Dad's 'dream came true' with Norris Green patisserie

Vinod Kumar owns MV Patisserie in Norris Green
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A dad said his 'dream has come true' as he opened the doors to his very own patisserie inside a Norris Green shopping centre. Chef Vinod Kumar has worked in 5-star hotel kitchens and exclusive restaurants around the world before setting up his own business in Liverpool.

Vinod has worked in the hospitality for more than two decades, honing his skills in the kitchens of luxury hotels in India, Dubai and Bahrain. When he moved to the UK with his family in 2009, he continued to pursue his culinary career, and has worked at Liverpool's Panoramic 34 during his years in the profession.

But the 49-year-old always dreamed of owning his own business - and that dream became a reality when he was able to open MV Patisserie in Norris Green. Since launching his business last year, Vinod said he's seen it go from strength to strength - and now that it's built up a loyal group of customers word has started to spread about the amazing pastries which have people travelling from miles away to try.

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Speaking to the ECHO about his patisserie, Vinod said: "I’m delighted to have finally opened my own bakery. It has been a dream of mine ever since I completed my 2-year apprenticeship at a renowned pastry and bakery chain in Delhi, India. The feedback has been amazing since opening and people love the surprise of not knowing what will be on offer the next day. I work very long hours in the bakery but absolutely love it and it’s great to finally have my own business.”

Inside MV Patisserie in Norris Green
Inside MV Patisserie in Norris Green

MV Patisserie serves freshly baked bread, pastries, sweet treats, as well as expertly crafted coffees. Vinod opened the bakery alongside his wife Meena, with the couple sharing a passion for all things French patisserie.

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The menu at MV Patisserie changes regularly, allowing Vinod to show off his culinary skillset in crafting a range of sweet treats, including viennoiseries, which are French baked goods such as croissants, brioche, palmiers and chausson aux pommes.

Vinod said one of the menu items that customers keep coming back time and again for are the stacked focaccia and sourdough sandwiches, as well as the celebration cakes for different occasions.

MV Patisserie is located in Bridgeway Shopping Centre in Norris Green. You can find out more about the patisserie on their website.