Holborn Dining and Ollie Bass partner to unveil new seafood counter

Holborn Dining Room has launched a new seafood counter in collaboration with Ollie Bass, executive chef at sustainability-focused restaurant Faber, bringing a seasonal coastal menu to central London.

The counter, located at the centre of the restaurant, will serve a rotating selection of dishes made with British seafood sourced from day boats and coastal producers. 

The partnership, which runs through summer 2025, features both a la carte options and a dedicated tasting menu.

The collaboration builds on the shared culinary values of Holborn Dining Room head chef Ilona Perczyk and Bass, with a focus on “seasonality, simplicity and provenance”. 

Bass is known for his work supporting local fisheries and suppliers along the UK coastline.

Dishes include Maldon oysters with rhubarb mignonette, Chalkstream trout tartare with soy and keta caviar, and John Dory with smoked eel and asparagus. 

A shellfish platter priced at £130 brings together regional seafood including Dorset devilled crab, Paignton lobster and Essex oysters.

Additionally, the eight-course British Shores tasting menu (£95, with an optional £85 English wine pairing) features ingredients from across the UK, including Pembrokeshire lobster, Portland crab and heritage Cheddar. 

The menu concludes with brown butter madeleines and dark chocolate.

Perczyk said: “This collaboration brings together two kitchens with a shared commitment to seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The counter celebrates the incredible produce available right on our doorstep. Guests can sit, relax, and taste the very best of what British waters have to offer.

Bass added: “Working directly with fishermen, foragers and producers along Britain’s coastline means we can showcase quality ingredients at their peak. This collaboration allows us to bring that same commitment to local sourcing and seasonality to the heart of London.”