About
Artistry, discipline, Precision
The curve of an arch, the pattern of sunlight, the rhythm of London’s streets. These details find their way into Chef Calum’s work, first as lines on paper, then as pastry: shaped and sculpted with artistry, discipline, precision.
After working in some of the UK’s most reputable fine dining kitchens, including Chapter One, Indigo at One Aldwych, and The Ivy, Chef Calum opened Holborn Dining Room in 2014, alongside renowned restaurateur, Des McDonald.
Holborn Dining Room celebrated British cuisine and seasonal produce, welcoming up to 230 guests each day to experience a simple style of cookery in a refined, historic setting.
As Chef Calum built a reputation for turning British piemaking into an art form, demand followed.
Four years later, he brought his vision to life with the creation of The Pie Room, a treasure trove of delicacies reflecting the rich history of savoury pastry in Britain across the centuries.
Chef Calum’s artistry has since expanded beyond the UK, with partnerships and collaborations with Nancy Silverton at LA’s Roosevelt Hotel, Sweden’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Gastrologik, winter food festival, Montréal en Lumière and many others.
His first book The Pie Room was published in 2019. An immediate bestseller and award winner, it has since received critical acclaim and been featured in The Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times.
Calum Franklin has emerged as the city’s pre-eminent sculptural pie-maker, elevating the humble meat pie to high art.
– Wall Street Journal
Film and Media
Chef Calum’s pie creations have been the focus of many reviews and articles including The Guardian, Financial Times, The Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Telegraph.
On screen he has appeared in Channel 4’s Kirsty’s Handmade Christmas, BBC1’s The Apprentice and UK Celebrity Masterchef, HBO USA’s The Big Brunch and CBS’ The Dish, amongst others.
House of pie
House of Pie is an artisan savoury pie and pastry production company founded by Chef Calum, Hervé Deville, and Paul Shearing.
Drawing on their extensive experience in high-end hospitality and culinary innovation, House of Pie is dedicated to elevating savoury pastry through exceptional craftsmanship, premium ingredients, and meticulous attention to detail.
The company’s vision is to become a leading supplier of premium savoury pastry products to the hospitality sector, serving restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, and other foodservice operators.