Tom Kerridge has praised the people of Marlow after more than £160k has been raised for his Meals for Marlow scheme.

The chef who lives in the town was overwhelmed by the support that he has received, and he hopes to raise more money, so the nurses on the front line and the most vulnerable in the town and beyond can get fed.

READ MORE: Coronavirus: Tom Kerridge's Meals for Marlow scheme raises £160k

Speaking exclusively to the Bucks Free Press, Tom said: “Marlow has always been home for me.

It’s a beautiful place and I’ve been here for over 15 years it’s one of those places that’s built on community spirit along with the surrounding areas.

“Marlow is built on families, communities, schools, sports, it’s very good at getting people together.

READ MORE: Coronavirus: Tom Kerridge launches Meals for Marlow campaign

“For example, when the Christmas tree lights get turned on, there are thousands of people and the town has a way, whenever there is a community event going on or there is something to get the people of the town together, and they are hugely supportive of it.

So, with something like this, it has been great to see the people of Marlow be so supportive of and I can’t thank them enough for it.”

Following the amount that has been donated, roughly 1,000 meals a day will be made for those in the on the front line and the needy.