There is something rather special about an afternoon tea when the pastries are created by one of the world’s most celebrated pastry chefs. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore welcomes internationally acclaimed pastry chef Antonio Bachour for a limited-time collaboration, bringing his signature contemporary pâtisserie to The Courtyard.
Known for his vibrant, highly refined approach to pastry, Chef Bachour has received eight prestigious international accolades, including the World’s Best Pastry Chef title from The Best Chef Awards and the Pastry Innovation Award from La Liste. With more than 25 years in the industry and eight recipe books to his name, his creations are as much about visual artistry as they are about flavour and texture.
For this collaboration, guests can look forward to an Afternoon Tea experience featuring a selection of Chef Bachour’s signature creations, alongside an assortment of cakes, pastries and viennoiserie available throughout the collaboration.
Priced at S$75 per adult and S$45 per child, the Afternoon Tea is available from 15 August to 15 November 2026, with seatings from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and 3.30pm to 6pm. The menu takes a contemporary approach to the familiar Afternoon Tea format, moving from savoury bites into an indulgent line-up of pastries and sweets.
Starting with the savouries, the Foie Gras Crème Brûlée offers a luxurious take on a classic French dessert, transforming the familiar crème brûlée format into an elegant savoury bite. The Crème Fraîche Tart with Caviar pairs creamy crème fraîche with the delicate salinity of caviar for a refined start to the experience.
The smaller savoury creations continue with the Lobster Roll and Lox & Choux, combining familiar ingredients with Chef Bachour’s polished pastry techniques. The lobster roll offers a touch of indulgence in bite-sized form, while the lox and choux cleverly brings together smoked salmon-inspired flavours with the light, airy texture of choux pastry.
Of course, the sweets are where Chef Bachour’s personality really shines. The Exotic Pressed Sable showcases the pastry chef’s flair for balancing textures and tropical flavours, while Bachour’s Rocher is one of the highlights for chocolate lovers. Developed over his more than 25-year career, the creation takes inspiration from the iconic Ferrero Rocher and reinterprets it through Bachour’s contemporary pastry style, with layers of chocolate, crunch and richness packed into an elegant petit gâteau.
Another standout is the Coconut Panna Cotta with Guava Soup and Tropical Fruits, one of two creations developed specially for Singapore. The combination feels particularly fitting for our tropical climate, pairing creamy coconut with the bright, fruity character of guava and tropical fruits. It is a refreshing contrast to the richer chocolate and pastry components.
The experience is rounded off with freshly baked Vanilla Bean Scones and a Mango Brioche. The scones bring the familiar comfort of Afternoon Tea, while the mango brioche adds a more tropical interpretation with its buttery, soft crumb and fruity character.
Beyond the Afternoon Tea, guests can also get their hands on a collection of Chef Antonio Bachour’s signature cakes and pâtisserie creations. Highlights include the Singapore-exclusive Calamansi Yuzu Matcha Entremet (S$92 nett, whole), the second creation developed specially for Singapore. It brings together bright citrus notes from calamansi and yuzu with the earthy, slightly bitter depth of matcha, creating a combination that feels both distinctly modern and suited to local palates.
The Chocolate Berries Basket (S$92 nett, whole) takes a richer direction, pairing chocolate with the freshness and acidity of berries. For something lighter and fruit-forward, the Berry Shortcake (S$82 nett, whole) offers a familiar combination elevated with Bachour’s signature precision and presentation. The tropical theme continues with the Piña Colada (S$82 nett, whole), inspired by the flavours of the classic cocktail and transformed into an elegant pastry creation.
The selection also includes viennoiserie for those looking for something smaller. The Mascarpone Strawberry Bow Tie (S$10 nett) combines creamy mascarpone with strawberries in a beautifully laminated pastry. In comparison, the Pistachio Pain au Raisins (S$12 nett) puts a nutty spin on the classic French pastry, marrying pistachio with the familiar sweetness of raisins and buttery layers.
What makes this collaboration interesting is the way Chef Bachour’s distinctive pastry language has been adapted for Singapore. His creations are immediately recognisable for their immaculate finishes, intricate layering and playful combinations. Still, the inclusion of tropical ingredients such as calamansi, yuzu, guava, coconut and mango gives the collection a sense of place.
For pastry enthusiasts, the Afternoon Tea offers an opportunity to sample several of Bachour’s creations in one sitting, while the cakes and viennoiserie provide an option to bring some of that pastry artistry home.
You can order cakes and pastries online at shop.fullertonhotels.com, with delivery or self-collection available from The Fullerton Cake Boutique.
The Antonio Bachour collaboration is available for a limited time at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, so it’s worth checking out if you enjoy contemporary pâtisserie or simply want to experience Afternoon Tea with a more modern, pastry-forward twist.
Note: This is an invited tasting.
The Courtyard
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square
Singapore 049178
Tel: +65 68778911
Website
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW, NS Line)
Opening Hours:
Daily: 8:30am - 9pm
Direction:
1) Alight at Raffles Place MRT station. Take Exit H. Walk towards the river. Turn right at the river. Walk along the river to the destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]
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