Selected reviews
“5 ⭐️ best bread and cakes I ever have eaten.” Yuri, Facebook review 2020.
“Our local little piece of heaven.” Linden, Google review 2019.
“Yesterday we had a delivery from Le Petit Prince for our lunches at work. This was our first delivery from Le Petit Prince and we were so impressed! The veggie sausage rolls and quiche were amazing but everything surpassed our expectation.” Alice, Facebook review 2020.
“Best cake place in Bournemouth and possibly Dorset!! Cakes literally melt in your mouth. Thankfully they have two shops one in Wimborne and in Westbourne!! Bread is also delicious!! Great atmosphere!! Love this place.” Laura, Google review 2018.
“As a Westborne resident, this place is undoubtedly the best place for breakfast in Westbourne. Everything they do is delicious, from their coffee and croissants to their salads and sarnies. Super friendly staff and with a lovely atmosphere.” James, Google review of Westbourne branch 2019.
“I have always loved the Petit Prince for their fabulous bread/cakes and the best bacon and peanut butter sandwich but this week we sat in the garden and what a treat! So peaceful and beautifully tended. Such a brilliant use of the space surrounded by gorgeous flowers and their amazing veg beds.” Michelle, Tripadvisor review of Wimborne branch 2019.
Articles
Taste of Dorset Awards 2017 – Best Bakery – Somerset live article.
Taste of Dorset Awards – top producers. We won Best Independent Tea Room or Café, Best Bakery and Best Food or Drink Business of the Year.
Best bakeries in Dorset – Article from Bournemouth Echo, 2018
Le Petit Prince Patisserie – Article from Extract Coffee Roasters, 2017
Michael Russell – Pastry
Michael (owner and head pastry chef at Le Petit Prince) attended and trained at the famous Le Notre Patisserie School outside Paris.
Produced the Wedding Cake in Amman Jordan for the now King of Jordon.
Produced a 10 year commemorative Silver Jubilee cake for the Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Set up a training school which opened in Taiwan – The Renaissance School Of Culinary Arts.
Michael was the Head Pastry Lecturer at Le Cordon Bleu, London – where he taught students The Patisserie Diploma. He was also Executive Pastry Chef at Mosimanns, London.
Gabor Maruzsa- Bread
Gabor (head baker at Le Petit Prince) He has previously worked at Hobbs House bakery, Real Artisan Bakery and Slowbread Bakery. “Gabor is an exceptional and creative baker who bakes to the highest standards, he is also an inspirational manager and a hugely efficient team member…” Real Artisan Bakery.