Mielou FAQ

Mielou is a gourmet dessert company built at the intersection of fine dining, hospitality, and modern experiential design. We specialize in premium, fully house-made macarons and custom dessert concepts crafted with an emphasis on precision, flavor development, ingredient integrity, and hospitality. Everything we produce is made from scratch in-house—from our raspberry jam to components like our Guittard Rouge cocoa shortbread cookie crumbs—because we believe every detail contributes to the final experience.

In addition to our retail macaron collections, we also offer custom dessert development and hospitality collaborations through our hospitality division, Lumière Hospitality Atelier (LHA).

Retail Locations

• Anderson Market — Red Bank, NJ
Our five-pack macaron collections are available in the frozen section.

 

Pickup Orders

• Mielou Kitchen — 906 Sewall Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Our 5-packs, 12-pack Best Sellers Gift Set, 24-pack Luxury Gift Set, and mini macarons are available for preorder and pickup.

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Through Molly Boards

Any Mielou macaron collection can be added to your order through Molly Boards for pickup at their Point Pleasant location.

 

Farmers Markets & Pop-Ups

We participate in seasonal farmers markets and pop-up events throughout the year. Our most up-to-date market schedule is always available on Instagram.

 

Current 2026 Farmers Market Schedule

• Asbury Fresh Farmers Market — Press Plaza, Asbury Park

  • May 31

• Fair Haven Farmers Market — Fair Haven, NJ

  • Second Saturday of every month from June through mid-November

• Marlboro Farmers Market — 444 County Road 520, Marlboro Township

  • June 14, July 17, August 9, September 13, October 11

• Brick Farmers Market — Windward Beach Park, 265 Princeton Avenue, Brick

  • June 20 & 27, July 11, 18 & 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, and September 5

Yes. We offer catering for:

• Weddings

• Bridal showers

• Corporate events

• Brand activations

• Private parties

• Hospitality events

• Luxury gifting

Our catering and hospitality offerings range from macaron towers and dessert tables to fully customized dessert concepts.

At our core, Mielou is driven by a commitment to quality, hospitality, and premium handmade products that deliver a truly distinctive experience.

We approach desserts the same way fine dining restaurants approach composed dishes—with intention, balance, precision, and storytelling.

Our goal has always been to elevate expectations around the French macaron and create products that feel immersive, memorable, and emotionally connected to food.

Yes. Through Lumière Hospitality Atelier, we partner with restaurants, hospitality groups, country clubs, and experiential brands to develop custom dessert offerings and guest experiences.

This can include:

• Signature plated desserts

• Petit four programs

• Dessert menu consulting

• Cocktail pairings

• Seasonal menu items

• Luxury gifting

• Experiential dessert activations

Some customer favorites include:

• Bananas Foster

• Raspberry

• Key Lime Pie

• Cookies & Cream

• Strawberry Cheesecake

• Seasonal Korean-inspired flavors

Our menu rotates frequently throughout the year.

For custom hospitality, experiential, or large-scale dessert projects, please email us directly with:

• Event or project details

• Estimated guest count

• Desired timeline

• Inspiration or creative direction

We’ll schedule a discovery conversation to better understand your goals and how we can support your vision.

Yes. We create fully customized branded gifting experiences for corporate clients, hospitality groups, beauty brands, and experiential campaigns.

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This can include:

• Custom printed macarons

• Brand color matching

• Luxury packaging

• Influencer mailers

• Product launches

• Event gifting

• Dessert activations

For inquiries, please contact contact@mieloumacarons.com.

Orders can be placed by:

• Sending us a message on Instagram

• Contacting us through our website

• Emailing us directly at contact@mieloumacarons.com

 

We are happy to accommodate custom requests whenever possible.

Lumière Hospitality Atelier is Mielou’s custom hospitality and dessert development division.

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Through LHA, we collaborate with restaurants, hospitality groups, brands, and experiential partners to create custom dessert programs, signature menu items, branded activations, and elevated guest experiences.

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Our work ranges from developing restaurant dessert menus to custom macaron cocktail pairings, bespoke plated desserts, luxury gifting, and experiential dessert concepts.

Yes. Custom flavor development is one of our specialties.

We regularly create custom macarons and dessert concepts inspired by:

• Seasonal ingredients

• Brand identities

• Cocktails

• Restaurant menus

• Cultural influences

• Fine dining experiences

We currently offer rotating seasonal menus with bold flavor profiles inspired by global cuisine, pastry technique, and fine dining.

Yes. All of our macarons are produced in-house in small batches using premium ingredients and traditional French pastry techniques.

Because our products are highly delicate and handcrafted, we place a significant emphasis on consistency, storage, transportation, and presentation.

We recommend:

• Retail / standard catering orders: 1–2 weeks

• Weddings & large events: 2–6 months

• Custom hospitality projects & activations: As early as possible

Lead times may vary depending on seasonality and production volume.

Instagram is the best place to stay updated on:

• New flavors

• Seasonal drops

• Farmers markets

• Pop-ups

• Hospitality projects

• New launches through Lumière Hospitality Atelier

Follow along at @mieloumacarons.