Mother’s Day 2022: how and where to celebrate French style

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To celebrate Mother’s Day 2022 French style, we’ve found a selection of restaurants, cafes, patisseries and more to treat your Mum. Click on your city/region below to find out what’s on near you.

La fête des mères 2022 / Mother’s Day 2022

ADELAIDE
BRISBANE
CANBERRA
HOBART
MELBOURNE
NOOSA
NSW
PERTH
SYDNEY

 

MOTHER’S DAY 2022 IN ADELAIDE

 

Apoteca has a take-away Mother’s Day ‘Heat & Serve’ Hamper Box, which includes:

  • Tarama with sourdough
  • Burrata, heirloom tomato & pickled onion
  • House confit salmon, crème fraiche, chive oil, tapenade
  • Roast chicken, zucchini, pea & mint *
  • Chocolate marquise with champagne strawberries

* Item requires heating

$95 (Feeds 2) or  $180 (Feeds 4)

Place your order by Thursday 5 May to collect on Saturday 7 May between 3 and 7 pm.

Order your heat and serve Hamper Box via this link.

 

Bistro Français is holding a Mother’s Day dinner with a set menu.

La fête des mères 2022 / Mother’s Day 2022

 

Garçon Bleu has two options to treat your mum to some well-deserved Sofitel Experiences: a special 3-Course Mother’s Day Lunch at Garçon Bleu; and a Mother’s Day High Tea.

Chanteuse Sunitra Martinelli of “Mélange à Trois” will be the entertainment for the afternoon performing her sultry blend of French Bossa Nova,  60’s French Pop & Gypsy Jazz, accompanied by guitarist Dylan Woolcock.

 

Mother’s Day Lunch

Bookings from 12pm, 12.30pm & 1pm

Sofitel’s French-inspired restaurant Garçon Bleu will serve up a decadent three-course Mother’s Day menu designed by Chef de Cuisine, Gianni Delongu, on Sunday May 8th from 12pm.

Mother's Day 2022 Adelaide

The lunch is priced from $140 per person. A menu for children and young adults is also available (from 3 to 16 years) priced from $59 per person.

 

Mother’s Day High Tea

This High Tea takes you on a culinary journey of savoury and sweets featuring the finest local produce with a French twist.

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Sofitel’s Mother’s Day High Tea is priced from $110 per person with tea, coffee or from $180 per person when served with free flow Perrier–Jouët Grand Brut – a vibrant Champagne with crisp green apple and citrus flavours on the palate.

 

To book either experience, call (08) 8432 1999 or Book Online

 

Sucre Patisserie has a special Mother’s Day 2022 éclair box available on the 7th May, available through the online store for $26 each. It contains 4 mini éclairs in the following flavours:

  • 1 x lemon éclair
  • 1 x Belgian chocolate éclair
  • 1 x violet éclair
  • 1 x mixed berry éclair

La fête des mères 2022/ Mother's Day 2022

You can order your Mother’s Day éclair box via this link

 

MOTHER’S DAY 2022 IN BRISBANE


Boucher Restaurant proposes a 4 course lunch or dinner menu for $95 per person for Mother’s Day 2022.

 

 

C’est Bon has a collaboration with Cork and Chroma for two different experiences for Mother’s Day 2022: Crepes & Paint, and Lunch & Paint.

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Crepes & Paint @ $95: Sunday 8th May

From 10am, enjoy a three-hour paint and sip session painting “Bespoke Romance” with Cork and Chroma on their Terrasse.

Choose from a selection of Crepes, followed by a mimosa to enjoy whilst painting.

 

Lunch & paint @ $125: Sunday 8th May

From 12pm, enjoy a three-course lunch in their Restaurant with a mimosa, followed by a three-hour paint and sip session painting “Vue de Vin” with Cork and Chroma on their Terrasse at C’est Bon.

 

Reservations for both experiences can be made via the restaurant website.

 

Sofitel Brisbane proposes a Mother’s Day 2022 High Tea with a performance by Queensland Ballet. After a two-year hiatus, their much-anticipated Mother’s Day High Tea event is returning! Once again set in the elegant surrounds of their breathtaking Ballroom Le Grand, spoil Mum this Mother’s Day to a luxurious afternoon she won’t soon forget.

