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French pâtisserie, made in Moris.

After 20 years in France, we moved back to Mauritius in 2021 with our two children.

Manaäki was born a few months later, with New York-style cookies as our very first ambassadors.

We started baking with one idea in mind: to make flavour the hallmark of our cakes, and to express our culinary identity through flavour pairings that reflect our Franco-Mauritian culture.

PASTRY WE CAN’T RESIST

“Every creation draws on my story and calls upon my memories.”
— Erwann

Fresh pineapple, an ingredient in Manaäki creations

A taste for the real

Every creation starts with the flavour of a single ingredient. We seek balance and precision in textures to create an intense, memorable tasting experience.

Manaäki Pastry

A committed approach

With every creation, our approach is to go back to the essentials in order to elevate flavour. What drives us is a love of fine produce and the quest for harmonious flavours. No unnecessary frills: the product in its purest form, an honest marriage of flavours and textures crafted for perfect balance.

Manaäki chocolate hazelnut pastry

Signature pâtisserie

Each creation tells our personal story and embodies our craftsmanship and our experience. Through its flavour pairings and a unique vision of pâtisserie, it is the signature of our house.

THE MANAÄKI PHILOSOPHY

“Every pastry should stir an emotion.”

Authenticity

Showing you we care

We believe that cooking should be generous, sincere and natural. Our ingredients are rigorously selected. No colourings or additives, no purely decorative icings, and no ingredients that could harm your health.

High standards

Looking after you

Through attention to the details that make the difference, a constant quest for the “right” taste and continuous innovation. No compromise on ingredients, no shortcuts on technique.

Excellence

Honouring your trust

What drives us with every new creation, every service and every new customer is giving you the very best of ourselves, every single time.

THE FOUNDING TEAM

The people behind Manaäki

Manaäki founders, pastry chefs in Rose Hill, Mauritius

A family story, of passion and a dynamic team

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Erwann started in the restaurant industry at 16. He builds his career in large restaurant groups and as a consultant for restaurants and hotels in designing and launching their offerings.
His technical know-how and expertise guarantee the technical rigor of Manaaki, and his collaborations with the Valrhona house allow him to create precise and creative pastries.

Najaah, for her part, begins her career in human resources management in international groups before redirecting towards entrepreneurship and cooking. She works as a caterer specializing in Mauritian cuisine in Paris before returning to Mauritius. Her experience in business management brings structure to the organization of Manaaki and the relational intelligence necessary for building a solid team.

Today, it is this team of enthusiasts that makes Manaaki what it is. Each brings their good mood, their desire to do well, and thus brings the entire Manaaki philosophy to life every day.