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Restaurant Associates has announced a partnership with pastry chef Cherish Finden, known for her work on Channel 4’s Bake Off: The Professionals.
Finden, who has worked internationally and is recognised for her patisserie innovation, will collaborate with the company’s pastry chefs to develop new recipes, mentor staff and create desserts for Restaurant Associates’ hospitality clients.
The partnership follows a joint project during Afternoon Tea Week, when Finden worked with the team to produce a menu inspired by Japanese flavours. Dishes included a milk tea oolong crèmeux, masala chai mousse and black tea sponge.
The collaboration also supports the group’s wider focus on culinary innovation and staff development.
Adam Thomason, culinary director at Restaurant Associates, said: “Cherish’s energy, passion and meticulous attention to detail are unmatched. Her dedication to product and recipe development shone through in extraordinary creations.”
Finden said: “Partnerships like this allow us to push the boundaries of pastry, blending creativity with technical excellence and taking our craft to new heights.”
