Galette des Rois
A French New Year Tradition
What Is Galette des Rois?
Galette des Rois (also known as King Cake) is a cherished French New Year tradition, enjoyed every January to celebrate new beginnings and the joy of being together.
This golden, flaky cake filled with rich almond frangipane is meant to be shared, sliced at the table, surrounded by laughter, anticipation, and tradition.
More than a dessert, it marks the start of the year with warmth, generosity, and a little magic.
A Tradition of Sharing, Luck & Celebration
At the heart of the Galette des Rois tradition is a simple ritual: hidden inside the cake is a small porcelain charm, called la fève. Whoever finds it in their slice is crowned king or queen for the day, wearing the paper crown that comes with the galette.
This playful moment symbolizes luck, happiness, and prosperity for the year ahead:
a reminder that the New Year is best welcomed together, sharing food, stories, and joy with the people we love.
Our Galette des Rois at La Petite Maison
Our Galette des Rois is made entirely in-house, following the traditional French method.
From the laminated puff pastry to the almond frangipane filling, every step is done from scratch with care and precision.
For this edition, we have specially ordered our fèves from France, so each galette is not only a delicious dessert, but also a keepsake from the Old World, a small piece of tradition to take home and treasure.
How to Preorder
Our Galette des Rois is available for a limited time in January only, and quantities are limited.
Preordering is strongly recommended to guarantee availability.
Pickup takes place at our restaurant during our regular opening hours.
👉 Place your preorder using the link below and secure your Galette des Rois before the season comes to an end.
January only · Limited availability · A tradition worth sharing
ANy questions?
Frequently Asked Questions What is Galette des Rois? Galette des Rois is a traditional French New Year cake, enjoyed throughout January to celebrate new beginnings, luck, and togetherness. It’s made with golden, flaky puff pastry and a rich almond frangipane filling, and meant to be shared with loved ones. What is the fève and how does the tradition work? Hidden inside the galette is a small charm called la fève. Whoever finds it in their slice is crowned king or queen for the day using the paper crown that comes with the cake — a playful tradition symbolizing good luck for the year ahead. Is Galette des Rois available all year? No. Galette des Rois is a seasonal specialty, available for a limited time in January only, while supplies last. Is this item available for preorder only? Yes. Our Galette des Rois is available by preorder only to ensure freshness and availability. When will my preorder be ready for pickup? When placing your order, please select your preferred pickup day. The earliest standard pickup is the next business day. Orders placed on Sunday will be ready for pickup on Tuesday, as we are closed on Mondays. Pickup takes place during our regular opening hours, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Does the Galette des Rois come with a crown? Yes. Each Galette des Rois includes a paper crown, and we have specially ordered our fèves from France, making each galette both a delicious dessert and a keepsake from the Old World.
Please note: Our Galette des Rois contains a small porcelaine charm (fève). Please enjoy with care.
La Petite Maison cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries while eating.