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The cycle of figuring out if the desserts are good from left to right 6. Chef Ken Lu, Chef Ken Tan, PARKROYAL
can go through several rounds, including internal on Kitchener Road, Chef Christopher Eng, PARKROYAL
tastings from within the hotel. Other hotels have COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore , Chef Edina Si of
the standard of doing this process from 3-6 months Pan Pacific Singapore, and Chef Candy Lu, PARKROYAL
in advance before the time period they expect to COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore pg073 7. chempedak
crumble, by Chef Ken Tan, PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
execute the desserts for any promotional period.
They also do a few rounds of testing by showcasing especially with the recent governmental campaign
the desserts in the buffet line, to see how diners against diabetes and imploring people to consume
like the desserts, and garner feedback from diners, less sugar. When I express shock given that chocolate
before. “Our diners at Spice Brasserie are mostly seems to be a more universally loved flavour, Chef
local families,” explains Chef Tan. “We gather the Lu has this to say. “Chocolate is still a must
feedback from our diners and amongst chefs, to have in everyone’s lives,” she drawls.
ensure the flavours of the dessert are well-balanced” “No one can give up chocolate.”

So what are the current trends towards cakes and
desserts within the hotel industry? Funnily enough, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore
3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289
it’s often the desserts that have a strong focus Tel: (65) 6809 8888
on fruits, or vegan takes on dishes. Strawberry PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road
shortcake, I’ve learnt, is one of the more popular 181 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208533 | Tel: (65) 6428 3000
requests, and Chef Lu often takes time to explain to PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore
diners how it can be made to be more vegan, and 6 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Tel: (65) 6845 1000
the fruit-based desserts more often than not tend Pan Pacific Singapore
to respond well with the diners most. The chefs 7 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square, Singapore 039595
attribute this to people wanting to eat healthier, Tel: (65) 6336 8111
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