 

With a glass of sparkling wine in hand, she’ll take a seat ready to indulge in their exquisite, quintessentially French High Tea, savouring a decadent array of handcrafted delights – think gourmet finger sandwiches to light and fluffy Valrhona Ivoire white chocolate and fruit scones, all freshly-made in their in-house French patisserie.

 

Though the highlight of Mum’s day, guaranteed to blow her away, is sure to be the exclusive performance by the Queensland Ballet’s Academy dancers. Being one of the lucky few, she’ll sit back and be mesmerised by the incredible talent and grace of some of the best ballet dancers in the country.

 

If you’re seeking an experience that goes beyond the typical fresh flowers and chocolates, look no further.

 

Tickets priced at $99 per adult & $50 per child (excluding Evenbrite booking fees). Held Sunday 8 May 2022 from 2pm-4pm. You can buy your tickets via this link.

 

Suzette at Sofitel Brisbane is also hosting buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner for Mother’s Day 2022.

MOTHER’S DAY SUZETTE BUFFET

Forgo breakfast in bed this year and instead surprise and delight your Mum with a leisurely morning spent enjoying a sumptuous buffet breakfast in Suzette. Here she can indulge in an expansive selection of breakfast favourites, including a live omelette station and eggs cooked your way, international dishes, fresh juices, seasonal fruit and an abundance of pastries cooked daily.

 

Alternatively, treat Mum to an unforgettable feast with their famously indulgent Suzette Buffet, for either lunch or dinner. Your Mum will be in food heaven, with a wide range of internationally-inspired dishes, fresh salads, dips, cold cuts, cheeses, breads, an abundance of fresh local seafood, and a tempting array of decadent sweets.

 

Buffet Breakfast

Adult: $59 | Child: $29

*Accor Plus Adult: $53

Served between 6.30am – 10.30am

 

Suzette Buffet Lunch (includes glass of sparkling wine)

Adult: $139 | Teen: $109 | Child: $56

*Accor Plus Adult: $112

Served between 12pm – 2.30pm

 

Suzette Buffet Dinner

Adult: $109 | Teen: $79 | Child: $49

*Accor Plus Adult: $99

Served between 5.30pm – 10.30pm

 

You can book any of these buffet Mother’s Day meals via this link.

 

MOTHER’S DAY 2022 IN CANBERRA

 

Buvette at Hotel Realm is hosting a High Tea in the Ballrooms which includes a glass of sparkling on arrival (with the option to upgrade to a free-flowing Champagne package), a high tea buffet, unlimited tea, coffee, and juice. There will also be live music.

La fête des mères 2022/ Mother’s Day 2022

The High Tea costs $95 per person or upgrade to free-flowing Champagne for $145pp

There are also reduced kids prices with tickets for kids 0-3 being free and children 4 to 9 years old costing $50.

 

There are also two sittings to choose from:

1st sitting – 11am – 1pm

2nd sitting – 2:30pm – 4:30pm

 

Purchase your ticket via this link.  

 

Délidoor has put together a special menu for Mother’s Day 2022.

Choose from boxes to serve 2, 4, 6 and 8, which includes entrée, mains, a side and dessert plus a gift of a box of macarons. Prices start at $75 for 2 and go up to $260 for 8 people.

 

There is also the choice of ordering items from the à la carte menu. They are also giving a box of macaroons if you use the code MUM at check out and a minimum order of $120 is placed.

 

You can order directly from their website while stocks last.

 

To check if they deliver to your area, there is a small widget on the website, where you can enter your postcode. The same system is used for checkout.

 

MOTHER’S DAY 2022 IN HOBART

 

Jean Pascal Patisserie has their usual daily take-away 3-course meal for $18.00 as well as a special Mother’s Day high-tea package @ $25.00. There will be 24 petits fours (savoury and sweet) which will feed 2 pax.

 

Orders to be either emailed to [email protected] or phoned to 03-6228 4040.

 

MOTHER’S DAY 2022 IN MELBOURNE

 

Bistro Gitan has a set menu lunch for $100 per person.

  

To make a booking please visit their website or click here.

