Maître Choux

I went to visit Maître Choux a couple of weeks ago but I am happy to say, I will be paying another visit the next time I am near South Kensington, why? read all about it here.

Located in South Kensington, is the well-talked-about specialist patisserie Maître Choux. The patisserie is the work of art of 3 Michelin starred pastry chef, Joankim Prat who moved from Can Fabes in Barcelona to be Joël Robuchon’s Head Pastry Chef at L’Atelier, before moving on to Mayfair’s The Greenhouse.

Maître Choux produced eight éclairs and six choux pastries and the flavours are delicious and homely. In France, the éclair is recognised as being the most popular patisserie item, as it gives a homely and comforting feeling. The perfectly formed pastries forms a rainbow of colours that can be seen a number of metres away from the shop’s window. The use of minimalistic interior meets a splash of colours as every row showcase the number of éclairs and their flavours that captures anyone’s attention especially on a dull rainy day, but at £5 a pop, it is almost too pricy to purchase all the flavours especially for an individual who does not eat éclairs, however, having tried the éclairs, I have to say, it had changed my mind on éclairs altogether.

Each éclair is carefully designed and decorated to perfection, with a decorative piece in the centre printed with “Maître Choux, by Joakim Prat, Artiste Patissier” as a signature on every piece. I bought myself a Reves Intenses de Chocolat – which was a very dark multi-origin chocolate; Citron Italian Meringue – simply put the Italian Lemon Meringue; Vert D’Iran – the Persian Pistachio and the Petite Duchesse A La Vanille et Éclat’s De Pecan – the Tahitian Vanilla & Pecan flavour. A Dark Chocolate and Spanish Raspberry Pink choux were also bought. Every bite of the éclairs is satisfying; I remember the staff letting me know that it takes 12 people four hours to make 180 éclairs a day. The choux might look very simple and ordinary with just a hint of coloured chocolate piece over them, but there is a generous amount of cream, it is soft and almost melts inside your mouth as you bite into it. It is filling but not overwhelming.

Maître Choux opens from 8am – 8pm perfect for those who would like a pick-me-up and a treat to themselves during the day. I have been told by the staff that they do sell out very quick, but as I had arrived at 11am, I was lucky. Those who are looking to visit, might want to order a cup of hot chocolate, it is made from a Basque recipe that is provided by Joakim’s grandmother.

Visit Maître Choux:
15 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ES

Verdict

Service: 5/5

Atmosphere: –

Food: 5/5