A MICHELIN-star chef is to curate an exhibition of ceramics which reflect his talents at showcasing food.

In September 2015, Tom Kerridge was heralded by Ceramic Review with ‘quietly becoming part of a renaissance in ceramics’.

Rightly so, for Tom is, it seems, one of the first in his industry to really champion the use of original, handmade ceramic tableware to showcase his food. Tom hand-picks and collaborates with artist-makers from across the UK in an attempt both to create a deeper connection with the food that he has prepared, and to promote the skill and expertise of these makers.

The exhibition at Lotte Inch Gallery, Bootham, York, will include plates, dishes, chargers, servers, platters and more.

Tom and gallery owner Lotte Inch have selected an eclectic group of ceramicists to exhibit their decorative and functional pieces, that in turn will work to elevate the simple dish to something much more than a surface.

Exhibiting artists include: Marv Kitshaw & Diane Nicholson, the making duo behind Muddy Fingers Pottery (their clients include Tom Kerridge, Jason Atherton and Burberry), Reiko Kaneko, Hannah Stanniforth, Isabel Denyer, Gill Thompson, Tamsin Arrowsmith-Brown and Sue Paraskeva, amongst others. Prices range from £20 - £1,000.

The exhibition runs from Friday, March 10, to Saturday, May 6.

Opening hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5.30pm. For further information go to www.lotteinch.co.uk