HISTORY
The walls of the Forn del Pla de na Tesa preserve 125 years of a rich family history that, generation after generation, has preserved tradition and artisanal excellence, becoming an emblematic business for the municipality of Marratxí.
On July 1, 1899, it opened its doors for the first time under the name Forn de Can Lluc, founded by Lluc, who dedicated 63 years of his life to the business. When she retired, her niece Maria and her husband Jaume took over, expanding the staff with the addition of Magdalena (Maria’s sister) and three more bakers.
In this way, the small Forn de Can Lluc, which provided the residents of the area with bread and artisan ensaimadas, evolved into the Forn del Pla de na Tesa, beginning its expansion throughout the island.
In the 1980s, the next generation, led by Miquel and Antonia Vidal (along with their respective partners), took over the family business. With an innovative and entrepreneurial vision, they increased both the variety of products and the level of production, turning the “Es Forn” brand into a small baking industry.
More than thirty years later, in January 2020, Jaume and Miquel took charge of the family business, maintaining tradition and craftsmanship, and making quality products their hallmark. Currently, Forn del Pla de na Tesa offers fresh products, both traditional and innovative, made with quality and local raw materials.
THE MIRALLES VIDAL BROTHERS
The Miralles Vidal brothers are currently in charge of the Forn del Pla de Na Tesa. While Jaume combines business management with his work as a lawyer, Maties is more involved in product development due to his passionate vocation for baking, which has allowed him to train in prestigious bakeries in Mallorca, Barcelona and France.
RELEVANCE IN MARRATXÍ
El Forn del Pla de Na Tesa es un testimonio vivo de la historia, la cultura y la dedicación de varias generaciones, lo que lo ha convertido en un símbolo del municipio. Por ello, el Ayuntamiento de Marratxí, lo reconoce como un elemento vertebrador y dinamizador de la sociedad, el cual lleva 125 años aportando su laborioso trabajo a la comunidad.
En conmemoración por su larga historia, los alumnos del Taller Mixto de Cerámica II (programa mixto de ocupación y formación subvencionado por el SOIB) han realizado 125 panes mallorquines tradicionales hechos de arcilla, destacando de nuevo la tradición marratxinera y la importancia de su historia, que vestirán la fachada del Forn.
MIXED CERAMICS WORKSHOP II
The pieces have been manufactured by the student workers of the mixed Ceramics II workshop as part of the effective work program, which includes the design and preparation of prizes and gifts from the Marratxí City Council.
The transfer consists of a commemorative plaque celebrating the anniversary and a total of 125 Majorcan ceramic breads in three different sizes: large (7-8 cm wide and 32 cm long), medium (5-6 cm wide and 22cm) and small (4-5cm wide and 14cm long).
