La Ficelle is your local French bakery with a big heart and serious pastry skills. After the previous team ran the business into the ground under the Louis Patisserie name, owner Sylvain made radical changes — rebuilding the team, reshaping the offer, and turning the business around.

Jean-Louis and Clara, who once ran the iconic Bordeaux Bakery, now help guide the ship. Chefs Maël and Sylvain bring years of international culinary experience straight from France. Xana, who moved to New Zealand with her family from Mozambique, adds flair from her career as a cake decorator.

Lisa, who used to own our Raumati store before moving to France, was part of the transition. Julie is now the friendly face at the Raumati shop and weekend markets — she also runs her own crêpe cart with her husband. Justine, a trained physio from New Caledonia, is our sandwich artist and a key part of the team.

We’ve rebuilt the bakery around quality, freshness, and proper technique — real sourdough, buttery croissants, classic pâtisserie, and seasonal specialties. Everything is made from scratch, every day.