Douceur From The Heart - French-Inspired Catering in New York City

Douceur From The Heart
Four trays of handmade sweet and savory creations by Douceur From The Heart

From scratch.
From the heart.

Our approach

Homemade comfort,
with a French twist.

  • Handmade
  • Seasonal
  • Personal

Douceur From The Heart brings together the warmth of homemade cooking, seasonal ingredients and the effortless elegance of French hospitality. Every creation is an invitation to slow down and truly savor the moment.

From intimate dinners to large celebrations, every menu is imagined around your guests, your story and the feeling you want to create.

  • Birthdays
  • Private dinners
  • Brunches
  • Cocktail parties
  • Baby showers
  • Corporate events
  • Brand activations
  • Holiday gatherings
  • Custom celebrations
Made for your moments

Every occasion deserves it

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What our guests say

"Juliette created the most beautiful dessert table for my daughter's birthday. Every single bite was perfection - the flavors, the presentation, the care. Our guests couldn't stop talking about it."
Sarah M. Birthday Celebration · New York
"We hired Douceur From The Heart for our engagement dinner and it exceeded every expectation. The savory boards were extraordinary and the presentation was stunning. A truly magical evening."
David & Emma L. Engagement Dinner · Manhattan
"For our company's annual reception, Juliette put together the most elegant grazing boards I've ever seen. Professional, reliable and absolutely delicious. Our clients were impressed."
Claire R. Corporate Reception · NYC
Sweet

French-inspired
desserts

A selection of our signature creations - every piece can be fully customized to your vision (flavors, design, size).

Handmade Petit écolier chocolate biscuits

Petit écolier

Homemade butter shortbread topped with squares of dark and white chocolate — a playful nod to the beloved French biscuit.

  • Per piece $4,5
  • Whole plate/box (12 pieces, for sharing/catering) $48
Allergens
  • Gluten
  • Dairy
  • Eggs
  • Soy
Fresh Lemon Meringue Tart

Lemon Meringue Tart

Tangy lemon curd on a shortcrust base, topped with lightly toasted Italian meringue and fresh edible flowers.

  • Whole tart (8–10 servings) $75
Allergens
  • Gluten
  • Eggs
  • Dairy
Strawberry Vanilla Birthday Cake decorated with fresh fruits

Strawberry Vanilla Birthday Cake

An entremet layered with Madagascar vanilla ganache, a fresh strawberry insert, and almond-vanilla sponge — finished with fresh flowers for the occasion.

  • Whole cake (8–10 servings, floral decoration included) $120
Allergens
  • Gluten
  • Dairy
  • Eggs
  • Nuts (almond)
Traditional French Cannelés with caramelized crust

Cannelés

Small pastries from Bordeaux with a caramelized, crisp crust and a soft, tender center flavored with vanilla.

  • Per piece $4,5
  • Box of 6 $26
  • Box of 12 $48
Allergens
  • Gluten
  • Dairy
  • Eggs
Savory

Colorful
grazing boards

A generous, bold, and festive board, signed Douceur from the heart.
Every board can be fully customized to your event - ask about special orders.
Each board is a unique creation and may vary based on seasonal availability.
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Berry Orchard savory board

Berry Orchard

From $180

An elegant purple-and-berry palette with zucchini mint dip, prosciutto, a manchego wheel, blackberry-goat milk gouda-olive skewers, fresh cherries, multicolor radish, homemade crackers finished with organic flowers without pesticides.
For 5 to 6 guests.
Packaging dimensions: 15 x 11 x 2.2 in

Allergens
  • Dairy
  • Gluten
Golden Orchard savory board

Golden Orchard

From $180

A sun-drenched board featuring fresh apricots, cherry tomatoes, multicolor radish, comté cheese cubes, smoked paprika cheddar, prosciutto-mozzarella skewers, salami, tortilla chips, homemade parmesan and origan crackers, and rosemary crisps, finished with rosemary and pansies.
For 5 to 6 guests.
Packaging dimensions: 15 x 11 x 2.2 in

