Patisse France

What Patisse France does

Patisse France SARL is a French manufacturer and distributor of baking molds, pastry molds, and kitchen utensils, headquartered at 1, chemin de derrière le Parc in Maule, France. The entity was established in 2005 as the French subsidiary of the Patisse brand, which was founded in 1989 in the Netherlands by pastry expert Gerry Noman. The company serves two principal segments: home bakers and hobbyists (primary), and professional bakers and pastry chefs, with a third channel customer base of kitchenware resellers and retailers across all French administrative regions and overseas territories.

The product portfolio is organized into eleven or more distinct sub-brands and lines covering seven material categories: coated steel (Classique, Profi, Silver-Top, Carat), tinplate (Fer Blanc), enameled steel (Premium), cast aluminum (Les Spécifiques), platinum silicone (Starflex), anodized aluminum (Professional), and ceramic. Notable technical differentiators include PFAS-free Silver-Top perforated coated steel baking plates, double-thickness coating on the Vintage Edition line for easy demolding, and natural anodization-derived coatings on the Professional line. Recent additions include the Air Fryer molds line, a Made-in-France accessories sub-line, and the Découpoirs (cookie cutter) range organized by seasonal and thematic collections.

The business model is built on wholesale hardware sales through a nationwide French reseller network, supplemented by a dedicated B2B dealer portal at b2b.openorder.fr and recurring international trade show presence at Ambiente and Maison & Objet. Demand generation is supported by an extensive recipe content library (Blog Gourmand) and active social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. The company is led by Florence Christophe as Responsable Patisse France and operates with 1-10 employees under a private SARL structure with no disclosed institutional investors or parent company.

Name

Patisse France

Legal name

Patisse France SARL

Website

https://patissefrance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Patisse France SARL, established in 2005 as the French subsidiary of the 1989-founded Dutch Patisse brand, manufactures and distributes baking molds, pastry molds, and kitchen utensils across seven material categories to home bakers, professional pastry chefs, and resellers throughout France via wholesale channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bakeware and Pastry Molds

NAICS

Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Bakery Packaging & Decor Supplies Wholesale (AFAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Baking molds
• Pastry molds
• Bakeware manufacturing
• Cookie cutters
• Kitchen utensils

Headquarters

HQ city

Maule

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Molds and Bakeware Sales: Patisse France manufactures and distributes a wide range of pastry molds and kitchen utensils, generating revenue through product sales to consumers and retailers across France and potentially wider Europe. Products are sold through reseller networks and directly to consumers via their website.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Patisse France designs, manufactures and distributes baking molds, pastry molds, cookie cutters and kitchen utensils. Products are made across multiple materials including coated steel, tinplate, enameled steel, cast aluminum, platinum silicone and anodized aluminum, sold under sub-brands such as Classique, Profi, Silver-Top, Premium, Starflex, Vintage Edition and Professional for home and professional baking use.

Product overview

Patisse France is a manufacturer of high-quality baking molds and pastry accessories, founded in 1989 in the Netherlands. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into distinct product lines: (1) Coated Steel Molds (Classique, Profi, Silver-Top, Carat) for various baking needs; (2) Traditional Tin Plate Molds for quick cooking; (3) Enameled Steel Molds (Premium) for natural cooking; (4) Aluminum Cast Molds (Les Spécifiques) for high-end elegance; (5) Platinum Silicone Molds (Starflex) for practical oven/microwave/fridge use; (6) Anodized Aluminum Molds (Professional) for professional-grade cooking; (7) Vintage Edition line with decorative double-thickness coating; (8) Airfryer-specific molds; (9) Découpoirs (cookie cutters) in various shapes; and (10) Kitchen Accessories (utensils, pastry tools, natural wood items). The product architecture is a multi-line portfolio approach where each line targets different cooking styles and preferences, from professional to home use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Classique: Timeless baking molds for perfect baking and unmolding comfort.
• Profi
• Silver-Top
• Carat
• Premium
• Starflex
• Vintage Edition
• Professional
• Fer Blanc
• Les Spécifiques
• Air Fryer

