Bangkok, Thailand, March 30, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok welcomes World Champion Pastry Chef Masanori Hata, winner of the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie, for a limited-time guest appearance in the Authors' Lounge. There, he will present an afternoon tea that showcases his unmistakable artistry and his refined sense for the perfect balance of flavors.

From March 26 to April 25, 2026, this special collaboration offers guests the opportunity to experience Chef Hata's pastry creations through a selection of savory dishes, warm scones, and desserts. Chef Hata, internationally renowned for his disciplined technique and thoughtful approach, brings his distinctive style to one of Bangkok's most popular afternoon tea venues.

The experience begins with a sorbet course, where "Floating Island" is served with bourbon vanilla ice cream and sea salt caramel, providing a gentle introduction to the subsequent afternoon tea.

Afterwards, guests can enjoy a selection of tea sandwiches, including Boston lobster with tartar 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.

Afternoon tea continues with warm, simple raisin scones served with homemade seasonal jams and a choice of Devonshire clotted cream, mascarpone or butter.

Chef Hata's pastry specialties include lemon mint torte, hazelnut milk chocolate cake, pistachio griotte cake, apricot pistachio macaron, hazelnut praline caramel petit beurre dulcey and a brioche roll with pear compote and jasmine cream.

Set in the historic atmosphere of the Authors' Lounge, this experience reflects the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok's long-standing relationship with guest chefs and the tradition of afternoon tea, which has been part of the hotel's history for generations. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, the collaboration with Executive Chef Masanori Hata continues the hotel's tradition of welcoming renowned guest chefs.

Afternoon tea costs THB 1,980++ per person or THB 2,680++ per person including a glass of champagne.

The Afternoon Tea by world champion pastry chef Masanori Hata will be offered in the Authors' Lounge of the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, from March 26 to April 25, 2026.