La Petite Pâtissière, or The Little Pastry Chef.

Named so after the fact that I have always used a small, faded yellow step stool to give my slightly vertically challenged self a bit of extra height. This is particularly handy when rolling out croissant dough or any other pastry - that little extra bit of height makes all the difference!

My work honours classic French techniques in ever evolving modern applications, specialising in handmade chocolates, entremets, macarons and more.

My very first memory of learning how to appreciate the art of taking simple ingredients - flour, sugar, butter, eggs - and turning them into something truly spectacular was with my Gran. She made the most amazing mince pies. To be completely honest, as a kid, I didn’t really appreciate a mince pie for the delicious thing that it is. The fruit was more of an adult flavour (something I appreciate much much more now), but the thing that I really adored was the pastry. The sweet, buttery beautiful thing that was Gran’s pastry.

My Gran was also a French teacher, and brought home tales and photographs of all the beautiful food she came across, as well as a deep love of the French life and language. Creating a French business name is an ode to her and her influence in my love for the origins and culture that is behind all things pastry.

All throughout my studies, when things were particularly difficult, I would laugh and say maybe I should throw it all in and become a pastry chef. Then, one day, it finally dawned on me that I could do just that. With the support of the people around me, of my beautiful fiance Cam, I enrolled into a Certificate lll in Patisserie at Tafe. And so began my journey into the world of professional patisserie.

It’s important to me that I stay genuine and true to providing exceptional desserts, honouring both the techniques used as well as showcasing the produce and flavours. I firmly believe that while we do eat with our eyes, a beautiful, eye catching design means very little if the flavour does not deliver.

You can find my chocolates and spreads in store at Ommade Meet the Maker in the Adelaide Arcade. Also, you can find me at the Producer in Residence Stall at the Adelaide Central Markets from the 5th of December through until the 27th - perfectly timed for gift buying for your loved ones! I can also take online orders and arrange either delivery or pickup.

I hope that each new creation I am able to produce represents my love and respect for the craft, and brings joy with each and every mouthful.

Please head over to the shop to see what’s available now, have a look at what’s on offer, or get in touch to enquire about placing an order.

Thank you again for your love and support.
Yours, Erin