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Claire Ptak

Chef · Owner / operator — baking and pastry; the London bakery scene.

founder of Violet Cakes, Hackney; baked the 2018 royal wedding cake; author.

Their own reviews and picks.

Their own judgment, in their own words, by the piece it appeared in.

• TOPJAW, Best of #London ↗their pick · 2025-04-13
  • Dukes LondonSt James's

    “Best cocktail spot: Dukes. Cocktail mecca. It's the best.”