Who like french pastries ?

[frenchguy]

Hello everyone,
I am about to open a french bakery in Playa del Carmen, what do you think ?
I am talking about a real one, with puff pastries, croissants, chocolate croissants, birthday cake, wedding cake and more....and more.
It will be a retail and wholesale bakery for restaurants and hotels.
Do you think it can work ?

Thank for yours answers.
Alain

[PlayadelSoul]

Originally Posted by frenchguy

Hello everyone,
I am about to open a french bakery in Playa del Carmen, what do you think ?
I am talking about a real one, with puff pastries, croissants, chocolate croissants, birthday cake, wedding cake and more....and more.
It will be a retail and wholesale bakery for restaurants and hotels.
Do you think it can work ?

Thank for yours answers.
Alain

I'll buy.

[himynameisjan]

I'll be in line right behind Mark

[PlayaLove]

I'll be next,let us know when and where, what a great idea l

[Cosmo]

Great idea, I love all things French. Hoping to go there next trip - before it gets too cold...

[Opatije]

Originally Posted by frenchguy

Hello everyone,
I am about to open a french bakery in Playa del Carmen, what do you think ?
I am talking about a real one, with puff pastries, croissants, chocolate croissants, birthday cake, wedding cake and more....and more.
It will be a retail and wholesale bakery for restaurants and hotels.
Do you think it can work ?

Thank for yours answers.
Alain

Good stuff...make sure the product is priced right...! The bakery in Mega/Soriana is pretty competitive and cheap. Good Luck.

[Dan-0]

It sounds like a good idea, but have you checked the competition? There are some pretty good bakeries there already that make a lot of the goods you mention. Try to do something different, or highlight the fact that yours will be an authentic French bakery. Bon chance!

[mfl's queen]

Originally Posted by Dan-0

It sounds like a good idea, but have you checked the competition? There are some pretty good bakeries there already that make a lot of the goods you mention. Try to do something different, or highlight the fact that yours will be an authentic French bakery. Bon chance!

Oh, in my opinion, this is not the case. There are a lot of sweets available, but, again IMHO, there are very few "good" ones. I have only found a couple of places that have, what I consider really good pastry. And, the trick will be to not overprice.

[PlayadelSoul]

I disagree, as well. There are only one or two good bakeries, in town. La Pasteleria, being one of them. A good, French bakery would be perfect, IMHO. I would put it between 15th and 30th, so it would be accessible to locals and tourists.

[Dan-0]

I didn't say it wasn't a good idea. I think it could be. But, c'mon guys, even Chedraui and Mega have decent bakeries. I'm just saying set yourself apart from the rest of the pack. The trick will be not to overprice? I'm not so sure. It depends if you're marketing yourself to the locals or to tourists. Check the prices at most of the vendors on 5th Ave. They're way overpriced and they're doing a great business.

[mfl's queen]

Originally Posted by Dan-0

I didn't say it wasn't a good idea. I think it could be. But, c'mon guys, even Chedraui and Mega have decent bakeries. I'm just saying set yourself apart from the rest of the pack. The trick will be not to overprice? I'm not so sure. It depends if you're marketing yourself to the locals or to tourists. Check the prices at most of the vendors on 5th Ave. They're way overpriced and they're doing a great business.

Yes, Chedraui, Mega, WalMart, Soriano, etc. all have "decent" bakeries, at least in size, but the quality & taste have a lot to be desired, IMHO.

[PlayadelSoul]

I like WalMart for the basics (bread, donuts, and more donuts). It tends to be too hit and miss, for my taste. When I have a hankering for something, I want it to be there.

[mfl's queen]

Originally Posted by PlayadelSoul

I like WalMart for the basics (bread, donuts, and more donuts). It tends to be too hit and miss, for my taste. When I have a hankering for something, I want it to be there.

Mark, again we agree!! And, the donuts are the only thing that seems to be "sweet enough" at those bakeries.

[Opatije]

Originally Posted by mfl's queen

Mark, again we agree!! And, the donuts are the only thing that seems to be "sweet enough" at those bakeries.

The pastries in all supermarkets are more European in taste (less sweet).

[frenchguy]

Thank you very much to all of you.

I will do my home work and take a look at the competition price.
I have many specialities so I will make differents products that I am sure you never try.

As soon as I know where I will let you know to invite you for some samples.

Again, thank you
Alain

Ps: I forgot to tell you that I have worked for differents compagnies in Los Angeles, like Merle Norman Cosmetics (the best boss I never know) I did many catering business for Herbalife and very good restaurants in Encino as pastry chef.

[mfl's queen]

Originally Posted by frenchguy

As soon as I know where I will let you know to invite you for some samples.

Yes, please do. We may even make a special trip to Playa for that.

[melliedee]

If you are open by July, I'll give it a try. Still have never had as good a baguette as the one I had in France. I like chocolate croissants too.

[frenchguy]

Originally Posted by melliedee

If you are open by July, I'll give it a try. Still have never had as good a baguette as the one I had in France. I like chocolate croissants too.

I think July will be too short but stay ready for the invitation.Everyone will be welcome.
The baguettes is flour concern. The kind that we have in France is very different than any others.
For the chocolate croissants don't worry I will do it like in France.

Do you know cannelets,whip cream swams, opera,fruit mousses,chocolate mousses.....ect. I think you know some of them not all and the look will be different than you know.

Alain