I cannot explain how excited I was to collaborate with such a huge heritage brand in patisserie. Patisserie Valerie was founded in 1926...NINETEEN TWENTY SIX! That's generations and generations before I was born. I'm really pleased that they've got a new lease of life via new management and their incredibly talented team. I couldn't be more happy to be part of their epic journey to reclaim their spot in people's hearts (and bellies) as their favourite patisserie parlour. Brand new branding, beautiful new packaging, brilliant team (plus me), and banging new patisserie!

Patisserie Valerie Reshmi Bennett Range

Over the summer, I was sketching, dreaming, breathing and churning out samples of eclairs, tarts, and cheesecakes. It was a long-winded and demanding process, but one that was SO fun. Some sketches were left on the drawing board (like the sexy Gianduja tart...but never say never!), and some went forward to be tweaked and perfected.

Patisserie Valerie Eclairs

After trialling and testing the new recipes, the team is finally ready to unveil the new patisserie menu. They are launching in all Patisserie Valerie stores nationwide on the 11th of November. To see my vision brought to life on such a large scale so beautifully is such a proud momma moment.

Patisserie Valerie Reshmi Bennett Eclairs

Patisserie Valerie hosted a fancy launch party to celebrate our collaboration at the Groucho Club. We made a date night out of it so I put on my gladrags.

Patisserie Valerie Launch Groucho Club

I also went to town on the contouring and strobing and whatever the cool kids do these days to their faces cuz I needed to feel as good as the desserts look! Attending the launch party felt like a movie premiere where my babies were the stars of the show.

Patisserie Valerie New Menu Launch Party

I was asked by the journalists and bloggers there about how proud I felt of the range. I said, "It's incredible, a real pinnacle point in my career seeing products I designed launched across the whole country". What I really wanted to say was that it was probably the most pride I have physically felt and will remember. Even more than when I had my actual baby considering how fuzzy-headed I was under all the gas and air and all-sorts at the time.

Patisserie Valerie Anges de Sucre Range

It was surreal watching the reactions of guests biting into miniature versions of the desserts. I hope the miniatures make it onto their new afternoon tea menu because they are SO CUTE.

Patisserie Valerie Mini Chocolate Tarts Patisserie Valerie Mini Eclairs

The cakes looked great on display and looked even better in their brand new packaging.

Patisserie Valerie Packaging

Thank you so much for your lovely messages of congratulations and support :) I can't wait for you to tuck into them SO VERY SOON!

Patisserie Valerie Anges de Sucre Spiced Cheesecake

Lots of love,
Reshmi xoxo

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