Croquembouche Pâtisserie was founded in December 2000 by Frederic and Laurence Caillon. Thanks to the support of the local community in Banksmeadow and Botany, the word soon spread around about ‘this new cake place’ and the rest is history.

After 6 months, Croquembouche outgrew its premises and moved into a larger shop at 1635 Botany Rd, the current address.
The addition of tables and chairs has allowed customers to enjoy an espresso or cup of tea with their cakes or savoury treats.

Today, Croquembouche is one of the busiest French Patisseries in Sydney and customers come from as far as Cronulla and Palm Beach.

Frederic has trained as a pastry chef in Niort in France. He travelled around France, working mainly at five-star hotels. Laurence is the savoury specialist of Croquembouche. She is responsible for the many traditional French savoury tarts and quiches as well as developing her own creations. Laurence also marinates all the beef, chicken and pork for the French baguettes.

City of Botany Mayor, Ron Hoenig with Laurence and Frederic Caillon after presenting them with their Excellence in Retail Prize in August 2003.