Join the Christmas Carnival and revel in the joyous spectacle of Executive Pastry Chef Anna Polyviou’s giant gingerbread carousel, festive high tea and treats at Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, from 29 November 2019 to 5 January 2020.

The Punk Princess of Pastry and her team of elves have worked around the clock to deliver the merriest of sweet art craftsmanship, combining 750 kilos of gingerbread, 300 kilos of lollies and 100 kilos of royal icing.

Life’s a merry-go-round for festive revellers who will delight in the magical carousel’s vintage horses, rotating bauble towers, giant striped candy canes, sparkling reindeer, colourful lights, and a jolly Santa sitting on top of a chimney. 

“I love Christmas and I love carnival carousels from my childhood, so I decided to combine both and create the most epic gingerbread carousel, Christmas Carnival and festive high tea that Sydney has ever seen,” Polyviou said.

FESTIVE HIGH TEA

Did someone say high tea beside the Christmas tree? My, what an elegant festivity!

Delight in three tiers of tempting treats by Anna Polyviou.  Show-stopping desserts include Christmas Bauble, Santa’s Cherry Pie, Tropi-cola Trifle, Presents Under The Tree, scrumptious savouries and the fluffiest scones.

The Festive High Tea is available at the Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, from 29 November 2019 to 5 January 2020, from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m., 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  The Festive High Tea is priced at $65 per person and $35.00 per child (5 to 11 years old).  To make a reservation, guests may visit www.shangri-la.com/sydney, send an email to festivereservations.slsn@shangri-la.com or call (61 2) 9250 6255.

GINGERBREAD CAROUSEL AND FESTIVE STORE

The whimsical merry-go-round and pop-up store will be open daily at the Lobby Lounge from 7 a.m. from 29 November 2019 to 5 January 2020.

The store will be brimming with festive treats to buy, such as Polyviou’s renowned Mini Gingerbread Lolly Bag Houses, priced at $65 each.  Gingerbread Ninjas and Mohawks will be available at $10.00 (six pieces), Fruit Mince Tarts at $14.00 (six pieces), Christmas Puddings at $48 each, Caramelised Christmas Logs at $65 each, and Berried Trifles at $95 each.

ABOUT ANNA POLYVIOU

Executive Pastry Chef Anna Polyviou turned her creative eye to Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney’s sweetest experiences, becoming known for her celebrated high tea, dessert dégustations, Sweet Street Festival, Christmas Spectacular and her inventive menus.  Polyviou is a judge on the prime-time cooking show, Family Food Fight, has appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia for three years in a row and has published a best-selling cookbook called Sweet Street.

About Shangri-La Hotels

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, an iconic flagship brand of the Shangri-La Group, currently operates over 80 deluxe hotels and resorts with a room inventory of over 35,000.  Renowned for its distinctive Asian hospitality, the Company has properties in destinations of Australia, Canada, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan, Fiji, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sultanate of Oman, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. The group’s award-winning Golden Circle loyalty programme extends to all properties of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts worldwide. For more information, visit www.shangri-la.com.

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PRESS CONTACT:              

Deane Brosnan

Director of Communications

Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney     

176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney 2000

Tel: (61 2) 9250 6151

Email: deane.brosnan@shangrila.com

Website:  www.shangri-la.com/Sydney