THAI FLAVOURS MEET CORNISH SEAFOOD: JACK STEIN X ANDY OLIVER
Thai food lovers, mark your calendars – a bold and flavour-packed takeover is coming to Rick Stein Barnes for the summer edition of Jack Stein’s Seafood Odyssey Series. On Thursday 3rd July, the chef director of Rick Stein Restaurants will team up with Andy Oliver – chef and co-founder of the critically acclaimed restaurants som saa and Kolae – for one night only. Together, they will prepare a five-course feast spotlighting the very best of British seafood with exciting Thai twists – a country close to both chef’s hearts.
Set against the stunning views of the River Thames, seafood maestro Jack Stein and Thai cuisine expert Andy will guide guests through each dish, sharing stories and inspirations from their travels in Thailand.
The menu pays heartfelt homage to Thai culinary traditions using the finest Cornish seafood, with highlights including mussel skewers with calamansi lime; hot & sour soup with tiger prawns and sorrel; a unique pad Thai with cuttlefish; and a showstopping som saa signature – deep-fried sea bass paired with a punchy Isaan-style salad. Finish the evening with a sweet rice pudding with spiced Szechuan pineapple.
Jack Stein, chef director at Rick Stein Restaurants comments: “I’ve known Andy a long time and always admired his complete mastery of Thai flavours. I’m so excited to be working with him on a menu that marries the best of British seafood with those amazing Thai influences.”
Rick Stein Restaurants celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025, marking an impressive five decades since Rick and Jill opened The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow in 1975. The Steins are celebrating with a range of celebrations including the new Seafood Odyssey Series led by Jack, welcoming leading chefs and foodie friends to Rick Stein restaurants across London and the south to celebrate the nation’s love of fish and shellfish, with innovative twists and global influences.
The five-course menu is £80pp inclusive of a welcome drink.
Reservations: www.rickstein.com/restaurants/events/jack-steins-seafood-odyssey-series
