FOOD + DRINK
A PASSION FOR PASTRY AT
ÂRTISSERIE PÂTISSERIE
THE ART OF FOOD
AN UNFORGETTABLE PÂTISSERIE , DESIGNED AND CRAFTED BY ONE OF THE NATION ’ S MOST RESPECTED PASTRY CHEFS PAR EXCELLENCE , CHRIS UNDERWOOD
When it comes to the art of pastry cheffing , Chris Underwood is a master . Beginning his career at Cliveden Hotel in Berkshire , he has worked ever since within multiple Michelin-starred restaurants to develop his craft , talent and technique to the standards of a genius . The result ? Perfectly formed cakes , pastries , breads and more that taste just as exquisite as they look in the Jewel of the Weald .
After starting out at the Cliveden Hotel where he firmly established his love for the art of pastry cheffing , Chris went on to grace Pied à Terre , The Capital Hotel , The Grove , Gidleigh Park , L`Ortolan , La Becasse , The Langham Hotel , The Five Fields and The Typing Room with his craftsmanship . It was while he was appointed head pastry chef for Michelin-starred restaurant Tom
Aikens in Chelsea that Chris was pushed to his limits creatively . However , Chris says that one of his most prestigious positions to date was head pastry chef of the Michelin-starred Fera in Claridge ’ s Hotel .
With a CV that oozes creme-de-la-creme glory , it ’ s no surprise that Chris wanted to pour his passion and talent into his own signature business . Thus , Ârtisserie was born . After teaming up with his business partner and fellow chef , Graham Garett of Biddenden ’ s The West House , Ârtisserie opened its doors earlier this year to serve the people of Tenterden and beyond .
insideKENT caught up with Chris to find out more about him , the artist behind Ârtisserie ’ s divine cakes , bakes and creations .
Ârtisserie is located in the centre of Tenterden , the Jewel of the Weald , a delightful and secluded part of Kent - why did you choose this spot for your business ?
The deciding factor was simply that my wife grew up in Tenterden ; it ’ s such a beautiful market town and we ’ ve always really appreciated its unique beauty and character . Having worked in London for many years , it was also the lifestyle change we knew Tenterden would give us that swayed us even more . Our son is only four years old , so space and the idyllic setting for him to grow up in also contributed to our decision .
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