Every January brings with it a reason to go out and eat cake. The Galette des Rois, also known as Three Kings cake, is a French creation designed to celebrate Epiphany (or Twelfth Night) and often has a charm hidden inside. If you're searching for one in London this January, here's where to start...
Julie's
Holland Park - 135 Portland Rd, London W11 4LW
For a week from Monday 6 January Julies will be serving up a galette des rois as part of its Fête des Rois celebrations. Whoever finds the fève (a small charm or figurine) inside the galette will get a paper crown to wear to denote their royal status.
The Connaught Patisserie
Mayfair - The Connaught, Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL
One of the most beautiful galettes we've seen this year comes from patisserie chef Nicolas Rouzaud's shop at The Connaught. Their galette is topped with a design inspired by seasonal wildflowers, symbolising renewal and new beginnings. It's priced at £50 and will be available from January 1 to January 31, 2025. If you just fancy a slice that's £7.50 for takeaway or £9 for dining in.
Birley Bakery
Chelsea - 28-30 Cale Street, London SW3 3QU
Over at the Birley Bakery on Chelsea Green Executive Head of Bakery and Pastry, Vincent Zanardi has come up with a galette filled with frangipane cream, dark rum and almonds. It's £38 and will be on sale from 6 January until the end of the month.
Brasserie Zédel
Piccadilly - 20 Sherwood Street, London W1F 7ED
It's a full scale celebration for Epiphany at Zedel where everyone dining there on 6 January will be offered a free slice of galette to go with the Gallic menu featuring classics like French Onion Soup; Steak Tartare and Beef Bourguignon.
The French Market and Tufnell Park Bakery
Finsbury Park and Tufnell Park
As you'd expect from the French folk behind these two award-winning bakeries, the Galette de Rois is always on point at both The French Market and Tufnell Park Bakery. It's available until the end of January.
De Beauvoir Deli
Islington - 98 Southgate Road, London N1 3JD
If you love the idea of having a whole galette rather than an individual slice all to yourself then you'll need to check out the galettes at this North London deli. They're one person sized so you can legitimately refuse to share. They cost £5 and will be on sale until the end of January.
Orée
Across London
For a very cute gingerbread style fève you'll need to head to French bakery group Oree. Each of their galettes features one fève, the finder of which will be crowned king or queen of Epiphany. It's £24 for a whole galette, £4.50 for a slice and will be available until the end of January.
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