A master in French pastries,

Meet the Chef

Jared Melamed combines the delights of the senses with an impeccable balance of flavour. Offering a selection of exquisite, playful and modern pastries that are both light and luxurious.

South Africa’s most luxurious desserts

His creations are made to be adored, to be shared and enjoyed endlessly, whether at markets, while exploring, at work or at home... Dessert is universal throughout the generations, young and old alike can enjoy his workmanship.

Jared Melamed, the award-winning pastry chef behind La Tarte, is transforming South Africa’s patisserie landscape. 

A self-taught chef with nearly two decades of culinary exploration spanning over 50 countries, Jared's journey is anything but conventional. 

His passion for the delicate art of French pastry has earned him the Luxe Pastry Chef of the Year Award and accolades from the French community in Johannesburg.

You should taste the beauty

Jared and his team meticulously craft exquisite pastries like the Paris-Brest and Tarte aux Fruits Rouges, celebrated for their visual beauty and intricate Flavours. Each recipe undergoes weeks of refinement to ensure perfection before it joins the La Tarte collection.

Inspired by his global experiences, Jared aims to bring the sophistication of French patisseries to South African palates, blending tradition with innovation.

To establish ourselves as the epitome of luxury in South Africa’s dessert and pastry industry.

By continually raising the bar, we aim to elevate the country’s culinary standards to rival those of France. Our creations are crafted with only the finest ingredients, we don’t skimp, neither should you.

To bring the sophistication of high-end French patisserie to South Africans everywhere.

By opening multiple upscale stores across the nation, we aspire to make exquisite pastries accessible to all—not just in prestigious establishments but as a part of everyday indulgence.

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