Introducing Roland Mesnier

Roland Mesnier was first hired by First Lady Rosalyn Carter in 1979, and served as White House Pastry Chef under Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

Chef Mesneir has been responsible for creating thousands of elegant, delicious confections and dazzling desserts for hundreds of state dinners and First Family occasions.

He developed the first professional pastry program in the Washington, D.C. area, at L'Academie de Cuisine, in Bethesda, Maryland. Chef Mesnier is also the honorary president of the World Cup of Pastry, and every year L'Academie de Cuisine awards a scholarship in his name.

Introducing Chef Mesnier's New Book, Dessert University

Roland Mesnier shares his expertise in his new book, Dessert University. This beautifully illustrated volume features more than 300 spectacular recipes and essential lessons with home cooks. His book is a complete course in making the full spectrum of spectacular desserts, from breakfast pastries, cookies and pies to fresh-fruit desserts, frozen confections, and cakes. Chef Mesnier walks you through each step, pointing out common mistakes and offering insights on techniques gained from his years as White House Executive Pastry Chef.

Your Satisfaction Is Guaranteed

We guarantee each and every one of our Presidential Pastries to be the best you or your friend have bought, baked, or eaten - or we will promptly replace it or refund your purchase price.

Collector Tin Guarantees Freshness

Every Presidential Pastries dessert is shipped in a beautiful Air Force Blue collector tin. It's handy and reusable. The tin is practical for storing your Presidential Pastries as you, or your gift recipients, enjoy them. When you're finished with your Presidential Pastry dessert, the tin is perfect to use for storing food or other items in your household.

Ideal Year Round Gifts

Presidential Pastries are an appreciated gift by those on your gift list. You may choose from sending your gift now or at any date you specify.
With every gift you send, your name will be printed on the carton so your recipient knows the gift is from you before they open it. To place an order to be shipped as a gift, please refer to our order form and provide us with your recipient's name and address, the Presidential Pastries you wish for them to receive, the message you wish printed on your gift, and your desired "arrive by" date. We'll do the rest.