The idea for Belvidere Biscuits began with our passion for delicious, decadent desserts, along with our obsession for all things Victorian. We went to work on creating the most delicious sweet you will ever eat, but we wanted more than that. Our desire was to be a part of those special memories shared with family and friends, and we looked to the Victorian Era as our inspiration. The Victorian Era
evokes a feeling of mystery, beauty, and decadence, the “Gilded Age” of opulence and elegance. It was a time that was simultaneously simple and indulgent, old-fashioned and enlightened, naughty and nice. From Victorian architecture to Victorian fashion to the Victorian lifestyle, society continues to be fascinated and mesmerized by this Age of Opulence. Our love for rich desserts, along with our own fascination with all things Victorian inspired us to marry the two, and a company was born. But we needed a name, something that would incorporate our mission and philosophy with an authentic feel and flavor. While rifling through hundreds of Victorian images, we came across an old lithograph, dated 1858, of dozens of London locals enjoying a long evening of food and conversation at the Belvidere Tavern. “The Belvidere,” as it was referred to by locals, was a popular meeting place in Victorian London. Bustling and teeming with life, the Belvidere was especially busy on Saturday nights, when people would enjoy an evening repast, concluding with rich and sweet desserts. Creating a culinary masterpiece, along with the camaraderie that makes those special times memorable, is our goal. We hope that we will earn a permanent place at our customers table.
