Currently, Chef Jonathan also oversees the offerings at Butterfly Patisserie and The Butterfly Room is renowned for its upscale afternoon tea featuring exquisite pastries, scones, and homemade jams.
Hailing from France with a remarkable background training under some of the world’s finest pastry chefs. Chef Jonathan has honed his craft in tailoring sweet temptations for all occasions by working alongside some of the most respected names in the industry over the years, including Chef Sébastian Serveau, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Chef Jérôme Chaucesse at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, and Pastry World Champion Chef Julien Alvarez at The Peninsula Paris. Chef Jonathan’s exceptional, ingenious, and inventive creations have earned him many accolades, including the winning title at the Cabosse d’Or Junior Competition. Now, Chef Jonathan brings his expertise and passion for innovative desserts to elevate the patisserie experience at Rosewood Hong Kong.
New Pastries Collection at Butterfly Patisserie
Adding to the allure of Butterfly Patisserie, Chef Jonathan introduces an array of new items that promise to delight discerning dessert and pastry enthusiasts, starting with Strawberry Baked Cheesecake (HK$98), a delicate, cloud-like confection pairing the elegance of cheese from Brittany with bright, zesty notes from fresh strawberry; Hazelnut Paris Brest (HK$98), a reimagined classic featuring delicate baked puff pastry enveloping a heavenly hazelnut cream filling;
Vanilla Chocolate & Salted Caramel Cake (HK$98) crafted with Butterfly Patisserie’s bespoke 71.5% signature chocolate with layers of luscious dark chocolate brownie, crispy chocolate, and velvety dark chocolate cream; and Coffee Cake(HK$98), which encapsulates the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, paired with chocolate sponge and a coffee crème brulee top.
Other artful new creations that will be introduced this summer include the light and fluffy Strawberry roll cake (HK$98), which combines vibrant notes of strawberry with the warm embrace of vanilla in an airy cake with a texture akin to Japanese classic dessert, Pineapple & Coconut Cake (HK$98), offering a luscious tropical twist with layers of pineapple cremeux, coconut mousse, and the nutty flavors of finely crumbled coconut, topped with coconut biscuit; and finally, Vanilla Flan (HK$98), a classic delicacy starring smooth and velvety Tahitian vanilla cream filling, infused with the rich flavors of premium vanilla beans, nestled within a buttery pastry; the Large Vanilla Flan 14 cm – 18cm (HK488-688$), featuring a puff pastry tart shell with a creamy center of vanilla custard and vanilla Chantilly.
Introducing New Saturday Pastry Masterclasses with Jonathan Soukdeo
Rosewood Hong Kong unveils the Saturday Pastry Masterclass, a unique opportunity for the public to immerse themselves in pastry-making art under Chef Jonathan’s guidance. The upcoming sessions are scheduled:
• 24th August – 2-4 pm focusing on Parisian Flan
• 28th September – 2-4 pm focusing on Parisian Flan
• 26th October – 2-4 pm focusing on Chiffon Cake
Each class will offer participants a hands-on experience, complete with Champagne, snacks, a special gift, and a cake or pastry to take home. All classes are priced at HK$1988 per student.
Butterfly Patisserie
Rosewood Hong Kong
Victoria Dockside, Rosewood, 18 Salisbury Rd, Hong Kong