 

Bon Ap’ Petit Bistro will be open all day from 11:30am for Mother’s Day 2022. There’s no set menu so you’re free to choose from their usual dinner menu. There will also be specials and plenty of champagne.

Bookings are always recommended and can be made via this link

 

Délidoor has put together a special menu for Mother’s Day 2022.

Choose from boxes to serve 2, 4, 6 and 8, which includes entrée, mains, a side and dessert plus a gift of a box of macarons. Prices start at $75 for 2 and go up to $260 for 8 people.

 

There is also the choice of ordering items from the à la carte menu. They are also giving a box of macaroons if you use the code MUM at check out and a minimum order of $120 is placed.

 

You can order directly from their website while stocks last.

 

To check if they deliver to your area, there is a small widget on the website, where you can enter your postcode. The same system is used for checkout.

 

Entrecôte is sold out for in restaurant dining but has a special Mother’s Day breakfast offering on Providoor for home delivery.

Their special Brunch Box brings you a Parisienne Brunch table, with French bubbles from the Loire Valley for Mimosas or au natural! Dress the table with your best linen cloth and silverware and Entrecôte has done the rest for you. The best part of this menu? Absolute minimal preparation required, meaning you can spend more precious time with Maman.

  • 2 x Sourdough demi-baguette, French butter and Bonne Maman jam (cg)
  • 2 x Grandmother ham and cheese croissants (cg, cd, cp, mcn)
  • 2 x French pastries (cg, cd, mcn)
  • 12 x Blini, cold-smoked salmon with creme fraiche and dill (p, cg, cd, cs)
  • 1 x Granola Maison – almond and honey (cg, cn)
  • 500g Schultz organic yoghurt (cd)
  • Strawberries
  • French gateau box – pistachio financier, Basque cheesecake, éclair au chocolat, custard tart (cg, cd, cn)
  • Monmousseau Brut Etoilte NV (ca)
  • 2 x Entrecote Orange juice
  • Rosso coffee 250g – French press grind
  • French press 350ml – double-walled glass plunger
  • Macaron gift box for Maman to enjoy later with a cup of tea! (cd, cn)

 

You can place your orders here.

 

Frédéric has a $90 set lunch menu for Mother’s Day 2022

To make a booking please visit their website or click here

 

Gateaux by Marc Frissard proposes two Mother’s Day Treat Boxes: a Breakfast Box $40 and a High Tea Box $55

La fête des mères 2022 / Mother’s Day 2022

Orders should be placed by calling the store on 85105327

 

L’Hotel Gitan has created a special set lunch menu for Mother’s Day 2022.

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Dinner bookings are also available with the a la carte menu being served. Book via their website or via this booking link

 

Millé & B has put together an indulgent High Tea Set for Mother’s Day 2022.

Each $83 set includes

  • Signature Millé Crêpe Cake slices x 5 (Black Sesame Charcoal, Earl Grey Tea, Matcha & Adzuki, Tiramisu, Strawberry Milk)
  • Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse slice x 1
  • Italian Grape Cake with Almond Meal slice x 1
  • Matcha Macadamia Choc Chunky Cookie x 1
  • Red Velvet Raspberry Choc Chunky Cookie x 1
  • Heart Earl Grey Ganache Shortbread Cookie x 2
  • Chamellia Earl Grey Tea x 2

(No changes permitted)

Pick up 5th May to 8th May 22 only (Mother’s Day weekend)

 

Pre-order is now open on their website Alternatively you can call them on 0437826731 Tues to Sun, 10am to 4pm to place your order.

 

Reverie Café has created a special cake for Mother’s Day 2022. It is comprised of pistachio sponge, Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Crémeux, Rose mousse. With “Happy Mother’s Day” Choc Plaque included. Small round 16 cm – Serves 6 to 8 people. (GF, Halal).

Only available between 4 and 8 May. Pre order via their website for collection from their stores in Prahran & Doncaster.

 

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins has two options to celebrate Mother’s Day. The first is a Mother’s Day High Tea in No35 Restaurant which includes their three-tiered high tea stand, with a glass of French sparkling wine, tea & coffee.

 

The other option is their Buffet High Tea in West Tower Suite Includes a High Tea Buffet, with a glass of Australian sparkling wine or beer and tea & coffee

  

Make your bookings online via this link.  