Products and services

• Classique Molds Timeless baking molds in coated steel for perfect cooking and easy demolding, part of the Classique line aimed at home bakers.
• Profi Molds Elegant and resistant coated-steel molds for original and gourmet baking solutions, positioned in the coated-steel product line.
• Silver-Top Molds Coated steel molds with a silver finish and perforated design for homogeneous, even cooking, marketed as PFAS-free for cookies and patisserie.
• Carat Molds Ceramic-coated molds offering natural cooking with a copper-colored elegant finish, suitable for oven-to-table presentation.
• Premium Molds Enameled steel molds with a natural cooking surface and exceptional resistance; the enamel is designed to reveal the full flavor of dishes.
• Les Spécifiques Molds Cast aluminum molds featuring elegance, originality and refined design, positioned as Patisse's high-end baking mold line.
• Starflex Silicone Molds Platinum silicone molds that are flexible, practical and functional, suitable for oven, microwave and refrigerator use.
• Professional Molds Ultra-resistant molds in anodized aluminum with a natural non-stick coating derived from metal anodization, designed for professional-grade cooking.
• Vintage Edition Molds A line of baking molds with traditional charm, finely decorated sides and double-thickness coating for easy demolding, designed for oven-to-table presentation.
• Moules en Fer Blanc Traditional tin-plate steel molds without coating, offering quick cooking and embracing traditional French baking methods.
• Airfryer Molds A collection of molds specifically designed for air fryer appliances, enabling both savory and sweet recipes in hot air cooking devices.
• Ceramic Molds Ceramic-coated molds providing homogeneous cooking and a silver-colored resistant finish, marketed as a must-have for patisserie.
• Découpoirs (Cookie Cutters) Cookie and pastry cutters available in multiple shapes (Alsace, Animals, Heart & Smile, Classic, Nature, Christmas, Objects, Easter, Filled Petit Sablés) to fuel baking creativity.
• Accessoires de cuisine Kitchen utensils including Made in France items, everyday essentials, gourmet tools, bread-related accessories (e.g., banneton) and natural wood utensils.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nordic Ware: US-based bakeware manufacturer known for cast aluminum Bundt pans and baking molds. Comparable in product category (specialty baking molds, multiple materials) and channel strategy (specialty retailers, consumer brand building).
• PME Cake: UK-based cake decorating and baking accessories specialist. Comparable in cake/baking accessories category and target audience (hobbyist home bakers and cake decorators), with overlapping product lines (pans, cutters, tools).
• Zenker: German bakeware brand owned by Fackelmann, producing coated steel and silicone baking pans, molds and accessories. Closely matched product category (pasteur bakeware and accessories) with broad European distribution similar to Patisse.
• Mastrad: French kitchenware and bakeware brand selling design-led silicone and metal cooking tools. Closely comparable French peer in specialty bakeware and kitchen accessories, distributed through similar retail channels.
• Kaiser Backform: German bakeware specialist producing coated steel and non-stick baking pans and molds. Direct peer in the European bakeware category, serving amateur and professional bakers through kitchenware retailers.
• Matfer Bourgeat: Historic French manufacturer of professional pastry, bakery and kitchenware equipment. Closely comparable business model (manufacture of baking molds across multiple materials) and similar go-to-market via specialty retail and foodservice channels in France.
• De Buyer: French manufacturer of professional baking molds, pastry equipment and kitchenware since 1830. Direct competitor in the same product category (bakeware/pastry molds) serving both professional patissiers and home bakers across France and Europe.
• Wilton: US cake decorating and baking accessories brand with broad enthusiast following. Comparable product category (baking molds, pans, decorating tools) and consumer engagement approach via content/recipes.

Broad incumbents

• Tefal (Groupe SEB): Mass-market cookware and bakeware brand owned by Groupe SEB. Overlaps with Patisse on bakeware (coated steel pans, silicone) but operates as a broad incumbent with much larger scale and distribution.
• Le Creuset: Premium French cookware brand (broader cast iron and stoneware portfolio). Adjacent peer with overlapping bakeware products but acting as a broader incumbent in the cookware space rather than a mold specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC629rmbQmW0Ndrk9d3-_ZQA
• Facebookfacebook.com/patissefrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/patisse-france
• Instagraminstagram.com/patisse_fr
• TikToktiktok.com/@patissefrance

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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