On one hand, there is industrial fondue found in all supermarkets in Quebec. The other, that of SOS Fondue in Ste-Agathe-des-Monts. Simply incomparable with its slightly garlicky taste perfectly married with fine alpine herbs. We can say in a way that his creator came from ... Lausanne Switzerland in ideas as we can read on the new company website!
Gerald Golay arrived in Quebec with his wife Sandrine and their children in 2010. They settled in the Laurentians, specifically in Ste-Agathe-des-Monts. Occasionally, when they receive their new Québécois friends, Gerald serves as their Swiss fondue, an old family recipe inherited from her aunt Marinette, now deceased, who had a restaurant in the 1970s in the area of Lausanne. Praise fuse. "You should sell! "That launched him in unison. And it's like that in 2012 begins the adventure of SOS Fondue.
A first in Quebec
Met at the German Christmas Market in Quebec, Gérald Golay is still surprised that Quebecers love so eat fondue. It's decided, niche will produce a premium fondue. The couple in Lausanne produces two types: the Swiss and Edelweiss per package of 600 gr: 80% of Gruyere, Emmenthal 20%. For the latter, in addition to white wine, kirsch and garlic, the blend of spices and herbs (five) Marinette aunt that give it an absolutely amazing taste. Without revealing his recipe that jealously guards Gerald Golay says he was afraid of not finding Quebec one of its famous herbs. Fortunately, after some research, everything was ready to begin the adventure of SOS Fondue. Why the name? Because initially, the couple engaged only at home. Probably a first in Quebec for this type of meal. The two partners still do, but mainly in the Laurentians. Internet has taken over for the most remote commands over fifteen outlets, mainly in the Laurentians and Montreal. Quebec has just added to the list.
SOS Swiss Fondue also offers catering. This is obviously a fondue meal, it preceded by an entrance consists of various dried meat of the Alps and followed by a duet with moss black and white Swiss chocolates.
When asked the new contractor on the cost of a package ($ 25 for Edelweiss) compared to those found in supermarkets, it scans the argument out of hand. "When people decide to do their own fondue, which means buying cheese, kirsch, white wine, they get easily costs $ 30! »
A concept to export
Producing about 400 bags a month melted from their home with the help of an employee, Gerald Golay builds on the 1000 bags per month to reach an interesting stride.
Late in the game, as people tried in vain to get the whole already sold fondue, Gérald Golay admits he has had offers for the United States, particularly Florida. But as he does not like to sell his recipe, it provides possibly go there in manufacture.
It is also about, on the Quebec side, to start in the Outaouais outlets.
But for the moment, there may not fire at the lake as they say in the Geneva area, however, it is urgent to taste Marinette aunt fondue!
To order, we will consult the website: http://www.sosfondue.ca/ or by phone at 819-216-7000
