Gontran Cherrier opens first Asian bakery in Hong Kong
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Fourth-generation French baker and globally recognized pastry chef Gontran Cherrier has opened his first boulangerie and restaurant in Hong Kong’s K11 Musea.
The Hong Kong store and restaurant mark the first flagship for Asia with further openings planned across Japan, Taiwan, and the UAE.
At K11 Musea’s Food Playground, the 3500sqft Gontran Cherrier space encompasses an open bakery, an 80-seat restaurant along with a communal table, a cafe area with seating as well takeaway coffee, and a retail space for take-home baked goods.
More than 2000 baguettes and croissants are prepared in an open kitchen each day, using premium French flour and butter flown in from France. The baked menu consists of more than 50 handmade creations ranging from viennoiserie, bread, patisserie, cookies, and cakes.
In just nine years, Gontran has built a pastry empire including more than 50 stores worldwide from a single store in Montmartre, Paris. He has written cookbooks and appeared on television.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific location in Hong Kong has Gontran Cherrier chosen for his first Asian bakery?
Which specific location in Hong Kong has Gontran Cherrier chosen for his first Asian bakery?
The first Gontran Cherrier boulangerie and restaurant in Hong Kong is located in K11 Musea. This specific site is within K11 Musea's Food Playground.
Q.What is the daily production volume of baguettes and croissants at the new Hong Kong location?
What is the daily production volume of baguettes and croissants at the new Hong Kong location?
More than 2000 baguettes and croissants are prepared daily at the Hong Kong store. These baked goods are made in an open kitchen using ingredients flown from France.
Q.What are Gontran Cherrier's plans for further expansion in Asia following the Hong Kong flagship?
What are Gontran Cherrier's plans for further expansion in Asia following the Hong Kong flagship?
Following the Hong Kong flagship, Gontran Cherrier plans further openings across Japan and Taiwan. Expansion is also planned for the UAE.
Q.How many different handmade creations are offered on the baked menu at the new Hong Kong store?
How many different handmade creations are offered on the baked menu at the new Hong Kong store?
The baked menu at the Hong Kong store consists of more than 50 handmade creations. These range from viennoiserie and bread to patisserie, cookies, and cakes.
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