Cake & Flowers : Patisserie and Floristry The Dorchester
The Dorchester has launched an entirely new offering, Cake & Flowers, dedicated to showcasing stunning patisserie and floristry, with its own entrance on the Deanery Street corner of the hotel. Combining two of life’s most splendid delights, spectacular pastries and breathtaking bouquets. The visionaries behind the upcoming Cake & Flowers boutique are The Dorchester’s in-house designer florist Philip Hammond and executive pastry chef Michael Kwan.
Leave reality behind and step into a world of wonder of sweetness, colour, fragrance and delicate beauty at the Cake & Flowers boutique. Jewel-like interiors by Paris-based designer Pierre-Yves Rochon will inspire joie de vivre, with mirrors, marble counters and mosaic floors creating an atmosphere of gilded elegance and discerning opulence.
Feature windows have come alive with captivating masterpieces that showcase the passion and mastery of The Dorchester, and designed for guests to take creations directly from the display. Within, shelves and cases will be filled with delights; signature cakes to take away in chic packaging, uniquely presented gift hampers, floral bouquets and a selection of champagnes and artisan chocolates.
Philip has been responsible for the hotel’s breath-taking floral arrangements since 2010 and was behind the creation of the hotel’s signature rose variety, The Dorchester Rose. Philip’s bespoke, hand-crafted bouquets and floral masterpieces are available for purchase at Cake & Flowers and also available for pre-order collection and delivery. The boutique’s products are also available online for delivery in central London.
Michael joined the team in January 2022 with his trademark award-winning style, focusing on delicate yet vibrant cake designs. Menu highlights include Michael’s take on The Dorchester Rose, a dazzling cake to match the signature rose and jasmine cream, compressed pear and coconut crunch; alongside a citrus and orange Blossom Pavlova, with yuzu and bergamot meringue, citrus compote, orange blossom cream and confit citrus.Michael’s signature cake, The Tree Cake, will change seasonally and include flavours such as cherry blossom tea mousse and sour cherry.
Perfectly situated in the heart of London since 1931, The Dorchester stands tall in Mayfair with Hyde Park on its doorstep.
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