Macarons Archives - Tipiak Foodservice

16 Sep

Tipiak’s French macarons given more filling and a new vibrant look

French pâtissier Tipiak has improved the recipe of its authentic French macarons to create a more vibrant range for the UK food service sector.

Each piece now contains more filling, is larger in size and has been enriched with added natural colouring for a brighter look. At the same time, the raspberry macaron has been given a more creamy filling.

The new, improved French macarons, available frozen to the UK foodservice sector via distributor Central Foods, also have a longer defrost shelf life of five days when chilled and covered.

In addition, just like all Tipiak products, the thaw and serve range uses Fairtrade chocolate and free-range egg white for its French macarons selection, which is certified gluten-free by the French Association of Gluten Intolerance (AFDIAG).

Marie-Emmanuelle Chessé, international development project manager at Tipiak, said: “We are delighted to unveil our new, vibrant French macarons selection to the UK food service sector.

“Macarons are the shining stars of pâtisserie, with their gorgeous colours and flavours, and their crisp shells and soft centres. Visually appealing and tasting absolutely divine, they’ve become a huge hit on social media with around 10 million posts on Instagram alone.

“Our authentic Tipiak thaw and serve French macarons have been given a new recipe to make them even more attractive. They look stunning and are products that any food service operator would be proud to serve.”

Each box of Tipiak French macarons contains 36 pieces in six different flavours – caramel and sea salt, lemon, chocolate, raspberry, vanilla, and pistachio – and are perfect for a range of food service scenarios from afternoon tea through to hot beverage accompaniments.

Macarons are traditionally used in a café gourmand and can also be served as part of a light dessert or used to decorate cakes, shakes and other sweet treats. They are the ideal canvas to be decorated for special occasions like Easter, Christmas and Halloween. And with a diverse range of flavours, there is something to suit all tastes.

Tipiak’s French macarons take just one hour to defrost in the fridge, plus 15 minutes at room temperature. Keep chilled and consume within five days.

For more information about the Tipiak range available to the UK food service sector visit www.tipiakfoodservice.co.uk

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15 Jul

Tipiak survey reveals essential role of macarons in afternoon tea

More than half of consumers believe that macarons are an essential part of afternoon tea, according to a survey commissioned by French pâtissier Tipiak.

The research, to mark Afternoon Tea Week next month (12^th to 18^th August 2024), revealed that seven in ten Britons think that macarons are fashionable.

The confectionary favourites are regarded as being in the top four key ingredients that Brits want to see in their afternoon tea, following scones with clotted cream, mini Victoria sponge cakes and ham finger sandwiches.

Marie-Emmanuelle Chessé, international development project manager at Tipiak, said: “Macarons are one of the most treasured authentic French sweet treats in the world and we are delighted to see that they are so highly regarded as afternoon tea ingredients in Britain.

“Afternoon tea is a quintessentially British tradition which has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. It’s a great way to celebrate a birthday, baby shower, Mother’s Day or a special anniversary – or just to get together with friends or family for a catch up.

“Afternoon Tea Week is an annual celebration that’s the perfect time for food service operators to pull out all the stops and go to town with their afternoon tea menus, making sure of course that macarons are centre stage! This survey shows just how popular macarons are as an afternoon tea ingredient so don’t forget to include these wonderful products.

“Tipiak offers a range of thaw and serve, gluten-free macarons to the UK food service sector via key wholesalers, including the recently launched heart-shaped macarons, which are ideal for afternoon tea, as well as cake decorations, toppings for shakes and smoothies, and for use as part of a café gourmand.

“All our macarons are made to a traditional recipe and have the added convenience of being available frozen to food service operators so that they can defrost according to demand.”

The survey conducted by Perspectus Global for Tipiak in June 2024, polled 2,000 Britons about their thoughts on macarons and afternoon tea.

Some 53% believe that macarons are an essential part of afternoon tea. Respondents aged 18-29 (63%) and aged 30-44 (64%) were the age groups most likely to say that macarons are essential for afternoon tea – confirming just how popular these darlings are amongst the younger generations.

On average, Britons would eat three macarons in one sitting – rising to four on average for 18-29 year olds.

The survey revealed that Brits would like to see the following as part of afternoon tea served up in a food service setting:

Scones with clotted cream (59 percent)
- Mini Victoria sponge cakes (48 percent)
- Ham finger sandwiches (42 percent)
- Macarons (42 percent)
- Egg and cress finger sandwiches (39 percent)
- Éclairs (38 percent)
- Shortbread (35 percent)
- Miniature quiches or savoury tarts (34 percent)
- Chocolate-dipped strawberries (34 percent)
- Mini fruit tartlets (32 percent)

Made in France to traditional recipes, Tipiak’s range of sweet and savoury pâtisserie is available frozen to UK food service operators via key wholesalers.

