Award-winning pastry chef Joakim Prat to open Maître Choux

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Award-winning pastry chef Joakim Prat is set to open patisserie Maître Choux in South Kensington next Monday (13th April) meaning it will be the only pastry shop in the UK with a three Michelin-starred chef at the helm.MC_image4 Wanting to offer customers a quality dessert found only in the most exclusive eateries Joakim has spent month perfecting the shop’s range of éclair’s, choux and chouquettes (empty choux pastry casings that are traditionally eaten in France for breakfast or as a snack). The result are hand-crafted designs that are to be baked throughout the day. Joakim came to London to take on the role of Joël Robuchon's head pastry chef L'Atelier, before moving on to Mayfair's The Greenhouse, he also held the same position at Can Fabes in Barcelona. Bringing a contemporary twist to a classic French speciality these desserts can even be filled upon ordering and are said to make a perfect gift or indulgent snack. The core range will be complemented by regularly changing specials that showcase Joakim’s talents, orders can also be taken for bespoke designs. MC_image1Although primarily a patisserie Maître Choux will also offer seating for a handful of customers. Here guests can accompany their pastry with a cup of the finest quality teas and coffee as well as thick hot chocolate made from a legendary Basque recipe provided by Joakim’s grandmother. Maître Choux will open from 7.30am until 7pm Monday to Friday and from 10am to 7pm on Saturday. More information on their website here: www.maitrechoux.com and their Twitter.
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Editor 9th April 2015

Award-winning pastry chef Joakim Prat to open Maître Choux