Batida has been serving its guests some of the best cakes in Warsaw for 30 years and in January the company celebrates its anniversary.
Batida was initially a French bakery combined with a confectionery – in 1990, no one in Warsaw even dreamed of such delicacies. No one, except Jadwiga Radziszewska, who, together with her husband Zygmunt, opened such a place in the very centre of Warsaw.
Where and when did the love for baguettes and croissants begin? Jolanta Radziszewska, the daughter of Jadwiga and Zygmunt, lived in Belgium for many years. Her parents often visited their only daughter and their trips focused on local flavors.
After returning to Warsaw, the longing for the taste and smell of freshly baked croissants was so strong that one day Jadwiga's husband, Zygmunt, asked: "Why shouldn't we eat such delicacies in Warsaw?", and they quickly moved from thought to action.
The first premises were located on Nowogrodzka Street – a central location, large windows. It perfectly fulfilled its purpose – to be close to people. Furnaces were placed near large windows so that passers-by could observe the entire production process.
In time, Jolanta Radziszewska returned to Poland to run Batida with her mother. Over the years, Jadwiga retired late and Caroline Radziszewska, a graduate of the Parisian school Le Cordon Bleu, joined her in running the company.
The precursor and creator of the original taste of Batida's sweets is the Belgian master confectioner Jef Damme. To this day a close friend of the Radziszewski family. Damme brought the art of Belgian confectionery to Poland, training and passing on the acquired skills to the chef Mira Bogucka, who is still in charge.
One of the first desserts prepared by Jef and Mira, an irreplaceable duo of master confectioners, was chocolate mousse in white and milk chocolate flakes. This dessert won the hearts of Warsaw residents and has been a sales hit for Batida for 30 years. It was chosen as a symbol of the company's anniversary - a legendary dessert. In January, it is additionally decorated with an anniversary seal.
The savory cuisine is led in Batida by Chef Marzena Hajn. She is responsible for the famous ducks – roasted whole or confit legs. Polish cuisine served in a modern form is certainly Marzena's trademark.
Currently, Batida is a team of professionals who run the company with a vision.
Only thanks to the commitment of the entire team during the pandemic, a difficult period for the entire catering industry, new product lines were launched, the online store was rebuilt and Christmas catering orders broke all records from previous years. This allows us to look to the future with optimism, because Batida is a strong team and a constantly expanding group of customers.
