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Renowned Pastry Chef, Cherish Finden Appointed by Pan Pacific London

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Renowned Pastry Chef, Cherish Finden Appointed by Pan Pacific London

Pan Pacific London announced the appointment of Cherish Finden as Executive Pastry Chef.This boundary breaking pastry chef, born in Singapore, has over 30 years of international experience and will be responsible for creating the hotel’s entire pastry collection. She takes the role following a stintas Creative Development Chef at an internationally renowned luxurious chocolatier.

Famed for re-defining the art of patisserie, Cherish, currently appearing as a judge on Channel 4’s Bake Off: The Professionals, is recognised as one of the top pastry chefs in the world and will be creating an innovative, imaginative and irresistible menu.  In addition, guests can look forward to a ‘slice of Singapore’ on the afternoon tea menu along with traditional favourites, making the offering decadent and intriguing.

Cherish Finden, Executive Pastry Chef at Pan Pacific London says: “I am delighted to be part of the Pan Pacific London team and I look forward to bringing my Singaporean heritage to the pastries that we will create. It will be a celebration of a slice of Singapore in London, a fusion of two of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in the world”.

The appointment sees Cherish’s return to Pan Pacific, with her first professional position being at Pan Pacific Singapore in 1991. In a career that has lasted over thirty years, Cherish can boast heading the pastry offering at some of the world's most exclusive hotels, including Raffles Hotel Singapore, The Sheraton Tower Singapore, and The Langham London. Her career has also seen her appear on numerous television shows including as a judge for Channel 4’s Bake Off - The Professionals, MasterChef and James Martin Saturday Kitchen. Cherish was recently honoured to be chosen to present the Gold Standard of The Duke of Edinburgh Awards at Buckingham Palace. She has also been a judge for the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Annual Awards of Excellence and the Association of Pastry Chefs.In 2015 she was awarded The Macallan Lifetime Achievement Award at the World Gourmet Summit.

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Michelle Whittemore

Director of Marketing Communications

Pan Pacific London

Email: michelle.whittemore@panpacific.com

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About Pan Pacific London

Pan Pacific London marks Pan Pacific Hotels Group's first footprint in Europe. Located in a mixed-use development at One Bishopsgate Plaza, the City's new landmark tower, the hotel is currently under construction and will provide a new hospitality offering to The City of London.   

Fronted by PLP Architecture and with design by Yabu Pushelberg, the hotel is unmatched in scale and quality by any existing hotels in the area. The hotel will open in early 2021 featuring 237 guestrooms and one-bedroom suites; two restaurants and bars; a wellbeing floor with treatment rooms, sleep pods, a well-equipped gym and fitness area, Café and 18.5m indoor infinity pool; public plaza; two floors of meeting rooms and event spaces as well as the largest ballroom in the square mile; and more.  

The hotel has already been awarded various accolades by the International Property Awards for its architecture, design and mixed-use development, a whole year before opening.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited, one of Asia’s most established hotel and property companies with an outstanding portfolio of investment and development properties.

Based in Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels Group owns and/or manages nearly 50 hotels, resorts and serviced suites including those under development across 29 cities in Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe.

Voted “Best Regional Hotel Chain” by readers in Asia from 2017 to 2019, Pan Pacific Hotels Group comprises three brands: Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION and PARKROYAL.

Sincerity is the hallmark of Pan Pacific Hotels Group. The Group is known to its guests, partners, associates and owners for its sincerity in people and the sense of confidence which alleviates the stresses of today’s complex world.

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts

With hotels, resorts and serviced suites across Asia, Oceania and North America, Pan Pacific provides a safe harbour in an ever-changing world. Places with less to worry about because, when you stay with us, rest assured that all will be taken care of. For this is where you will find your balance.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts

PARKROYAL COLLECTION hotels are icons of design with a sense of responsibility and care towards the environment and self. Each hotel is one of a kind and not one in a line. It goes beyond bricks and mortar to refresh body and soul. It breathes style with a contemporary vibe, inspiring everyone who steps through its doors to live life.

PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts

A big city or cosy enclave – where there is a PARKROYAL hotel, resort or serviced suite, there is a celebration of people. Our passion for creating real connections and joyous moments can be felt when you enter any of our properties across Asia and Australia. After all, this is the place to bring out the best of you, by us.

Contacts

Sirinate Meenakul

Sirinate Meenakul

Press contact Vice President, Brand Marketing & Communications Pan Pacific Hotels Group +65 6808 1256
Jastina Balen

Jastina Balen

Press contact Director, Communications Pan Pacific Hotels Group +65 6808 1243
Wong Liyan

Wong Liyan

Press contact Senior Manager, Communications Pan Pacific Hotels Group +65 6808 1265
Elaine Chan

Elaine Chan

Press contact Director of Marketing Communications PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore +65 6845 1239
Zareen Huang

Zareen Huang

Press contact Director of Marketing Communications PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore +65 6809 8806
Michelle Whittemore

Michelle Whittemore

Press contact Director, Marketing Communications Pan Pacific London +44 7516 030766
Ellen Zhang

Ellen Zhang

Press contact Marketing Communications Manager Pan Pacific Tianjin +86 22 5863 8888 8816
Karlee Walker

Karlee Walker

Press contact Marketing & Communications Manager Pan Pacific Perth +61 8 9224 7720
Christina Wu

Christina Wu

Press contact Marketing Communications Manager Pan Pacific Ningbo +86 574 8911 8888 Ext.6578
Han Nguyen

Han Nguyen

Press contact Marketing Executive PARKROYAL Saigon +84 3842 1111 Ext 723
Sayaka Saito

Sayaka Saito

Press contact Manager, Public Relations / Brand Management BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A PARTNER OF PAN PACIFIC HOTELS AND RESORTS / HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARTNER OF PARKROYAL HOTELS AND RESORTS +81 3 6233 7693
Nguyen Thuy Linh

Nguyen Thuy Linh

Press contact Marketing & Communications Manager Pan Pacific Hanoi +84 (0)24 3823 8888
Pai Wiboonsuk

Pai Wiboonsuk

Press contact Marketing Manager - Victoria +61 3 9027 2114
Chris Lim

Chris Lim

Press contact Marketing Executive, PR & Communication PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne +61411281537 PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne
Edra Godinho

Edra Godinho

Press contact Marketing Communications Manager Pan Pacific Toronto +14164442511
Teresa Koh

Teresa Koh

Press contact Director of Marketing Communications Pan Pacific Orchard +6590177285