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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2018-09-13
In her new role, Sarah leads a brigade of 19 chefs and bakers, creating the afternoon tea within the world-renowned Promenade, as well as perfecting pastries for weddings, parties and events throughout the hotel.
Inspired by her grandfather who was a professional chef, and taking influence from traditional British sweet treats from her childhood, Sarah’s modern day patisseries encompass classic nostalgic flavours with a refined sense of elegance. With the moto to “never choose style over substance,” Sarah’s signature dishes include fig and mascarpone mousse, and the ‘Snickers Bar,’ an adaptation of her favourite childhood snack.
“I could not be more excited to be joining one of the world’s greatest hotels, which has an 87 year history of creating the best British afternoon tea in London” commented Sarah. “My focus for afternoon tea will be inspired by the iconic surroundings of The Promenade, where guests know and expect the finest.”
Sarah joins from Hotel Cafe Royal, where she won the Best Traditional Afternoon Tea Award, and prior held head pastry chef positions at Corinthia Hotel London, Yauatcha part of Hakkasan group and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, as well as other roles abroad.
Born and raised in Greenwich, London, Sarah’s career began working for two years in a main kitchen at the age of 18, but soon moved into specialising in pastry and chocolate. The refinement and precision required for patisserie allowed Sarah to be more creative and led her to develop her skill and knowledge within luxury hotels throughout the capital, including; Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz and The Connaught.
Sarah also has a range of qualifications in the art of patisserie and was a finalist in the Academy of Culinary Arts Annual Awards of Excellence. Sarah’s first book, Patisserie Perfection, was published in 2015 and contains over 200 recipes.
Autumn Afternoon Tea is available within The Promenade at The Dorchester daily between 1pm and 6pm, priced at £60 per person. For reservations or further information, please telephone The Dorchester on +44 (0)20 7629 8888 or email restaurants.TDL@dorchestercollection.comThe DorchesterAn iconic British hotel, The Dorchester has been at the heart of London’s Mayfair overlooking Hyde Park since 1931. A room and suite refurbishment programme began in 2012 with a fresh look by interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud that stays true to the hotels classic English residential style, fusing contemporary comfort with the timeless glamour and heritage of the property. Exceptional dining is available to guests in The Promenade, China Tang and three Michelin star Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, and The Grill at The Dorchester which reopened in 2014 after a full redesign. The Dorchester Spa offers indulgent pampering in a glamorous art deco setting. The Dorchester’s ten event rooms offer a wide selection for flexible and creative event planning from intimate dinners to cocktail receptions of up to 1,000 guests.Dorchester CollectionDorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world’s foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination. By applying its unrivalled experience and capability in owning and operating some of the greatest individual hotels, the company’s mission is to develop an impeccable group of the finest landmark hotels through acquisition as well as management of wholly- owned and part-owned hotels, and to enter into management agreements.
The current portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; and Hotel Eden, Rome.
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