With a history that can be dated back 50 years, the Brioche Pasquier group has been an unwavering presence in the professional catering domain for decades, leveraging its expertise in bakery and authentic French pâtisserie.
The story of the French family-run bakery actually started in 1936 and has grown to become one of the best- known food brands in France, expanding into Europe, the UK and Asia, as well as opening its first UK production plant in Milton Keynes in 2015.
The Milton Keynes operation is thriving, baking and packaging a range of brioche and PITCH products, according to the methods, values and standards that have run through the company since it first began, for distribution across the UK.
Each production site has its own mother dough – a levain – that comes from the mother dough from that first bakery. It’s refreshed each day in the factories throughout Europe and added to that day’s dough and its unique combination of bacteria and acidity helps enhance the flavours of the butter or vanilla and gives the products their unique texture. It’s also a major factor in how Brioche Pasquier can ensure its products have a shelf life of 29 days without the use of preservatives.
More recently, Brioche Pasquier has introduced an exclusive brand for professionals: Symphonie Pasquier, a harmonious selection of pâtisserie items that com- plement the expertise of chefs and restaurateurs worldwide. Symphonie Pasquier ensures the highest standards of service and the satisfaction of discerning guests, bringing the essence of France to customers in every corner of the globe.
The range of frozen pâtisserie is suited to the dynamic needs of the profession, whether that’s a traditional chef, part of a catering business, a baker, pâtissier, retailer or fast-food operator, and stands as a testament to a commitment to be with the customer at every step. The objective is to provide restaurateurs with meticulously crafted, fully finished French pâtisserie of the highest quality. These offerings align seamlessly with Symphonie Pasquier’s brand ethos, characterised by timeless tradition and excellence. Upholding its integrity and values is paramount as the firm embarks on its mission to ensure consistency across all endeavours.
The target audience for Symphonie Pasquier is restaurant professionals seeking authentic quality desserts and offers a diverse range of a pâtisserie from macarons and petits fours to tartes, tartelettes, eclairs and entremets. Currently, the spotlight is on two exciting new products: the Crème Brûlée Tartelette, seamlessly blending the essence of this iconic French dessert with the convenience of a tarte, eliminating the need for specialised dishes; and Cocktail Macarons embodying the collaboration between two esteemed family businesses from the Loire Valley, Brioche Pasquier and Cointreau®, infusing Cointreau®’s iconic liqueurs and spirits into a selection perfect for both cocktail hours and gourmet indulgences.
Helene Fisher, Commercial Manager of Brioche Pasquier, said:
“Our range is constantly evolving, our pâtisserie team in France is always working on new and innovative ways to improve our catalogue. Whilst we have our core range of products, we are always working on improving our pâtisserie to make sure we have the most authentic and high-quality product each year whilst also creating whole new selections to match the seasons and different festivities. We are also open to bespoke options for larger customers, depending on the volume they require.”
The Symphonie Pasquier range is entirely frozen with a shelf life of 12 months, which enables the use of only simple and clean ingredients and also helps avoid food wastage. Designed for ease of use, the items require no extra preparation time, making the range a time-saving asset in any bustling kitchen environment. The products are so versatile that they can be decorated or used in ways as varied as the chef’s creativity allows and customers are welcome to contact the firm for ideas and to experiment with the products.
Helene Fisher added:
“At Brioche Pasquier, we pride ourselves on creating authentic, high-quality French pastries that elevate every moment of the day, embodied by our slogan ‘Baking life’s special moments’. With Symphonie Pasquier, we continue this tradition, offering a diverse range of products that maintain our commitment to quality while expanding the culinary experiences for our customers.”
Find out more about Brioche Pasquier and the Symphonie Pasquier range at www.pasquier.fr/en_uk/ and www.symphoniepasquier.com/en
