La Grande Gourmandise

What La Grande Gourmandise does

La Grande Gourmandise (operating as Cadeau Gourmand / Gourmet Gift) is a Quebec-based artisan gourmet e-commerce company founded in 2015 by co-founders Manon and Marc Paca. The company curates and hand-assembles gift boxes featuring exclusively Quebec-produced artisan products, including fine chocolates from Christophe Morel, maple products from Quebec sugar shacks, artisanal jams from Les Zempotées, spreads, and specialty foods. It serves two primary customer segments: individual consumers purchasing gifts for personal occasions (celebrations, holidays, host/hostess gifts) and corporate clients (hotels, real estate brokers, concierge services, wealth managers, HR departments) requiring turnkey bulk gifting solutions with personalization and branding. The business operates from administrative offices in Boucherville and a gift assembly workshop in Saint-Simon near Saint-Hyacinthe, with 415 verified customer reviews maintaining a 5-star average rating.

The company runs on a standard Shopify e-commerce platform (en.cadeaugourmand.ca) with a tiered product portfolio spanning entry-level boxes under $50 (e.g., A Little Something from $15, Maple Sugar Season at $45), mid-range offerings from $50-$100 (e.g., La Grande Gourmandise Collection at $99, Festive Brunch at $68), and prestige boxes above $100 (e.g., The Prestigious at $279, The Great Luxury at $190). Revenue is generated through one-time purchases across four streams: gift box sales, digital gift cards ($25-$100 CAD denominations, no expiry), individual artisan products, and add-on services including signature-on-delivery ($3.50 CAD). Pricing is straightforward unit pricing with pay-as-you-go billing, and free shipping is offered on orders over $90 CAD in Quebec and Ontario. The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce with an event-driven corporate gifting program requiring a 20-gift minimum for personalized bulk orders.

The operational model is deliberately small-scale, with approximately 5 permanent employees supplemented by part-time seasonal workers ('elves') onboarded during peak periods such as the pandemic. The company has developed secondary brand assets including the La Grande Gourmandise Collection sub-brand (its own artisan product line) and the Youth Fund (Fonds Jeune), a charitable initiative that has distributed over $21,500 across 17 scholarships supporting Quebec youth academic perseverance since February 2019. A social-impact partnership with SIT, a Trois-Rivières-based social reintegration organization, handles greeting card packaging. The company remains bootstrapped and founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

La Grande Gourmandise

Legal name

Gourmet Gift

Website

https://cadeaugourmand.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Grande Gourmandise (Cadeau Gourmand / Gourmet Gift) is a Quebec-based e-commerce company that curates and hand-assembles artisan gourmet gift boxes featuring exclusively Quebec-produced products for individual consumers and corporate clients across Canada and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Gourmet Gift Boxes

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420)

SIC

Greeting Cards (2771), Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACANAD

Gift Basket & Curated Hamper Assembly

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Gift Planning, Wrapping & Delivery Services

Keywords

• Artisan gourmet gift boxes
• Quebec artisan products
• Corporate gifting services
• Customizable gift baskets
• Canadian-made food gifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Boucherville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Gift Box Sales: One-time purchase of pre-curated or customizable artisan gourmet gift boxes with various price points from under $50 to prestige boxes at $279+
2. Gift Cards: Prepaid gift cards sold in denominations of $25, $50, $75, and $100 CAD; never expire with no processing fees
3. Individual Artisan Products: Standalone sale of individual artisan products including jams, caramels, chocolates, maple products, hot sauces, and specialty foods
4. Delivery Services: Signature on delivery option for $3.50 CAD to ensure gifts are handed directly to recipients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Grande Gourmandise (Cadeau Gourmand / Gourmet Gift) curates and hand-assembles premium artisan gourmet gift boxes filled exclusively with 100% Canadian-made products from Quebec producers. Offerings span entry-level boxes under $50, mid-range $50–$100, and prestige boxes up to $279+, plus individual artisan items, illustrated greeting cards, and digital gift cards. A dedicated corporate gifting program supports bulk orders (20+ gifts) with personalization and branding, delivered across Canada and to the United States.

Product overview

La Grande Gourmandise (operating as Cadeau Gourmand/Gourmet Gift) is an artisan Quebec gourmet e-commerce platform built on Shopify, offering curated and customizable gift boxes filled with 100% Canadian artisan products from Quebec. Their product portfolio spans multiple price tiers: entry-level boxes under $50 (including A Little Something, The Cutests, and Gourmet Bliss), mid-range boxes from $50-$100 (such as The Heartwarming, The Elegant, and Home of Happiness), and premium prestige boxes over $100 (including The Prestigious at $279, The Great Luxury at $190, and La Grande Gourmandise Collection at $99). Individual artisan food items are also available including chocolate and maple treats, spreads, condiments, maple products, and specialty items. The company provides personalization options including ribbon color selection, custom messaging, and corporate branding, with shipping across Canada and the US. Founded in 2015 by Manon and Marc, the company sources exclusively from Quebec artisans and operates a Youth Fund supporting academic perseverance among Quebec youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Grande Gourmandise Collection: A curated selection of artisan products including tomato and peach salsa, caramelized onion confit, beer jelly, fleur de sel caramel, and maple and chocolate crisps — all crafted by La Grande Gourmandise artisan producer.
• Youth Fund (Fonds Jeune)