 

MOTHER’S DAY 2022 IN NOOSA

 

Flo’s Creperie will be open for Mother’s Day with their usual menu of crepes and galettes!

La fête des mères 2022 / Mother’s Day 2022

 

MOTHER’S DAY 2022 IN NSW

 

Délidoor has put together a special menu for Mother’s Day 2022

Choose from boxes to serve 2, 4, 6 and 8, which includes entrée, mains, a side and dessert plus a gift of a box of macarons. Prices start at $75 for 2 and go up to $260 for 8 people.

 

There is also the choice of ordering items from the à la carte menu. They are also giving a box of macaroons if you use the code MUM at check out and a minimum order of $120 is placed.

 

You can order directly from their website while stocks last.

 

To check if they deliver to your area, there is a small widget on the website, where you can enter your postcode. The same system is used for checkout.

 

L’Heritage, Terrigal has a special menu for $150 per person, and a children’s menu $50 per child. Mums receive a flower on the day.

Reservations can be made online through their website or by calling the restaurant on 02 9968 1658.

 

MOTHER’S DAY 2022 IN PERTH

 

French Sweet has created a Mother’s Day French Breakfast Box for Mother’s Day 2022. It includes:

  • 1 Traditional handmade croissants (With French Butter)
  • 1 Almond Chocolate croissant (limited edition)
  • 1 Raspberry Danish
  • 1 Almond Croissant
  • 1 Chocolate and custard Twist (limited edition)
  • 1 Raspberry Almond Friand
  • 1 Small Parisian Baguette
  • 1 Jar of home-made Strawberry Jam (limited edition)
  • 1 box of 8 Mix macarons
  • 1 Mother’s day card

It costs $69 and can be ordered online via www.frenchsweet.com.au Delivery is available on the mornings of 7,8,9 or 10 May.

 

W.H.I.P Patisserie has a special Mother’s Day offer for either delivery between Thursday 6 May and Sunday 8 May or collection at their market stalls on Saturday 7 May at Kyilla Farmers Market (North Perth) or Sunday 8 May at Stirling Farmers Market.

 

La fête des mères 2022 / Mother’s Day 2022

The menu includes new and exclusive products, including:

  • An assortment of Macarons: Madagascan vanilla, chocolate, Lychee & Rose
  • Strawberry and “Davidson Plum” (native) Eclair
  • Chocolatine (they say there’s no debate about the name😉)
  • Puff pastry “tuiles”: ‘Zalmon’ Cubes (vegetable “salmon”) marinated in lemon and nori, with Bechamel wakame sauce

The whole menu is entirely plant-based.

 

There are 2 sizes available: mini for the small family and larger, ideal for the possibility of adding extra macaroons. Prices range from $58 to $114. Early Bird special with an extra gift for all orders placed before the end of April or subject to stock availability.

 

Pre-orders are required and can be made via their website or by email [email protected]

 

MOTHER’S DAY 2022 IN SYDNEY

 

Beckett’s has put together a Delicate Delicacies menu for Mother’s Day 2022: a three-course add-on menu of small plates. Optional matched wines are also available to enhance your dining experience selected by the sommelier.

You can also order à la carte.

 

This Mother’s Day set menu costs $119 per person. Bookings essential and can be made via their website.

 

Bistro Moncur is holding a Mother’s Day Lunch for $115 per person on a set menu.

The reservations can be made via their website or simply make a call to their Reservations Team.

 

Bistro St Jacques proposes 3 courses from their full à la carte menu for $79, with the following specials available:

 

Entrée: salad of grilled cider-poached pear with shaved fennel, radicchio, pine nuts & Roquefort

Plat Principal: organic free range chicken breast stuffed with smoked trout & spinach on parsnip purée & beurre blanc sauce

Dessert: baked lemon dessert with vanilla bean crème Chantilly & rhubarb & ginger compote

*Minimum order 2 courses for lunch and 3 courses for dinner.

To book call 0478 705 704, email [email protected] or visit their website to book. 

 

Bitton Gourmet has a few different options for Mother’s Day 2022: a set menu with 4 mains to choose from for breakfast for $45 per person; and a 5 course set lunch menu for $95 per person. There are also children’s menus available for under 12s for both breakfast and lunch at $20 and $30 respectively.

