From the first morning croissant to the afternoon viennoiserie break, our range of viennoiseries elevate every moment of the day. Whether you run an artisanal bakery, a bustling coffee shop, an elegant hotel, or a restaurant, our comprehensive range delivers the perfect solution for any service occasion. Including iconic butter croissants and pains au chocolat to innovative vegan options and mouth-watering filled specialties, our full range, perfected over 45 years, brings the quality and variety that set your establishment apart.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our viennoiserie products, formats, technologies, and usage across foodservice and bakery businesses.
What product technologies are available for viennoiseries?
Délifrance offers three distinct manufacturing processes to meet a variety of operational needs. Our frozen ready-to-bake viennoiseries are pre-proved and can be placed directly in the oven for immediate baking. Meanwhile, our ready-to-prove products require a proving stage before baking, offering maximum control over freshness and great flexibility for your business. Finally, our baked viennoiserie products are ready-to-serve items that only need to be thawed at room temperature to restore their optimal texture and aroma.
What's the difference between ready-to-bake and ready-to-proof?
Ready-to-bakeproducts are pre-portioned and can be placed directly in the oven, while ready-to-rise products require a rising stage before baking, allowing for maximum control over freshness and volume.
Why should you include these viennoiseries in your offer?
The versatility of pastries generates revenue throughout the day, across multiple occasions, from breakfast to afternoon snacks. This flexibility allows artisan bakeries, cafés, hotels and many more to maximise their profitability while catering to the varied preferences of their customers. Beyond traditional service, viennoiseries offer endless creative possibilities for original recipes: transform croissants into savoury sandwiches, create specialities filled with trendy ingredients, or develop innovative snacks to expand your menu offerings.
What types of croissants does Délifrance offer?
Our croissant range caters to diverse dietary preferences and budget requirements. We offer traditional all-butter croissants for delicious taste, vegan croissants for plant-based diets, and blend croissants that combine vegetable fats with butter to provide a cost-effective solution without compromising quality. Each format addresses specific operational needs, whether accommodating dietary restrictions or optimizing food costs. Beyond our plain croissants, we feature an extensive range of filled croissants with sweet and savoury options, perfect for expanding your menu offerings and creating snacking solutions throughout the day.
Selecting the ideal viennoiserie format depends on your operational capacity, service requirements, and storage capabilities. High-volume operations benefit from ready-to-bake solutions that eliminate proofing variables and ensure consistent timing. Ready-to-prove formats offer maximum flexibility for smaller operations requiring fresh-baked authenticity throughout the day. Consider your equipment capabilities, staff expertise, peak service periods, and available freezer space when determining the optimal process for your establishment.
What is the frozen shelf-life?
Frozen viennoiserie maintains optimal quality for 12 months, with some premium ranges offering extended stability up to 18 months.
How to store filled specialities?
Filled specialities require refrigeration at 2-4°C to maintain food safety standards with careful temperature monitoring throughout the supply chain.
Can I mix formats in one oven load?
Different viennoiserie formats can be baked together but require staggered timing or removal to accommodate varying baking durations for optimal results. Be sure to space the products sufficiently apart on the tray to prevent them from sticking together during baking.
Why choose Délifrance for your viennoiseries?
With over 45 years of expertise since 1978, Délifrance brings authentic French savoir-faire to your operation through our network of 14 production sites.
Our comprehensive range spans classic croissants and pains au chocolat to innovative filled specialties. Délifrance Heritage offers premium French viennoiseries, Délifrance Extra-Ordinary presents inventive creations with unique flavors and formats, Délifrance Impact delivers plant-based solutions, and Chez Lou Et Marcel is designed specifically for artisanal bakers seeking an authentic French bakery experience.