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Supporting the bakers and pastry chefs of Mauritius since 1983
For over 40 years, Maison La Dorade has been constantly innovating to offer high quality baking products at a competitive price. While the company has evolved tremendously over time, the soul of La Maison has not changed since its very first day: human, authentic and daring.Â
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A family affair
Maison La Dorade is first and foremost a family entrepreneurial adventure.
Founded in 1983 by Joseph Rae, managed afterwards by his son Anthony, today, it is the brothers Damien and Alexandre who are at the helm of the family business. Having also inherited the family’s passion for food, they carry on with the legacy begun by theirÂ
grandfather over 40 years ago.
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1983: it all began with yeast…
An entrepreneur at heart, Joseph Rae realised, after talking to numerous Mauritian bakers that good quality yeast was scarce to make their bread rise properly… It was during a casual conversation that an idea struck him!   Â
After searching far and wide to find a unique and high-performance product, the obvious choice was Mauripan, the Australian yeast, with its shelf-stability, multi-purpose use and high reliability… in other words, the perfect starting product !  Â
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Joseph converted his guest room into an office and officially launched J Rae & Cie (La doRAdE). Contrary to popular belief, Joseph did not draw inspiration from the depths of the oceans for the name but from his very own family: DO for his eldest daughter Doreen, A for Anthony, the youngest of the family and DE for Dennis, the middle son. And RAE to bring them all together!
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From yeast to improvers…
Often while going around meeting his clients, Joseph noticed that his product greatly facilitated the lives of bakers and pastry chefs. As Mauripan boxes gradually took over his office, he started wondering how he could develop further and what would be the product that would make bread even better. A new idea was born: importing improvers ! Â Â Â
Orders were multiplied and the family business took over more and more space in the house in Curepipe where it was set up. Indeed, in order to stock all the supplies, Joseph converted the garage into a store…Â
Gradually, many other ingredients were added to the list, all with the same objective: to make life easier for bakers!Â
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The arrival of equipment
After developing the range of ingredients, the father/son duo continue to grow the family After the range of ingredients, the father/son duo went on to expand the family business by importing equipments ! Their very first import was the Bongard bread oven. The first of so many more to come…Â
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Visit to the bakery trade fair
On their trip to the IBA Munich trade fair, Anthony and his brother Dennis discovered the BAKELS brand and it proved to be a turning point. After testing various brands, Bakels proved to be perfectly adapted to their customers’ needs. It was then added to the La Dorade portfolio and transformed the business into an essential partner of bakers and pastry chefs in Mauritius.
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The family home in Curepipe, where it all began
Both family home and office of the company, the house in the centre of Curepipe was the setting for the development of J Rae & Cie (La Dorade). In 2009, the family left the house for good to convert it entirely into the J Rae & Cie (La Dorade) office.
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Passing to the third generation
Following their studies, Damien and Alexandre, Anthony’s sons, returned to Mauritius and joined the family business: Damien, the eldest son, as future manager, and Alexandre,  the younger one, in charge of all the equipment side. The two brothers, respectful and complementary, took over the business on their father’s passing away in 2013. Highly respected by his peers, Anthony will remain an icon to the company’s collaborators but also to the customers he served with kindness, respect and graciousness.   Â
Inspired every day by the talent of their grandfather and their father, the ambition of Damien and Alexandre is to carry on the family legacy by continuing the story begun by their grandfather while adhering to the fundamental values established in 1983…  Â
This inexhaustible source of energy propels them to try new things, innovate and reinvent themselves every day to serve the dough artisans!
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New ambition with Dough Rae Me
In 2015, La Dorade decided to dedicate a specific area to customers who wished to come try the quality of La Dorade’s ingredients, ovens and other equipment. In this space, all sorts of treats were produced. In just a few weeks, the Dough Rae Me brand was born and brought a breath of  fresh-out-of-the-oven products to the house. Frozen pies with Mauritian flavors, petit fours and many other delicacies come out every day from the artisanal kitchen of La Dorade.Â
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The bread festival!
We love bread so much that we celebrate it regularly!Â
In May 2018, we also took at the opportunity of the bread festival to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the company.  On the menu: making all types of bread, previewing the latest flavors of our pies, baking professionals meeting up and sharing their concerns… And for the occasion, two of our international suppliers came over to attend the event and meet our customers.  It was a landmark moment for La Dorade and we were delighted to be able to share it with our customers and suppliers.
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La Dorade moves to Phoenix !
After 37 years in Curepipe, the company relocated to Phoenix in a brand new office.Â
J.Rae & Cie (La Dorade) becomes Maison La Dorade !
On its 40th anniversary, J Rae & Cie (La Dorade) became Maison La Dorade. A shift to put the company’s DNA at the very heart of its name: family oriented, human and welcoming. La Maison refers as much to the family home in Curepipe, home base of the company, as to the traditional character that it has continued to promote. As for La Dorade, the so distinctive and enigmatic brand has made such a name for itself that it was impossible to do away with it… Â
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Quality products depend on quality ingredients. Taste first and foremost! Our selection has made us become the benchmark in baking and pastry making ingredients in Mauritius.Â
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Our industrial equipment is a promise of unfailing performance, ease of use and time saving… All that you need to match productivity with delights in the kitchen! Â
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We deeply believe in the Mauritian know-how. That is why we have developed a range of pies and other treats that are 100% local and ‘Made in Phoenix’. Â
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Ever since our humble beginnings, service, market awareness and constantly striving for customer satisfaction have always been our priority. Come and pay us a visit to experience it first hand!
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Proximity
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We are convinced that in business, respect for others is essential towards our customers, our service providers and our colleagues. Respect also translates in cooking when handling ingredients and raw materials.
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RESPECT
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Do you love the smell of bread straight out of the oven? If you do, then, we share the same terrible weakness! The good news is that with us, indulgence is a trait, not a weakness!
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GOURMANDISE
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At Maison La Dorade, this overflows everywhere: in our smiles, great humour or joie de vivre of our teams, and of course is translated in each of our actions!
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ENTHUSIASM
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They trust us
Boulangerie La Paix
Nou fine comence travay avec Bolom Rae depi plis ki 30 banané ek azordi enkor nou gegne ene bon service. Merci Maison La Dorade.
We started working with Mr Rae senior more than 30 years ago. To this date we are still being server with good customer service. Thank you Maison La Dorade.
Mr Joomun
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Pâtisserie Divine
At every turn of our journey, there are those exceptional partners who not only meet our needs but elevate our aspirations. Today, we raise our voices in resounding applause to honor Maison La Dorade – a beacon of reliability, quality, and unwavering commitment.
It's more than just the products you deliver; it's the peace of mind that comes with knowing that excellence is non-negotiable. Your consistency has transformed you from a supplier to a trusted partner, an extension of our own team.
With utmost respect and appreciation,
Mr K.Rajkomar
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Smart Café Coffee Shop, Super U, Flacq
I would like  to say  a big THANK YOU to Maison la Dorade to make our life easier day after day.  My favourite products are:  all your pies and Patés which our clients love; the fillings for my cheese cake tart and also for the birthday cakes. It is amazing!
Every Wednesday Mrs Dorine calls me to find out if I need anything. Superb service and wonderful staff!
Thanks a lot again!
Chef/OwnerÂ
Jean Alain Calinghee
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Maison La Dorade, a passionate team at your service
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Maison La Dorade is above all a human and caring adventure bringing together passion-driven men and women, ready to go to any length to make your life easier. Their one objective is to share their expertise to help you succeed in your business. The years go by, but the spirit of the company remains the same: a family business that has the notion of heartfelt service.
