Alaior organises a nougat-making course with master nougat maker José Ángel Giménez Pons

Alaior Town Council has organised a nougat-making course to be held from 16 to 21 November in the kitchens of the Centre Cultural Convent de Sant Diego. The initiative, featuring master nougat maker José Ángel Giménez Pons, from Ala d'Or, aims to introduce participants to the knowledge and techniques involved in making one of the most representative sweets of the Christmas season.

The course will take place from Monday to Friday, from 4 pm to 6 pm, while on the morning of Saturday 21 November there will be a tasting of the nougat produced and a presentation of certificates to participants.

Learning from a master nougat maker

The course will offer first-hand insight into the processes involved in artisan nougat-making, a product closely linked to traditional Mediterranean confectionery and Christmas celebrations.

José Ángel Giménez Pons, master nougat maker at Ala d'Or, will lead the sessions and share his knowledge with those attending.

The initiative provides an opportunity to appreciate traditional gastronomic crafts, particularly those that have helped preserve traditional preparations across generations.

In Menorca, Christmas confectionery retains its own distinctive character, with specialities such as cuscussó, pastissets and other sweets that form part of many families' gastronomic memories. Learning nougat-making techniques helps broaden this knowledge and encourage interest in artisan confectionery.

Foodies on Menorca, committed to gastronomic traditions

Foodies on Menorca is one of the companies collaborating in this initiative, reaffirming its commitment to promoting, preserving and passing on the island's gastronomic traditions.

At Foodies on Menorca, we consider it particularly important to support educational activities that introduce new generations to the crafts of cooking and confectionery, while helping to keep artisan knowledge alive.

Our collaboration with this course reflects our determination to continue working alongside institutions, professionals and producers who champion Menorca's gastronomic identity.

A week dedicated to nougat

The course will conclude on Saturday 21 November with a tasting and the presentation of certificates, providing an opportunity to share the results of the work carried out throughout the week.

Those interested can register using the QR code featured on the event's official poster.

With this initiative, Alaior continues to support gastronomic education and the sharing of artisan knowledge, bringing together learning, tradition and food culture.

FOODIES ON MENORCA FACT SHEET

Activity: Nougat-making course

Organiser: Alaior Town Council

Master nougat maker: José Ángel Giménez Pons, from Ala d'Or

Dates: 16–21 November 2026

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 pm to 6 pm

Saturday 21: morning tasting and certificate presentation

Venue: kitchens of the Centre Cultural Convent de Sant Diego

Town: Alaior, Menorca

Collaboration: Foodies on Menorca, among other organisations

Registration: via the QR code on the official poster