La Manne Bakery:
Premium French Bakery Excellence for Global Markets
La Manne Bakery (“LMB”) stands as a premier French bakery specializing in premium finished and semi-finished bakery products designed specifically for the HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, and Café) market. Building on nearly a decade of success in Vietnam’s luxury hospitality sector, we are now expanding our reach to serve discerning clients across Asia and beyond, delivering authentic French bakery excellence with the strategic advantages of our Vietnam production base.
About Us
La Manne Bakery represents the culmination of French culinary artistry and international business expertise, established to serve the global HORECA market with premium frozen bakery products. We specialize in three distinctive product lines: macarons, chocolate bonbons, and tart shells, each crafted to meet the exacting standards of five-star hotels, luxury resorts, and high-end restaurants worldwide.
Operating from our state-of-the-art facility in Vietnam, La Manne Bakery combines traditional French techniques with modern production capabilities, ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply chains for our international partners. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our ISO 22000:2018 certification for food safety management, as well as our Halal Jakim and Halal GCC certifications, enabling us to serve diverse markets with confidence.
Our Founding Partnership: A Perfect Blend of Culinary Art and Business Excellence
La Manne Bakery was born from the shared vision of Chef Matthieu Lagarrigue and Dr. Thomas Chan, a partnership that seamlessly blends culinary artistry with astute business acumen. Together, they bring over 60 years of combined experience to the table, creating a bakery that honors traditional French techniques while embracing modern efficiency and global market reach.
Chef Matthieu Lagarrigue brings over 26 years of outstanding experience in the pastry industry, embodying the authentic heart of French culinary tradition. As an Executive Pastry Chef with an entrepreneurial spirit, he holds prestigious French certificates in bread making, pastry, confectionery, chocolate, sugar works, and ice cream production, as well as ISO 22000:2018 certification in hygiene and management.
Before founding our company, Chef Lagarrigue successfully established and operated four bakery and pastry shops in France, demonstrating deep expertise in both artisanal production and business operations. His ten years in Vietnam as a Pastry Trainer, Executive Pastry Chef, Production Manager, and R&D Manager have enabled him to adapt French recipes to local ingredients and market preferences while preserving authentic flavors.
Dr. Chan contributes over 35 years of international business expertise, bringing strategic vision and operational excellence to our partnership. Holding a Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from The University of Michigan, he combines academic rigor with practical business acumen gained from founding and managing 20 companies across Canada, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam.
His deep understanding of the Vietnamese market comes from over 20 years of experience establishing and managing 10 companies in Vietnam, including hospitality management schools, kindergarten schools, English centers, restaurants, and French bakeries. This extensive experience provides invaluable insights into local regulations, supply chains, and market dynamics that benefit our international expansion strategy.
Culinary Excellence & Business Acumen
The partnership between Chef Lagarrigue and Dr. Chan creates a powerful combination of culinary excellence and business strategy. Chef Lagarrigue’s mastery of French bakery techniques ensures product authenticity and quality that meets the expectations of international luxury markets, while Dr. Chan’s extensive business experience provides the strategic framework necessary for successful global expansion. Together, they have built a company that delivers European-quality products at competitive prices, supported by reliable operations and deep market knowledge.