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The Dorchester has announced the appointment of Michael Kwan as executive pastry chef of the hotel.
With over 14 years of experience in pastry, Kwan will lead the 25 chefs and bakers responsible for creating the afternoon tea within The Promenade, as well as perfecting pastries and desserts for weddings, parties and events throughout the hotel.
Joining The Dorchester from Hotel Café Royal, Kwan previously held head pastry chef positions at Ladurée and Duddells, as well as roles within the pastry teams of Michelin starred restaurants, The Fat Duck and Hakkasan.
Prior to living and working in London, he was based in his hometown of Hong Kong where he began his culinary craft from the age of 15. Demonstrating expertise across all disciplines, including pastry, bakery, sugar work and chocolate, Michael is renowned for his highly detailed and ingenious creations.
Michael has received numerous accolades throughout his career including being named as UK Sugar Champion 2019. He has represented the UK for the Coup du Monde de la Patisserie in Lyon, France since 2019, and in 2021 the team finished fourth in the competition, the highest the UK pastry team has ever placed. In 2022 the UK team placed first in the European Pastry Cup and Michael will therefore be in the final of Coup du Monde de la Patisserie 2023.
Upon his promotion Kwan said: “I am honoured to be joining one of the world’s most famous hotels, especially at this momentous time in its 90-year history. My focus will be to elevate the afternoon tea offering to ensure we continuously surprise and delight our guests who should always be introduced to the exceptional things in life.”
