Joanne Todd Belmain
About Me
With over 20years experience as a Pastry Chef, I've experimented with many styles and polished my expertise in a wide range of skills; including plated desserts for fine dining, brasserie and banqueting dishes, handmade petit fours and chocolates, ice creams and sorbets, artisan bread, sugar work, chocolate techniques, and a huge variety of afternoon teas.
I've had the pleasure of working with many talented chefs over the years, and collectively worked hard to maintain or establish the accolades so coveted by each property and it's team. Working in up to 2 Michelin starred, and 5 AA rosette restaurants, also Relais et Chateau 5 star hotels, has given me a wealth of experience and a sense of pride in the luxury service and high quality of food provided each of these outstanding businesses.
I have had the privilege to cater for several senior members of Japanese, European and British Royalty, important state visits, internationally renowned celebrities and high profile events such as the annual Nobel Peace Prize banquet for 3 consecutive years, as well as for corporate functions for the likes of Google and the MTV Music Awards.
As a pastry chef, I have to be incredibly creative, organised, focussed and dedicated to perfection.. No matter the trials, the satisfaction of sending a perfectly calculated, exquisitely detailed, and delicately balanced dish that will be both appreciated for its superior taste and artistic presentation.... Well it's priceless.
Curriculum Vitae
HEAD JUDGE - AFTERNOONTEA.CO.UK, (2016-Present)
ESTATE HEAD PASTRY CHEF - BEAVERBROOK HOTEL & SPA, 2018-2020
Luxury boutique hotel, spa, school of cookery and private members golf club
CLUB HEAD PASTRY CHEF - THE ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB, 2015 - 2018
The world's largest and most exclusive private members club
Chef: Phillip Corrick MBE
HEAD PASTRY CHEF - BROWNS HOTEL, 2014 - 2015
Luxury 5 Star Hotel, London's oldest hotel
3 AA Rosettes
Chef: Lee Streeton & Mark Hix
HEAD PASTRY CHEF - THE ROYAL HORSEGUARDS HOTEL 2010 - 2014
Luxury 5 star Hotel
2 AA Rosettes & Hotel of the year 2010
UK Tea Guild Award of Excellence 2012&13
Chef: Ben Purton
HEAD PASTREY CHEF - LE PONT DE LA TOUR, 2008 - 2010
Fine Dining 2 AA Rosette Restaurant, French artisan Bakery, Deli, Bar & Grill
HEAD PASTRY CHEF - GRAVETYE MANOR 2007 - 2008
1 Michelin Star, 3 AA Rosettes
Chef: Mark Raffan
PASTRY SOUS CHEF - THE GROVE HOTEL 2006 - 2007
Luxury 5 Star Estate
Chef: Tony Hoyle
SOUS TO HEAD PASTRY CHEF - THE GRAND HOTEL OSLO, 2004 - 2006
Deluxe 5 star Hotel, caters for the Norwegian Royal Family, State visits, National Events and the prestigious annual Nobel Peace Prize Banquet.
Chef: Jean Francois Morille
PASTRY SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE - RESTAURANT BAGATELLE 2003 - 2004
2 Michelin Stars
Chef: Eyvind Hellstrom
PASTRY COMMIS CHEF - RESTAURANT PETRUS, 2002 - 2003
2 Michellin Stars, 5 AA Rosettes
Chef Patrons: Marcus Wareing and Gordon Ramsay
PASTRY APPRENTICE TO COMMIS CHEF - THE DINING ROOM 2000-2002
Chef: Tony Tobin