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 itscoastal location and its ambition to explore the natural wonders on its doorstep. Sellers will bring hisvisionary 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 tocapture 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.
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About Chef, Tom Sellers
Tom Sellers is a multi-award-winning British chef and restaurateur, best known as the Chef Patron of Restaurant Story in London. He opened the restaurant in 2013 at just 26 years old, earning a Michelin star within five months and a second in 2021. His cooking is defined by seasonality, storytelling, and a deep respect for provenance. His boutique hospitality portfolio – HiStory Hospitality - which spans restaurants and global dining experiences – includes his signature Restaurant Story, Story Cellar, a Parisian-inspired rotisserie and wine bar in Covent Garden, Dovetale, a modern European restaurant at 1Hotel Mayfair which opened in 2023, as well as Once Upon a Time, Sellers’ events service, offering guests the opportunity to create their own stories through food.
Sellers first partnered with Carbis Bay Estate in 2019, bringing Story to the Cornish coast in a celebrated pop-up. In Easter 2026, he returns to launch MOR - an ocean-inspired restaurant that honours Cornwall’s world-class produce and breathtaking landscape.
Sellers trained under some of the most acclaimed chefs in the world, including Tom Aikens, René Redzepi,and Thomas Keller, and is regarded today as one of the UK’s most dynamic culinary talents.
About The Carbis Bay Collection
The Carbis Bay Collection encompasses the luxury Carbis Bay Hotel, host to the G7 Summit 2021, featuring 35 individually designed rooms, alongside beach lodges, beach suites, self-catering cottages, and serviced apartments. All are set within the Estate and its privately-owned 25-acre Blue Flag beach and are complemented by Play the Game, a 28.15-metre Sunseeker motor yacht, moored in Marina Ibiza.
Guests can enjoy the award-winning C Bay Spa, offering coastal-inspired treatments including a range from Bamford, as well as a choice of dining destinations, including Walter’s on the Beach, The Beach Club, The Orangery, and The Deli with Tom Seller’s ‘MOR’ set to launch in Easter 2026.
Nearby, the Collection also owns The Gannet, known for locally sourced, seasonal dining and exceptional stays. For a unique experience within nature, POD St Ives provides luxury glamping with all the comforts and service delivered by the world-class Estate. The latest addition, The Basset Arms, opened its doors in summer 2025 offering gastro-styling dining and rooms in the quaint harbour town of Portreath on the North Cornwall Coast.
