About 1701
About us.
Our name, 1701, pays homage to the year in which nougat was first made in Montelimar, France. And while we started our journey as a nougat brand in 2015, the real story started 80 years earlier in 1935 when Dawn Leggat Landman was born. As our founder’s maternal grandmother her love, kindness and compassion are the beating heart of everything we do. She opened Cottage Flowers in Hyde Park Shopping Centre in 1967, where her daughter Lianne spent hours helping in the store; watching her mother create beautiful things that brought people joy.
Inspired by her mother, Lianne developed her own way of giving to others – using food and sweet things as her artistic canvas. With cordon bleu training and a passion for the culinary arts, she passed on that gift to her son, Nick.
Nick spent years watching his mother show this care and love for people through food, which culminated in the nougat recipe we use today. It was first developed 20 years ago and took countless attempts to perfect it when 1701 launched. There are simpler ways to make nougat, but our way ensures an indulgent, extraordinary experience every single time.
Discover 1701 Luxury – a premium nougat and confectionery brand. Rooted in a rich familial heritage and a passion for culinary excellence, 1701 has distinguished itself through meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to high-quality ingredients, and dedication to the communities that it operates within.
The name, 1701, pays homage to the year nougat was first made in Montelimar, and the brand’s French inspiration can be seen throughout its luxury collection and appreciation for the finer things in life.
With a priority on locally and sustainably sourced ingredients, every piece of 1701 is handcrafted to ensure an unparalleled artisanal experience. From signature nougat pieces to decadent biscuits, chocolate bars and more, expect premium treats and gifting with that special something.