Allergens
  • Dairy
  • Gluten
Garden Bloom savory board

Garden Bloom

From $180

A vibrant spread of whipped ricotta dill & feta dip, prosciutto and salami, fresh cucumber, carrots, green grapes, kumquats, sweet potato chips, homemade parmesan and origan crackers, and old gouda cheese cubes, finished with organic flowers without pesticides.
For 5 to 6 guests.
Packaging dimensions: 15 x 11 x 2.2 in

Allergens
  • Dairy
  • Gluten
Midnight Harvest savory board

Midnight Harvest

From $180

A moody, jewel-toned board with garden pea, roasted pistachios and pine nuts, lemon dip, black grapes, heirloom cherry tomatoes, seeded homemade crackers, vegetable chips, sliced French ham, purple and orange cauliflower and multicolor radish, black tortilla chips, finished with organic flowers without pesticides.
For 5 to 6 guests.
Packaging dimensions: 15 x 11 x 2.2 in

Allergens
  • Nuts (pistachios, pine nuts)
  • Gluten
Juliette Tardy, founder of Douceur From The Heart, in her kitchen in New York City

Juliette Tardy — Founder & Chef

Our Story

Meet
Juliette

Douceur was born from a simple desire: to bring the warmth of a French table to New York City.

Juliette Tardy grew up in France, where Sunday lunches lasted for hours and the kitchen was never just a room - it was where everyone ended up, sooner or later. Where a simple tarte could say more than words. Where sharing a meal was never a formality, but an act of generosity.

When she moved to New York City, she brought that spirit with her - not as nostalgia, but as a way of living. Flowers and color have always held a central place in her world: the same eye that chooses a bouquet also shapes a menu, a table, a mood. For Juliette, beauty and taste have never been separate things - they come from the same place.

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Our philosophy

Chosen with care

That care starts long before anything reaches the oven. Juliette personally selects every ingredient at the market, choosing what's in season, organic, and grown locally - because quality and freshness can't be improvised, they have to be chosen by hand, the same way she chooses her flowers.

With a background in naturopathy, she also brings a health-conscious approach to her creations: pastries and savory dishes made with less refined sugar and less saturated fat, without ever compromising on taste or pleasure.

Juliette selecting seasonal ingredients at a local market
Seasonal sunflowers selected at a local market
The result

From her kitchen
to yours

Douceur From The Heart is the result of that journey - a French-inspired catering and pastry house rooted in New York City, where every menu evolves with the seasons, every project is different, and every order is prepared with the same generosity, color, and care - from her kitchen to yours.

Process

How it works

From your first message to the final presentation, every step is handled personally - with care and intention.

01

Tell us about your event

Share the occasion, number of guests, atmosphere and any special requirements. Every conversation starts with listening.

02

A menu made for you

A personalized sweet, savory or mixed proposal is crafted specifically for your event - no two menus are alike.

03

Handmade in New York

Everything is prepared in small batches with carefully selected seasonal ingredients. Quality and detail, always.

04

Delivered with care

Fresh, beautifully presented and ready to enjoy - your order arrives exactly as envisioned, right on time.

Personalization

No two tables
should feel
the same

Menus evolve with the seasons, flowers are selected at the last moment, and each presentation is composed especially for the occasion. Every detail is considered so that your order feels truly one of a kind.

Custom menus Seasonal choices Edible flowers Dietary adaptations Bespoke presentation Adapted quantities Mixed sweet & savory Corporate gifting
Request a custom menu
Juliette personalizing a setup
FAQ

Questions
& Answers

Everything you need to know before booking an event with Douceur From The Heart.

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Let's create something memorable.

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We typically respond within 24–48 hours.

Thank you for your message! Juliette will personally get back to you within 24–48 hours to discuss your event. In the meantime, feel free to browse our gallery for inspiration.