After tons of research- including talking to past brides-we knew that Auberge du Petit Prince (link) served incredible food, handmade from scratch. So when we heard about the wedding cakes from their sister company, Petit Paris, we jumped at the chance to sample (in the name of research….of course).
Owner Nicole Arroyos puts the same care into her cakes as she does her restaurant. With fresh ingredients and customized cakes made from scratch, Petit Paris offers popular favourites that couples go crazy for. But they can also create something totally unique that means something special to you on your wedding day.
Whether you’re looking for a modern twist on carrot cake or a traditional vanilla flavoured butter cream cake, these customized creations are an absolute hit at every reception. Here’s why….
One of a kind creations….
It’s a combination of experience and training at some of the top culinary schools in the world that makes cakes from Petit Paris so good.
Amanda does the initial work on all of the cakes. An Executive Chef, she trained in Paris, France before specializing her training in wedding cakes at the Culinary Institute of America. She’s been creating custom cakes for special occasions for ten years.
Nicole does all of the detailing and finishing touches on the cakes. She also studied in Paris, at the Lyon France Institute for two years before attending the Culinary Institute of America to specialize in wedding cakes.
Together they work to create one of a kind cakes that look and taste incredible, “each cake is elegantly tailored, much like a ‘haute couture’ designer creation that is never duplicated!”
Today they’ve created over two hundred custom made wedding cakes for local brides.
And Nicole is just as passionate today as she was when she started, “I love it…designing and making wedding cakes is my hobby. I love doing the special details on each cake, and since I love baking in general, making unique cakes gets my creative juices going!”
Amanda’s reasons for her passion for wedding cakes are a little bit different, “I love working with brides …it relaxes me”
The ingredients
We love that Petit Paris uses only the finest and freshest ingredients, making everything from scratch at their restaurant and reception venue, Auberge du Petit Prince (link)
“Our cakes are all made with pure butter, French chocolate, heavy cream & organic flour. We do not use preservatives or artificial flavourings.”
You can choose butter cream or fondant for your cake base, with white chocolate and dark chocolate fondant options for chocolate fanatics.
If you have a specific flavour or style of cake in mind, Petit Paris welcomes your ideas, “we encourage your vision for your cake in order to create something that is unique to your day!”
Petit Paris can create any customized cake you’ve been dreaming of. No matter what size, style, flavour or colour you have in mind.
They can also accommodate any special health requests that you have. For example, they can make celiac cakes for couples with special dietary needs.
Favourite flavours
There are a ton of options at Petit Paris, but here are some popular choices that couples love:
Strawberries n’ Cream – White chiffon cake with vanilla custard, fresh strawberries and preserve
Chocoholic – Chocolate chiffon cake with rich ganache and oreo wafers
White Chocolate and Raspberry – White chiffon cake with raspberry custard and white chocolate butter cream
Carrot – nontraditional carrot cake made with craisins (not raisins) combined with a blend of spices and cream cheese frosting
Coffee n’ Cream – creamy coffee soaked cake with custard and cocoa
Lemon & Coconut – Coconut cake with lemon mousse filling
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle - Dark chocolate chiffon cake with rich ganache and raspberry preserve
Tahitian Vanilla – Vanilla or chocolate cake with creamy Tahitian vanilla custard
Pricing your cake
Cakes from Petit Paris start at $160 for two tiers, up to $500 (or more). Nicole can however, work within any budget to create something special for your wedding day.
To give you a better idea of some options, a three tier butter cream cake costs $256. Or, if you’ve always dreamed of a fondant cake, you’ll spend around $300.
Delivering in style
When the Petit Paris team delivers a wedding, you’ll have everything you need to care for your wedding cake. For example, Nicole always includes cake cutting diagrams and instructions.
She will also include the specific flavours of each tier, if you choose a few different flavours, so that you know what flavour corresponds with each tier.
If you’ve always dreamed of a large wedding cake, you can freeze the top tier. Nicole also includes packaging and instructions on how to properly freeze your cake.
And, Petit Paris offers cake toppers if couples don’t have one of their own.
Sweet options
You can further satisfy your sweet tooth with some handmade dessert options, or a yummy late night snack for your guests. Petit Paris also offers option like Italian pastries, cupcakes, French pastries,“croque en bouche” (French wedding cakes) cookies, and chocolate truffles.
You can also order some delicious edible favours for your guests to take home. Nicole says that brides often order wedding favours, pastries and cakes from Petit Paris and offer them as something extra special to go along with the catering.
Details, details, details
•The average bride spends about $300 on her wedding cake with Petit Paris
•Fifty percent of the total is paid upon booking. The remainder is paid two weeks before your wedding
•Delivery is included within London for cakes over $300. Petit Paris will deliver anywhere within Southwestern Ontario (for an extra fee)
Contacting Petit Paris....
For more, contact Petit Paris at 519-434-7124 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
