Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair has appointed Reece Collier as Head Pastry Chef, who joins from The Grove, the luxury hotel, spa and golf resort in Hertfordshire.
His combined knowledge of traditional patisserie and modern techniques promises to deliver the finest pastries for guests and the best afternoon tea in London.
Collier said, “As a born and bred Londoner, I am thrilled to have joined Brown's, the oldest hotel in the city, and their stunning English Tea Room where Queen Victoria loved to take afternoon tea.
'I have exceptionally exciting plans for Brown's and cannot wait to celebrate its history and esteemed guests through special menus and delicious creations.”
Collier has competed in a number of esteemed competitions including Bake Off: The Professionals series 1 & 2, where he reached the semi-finals, judged by the industry’s finest, Benoit Blin MCA and Cherish Finden.
Collier’s successful streak didn’t end there, in 2017 he competed in the finals of the UK Pastry Open, where he fought to win a place in the UK Pastry Team for the Coupe de Monde de la Pâtisserie. Although missing out on a place on the podium, he was awarded the highest mark for Best Tasting Entremets.