Forbes Magazine named Tom one of the UK’s ‘30 under 30’, as a leader in The Arts, also joining him were prodigious talents from the engineering, tech, finance and design sectors. He is also a published author, and his debut book, ‘A Kind of Love Story’, was published as a lead title in October 2016.
Tom Sellers is known for breaking convention and merging fine-dining with forward thinking.
Tom learned his craft alongside some of the world’s greatest and most influential chefs, including Tom Aikens in London, Thomas Keller at three Michelin-starred Per Se in New York, and René Redzepi at two Michelin - starred Noma in Copenhagen - all before the age of 21.
Tom Sellers is the Chef Patron of He started ‘Restaurant Story’. He dreamed of opening Restaurant Story at the age of 19, and in April 2013, aged 26, was able to realise his dream, winning a Michelin star that same year. In 2021 Restaurant Story was awarded its second Michelin star. The ten-table restaurant is known for Tom’s signature dishes including ‘Bread and dripping’, an edible candle made from beef tallow that melts to be eaten with bread.
Now, seven years on, Story continues to develop its ever-changing seasonal tasting menu whilst incorporating Tom’s characterful, playful and ingredient-led philosophy.
A delicious bread with a crispy, flaky crust and soft, fluffy inside
The Citrus Rockefeller Oysters are cooked within 5 minutes, and are absolutely mouth-water delicious to taste
Flourless Chocolate Pot is made with 70% dark chocolate, eggs, butter and caster sugar with the help of Kenwood Chef, which makes it easier and efficient
A beautiful colour of golden brown of gougéres, with melting cheese sauce
An aesthetically pleasing green soup which satisfies the satiety value, and is healthy.