“It is with a very heavy heart that I have decided to close the business”
A popular patisserie and cafe has taken to social media to announce the sad news that it will close at the end of the month.
Chef Daniel Duckett announced on social media that after eight years, he would be closing Lazy Claire Pattisserie. He said, “it is time to bow out”, and that he would be shutting the doors of the East Belfast bakery.
Over the years, the classic French patisserie became famous for its incredible baked goods. Customers could get their hands on delicious eclairs, croissants and pain au chocolat.
It picked up a number of accolades over the 8 years and, most recently, was named runner-up in Northern Ireland’s very first best croissant competition.
Daniel, who is originally from Alabama, moved to Northern Ireland, became a chef, and later trained in Paris. He then returned to Belfast with the dream of setting up an authentic French patisserie in the city.
He has attributed the struggle to finding a chef to work with in the business. He stated that “this has been a challenge and it still remains the same challenge eight years in”.
He added that “it is with a very heavy heart that I decided to close the business”. He let his followers know that the business would close its doors “at the end of this month”.
Speaking to his followers, he said, “it’s really hard to say goodbye to our customers”. Adding that “I am really proud of what I’ve made” and “it is a legacy that I will never forget”.
He urged his regular customers to come into the store on the Castlereagh Road before it closes, on February 28, to “say goodbye”. Reassuring viewers, he said, “Keep an eye out. Who knows what will happen in the future”.
The video ends with Daniel saying, “one final thank you from the depths of my heart” and “it’s been a privilege to bring pastries to you”.
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