A committed brand
Founded in Marseille in 1922, Esprit Gourmand is a family-run business specialised in roasting and transforming nuts as well as preparing premium specialty food.
Listed in all French âPalacesâ, nearly all 5 star hotels in France and in many hotels worldwide, Esprit Gourmand is a key player in the luxury hospitality industry.
Esprit Gourmand has close to 100 years of expertise in nuts, confectionery and high quality food trading. With more than 20 yearsâ experience in luxury hospitality, the company has developed expert market knowledge and strong relationship with Michelin star chefs and their teams.
Our range
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Bar
From the classic salted almonds, to the original sesame wasabi cashew nuts or flavoured mixes, discover a large choice of original creations developed by our chefs to pair with cocktails at the bar. The best quality dried fruits and nuts, from the best origins, …
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Wellness and Spas
A specific range has been developed to meet the specific needs for SPAS and wellness centers within the hospitality and tourism sector.
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Welcome products
We offer a wide range of turndown and welcome products produced in our facility or selected from traditional French producers.
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Breakfast
We offer a comprehensive and largely organic range of cereals, jams, honeys, nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Our cereal range is completed with a delicious line of premium granolas, mueslis and classics (corn flakes, oats etcâŠ)…
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Minibar
Upmarket products, exclusively available in luxury hotels, are meticulously hand packed in jars selected to suit minibar size restrictions. They are also vacuum sealed or packaged in protective atmosphere for an extended shelf life.
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Culinary & Pastry
The professional range has been created to offer the best quality raw materials in order to enhance chefsâ creations. Unlike other suppliers, nuts and fruits have been selected by experts and the products are made to order for optimal freshness…
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Airline and yachting catering
Our offer specific light compact individual packaging to meet the needs and restrictions from the airlines and yachting industry.
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Personalisation service
From specific packaging to product development, we deliver personalisation service to meet all needs.
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Product development service
Our R&D team is dedicated to develop new recipes, improve existing processes and create specific products upon request.
Our production workshop
Located in the south of France, between Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, our production facility includes :
- A raw materials storage area with a cool room and a cold chamber for the most delicate products.
- A roasting and caramelising area. We recently expanded this section to include spaces for chocolate manufacturing and nuts processing as well as a breakfast area dedicated to preparing granola and jams
- A packaging area for bulk products and a hand packaging area for minibar and welcome products
- A shipping area
Esprit Gourmand E-shop changes name and becomes Maison Naja!
Find all your favourite products on our new E-shop and discover our fine food brand Maison Naja and its complete range of products.
News
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Behind the scenes at the roasting plant: Meet Charles
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Esprit Gourmand with Charles, head of the roasting workshop, who ensures that every piece of dried fruit is cooked to... -
Esprit Gourmand at IHG Hotels & Resorts event
EG would like to express its gratitude to IHG Hotels & Resorts for inviting us to an exceptional event, rich in gastronomic sharing. -
Quality and durability at the heart of our selections
Our purchasing manager carefully selects our raw materials directly from our partner producers, such as hazelnuts from Piedmont in Italy. -
An ode to exception with our producer friends
Discover the pride we share through years of partnership with enthusiasts, including truffle-grower GĂ©rard and his companion Galoubet. -
ESPRIT GOURMAND Awarded Silver Label by EcoVadis
ESPRIT GOURMAND was awarded the Silver label by the independent agency EcoVadis in May 2024, placing it in the top 15% of companies rated for... -
Esprit Gourmand - Relais & ChĂąteaux annual convention
Recap of the memorable evening held at the Hotel Le Negresco during the annual Relais & ChĂąteaux congress on Monday, March 25, 2024 -
Learning and sharing day with Anne Sophie Pic High School
We had the pleasure of hosting two classes from the Anne-Sophie Pic Hotel and Tourism College in our production workshops. -
Christmas joy and deliciousness
Immerse yourself in an inspiring festive season, thanks to our carefully selected and meticulously prepared products. -
Esprit Gourmand at Les places d'or 2023
Esprit Gourmand will be exhibiting its welcome products at Les Places d'Or 2023, at the Hotel Le Meurice. -
Esprit Gourmand compostable packaging
Esprit Gourmand's new potato chips range in 4 flavors and compostable packaging. -
Interview Marc Gastel marketing director of Esprit Gourmand
Often treated as an accessory, dried fruit is transformed into a noble product when it is shaped, roasted and flavoured in the Esprit Gourmand factory -
Cocktail on highest roof in Paris
Esprit Gourmand presented its new creations which delighted its guests at its event organised at the Skybar pullman montparnasse in Paris. -
Esprit gourmand celebrates 100 years of history
On the occasion of its 100th anniversary, Esprit Gourmand was happy to welcome customers, partners and employees to a unique place in Marseille to celebrate... -
Esprit Gourmand pistachios
Esprit Gourmand was the first importer of pistachios from Iran in France and has fostered a love affair with this specific nut ever since. With... -
Esprit Gourmand almonds
Originally from central Turkey , known since the antiquity, almonds are key to the Mediterranean culture. Almonds can differ from their country of origin but also... -
Esprit Gourmand hazelnuts
Originally found in the temperate zones, hazelnut trees are grown in Turkey, Spain, France, Italy and North America. They can differ from their country of... -
How to select the perfect almond powder ?
In pastry, two major trends predominate for the use of almond powder. Some like it above all for its texture. It then enters as an... -
How to select quality nuts
Dried fruits, depending on their origin and variety, have a different taste, a specific texture and crunchiness as well as a particular shape.