Executive Pastry Chef Anna Polyviou will host a Pink Ribbon Ruby Chocolate High Tea in support of The McGrath Foundation at Blu Bar on 36, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney on 5 October, 2018.

Dessert devotees will delight in the high tea buffet of sweet and savoury treats Polyviou has created in the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness month, featuring the completely new Ruby RB1 chocolate by Callebaut.

The specially designed Callebaut ruby chocolate desserts will be a star attraction at live stations, including Mrs Whippy (ruby choc tops) and Loukou-My-Anna's (candy popcorn, ruby pipets), designed in the Punk Princess of Pastry's distinctive style.

“I'm super proud to be involved in such a worthy cause, and can't wait to be MC on the day to help to raise funds for The McGrath Foundation,” said the executive pastry chef.

“My new ruby chocolate desserts are designed for the “pink” theme of the month, and I want everyone to enjoy an epic afternoon of togetherness in support of breast cancer awareness.”

Guests will take their seat and enjoy spectacular Sydney views, along with free-flowing teapot cocktails such as Pink Panther, a gin concoction topped with pink fairy floss.

Savoury morsels will include egg shots, spanakopita, pork buns, vegetarian tarts, prawn cones and chicken sandwiches, to name a few.

The Pink Ribbon Ruby Chocolate High Tea is available at Blu Bar on 36 on 5 October, 2018, from 11.30 to 2.30 pm. Tickets are priced at $125, with $50 from each ticket to be donated to The McGrath Foundation. Guests will enjoy a glass of sparkling on arrival, and free-flowing teapot cocktails. Each guest will receive an exclusive Callebaut Belgium Ruby RB1 chocolate gift box to take home. For tickets, guests may visit www.shangri-la.com/sydney, email dine.slsn@shangri-la.com or call (61 2) 9250 6000.

The McGrath Foundation

The McGrath Foundation funds 120 McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia, mostly in regional and rural areas where such treatment may be hard to find. While most McGrath Breast Care Nurses are in regional and rural areas, there is a growing need for nurses in urban areas. We work with local area health services to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in areas where they're needed most.  www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au

Executive Pastry Chef Anna Polyviou

Anna Polyviou turned her creative eye to Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney's sweetest experiences, becoming known for her renowned high tea, decadent dessert station at Café Mix, luscious treats at Lobby Lounge and the Horizon Club, and inventive in-room dining and banquet menus. Polyviou is a judge on the brand-new prime-time cooking competition Family Food Fight, and appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia three years in a row.

F.Mayer Imports: Callebaut Chocolate

Callebaut Ruby RB1 chocolate has just launched in Australia and brings a completely new chocolate taste and colour experience, born from the ruby cocoa bean. Exclusively available through importer and distributor, F.Mayer Imports, who are excited to support the Pink Ribbon Ruby High Tea for such a worthy cause. www.mayers.com.au 

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently operates over 100 hotels with a room inventory of over 41,000.  Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services.  Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Fiji, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.  The group has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming

projects in Australia, mainland China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.  For more information, please visit www.shangri-la.com.

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PRESS CONTACT:               Deane Brosnan

                                                Director of Communications

                                                Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

                                                E-mail: deane.brosnan@shangri-la.com

                                                Tel.: (61 2) 9250 6151

                                                www.shangri-la.com/sydney

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