Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach Welcomes Pastry Visionary Pierre-Jean Quinonero for a Masterful Collaboration with Nicolas Lambert

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach announces an exclusive collaboration with Pierre-Jean Quinonero, Executive Pastry Chef at the iconic Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel. From Friday, January 10, 2025, Chef Quinonero will join forces with the Resort’s own acclaimed Senior Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Lambert to unveil Alchimie de Lambert et Quinonero, a bespoke afternoon tea experience that promises to captivate connoisseurs of fine desserts and aficionados of sweet delicacies alike.

This partnership between two masters of modern pastry invites guests to embark on a four-sequence journey. The afternoon tea opens with savoury delights such as Quiche Forestière with wild mushrooms in an egg royale and Sea Bass Escabèche with Provençale confit and rosemary sablé. These intricate bites are designed to intrigue the palate and set the tone for the experience ahead.

The second sequence offers a refreshing pre-dessert, where a delicate meringue shell meets a whipped white cheese mousse infused with mountain pepper, complemented by caviar lime leaves and a vibrant citrus sorbet. Subtle layers of flavour reveal themselves, creating an interplay of light textures and bright notes that prepare the senses for the sweet creations to follow.

The third sequence presents a showcase of exquisitely crafted tea-time desserts. Nicolas Lambert’s creations include a Jasmine Tea Mousse paired with tropical pineapple marmalade atop a light coconut dacquoise, and a Chocolate and Blackcurrant composition featuring 64% Manjari chocolate mousse, sharp blackcurrant coulis, and crispy buckwheat. Pierre-Jean Quinonero contributes his signature Tahitian Vanilla and Hibiscus “Pebble,” a harmonious blend of textures with vanilla ganache and confit hibiscus atop a praline base, and a Hazelnut Religieuse, an exquisite choux pastry filled with hazelnut diplomat cream and toasted hazelnut shavings.

The journey concludes on a sweet note with a petit gift from Pierre-Jean Quinonero: a Vanilla Sugar Tart with Salted Caramel. This final offering features a soft brioche dough base layered with rich vanilla caramel, dusted with granulated sugar and vanilla powder, providing a comforting yet sophisticated end to the experience.

The Shai Salon Vitrine further entices with delights such as a vibrant lemon and basil tart with yuzu confit, a cocoa crunch cake layered with caramel and cocoa ganache, and a fig tart featuring a moist sponge base with glossy berry glaze. Meanwhile, Jou Jou Brasserie presents the Strawberry and Rose Vacherin, a plated dessert of meringue, strawberry sorbet, and vanilla whipped cream, finished with a delicate rose sauce.

Hailing from Auvergne in central France, Pierre-Jean Quinonero is celebrated as one of the most innovative pastry chefs of his generation. A graduate of the Lycée Hôtelier de Chamalières, Quinonero honed his craft at prestigious establishments across France, including the Hotel de Paris in Monaco and La Chèvre d’Or in Èze Village, before joining Four Seasons in Paris at the famed Le Cinq Restaurant. Since his appointment at Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat in 2023, Quinonero has redefined the pastry offerings of the iconic Mediterranean landmark. Renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and passion for seasonal ingredients, his creations harmonise with the hotel’s Provençal roots. Prestigious accolades such as the Michelin Guide’s Passion Dessert prize and Pastry Chef of the Year 2023 by La Liste highlight his talent.

Nicolas Lambert was born into a family of boulangers and pâtissiers in the picturesque village of Epinal, where he was immersed in the art of pastry from a young age. After earning his culinary qualifications, Lambert built his career in acclaimed establishments across France, including Paris, Lyon, and Cannes. His international tenure at the two Michelin-starred Caprice at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong contributed to the restaurant’s third Michelin star and earned him the title of Asia’s Best Pastry Chef in 2018. Since joining Four Seasons Dubai in 2021, Lambert has delighted guests with creations such as his iconic The Bee, which evolves with the seasons. His dedication to local ingredients and innovative techniques earned him accolades such as Pastry Chef of the Year 2022 by Gault & Millau.

The collaboration between Pierre-Jean Quinonero and Nicolas Lambert promises to be a showcase of shared passion and artistry. Both chefs are renowned for their ability to blend classic techniques with contemporary flair, making the partnership a true celebration of modern French pastry artistry. Set against the stunning coastal vistas of Four Seasons Resort Dubai, this limited-edition afternoon tea is an unmissable celebration of refined elegance and flavour.

Alchimie de Lambert et Quinonero Afternoon Tea

• Available from Friday, January 10 until Monday, March, 31, 2025, 3:00 to 7:00 pm
• Price: AED 240 per person; AED 420 for two people, inclusive of water and tea or coffee

Shai Salon                                                                                                                                                              

• Vitrine Selection available from Friday, January 10 until Monday, March, 31, 2025

Jou Jou Brasserie

• Strawberry and Rose Vacherin available from Friday, January 10 until Monday, March, 31, 2025

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