A guide to the best patisseries and bakeries in London
The renowned French sculptor provides the inspiration for the Rosewood London’s latest creative take on an afternoon tea What’s the background? We were impressed when we first tried out executive pastry chef Mark Perkins’ art-inspired afternoon tea last ...
This Parisian take on a British tradition delivers in both style and substance, served up in grand surrounds at Le Meurice What’s the background? To say that I approached Tea Time at Le Meurice with a healthy dose of scepticism is an understatement. T ...
Local favourite Belle Epoque Patisserie brings an authentic taste of France to North London What’s the background? More than most in the capital, Belle Epoque evokes the feel of a classic Parisian patisserie. Originally a favourite neighbourhood spot in ...
This welcome arrival offers seasonal specials, superlative sourdough and some of the finest pastries in N1 What’s the background? This sourdough specialist opened at the end of last year, and ever since it’s likely that you’ve seen its picturesque ...
Make a detour for this chic independent Ealing boutique that bakes a delicious range of Japanese pastries and breads on site every day What’s the background? Asian cuisine has long been part of the fabric of London’s brilliantly diverse food scene, an ...
Yauatcha Patisserie, the standalone shop from the renowned restaurant chain, brings contemporary and accomplished sweet treats to the heart of the City What’s the background? To my shame I’ve never actually eaten a proper meal at Yauatcha; part of the H ...
Beyond its environmentally conscious chocolate, head west to R Chocolate for classic patisserie and afternoon tea What’s the background? If I won the lottery, owning my own chocolate shop would surely be near the top of my to-do list. It was certainly a ...
If you’re craving a real baguette in the British capital, this London outpost of French favourite Maison Kayser should be your first port of call What’s the background? Eric Kayser is a household name in France, with almost 20 shops in Paris alone. Beyo ...
The British culinary tradition gets a creative makeover with the Art Afternoon Tea at the Rosewood London, inspired by the capital’s finest galleries and exhibitions What’s the background? Executive pastry chef Mark Perkins has looked to the capital’s v ...
Head to the Instagram-worthy Peggy Porschen Parlour in Belgravia for aesthetically pleasing sweet treats that taste as good as they look What’s the background? Peggy Porschen is an award-winning cake designer, and counts amongst her client list Kate Mos ...