Day in the Life of Dorchester Pastry Chef | Inside The Iconic London Hotel

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Editor 29th July 2025
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Day in the Life of Dorchester Pastry Chef | Inside The Iconic London Hotel

A day in the life of The Dorchester pastry chef - Wallace Cheuk Yin Li. From early morning bakery prep to afternoon tea service, chocolate amenities for Ascot, and stunning signature desserts, discover what it takes to create pastry at one of the world’s most prestigious hotels.

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