For more information about the Tipiak range available to the UK food service sector visit www.tipiakfoodservice.co.uk

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21 May

Tipiak in the news

We have been delighted to see Tipiak in the news so much recently.

Our products have featured in a host of UK food service magazine articles in publications such as The Caterer, Dine Out and Contract Catering.

Back in April, our new heart-shaped, gluten-free macarons came under the spotlight in a focus on cocktails, where they were showcased as an ideal cocktail decoration. You can read it here.

Tipiak had a couple of mentions in April’s Contract Catering magazine. Our gluten-free macarons featured in the muffins, cookies, cakes and donuts feature here, while our allergen fact sheets had a mention in the free-from feature here.

Also in April, The Caterer ran a feature on vegan and plant-based food, and we were excited to see our vegan cocktail selection of canapés receive a shout out.

Meanwhile in May, Tipiak products were featured in OOH magazine, TUCO magazine and Contract Catering magazine.

You can read the desserts, shakes and ice cream feature in May’s OOH magazine here, and the conference and banqueting feature in TUCO magazine here.

Contract Catering magazine also ran a feature on conference and banqueting in May, and our Tipiak thaw and serve products received some excellent exposure. Take a read of the article here.

Tipiak continues to be in the news as we head into summer. In June’s edition of OOH magazine our allergen factsheets are featured here in a free-from feature, and there’s also a ‘how to…’ piece on creating a macaron tower here. Tips courtesy of Tipiak!

Our allergen awareness factsheets are also featured in the summer edition of Care Home Catering magazine here.

To find out more about our frozen sweet and savoury pâtisserie available to the UK food service and catering sector, browse our ranges on the Tipiak foodservice website.

Our products are available via frozen food distributor Central Foods.

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12 Oct

Create spook-tacular treats with Tipiak macarons this Halloween

For simple but stunning Halloween treats, why not decorate Tipiak macarons?

Our gluten free thaw and serve macarons are available in a range of flavours and colours.

Simply decorate with icing ‘pens’, sprinkles, edible glitter and icing ‘googly eyes’ to create spook-tacular designs for Halloween parties and events.

The ghostly creations can be used on counter displays, as gifts, or to accompany tea and coffee – imagine the impact of a Halloween macaron tower in your venue or shop window!

And if you’re planning a Halloween-themed afternoon tea, Tipiak’s macarons are just perfect. They’ll knock the socks off your guests and be a talking point for the rest of the year!

Halloween design inspiration

Take a look at our designs for inspiration – or come up with your own ideas. Tag us on social media with images of your creations made using Tipiak macarons. We’d love to see them!

Halloween is the time of year when imaginations run riot. Ghosts, witches, goblins, ogres, and pumpkins…these are all favourite Halloween themes. Tipiak macarons are the ideal canvas for your creative ideas this Halloween.

What’s more, our French macarons and our French pop macarons fruits are gluten free, meaning they are suitable for coeliac customers.

Don’t forget to upload images of your spooky macaron creations to your social media channels to generate excitement and interest in your menu.

Available frozen from key UK wholesalers nationwide, try Tipiak’s macarons for your Halloween treats this year.

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20 Sep

Christmas catering made easy with Tipiak

We’ve now reached that time of year when it’s full steam ahead for Christmas planning!

Whether you’re catering for a buffet, reception, party or some other festive event, Tipiak can make things easier.

And you’ll find that Tipiak’s exquisitely French sweet and savoury pâtisserie is the perfect partner when it comes to catering for a winter wedding too.

Check out our authentic range of canapés and our delicious pop éclairs, petits fours and gluten-free macarons.

Simply thaw and serve to treat your guests to mouth-watering morsels at this special time of year.

Canapés

Our savoury range of pre-prepared frozen canapés includes Traditional Chicago Style Canapés, Provencal Bistro Canapés and our Vegan Cocktail Selection.

Featuring 48 individual pieces, the Traditional Chicago Style Canapés selection includes eight different flavours. It takes just three hours to thaw in the fridge.

Our Tipiak Provencal Bistro Canapés selection is suitable for vegetarians, and contains 63 individual pieces in seven different flavours.

While our newest range – the Vegan Cocktail Selection – is a delicious collection of seven different plant-based flavours. They taste so delicious that they’re sure to be popular with all guests…not just those with dietary requirements.

Serve our canapés at drinks receptions, as hors d’oeuvres or as part of a selection of tapas treats. It’s the easy way to serve a taste of France this festive season!

When it comes to the sweet side of things, Tipiak offers a super selection. Try our award-winning Pop Éclairs, French Petits Fours, French Chocolate Petits Fours, Pop Macaron Fruits and French Macarons.

Available to the UK foodservice sector via key wholesalers, our sweet treats can be served at a variety of Christmas occasions.