Book via their website  

 

Four Frogs Crêperies has partnered up with Bonne Maman. Every Mum who dines at Four Frogs on the 7th and 8th of May will receive a 375g jar of Bonne Maman Blueberry Conserve!

 

That’s not all they created a succulent Bonne Maman Crêpe with caramelised Apples and Blueberry compote to please the whole family!

 

Bookings can be made via this link.

 

 

Gavroche Chippendale says

While a trip to Paris may be a dream, why not bring Paris to her with a trip to Gavroche this Mother’s Day. In Paris, traditionally the day begins with flowers, food and a family outing to mums favourite restaurant. This Mother’s Day we invite you to spoil mum with a 3 course choice menu of traditional French cuisine and a glass of bubbles on arrival. From escargots to the classic crème brûlée, you can dazzle and delight the women who do it all.

 

A 3 course choice set menu for lunch and dinner (with option of à la carte also for dinner) with a glass of bubbles on arrival for all the mothers and an amuse bouche for everybody.

The menu is $88 per person, there is an optional add-on for some dishes. Online reservations only.

 

Madame & Yves has put together a High Tea box set for Mother’s Day 2022 in Sydney. The High Tea Box set is a beautiful assortment of canapé-sized Madame & Yves treats ranging from savoury to sweet, boxed together per serving as required, wrapped up with a bow.

When ordering, please choose quantity of servings and select your preferred pick up for Saturday the 7th or Sunday the 8th of May, and if the vegetarian option is required. Unfortunately no substitution requests are available as this is a set menu. Image of box set features a 2-person serve.

 

The $40 High Tea Box contains:

  • 1x Truffle and goat curd tartlet
  • 1x Spinach, pumpkin and feta frittata
  • 1x Smoked salmon – or – cucumber finger sandwich (veg option)
  • 1x Scones with mascarpone chantilly + M&Y strawberry Tahitian vanilla jam
  • 1x Strawberry and champagne choux
  • 1x Lemon and lime meringue tart
  • 1x Hazelnut praline and coffee tart
  • 1x Passionfruit and milk chocolate macaron
  • 1x Yuzu Blanc entremets

A vegetarian option is also available.

 

You can also add on a Gift Canister of Loose Leaf Tea for an additional fee with choices of

  • English Breakfast
  • Earl Grey Blueflower
  • Peace & Quiet Chamomile Rose
  • Egyptian Peppermint

 

You can choose from collection on either Saturday 7 or Sunday 8 May.

 

Monopole has a special shared style menu which is available for $90 per person for lunch only (Sunday 8th May).

 

​Sourdough Bread Roll, Caramelised Butter


Charles Arnaud Comte Toastie
French Onion Vol au Vent
Wagyu Beef Pastrami Skewers
Tuna Niçoise Salad

Glazed Lamb Shoulder, Salsa Verde
Radicchio, Beetroot, Hazelnut
Roasted Baby Potatoes

Apple Tarte Tatin, Crème Fraiche Ice Cream

 

Reservations can be made via their website or by calling (02) 8080 9144 or emailing them on [email protected]

 

Petit Beurre Co. has a High Tea Box for Mother’s Day. It includes:

  • 2 x sandwiches:
  • Chicken, basil pesto mayo & sun-dried tomato
  • Cucumber & cream cheese (v)
  • 2 x savoury items:
  • Corn fritter with whipped feta cream (v)
  • Pork & fennel sausage roll
  • 4 x sweet items:
  • Chocolate with raspberry & beetroot glaze cake
  • Mini banoffee tart with Orelys white chocolate
  • Earl grey tea cake with elderflower drizzle
  • Burnt basque cheesecake with lemon curd & floral meringue shard
  • 1 x scone with jam & cream
  • Tea bags
  • It costs $75.00 per person (min. 2 person required). Pick up option available and courier delivery fee is subject to location.

La fête des mères 2022 / Mother’s Day 2022

The Mother’s Day high tea box is only available on the 7th & 8th May 2021. Order your Mother’s Day High Tea Box via this link.

 

How will you celebrate Mother’s Day 2022?

 

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