Community

Our journey began with a boy in the jungle, whisking eggs and dreaming of becoming a pastry chef. With the right support, he was able to follow his heart and imbue his love of baking with meaning and purpose.

We’re proud to serve a community of dreamers who inspire our mission to provide a supportive space where people can grow and succeed. We’re committed to creating opportunities that empower individuals to develop skills, pursue their interests, and build lasting connections that bring us all together.

Giving Back

Sharing the joy of food goes beyond the walls of our patisserie. It’s a cornerstone of our mission to give back to the community that has given us so much.

Every week, Chef Marc delivers an assortment of pastries to Union Gospel Mission, an organization fighting homelessness and poverty in the Twin Cities. This initiative not only brings smiles to those in our community, but also aligns with our values of reducing food waste. Food waste is a significant issue in the hospitality industry, and we’re committed to doing our part. By redirecting surplus pastries and baked goods to those who need them most, we turn potential waste into moments of care and nourishment.

Learn more about Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities on their website.

International Internships

Hands-on paid internships

We've partnered with an international agency to welcome cultural exchange with students from all over the world, for a 1-year internship and job placement, creating a space where our interns can gain relevant work experience in the hospitality industry before returning to their home country with their newfound knowledge and work experience.

Supporting Our Youth

We are proud to be selected as an official partner of Right Track, the City of Saint Paul’s youth employment initiative. MHPP will be welcoming five interns to provide hands-on experience in the hospitality industry while helping young people from cost-burdened homes build pathways to success.

We are so excited and grateful for the opportunity to be investing in our community and empowering its future leaders.

One Minnesota

Thank you to our community business partners. Together in fellowship, we build a stronger Minnesota. To learn more about our community business partners, visit here.

2024 Highlights

JANUARY

Chef Marc chosen as James Beard Semi-Finalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef

FEBURARY

Event w/ Essence MN celebrating Asian Owned Businesses & Entrepreneurs

MARCH

Catered w/ Sahan Journal for the launch of Hmong-American Author, Kao Kalia Yang’s new children’s book

APRIL

Marc Heu was chosen to speak as a panelist for the MN Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, MN Black Chamber of Commerce, and MN Hmong Chamber of Commerce about entrepreneurship

MAY

Chef Marc & C.O.O Gaosong Heu, were invited to present with General Mills for AAPIA Heritage Month

JUNE

MHPP partnered with Chef Jamie Malone from the Paris Dining Club for private Bridgerton Event

JULY

MHPP held its first annual Bastille Day community event to celebrate French culture

AUGUST

MHPP was invited to cater with Louis Vuitton for the first time!

SEPTEMBER

Chef Marc was chosen as a brand ambassador for IRCA Group, an International Chocolate company based in Italy

OCTOBER

MHPP launched savory food in store!

NOVEMBER

MHPP partnered with the Minneapolis Institute of Art on the launch of their exhibit “At the Moulin Rouge: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec"

DECEMBER

Chef Marc Heu and C.O.O Gaosong Heu, chosen as guest speakers for YOBIZMO Entrepreneur Showcase Pitch Competition with the Asian Economic Development Association