London's most fashionable afternoon tea has seen designer cakes come and go - from Giles Deacon to Sonia Rykiel to Marc Jacobs - and to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Pr�t-�-Portea, The Berkeley has surveyed fashion aficionados to vote for the most memorable creations from the past 5 years. Suitably named the 'Greatest Hits' collection, the votes represent the result of more then 1,700 fashionistas who selected their number one fashion pastry. The sparkly high-heeled Louboutin shoe biscuit came in first place, closely followed by the Alice Temperley apple and panacotta mousse. Philip Treacy's show-stopping chocolate butterfly hat cake came in third. The interactive survey attracted hundreds of cake lovers who selected their favourite edible designs at www.the-berkeley.co.uk/votepret.

Commenting on his win, Christian Louboutin said: 'The surprise of my shoe-biscuit becoming a 'winner' is, for me, the cherry on the cake!' Top 3 survey results: 1. Christian Louboutin sparkly high-heeled ginger shoe biscuit with signature red sole - S/S 2008 2. Alice Temperley apple and pannacotta mousse with high heel tuille, topped with golden blueberries - S/S 2005 3. Philip Treacy chocolate hat cake with Monarch butterfly A/W 2009

With more than 24% of the votes, Louboutin proved to be a clear winner with his signature red-soled heels, beating fashion legends such as Paul Smith, Zac Posen and rival Jimmy Choo.

Many designers have been spotted in The Berkeley's Caramel Room eating their own designs, from Philip Treacy to Alice Temperley to Anya Hindmarch. Created in 2005 to attract the fashionable shoppers from Sloane Street, Harrods and Harvey Nichols, Pr�t-�-Portea has created a cult following over the years with many afternoon tea lovers returning every season to check out the latest collection of bright-coloured meringues, colour blocking mousses and biscuits with sparkly icing. Pr�t-a-Portea travelled the world from Dublin to Tokyo and visited New York Fashion Week in February 2009 as The Berkeley partnered with Bergdorf Goodman to offer its shoppers a chance to munch on their recently purchased Michael Kors polka dot dress.

Commenting on the 'Greatest Hits' collection, Head Pastry Chef Mourad Khiat said: "We knew we had to do something special to celebrate 5 years of Pr�t-�-Portea and loved the idea of involving the people who have been following our afternoon tea from the start. It is overwhelming to see so many people respond via Facebook, Twitter and our own website. Congratulations to Christian!"

Pr�t-�-Portea is served on a bespoke collection of Paul Smith fine bone china and for the icing on the cake, chilled champagne is served in Baccarat crystal flutes. Pr�t-�-Portea gift cards and notelets are also available to buy to give someone special an original present. They are designed and illustrated by fashionable artist Anzu and come complete with pink tissue lined envelopes.

Pr�t-�-Portea is served in The Caramel Room at The Berkeley from 1-6pm every day priced at �35.00 per person. (�45 including a glass of Laurent Perrier champagne, or alternatively for the fashion conscious, �52.00 per person including a glass of couture champagne) To make a reservation for Pr�t-�-Portea call 020 7235 6000.

Greatest Hits Pr�t-a-Portea menu

o Christian Louboutin sparkly high-heeled ginger shoe biscuit with signature red sole S/S 2008 o Alice Temperley apple and pannacotta mousse with Manolo Blahnik high heel tuille, topped with golden blueberries S/S 2005 o Philip Treacy chocolate hat cake with Monarch butterfly A/W 2009 o Zac Posen chocolate striped Joconde sponge shoe with chestnut bavaroise A/W 2007 o Jimmy Choo high-heeled vanilla boot biscuit A/W 2006 o Paul Smith orange and pink cranberry mousses topped with white chocolate bowler hat S/S 2010 o Alexander McQueen pale green pistachio dress biscuit with silver belt S/S 2006 o Anya Hindmarch cassis sponge tote covered in baby blue icing with iconic bow S/S 2009 o Giambattista Valli raspberry and lychee cremeux dress dusted with red velvet chocolate S/S 2007 o Fendi chocolate baguette with praline croquant A/W 2008

About Maybourne Hotel Group Maybourne Hotel Group whose headquarters is in Mayfair, London, owns and manages Claridge's, The Connaught and The Berkeley three of the world's most renowned hotels. Maybourne hotels are committed to delivering authentic and unique guest experiences that reflect the individual nature of its hotels, its guests and its people whilst maintaining a timeless elegance and intuitive service style that are the hallmarks of its properties.

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