A little English, a French pastry background, and a plate of personalized cookies that turned strangers into friends - one sweet American dream in the making

Céline Zhou
When I moved to Los Angeles from Paris, I didn't speak English very well, but I really wanted to make friends! I had an idea to connect with people by putting my name and unit number on shortbread cookies and gifting them to my neighbors. The personalized cookies were such a hit! Realizing delicious shortbread is a great way to connect and show love, I started a new business offering custom message and logo shortbread cookies. With no connections, no knowledge of the U.S. food market, and only conversational English, I set out to bake up a business that would spread love with every bite and make for a truly special gifting experience. By combining delicious flavor, beautiful design, and personalized messages, DeLight Patisserie was born.
In only the second year of business, I was so proud when my shortbread cookies were featured on The Today Show and ABC World News. High-end retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Anthropologie, The Met Store, and Harry & David started stocking them. We even baked for the Oscars and The Emmy Awards! Today, we are a whole team of women who are passionate about helping people connect and make a sweet impression through a unique gifting and celebration experience.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, saying thank you, marking a special milestone, or making a wedding or baby shower even sweeter, our custom shortbread cookies send love and delight to everyone who receives them.
These aren't just cookies — they're personalized messages baked right in, making every celebration a little more memorable. ❤️