Try them in a festive afternoon tea, as an accompaniment to coffee, as part of a trio of delicious desserts or to round off a meal.

What’s more, our macarons are gluten free – meaning they are suitable for your coeliac guests and those who avoid gluten out of choice.

Christmas is coming! Prepare now by ordering your sweet and savoury ‘thaw and serve’ pâtisserie from Tipiak…your professional partner in the kitchen.

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04 Jul

Tipiak showcases thaw and serve pâtisserie at TUCO Conference

French pâtissier Tipiak will be showcasing its new luxury Vegan Cocktail Selection and turning the spotlight on its ‘thaw and serve’ gluten-free macarons at the TUCO conference this month.

The event takes place at Keele University from 25th to 27th July and is a key date on the calendar for university caterers.

Launched in response to increasing demand for plant-based products, Tipiak’s Vegan Cocktail Selection features an exquisite range of attractive bite-sized vegan-friendly pieces.

It’s a range that’s so tasty it will impress all guests, not just those on a plant-based diet!

The unique finger food assortment includes almond cream and edamame bean on pea and mint muffins, carrot, lemon and ginger mousseline mini tarts, cucumber hummus on courgette shortbread, sun-dried cherry tomato and olive tapenade on curry polenta cubes, guacamole and almond on walnut crackers, piquillo and sweet pepper tomato tarts, and falafel bites topped with sesame seeds.

Exquisitely French

Produced and hand-finished in France, Tipiak’s ‘thaw and serve’ products are perfect for university caterers to serve at a range of events from functions and banquets to graduations and conferences.

Serve the savoury morsels with aperitifs or as hors d’oeuvres or canapés to bring some French chic to the occasion! And brighten up any buffet or event with Tipiak’s award-winning pop éclairs and the delightful gluten-free macarons and pop macaron fruits.

Using frozen pre-prepared sweet and savoury pâtisserie helps with long-term planning and frees up staff on the day to prep other parts of the meal. It’s convenient, helps to reduce waste and is also useful when it comes to sharing allergen information with front-of-house staff, as the ingredients for each item are constant and clearly labelled.

The Tipiak range is available frozen exclusively via distributor Central Foods.

Find out more about Tipiak’s exquisitely French ‘thaw and serve’ products on stand 167 at the TUCO conference.

Conference details here.

www.tipiakfoodservice.co.uk

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03 May

Shining the spotlight on Tipiak’s gluten-free macarons for Coeliac Awareness Week

This month marks Coeliac Awareness Week in the UK – when the importance of offering gluten-free products to your customers comes under the spotlight.

It is thought that one in 100 people in the UK has coeliac disease. Only 36% of these people are diagnosed.

Our Tipiak French macarons and pop macarons fruits are gluten free. Accredited by the Association Française Des Intolérants Au Gluten – the French equivalent to Coeliac UK, they are perfect for afternoon tea, as an accompaniment to tea or coffee, or as part of a simple dessert.

“Recognising the growth in allergen-free requirements, and the importance of this sector, Tipiak invested in a dedicated unit to produce gluten-free macarons,” explains Marie-Emmanuelle Chessé, international development project manager at Tipiak, which supplies frozen, authentic French sweet and savoury pâtisserie to the hospitality sector in the UK.

“Macarons really are the darlings of pâtisserie currently, with more than 8 million Instagram posts alone. A whole new generation is discovering the delights of macarons with their smooth crisp shells and soft creamy fillings. Offering gluten-free options means that your coeliac customers don’t miss out on these little beauties. Very often it’s the free-from person in a party of guests who chooses where to eat so it’s important to ensure you have free-from options on your menu.”

Natasha’s Law

Available to the UK foodservice sector via frozen food distributor Central Foods, Tipiak’s gluten-free macarons are packed full of flavour. They are made to a traditional recipe, giving your customers an authentic experience. Simply thaw and serve… et voilà!

“Following the introduction of Natasha’s Law, there is much more awareness around the issue of food allergies now,” added Marie-Emmanuelle Chessé. “Our Tipiak gluten-free French macarons and French pop macarons fruits help UK caterers to cater for the growing demand for these delightful desserts.”

Get ready for Coeliac Awareness Week, which takes place 9th to 15th May 2022, by ordering your Tipiak gluten free macarons now. Use the hashtag #ShineALightOnCoeliac to join in the conversation on social media during Coeliac Awareness Week.

Take a look at our gluten-free macaron ranges here

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01 Mar

Get ready to celebrate macarons with Tipiak

Here at Tipiak, we’ve got just the range to help food service operators get ready for Macaron Day this month and International Macaron Day in April.

Taking place on 20th March and 23rd April respectively, these dates are the chance for everyone around the world to celebrate and enjoy the delicious little beauties known as macarons.

