Forget haute couture and designer boutiques and take your tastebuds on a decadent tour to Melbourne’s finest Patisserie and Chocolaterie that is ‘Màmor’ Chocolate and High Tea Szalon!
Màmor specialises in pastries and sweets and is owned and operated by pastry chef Janet Mckenzie. This French High Tea Salzon is exquisite to say the least boasting Parisian furniture and décor to create a unique Paris salon look.
As I stepped foot inside this lavish Pàtissier I am taken back to the famous French movie ‘Chocolat’ and it’s exciting to have discovered such a delightful hidden treasure in Melbourne’s Collingwood. Janet and her staff will have you feeling like royalty with food and champagne served to you on the finest porcelain china and crystal glassware.
I am invited to sit down with the team over a high tea to discuss Janet’s passion for Patisserie and taking over the ownership of Màmor in 2015.
“From an early age Janet was usually found in the kitchen baking with her grandmothers. Her love affair with Patisserie saw her complete her studies at the Regency in Adelaide.
Following this she did her apprenticeship in Cairns and has since kept abreast of her skills with further short courses at “Savour” in Brunswick”
When did the tea rooms begin and when were they founded?
Mamor was founded by Hanna and Howard Fredrick back in 2011. Hanna originally started the business as a chocolate shop and eventually came to host high teas in her cosy living room/chocolate shop. In 2015 the Hungarian couple moved overseas and Janet took the reins of Mamor and has since refreshed the menu and brand to reflect the luxury and elegance of the venue.
Who would enjoy the experience of Màmor?
Mamor is a haven and headquarters to the luxe tribe of Melbourne. Predominantly women aged 20-60 foodies who appreciate tradition and the finer things in life. Many of our customers are big high tea goers but seek a more unique angle with high attention to detail
What can we expect to enjoy?
Our High tea package is our Signature service. We also have a specialty chocolate high tea, Afternoon tea, Devonshire tea and Champagne breakfast packages.
The venue is also available for evening function hire with our expanding repertoire of canapes we can tailor events for groups up to 30.
Do we need to book? Opening hours
As everything is baked fresh to order, bookings and deposit are essential.
Due to this we are able to cater very well for all dietary requirements.
Wed-Friday 11am -5pm
Sat – Sun session times are 11am-1.30pm and 2-5pm
Bookings via the website or call Hini on 9419 3869 during our opening hours
Any special events you have on?
We hold monthly dessert nights which are advertised via our Facebook page. We’re doing 2 pop ups at the Rose street Artist Markets and October 24th we will be hosting a special Harry potter themed high tea and 2 charity events during that month which I can forward you links if you like.
I’ll definitely be looking to do another degustation event in either November or February.
Who works alongside Janet?
Hini is front of house and we have occasional part time staff. We have also just taken on Annie as our new social media manager.
With business growing we are looking for another permanent part time Pastry chef and front of house professionals if you know any one please send them our way!
