MOR Restaurant by Tom Sellers
Chef Tom Sellers of the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Story will open a new restaurant at Carbis Bay Estate this summer. MOR, which draws its name from the Cornish word for ‘sea’ will be dedicated to the rhythm and seasons of Cornwall. The opening marks an exciting return to the St Ives estate for Sellers, following the success of his 2019 pop-up, Story by the Sea.
Set above one of Britain’s most beautiful white sand beaches, MOR will be a restaurant defined by its coastal location and its ambition to explore the natural wonders on its doorstep. Sellers will bring his visionary approach and signature storytelling to Carbis Bay, working with world-class Cornish produce to create an unforgettable dining experience at the point where land and sea meet.
At MOR, the rhythm and seasons of the ocean will set the tone. An impressive raw bar and charcoal grill anchor a menu that celebrates the region’s finest produce: hand-dived scallops, day boat fish, ex-dairy beef and seasonal vegetables grown specifically for MOR in the restaurant’s on-site kitchen garden.
With a focus on precision and an elemental respect for the ingredients at hand: dishes will include the likes of Cornish crab with steamed milk buns, house condiments & garden lettuces; Nori wrapped, day boat mackerel escabeche with English wasabi & young ginger and Cornish clotted cream soft serve, jasmine rice with salted caramel & horseradish.
MOR’s interiors have been created by acclaimed designer Shayne Brady of Studio Shayne Brady, renowned for its emotive, narrative-led approach to hospitality design. Brady’s designs for MOR draw on the spiritual traditions of Japanese Shintoism and Cornish Celtic mysticism, blending natural stone, wood, and sheer fabrics to create a serene and contemporary sanctuary. Organic forms forged from nature and floor-to-ceiling windows will blur the boundary between indoors and out, and the space will also incorporate a striking cocktail bar and an intimate 14-seat private dining room.
Of the opening Sellers says: “Cornwall has a magic unlike anywhere else in the world. At MOR, I want to capture that sense of wonder, connecting people to the sea, the seasons, and to each other through food, craft, and storytelling.”
Stephen Baker, owner of the Carbis Bay Estate says: “We are thrilled to welcome Tom and his team back to Carbis Bay Estate. His 2019 pop-up left such a lasting impression, and it’s incredibly exciting to see the vision, energy, and expertise Tom brings to creating this new, unique restaurant right in the heart of the Estate. Tom’s passion and support for Cornwall’s landscape, produce and growers align perfectly with our own values, and we are excited to begin this new culinary journey together.” With Carbis Bay Estate already well known for its unrivalled level of luxury in Cornwall, MOR’s arrival will cement this corner of the Cornish coast’s reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting luxury dining destinations - an escape where nature, luxury and gastronomy come together with this dynamic partnership.
MOR’s opening also marks the next chapter for HiStory Hospitality – Tom Sellers’ boutique and creative portfolio – featuring the two Michelin starred Restaurant Story, Story Cellar, Dovetale and Gwyn’s Bakery.
