Labtech, owner of Camden Market and Buck Street Market has announced that world-renowned pastry chef, Philippe Conticini, has chosen Buck Street Market for his second patisserie concept in the UK, as his debut site in Camden Market re-opens.
The new Philippe Conticini café at Buck Street Market, the UK’s first eco-conscious consumer market, will open in November next to London Works, with the two-floor site spanning over 900 sq ft and catering for up to 40 customers. It will have a more casual, grab-and-go experience than the Camden Market boutique, but still with an on-site boulangerie, freshly baked viennoiseries, and an array of filled croissants.
In Camden Market’s North Yard, Philippe’s emphasis is on a more formal Salon de Thé concept, centering on the innovative and luxury pastries he is famed for. Featuring all-day bistro dining and a Parisian afternoon tea, the re-launched elegant tearoom – designed by architect Pauline David with minimalist focus to highlight the pastries and open-style kitchen – has space for 60 covers, including seating on the outdoor heated winter terrace.
Commenting on the opening,Maggie Milosavljevic, LabTech’s Commercial Director, said: “Philippe Conticini is one of the world’s most celebrated pastry chefs, so for Camden to have his first two sites in Europe outside Paris is a great coup. The two concepts carry his signature pastries but offer something different, catering to sit-down diners and fast-paced patrons, and this represents another big step in our ambition to maintain diverse, world class destinations.”
