The Windsor by Heathrow is elevating its luxury offering with the launch of its first bespoke Afternoon Tea experience, created in partnership with acclaimed pastry chef, and Bake Off: The Professionals judge, Cherish Finden.
The Signature Afternoon Tea menu has been carefully curated by Cherish and will be available exclusively to private clients travelling through The Windsor – Heathrow's award-winning private terminal. Guests are encouraged to prebook the experience – included as part of a private client booking – ahead of their visit.
From delicate savouries to exquisite pastries, every element has been carefully created to balance taste, texture and artistry - offering travellers a moment of indulgence before their journey, or a special welcome upon their arrival to the UK. Served on bespoke crockery on a unique tiered stand, the offering brings together British tradition with the vibrant flavours and artistry of Asia.
The signature collection includes exquisitely crafted pâtisserie creations, including an indulgent chocolate gâteau layered with Guanaja whipped ganache, crunchy praline feuilletine and silky Dulcey crémeux; and a tropical coconut delicacy combining lemongrass-infused pineapple compote, coconut mousse and coconut dacquoise.
Best known for her exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail and appearances as a judge on Channel 4's Bake Off: The Professionals, Cherish brings her world-class expertise to a menu that reflects the personalised, luxury service for which The Windsor is renowned.
Charlotte Burns, VIP Lead at Heathrow, said: "At The Windsor, we want every guest to experience the very best of British hospitality, with exceptional service and care throughout their journey. That's why we're delighted to be introducing our first Afternoon Tea experience with the incredibly talented Cherish Finden, to bring our guests an extra touch of luxury during their visit to The Windsor."
Cherish Finden, Executive Pastry Chef, said: "My Afternoon Tea collection for The Windsor is inspired by my Singaporean roots, cherished culinary memories and over 30 years of international culinary experience. Each creation has been thoughtfully crafted to tell a story of flavour, craftsmanship and discovery. I hope guests of The Windsor enjoy the beautiful, bespoke experience we've created."
The Afternoon Tea is available now, exclusively for private client guests travelling through The Windsor, as part of their private terminal experience. Guests are encouraged to prebook by contacting the customer support team at enquiriesvip@heathrow.com or +44 (0) 20 87572227.
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About Heathrow
Heathrow is the UK’s international gateway and the world’s busiest two-runway airport, serving 230 destinations across more than 80 countries. The most punctual and reliable hub in Europe welcomes over 200,000 passengers on roughly 1,300 flights each day, and serves as Britain’s front door for tourism, investment and trade – with over 75% of all UK air cargo by value flown through Heathrow. The airport is the UK’s largest single-site of employment, with more than 80,000 people working across Heathrow. Around 10% are directly employed by Heathrow, while the remainder work for Team Heathrow partners, including airlines, ground handlers and retailers.
About the Afternoon Tea
Cherish Finden's Signature Afternoon Tea
The Savoury
SCOTTISH SMOKED SALMON Seaweed & Sesame Oil Crunch, Cream Cheese, Japanese Pickled Cucumber
GRILLED HAM & CHEESE Wookey Hole Cheddar, Béchamel, Parmesan Tuiles, White Bread
ST EWE’S EGG BLACK TRUFFLE Milk Bun, Truffle, Mayonnaise
Paired with Yunnan Black Tea
The Great British Scone Trolley
FRESHLY BAKED SCONES Handcrafted Daily & Served Warm Strawberry, Raspberry & Apricot Preserves Cornish Clotted Cream
The Cherish Signature Collection
CHOCOLATE Guanaja Whipped Ganache, Crunchy Praline Feuilletine, Brownie, Dulcey Crémeux
COCONUT Lemongrass Pineapple Compote, Coconut Mousse, Coconut Dacquoise
RASPBERRY Tahitian Vanilla Mascarpone Chantilly, Lemon Madeleine, Raspberry Jelly, Lemon Shortbread
About Cherish Finden
Cherish Finden is a Singaporean-born pastry chef. Born in Singapore, she trained to become a pastry chef and after moving to the United Kingdom, has worked as an executive chef at various hotels and restaurants and has won a plethora of awards for her work. Since 2016, she has served as a judge on Bake Off: The Professionals.
