Salon du Chocolat entered the Turkish market for the first time in 2025 through the visionary initiative of Sözen Group. Since 2007, Sözen Group has been shaping the gastronomy sector through media, events, and content development, and has become the official representative of the brand in Türkiye by acquiring its global licensing rights. Salon du Chocolat Istanbul has created a strong impact in the industry by carrying the country’s potential in chocolate and pastry arts onto the international stage.
Bringing together world renowned and national chefs alongside industry professionals, the event united local and international brands while offering a powerful platform where chocolate met art, design, and innovation. Under Sözen Group’s leadership, Istanbul hosted the magical world of chocolate, delivering an inspiring experience for both professionals and visitors.
Founded in Paris in 1994, Salon Du Chocolat is today one of the world’s largest and most prestigious events dedicated to chocolate, cocoa, and artisan bakery, bringing together millions of chocolate enthusiasts, chefs, producers, artists, and brands from around the globe.
Held to date in 17 cities across 11 countries and attracting more than 11.5 million visitors, this global platform positions chocolate not only as a food product but also as a field of art, design, and experience.
Going far beyond a traditional trade fair, Salon Du Chocolat embodies a true gastronomy and cultural festival through chef stage performances, interactive workshops and panels, fashion shows that merge chocolate with couture, art installations, and networking spaces that connect consumers with industry professionals.
Featuring live stage performances by world renowned chefs, these sessions invite
participants into a refined world of innovation,
technique, and signature taste.
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Panels convening industry leaders and visionary creatives at the
forefront of chocolate, pastry, and gastronomy.
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Inspiring a distinguished stage where mastery and emerging talent converge.
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Where chocolate and fashion meet, the Chocolate Fashion Show stands
as a cornerstone spectacle of Salon du Chocolat,
offering a truly dazzling visual feast.
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