Tom Sellers relocates restaurant to the Cornish coast this Summer for new residency Story by the Sea

At the beginning of August, critically acclaimed chef Tom Sellers is set to close up shop at his award-winning, Michelin-starred London establishment Restaurant Story and take the entire team to the Cornish coast, where they will be launching a six-week residency in Carbis Bay titled Story by the Sea.

This project will not only allow Story to bring the exceptional food they are known for to this stunning area of natural beauty, but over the course of the pop-up, they will work with creative ocean campaigners Parley to remove 50 metric tonnes of plastic from the oceans.

Located at the Carbis Bay Estate, set on the privately-owned Blue Flag beach, visitors will be able to book for lunch or dinner seven days a week from August 2^nd until September 14^th and enjoy this ultimate gastronomic opportunity whilst lapping up views of golden sand beaches and blue seas.

Diners will enjoy a unique five or six-course menu inspired by the ocean and created using all that Carbis Bay and the surrounding area have to offer. Dishes designed to celebrate the spectacular nature of the sea will include the likes of Crab Tart, Lobster & Leek and Lemon Sherbet. Known for its outstanding cuisine, masterful execution and playful creativity, Story by the Sea guarantees guests an unforgettable experience set in a breath-taking location.

To drink, a cocktail menu has been carefully crafted to showcase the finest ingredients and will be served with innovative snacks at the bar. Twists on classic cocktails will feature in addition to some of the Restaurant Story signature drinks.

The interiors will be a nod to Story’s London home, showcasing a contrast of traditional luxury with a contemporary aesthetic. An emphasis has been placed on natural textures and comfortable seating has been arranged throughout, whilst splashes of colour and warm lighting will illuminate the dining room.

In addition to all this, and to further emphasise to the message of valuing the seas, Tom Sellers will be launching an exciting collaboration with Parley at the pop-up. Parley have teamed up with leading contemporary artists such as Doug Aitken, Jenny Holzer and Julian Schnabel to create a series of limited-edition upcycled tote bags, each made from five intercepted plastic bottles. The bags will be presented to guests at the end of their meal at Story by the Sea, resulting in 50 tonnes of marine plastic waste being removed from the oceans. The bags will also be available to purchase from the Story website for £15 with all proceeds going to help ocean cleanup. Every sale will lead to the removal of ten kilograms of marine plastic waste.

Speaking of the motivation behind the project, Sellers said, “I have always had the fondest memories of the seaside and a very loving relationship with our oceans. The ocean is a magical gift we have been given, along with everything found within it, and I feel extremely lucky to have this opportunity to cook within Carbis Bay. The ocean and all that surrounds it will shape our vision for the menu’s creative process and cooking style.”

Story by the Sea will run from 2^nd August until 14^th September 2019. The restaurant will be open seven days a week. The set menu will be available for £95pp for lunch for five courses and for £125pp dinner for six courses excluding service charge.

The editorial unit

To book a table at Story by the Sea, Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate St Ives Cornwall TR26 2NP, call 01736 795311 or visit their website here.