This October, Shangri-La hotels in London, Paris, Istanbul and New Delhi mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a series of Pink October culinary experiences. Each property interprets the theme through thoughtfully designed afternoon teas, brunches, and tasting menus, with a portion of proceeds supporting breast cancer awareness initiatives.
Shangri-La Eros New Delhi – Five Chefs, One Cause
Five Chefs, One Cause at Shangri-La Eros New Delhi
On 9 October 2025, Sorrento hosted a one-night-only charity dinner, with proceeds dedicated to Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. Five chefs collaborated on a five-course menu celebrating culinary craftsmanship and community:
- Susanna Di Cosimo (Pizzeria da Susy)
- Chef Narender (Khubani / Belcibo Hospitality)
- Chef Sanket Joshi (Avatara, Mumbai)
- Chef Tarun (Le Cordon Bleu)
- Chef Aasib (Sorrento, Shangri-La Eros New Delhi)
The first course by Chef Susy was Napoli Style Pizza. The vegetarian version, Pink Promise, came with a topping of Ricotta, Beetroot, Pesto Caviar and Pickled Onions. The Italian Flame version of the same had N’duja too for the topping.
The second course by Chef Sanket Joshi had exciting Indian flavours with Fafda Taco (Butternut Squash, Black lime, dhokla), Ghewar (ghewar, sarson ka saag, pickled radish)
Chef Aasib visited the Italian flacours for the third course with Lobster Ravioli and Pink Gnocchi.
The fourth course by Chef Narender had Pink Ember Lamb Loin and Rose Paneer Mille Feuille.
The fifth course by Chef Tarun wrapped up the delightful evening with a delicious dessert Rose Petal Resilience (Rose champagne mousse, litchi jelly, Linzer sable and strawberry coulis).
Reservations: sorrento.slnd@shangri-la.com | +91 11 4119 1040
Chef Aasib at Sorrento Restaurant Shangri-La Eros New Delhi
Shangri-La The Shard, London
Shangri-La The Shard, London Paints the City Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Shard’s spire will be lit in pink throughout October as Shangri-La The Shard, London introduces three themed experiences in support of Guy’s Cancer Charity.
- Clouds of Pink Afternoon Tea at TĪNG Restaurant & Lounge
A menu of rose-tinted finger sandwiches, pink scones and pastries — including Blush Praline and Velvet Ribbon — served with loose-leaf teas or pink cocktails such as Hibiscus Bloom and Wild Rose Spritz.
Available until 18 November 2025- £79 per person
- £92 with Champagne or signature pink cocktail
- £82 with non-alcoholic pairing
- GŎNG Bar – Level 52
Offering two signature cocktails: the sparkling Hope Ribbon and the alcohol-free Pink Promise. - Pink Sky Brunch at Sky Lounge
A Sunday brunch featuring a ruby-pink chocolate fountain and a cheese selection by Neal’s Yard and Aubrey Allen.
Available every Sunday until 9 November 2025 — from £80 per person with a flute of Veuve Clicquot Champagne
Bookings: ting-shangri-la.com | gong-shangri-la.com | skylounge-shangrila.com
Afternoon Tea at Shangri-La The Shard, London
Shangri-La Paris – Pastry as Poetry
Under the glass dome of La Bauhinia, pastry chef Timothy Lam presents the Pink October Afternoon Tea, an artistic tasting journey featuring pomegranate gelée, hibiscus and pear notes, nectavigne with red shiso, and a refined finale of Greek yogurt, almond crunch and Burgundy blackcurrant marmalade.
Available every weekend in October, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. — €78 per person
Proceeds support La Ligue contre le Cancer du Sein.
Pastry as Poetry at Shangri-La Paris
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul – A Symphony in Pink
An afternoon tea offered daily from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., featuring savouries like beetroot hummus, pink tomato brioche, and pink chicken xiao long bao, pink sesame bun mini burger; alongside patisserie selections including gianduja cake with pink hazelnut rocher and cranberry madeleines, pearl of the sea meringue with namalika cream and forest fruit, and cranberry madeleine cake with cranberry marmalade.
- 2,200 TRY per person with unlimited tea and coffee
- Live piano sessions on weekends, adding a quiet elegance to the experience
About Shangri-La
Shangri-La is the flagship brand of the Shangri-La Group, known for its Asian hospitality ethos, culinary experiences and design-led hotels across global destinations. The brand operates over 90 luxury properties across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and beyond.
