The Doxford Group appoints new pastry chef for The Tempus
Catherine Smith worked at the Ritz Hotel in London, where she assisted in producing 400 afternoon teas a day alongside a team of pastry chefs
The Doxford Group has announced the appointment of Catherine Smith as the new pastry chef of The Tempus, the new boutique hotel and restaurant on the Charlton Hall Estate in Northumberland.
Prior to her appointment, Smith worked at the Ritz Hotel in London, where she assisted in producing 400 afternoon teas a day alongside a team of pastry chefs.
After four successful years in the capital, she was offered a role at the prestigious Betty’s Cookery School in Harrogate. She then moved to The Alice Hawthorn Hotel in the village of Nun Monkton just outside York.
Smith said: “I am excited to bring my delicate and innovative touch to The Tempus, with plans to redesign the dessert menu to offer guests an unforgettable finale to their dining experience.
“I’m looking forward to introducing the finest afternoon tea in Northumberland at The Tempus and using my skills to offer guests cookery lessons in the coming months.”
Richard Shell, owner of The Doxford Group, added: “As part of the ongoing development of the Tempus, we are delighted that Catherine Smith has joined the team as our pastry chef. We are excited about the sweet treats and Afternoon Tea that will soon be added to the menu”.
The Tempus opened on 6 May 2023 and consists of 15 guest bedrooms and suites, a ground-floor bar, restaurant and orangery.
The hotel’s restaurant is also open all day and serves breakfast, coffee and cake, lunch options, a bistro-style dinner menu, and Sunday Lunch.
