{"id":7951,"date":"2026-03-30T03:48:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T03:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/world-champion-pastry-chef-masanori-hata-presents-afternoon-tea-at-the-authors-lounge\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T02:32:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T02:32:08","slug":"world-champion-pastry-chef-masanori-hata-presents-afternoon-tea-at-the-authors-lounge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/world-champion-pastry-chef-masanori-hata-presents-afternoon-tea-at-the-authors-lounge\/","title":{"rendered":"World Champion Pastry Chef Masanori Hata Presents Afternoon Tea at the Author\u2019s Lounge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"><img width=\"900\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/World-Champion-Pastry-Chef-Masanori-Hata-Presents-Afternoon-Tea-at-the-Authors-Lounge.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"World Champion Pastry Chef Masanori Hata Presents Afternoon Tea at the Author's Lounge - TRAVELINDEX\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/World-Champion-Pastry-Chef-Masanori-Hata-Presents-Afternoon-Tea-at-the-Authors-Lounge.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/World-Champion-Pastry-Chef-Masanori-Hata-Presents-Afternoon-Tea-at-the-Authors-Lounge-750x480.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/World-Champion-Pastry-Chef-Masanori-Hata-Presents-Afternoon-Tea-at-the-Authors-Lounge-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/World-Champion-Pastry-Chef-Masanori-Hata-Presents-Afternoon-Tea-at-the-Authors-Lounge.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-60197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/World-Champion-Pastry-Chef-Masanori-Hata-Presents-Afternoon-Tea-at-the-Authors-Lounge-750x480.jpg\" alt=\"World Champion Pastry Chef Masanori Hata Presents Afternoon Tea at the Author's Lounge - TRAVELINDEX\" width=\"750\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/World-Champion-Pastry-Chef-Masanori-Hata-Presents-Afternoon-Tea-at-the-Authors-Lounge-750x480.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/World-Champion-Pastry-Chef-Masanori-Hata-Presents-Afternoon-Tea-at-the-Authors-Lounge-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/World-Champion-Pastry-Chef-Masanori-Hata-Presents-Afternoon-Tea-at-the-Authors-Lounge.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a>Bangkok, Thailand, March 30, 2026 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok welcomes <strong>World Champion Pastry Chef Masanori Hata<\/strong>, winner of the <em>Coupe du Monde de la P\u00e2tisserie<\/em>, for a limited-time residency at The Authors\u2019 Lounge, presenting an afternoon tea that showcases his signature artistry and delicate balance of flavour.<\/p>\n<p>Available from 26 March to 25 April 2026, this special collaboration introduces guests to Chef Hata\u2019s pastry creations through a selection of savouries, warm scones and desserts. Recognised internationally for his disciplined technique and thoughtful approach, Chef Hata brings his distinctive style to one of Bangkok\u2019s most celebrated afternoon tea settings.<\/p>\n<p>The experience begins with a sorbet course featuring Floating Island with Bourbon vanilla ice cream and sea-salted caramel, offering a gentle introduction to the afternoon tea that follows.<\/p>\n<p>Guests may then enjoy a selection of tea sandwiches, including Boston lobster with tartare sauce, beef pastrami with potatoes and sour cream, yellow curry bread sandwich with celery heart and egg salad, smoked salmon with horseradish and cucumber, and coronation chicken salad with black olives.<\/p>\n<p>The afternoon tea continues with warm plain and raisin scones, served with seasonal house-made jams and a choice of Devonshire clotted cream, mascarpone or butter.<\/p>\n<p>Chef Hata\u2019s pastry selection includes Lemon Mint Pie, Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Cake, Pistachio Griotte Cake, Apricot and Pistachio Macaron, Hazelnut Praline and Caramel Petit-Beurre Dulcey, and a Brioche Roll with Pear Compote and Jasmine Cream.<\/p>\n<p>Served within the historic surroundings of The Authors\u2019 Lounge, the experience reflects Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok\u2019s long-standing connection with visiting culinary talents and the traditions of afternoon tea that have been part of the hotel\u2019s story for generations. As Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok celebrates 150 years, the collaboration with Chef Masanori Hata continues the hotel\u2019s tradition of welcoming distinguished guest chefs.<\/p>\n<p>Afternoon tea is priced at THB 1,980++ per person, or THB 2,680++ per person including a glass of Champagne.<\/p>\n<p>Afternoon Tea by World Champion Pastry Chef Masanori Hata will be available from 26 March to 25 April 2026 at The Authors\u2019 Lounge, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelnewshub.com\/lifestyle\/restaurants-dining\/world-champion-pastry-chef-masanori-hata-presents-afternoon-tea-at-the-authors-lounge\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bangkok, Thailand, March 30, 2026 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok welcomes World Champion Pastry Chef Masanori Hata, winner of the Coupe du Monde de la P\u00e2tisserie, for a limited-time residency at The Authors\u2019 Lounge, presenting an afternoon tea that showcases his signature artistry and delicate balance of flavour. 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