operations.
• The Star Inn at Harome: One Michelin-starred country pub in North Yorkshire run by chef Andrew Pern. Comparable upscale British pub with rooms, similar small-plate menu philosophy and chef-driven identity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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