The darlings of desserts, a perfect pairing with coffee and a key ingredient in any afternoon tea, macarons are available in a super selection of flavours.

Tipiak offers two different ‘thaw and serve’ selections to the UK food service sector. And both are gluten free, making them suitable for coeliacs.

Try the French Macarons or the French Pop Macarons Fruits. Visually stunning, they taste amazing. Simply thaw before serving. This makes them super convenient for the food service sector.

As an authentic French pâtissier, Tipiak has decades of experience when it comes to making macarons.

We’ve developed macarons in all sorts of flavours and with a variety of superb fillings and toppings.

Current range of macarons

Our current range of macarons available to the UK food service sector includes mouth-watering flavours such as blackcurrant, pistachio, apricot and caramel. Take a look at the ranges here.

We’ve also got a recipe for a deliciously simple dessert…. French macarons and coulis. Head over to our serving suggestions page for inspiration.

Marie-Emmanuelle Chessé is international development project manager at Tipiak, which supplies frozen, authentic French sweet and savoury pâtisserie to the hospitality sector in the UK. And she said: “Macarons are the darlings of social media, with more than 8 million posts on Instagram alone.

“We hope our customers will get ready to celebrate macarons with Tipiak on Macaron Day and International Macaron Day. We’re really looking forward to marking these dates on the calendar.”

Available through Tipiak’s UK food service distributor, Central Foods, our macarons are the ‘real deal’ – made in France from good quality ingredients.

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27 Jan

Love Tipiak macarons on Valentine’s Day

Next month hosts the day when we all show our love…Valentine’s Day.

And what better way to say ‘I love you’ than serving up a stunning sweet treat, courtesy of Tipiak.

Our exquisitely authentic ‘thaw and serve’ French macarons can be served individually or as part of a delightful dessert. Arrange them in a heart shape for maximum romantic effect!

What’s more, they’re gluten free too…meaning they are suitable for coeliacs and others who avoid gluten in their diets.

Choose from our Tipiak classic French macarons or our French pop macarons fruits – they’re visually so appealing and the flavours are amazing.

Each pack of French macarons features six striking flavours – lemon, caramel, vanilla, raspberry, chocolate and pistachio. Our pop macarons fruits selection includes blackcurrant, lemon and yuzu, apricot, morello cherry, passionfruit, and coconut flavours. Something to suit all tastes!

Thaw and serve

All of our Tipiak sweet and savoury pâtisserie is so easy and convenient for food service operators. Simply defrost according to the instructions on the box and serve.

Our macarons take just one hour to defrost, plus 15 minutes at room temperature before they are ready to serve to your guests.

Try adding a macaron as an accompaniment to coffee…it’ll make a great Valentine’s Day treat and show your customers you care. Or how about creating a simple but delicious dessert using Tipiak’s ‘thaw and serve’ macarons, fruit, cream and a coulis?

One of our favourites for Valentine’s Day is designing a striking heart shape using eye-catching macarons.

Whichever way you serve them, your guests are sure to love Tipiak macarons on Valentine’s Day!

Click here for more information about our authentic French macarons, which are available exclusively in the UK for foodservice customers via frozen food distributor Central Foods.

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16 Sep

Team up with Tipiak this Christmas

Ding dong! This Christmas is shaping up to be a festive season with bells on!

And to make things easier for catering staff, how about choosing Tipiak’s authentic ‘thaw and serve’ pâtisserie? We have a stunning range of sweet and savoury products that are just bursting with flavour.

Celebrate the 2021 festive season in style with Tipiak.

For buffets, banquets, conferences, and other celebrations, opt for our mouth-watering canapés. They’re perfect as an hors d’oeuvres, starter or served as tapas. And with a range of flavours, made from the finest ingredients, there’s something to suit all tastes.

Our pre-prepared canapés take between two and four hours to thaw in a refrigerator – et voilà…. they’re ready to serve!

Tipiak sweet treats

For sweet treats, we offer a delicious array of ‘thaw and serve’ pâtisserie to the UK food service sector.

Try our award-winning pop éclairs. Visually they’re sensational – and they taste as good as they look! Or why not opt for our tasty petits fours? They are a delightful way to round off a meal. And the ideal accompaniment to a coffee.

For an eye-catching centrepiece, create a macaron pyramid. Macarons remain hugely popular – with more than 7.8m posts on Instagram alone. Or serve them as individual favours or as part of a simple but delicious trio of mini desserts.

Tipiak offers a superb range of ‘thaw and serve’ classic French macarons and pop macarons, both of which are gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians. They are perfect for festive events and occasions – super easy to serve, tasty and really effective and striking to look at.

Made by expert bakers and skilled food professionals in France, our authentic sweet and savoury pâtisserie is available via key UK wholesalers.

For more information or for sales details, please visit our contact page https://www.tipiakfoodservice.co.uk/contact-us/

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