Products and services

• La Grande Gourmandise Collection Premium Canadian gourmet gift box ($99) featuring the full artisan product range from La Grande Gourmandise, including tomato and peach salsa, caramelized onion confit, beer jelly, fleur de sel caramel, and maple and chocolate crisps. Targeted at gift-givers seeking a curated cross-section of the house artisan line.
• The Prestigious Premium prestige gift box (from $219, up to $279 with optional Christophe Morel chocolates) featuring Quebec artisan products including gravlax spice blend, spicy umami oil, cold-pressed camelina oil, beet and apple jelly, caramelized onion confit, smoked salt, guinea fowl terrine, and cocktail bombs. Targeted at premium corporate and personal gifting.
• Treats to Share Premium Canadian sweet and savory gift box ($125) containing artisan snacks including tomato and peach salsa, corn chips, honey-roasted peanuts, tamari mixed nuts, candies, chocolate pearl trio, and protein bites. Targeted at sharing occasions and group gifting.
• Maple Sugar Season Budget-tier maple gift box ($45) featuring six artisan products from Quebec sugar shacks including dark chocolate and maple butter cones, winter punch, organic maple syrup, maple butter, maple sugar, and maple fudge. Targeted at accessible maple-themed gifting.
• Gourmet Duo Premium duo gift box featuring two carefully paired artisan Quebec products, including a salsa and caramelized onion confit duo, or a foie gras and ground cherry jelly duo. Targeted at smaller-scale personal gifting.
• Chocolate and Maple Treats Individual artisan food item (100g) featuring maple caramel coated in dark chocolate with crunchy almond pieces, crafted by La Grande Gourmandise in Montérigie. Sold standalone for personal consumption or as a small add-on gift.
• Greeting Cards Illustrated greeting cards designed by Mamzelle Victoria and her mother Stephanie Reniere from Mauricie, available in mini (2.5x3.5 inches, from $4) and regular (5x7 inches, from $4) formats for occasions including birthday, congratulations, thank you, sympathy, and Christmas. Folded and packaged by SIT, a social reintegration organization in Trois-Rivières.
• Gift Card Digital gift card sold in $25, $50, $75, and $100 CAD denominations, sent by email to recipient; never expires and carries no processing fees. Targeted at consumers seeking flexible gifting.
• Signature on Delivery Add-on delivery option ($3.50 CAD) ensuring gourmet gift boxes are handed directly to the recipient rather than left unattended; includes a second delivery attempt or pickup option if no one is home. Targeted at gifting occasions requiring confirmed receipt.
• Corporate Gifting Program Turnkey corporate gifting service with personalization (ribbon color, custom messaging, corporate branding) for orders from 20+ gifts; supports small or large quantities with one or multiple deliveries and reliable Canada-wide shipping. Used by HR teams, hotels, real estate brokers, concierge services, wealth managers, and event organizers for employee gifts, client appreciation, corporate events, and holiday campaigns.

Quantifiable outcome

• 415+ verified customer reviews with 5-star average rating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SIT (Social Reintegration Organization)minorOthersSIT, a social reintegration organization in Trois-Rivières, folds and packages greeting cards for Gourmet Gift. This partnership supports local social integration while providing fulfillment assistance for the greeting card line.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goldbelly: E-commerce marketplace curating iconic regional and artisanal American foods for gifting and home delivery. Comparable as a curated artisan-food gifting platform with a strong provenance and 'local maker' narrative.
• Sugarfina: Premium candy and confection gifting brand sold through its own DTC site and luxury retail partners. Comparable as a curated, design-forward, premium-priced artisan sweet-gifting brand with a similar positioning playbook.
• Olive & Cocoa: Online specialty retailer of premium artisan-inspired gift boxes with strong corporate gifting program and personalization. Comparable in premium positioning, curated box format, and emphasis on the B2B gifting use case.
• Vosges Haut-Chocolat: Premium artisanal chocolatier with curated gift box and tower offerings sold DTC and through wholesale. Comparable to La Grande Gourmandise in artisan sourcing, gift box format, and premium pricing tier.
• Wine Country Gift Baskets: Large online specialty retailer of curated gourmet gift baskets and towers. Highly comparable to La Grande Gourmandise in product category (curated multi-item gift sets), target customer (corporate gifting + consumer occasions), and direct-to-consumer model.
• GiftTree: Premium curated gift basket e-commerce brand with an established corporate gifting division. Directly comparable in product format, occasion-based merchandising, and tiered price points to La Grande Gourmandise.
• 1-800-Baskets.com: National online gift basket retailer offering curated gourmet, fruit, and specialty gift baskets for personal and corporate occasions. Closely aligned business model and customer use cases (birthday, thank you, corporate) to Gourmet Gift.

Regional players

• Le Panier Bleu: Quebec-based online marketplace promoting Quebec-made artisan and gourmet products. Comparable as a regional channel amplifying Quebec artisan producers, though it operates as a marketplace rather than a curator-assembler like Gourmet Gift.

Broad incumbents

• The Vermont Country Store: Long-running catalog and online retailer specializing in curated regional American-made goods, foods, and gifts. Comparable in regional-artisan curation, multi-category gift merchandising, and brand-heritage storytelling.
• Harry & David: Iconic national gourmet gift brand (fruit, chocolate, wine, towers). Overlaps heavily in product category and corporate gifting but at far greater scale and breadth than La Grande Gourmandise, making it the dominant incumbent reference point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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