Learning to make turrón in Alaior, a gastronomic experience that keeps tradition alive

Bep Al·lès/DAlaior - Menorcan gastronomy is not preserved only in restaurants or recipe books. It also remains alive when knowledge is passed from one generation to another and when traditional products return to home kitchens. With this philosophy, Alaior will host a turrón-making course from 16 to 21 November, led by master turrón maker José Ángel Giménez Pons, from Ala d’Or, in the kitchens of the Centre Cultural Convent de Sant Diego.

The initiative is especially aimed at Menorcan residents who wish to explore traditional preparations in greater depth and learn directly from a professional. The sessions will take place from Monday to Friday, from 4.00 to 6.00 pm, and will conclude on Saturday morning with a tasting and the presentation of certificates.

The course offers an introduction to one of the preparations most closely associated with Christmas celebrations. Turrón belongs to a tradition of confectionery that, for generations, has occupied family tables when winter arrives and continues to represent the flavours of the festive season, nuts, honey and recipes handed down through families and artisan workshops.

Beyond learning a recipe, the course aims to recover the value of making things with your own hands: understanding the ingredients, proportions, cooking points, textures and techniques needed to turn an apparently simple preparation into good turrón.

Foodies on Menorca is collaborating with this initiative as part of its commitment to giving visibility not only to restaurants and producers, but also to local gastronomic experiences that help preserve, transmit and update Menorca’s culinary heritage.

In this case, rather than being primarily aimed at visitors, the course places particular emphasis on island residents, inviting Menorcans to become active participants in preserving their own gastronomic culture.

Foodies on Menorca Experience Sheet

Experience: Turrón-making course
Dates: 16 to 21 November 2026
Course schedule: Monday to Friday, 4.00–6.00 pm
Saturday: Tasting and presentation of certificates
Venue: Kitchens of the Centre Cultural Convent de Sant Diego
Location: Alaior, Menorca
Master turrón maker: José Ángel Giménez Pons
Workshop: Ala d’Or
Concept: Practical learning of traditional turrón-making techniques
In collaboration with: Foodies on Menorca
Recommended experience: Attend all sessions to discover the complete process and finish by sharing the final tasting
Ideal for: Menorcan residents interested in traditional confectionery, cooking, knowledge transmission and local gastronomic heritage
Registration: Through the QR code provided by the organisers
Official website: www.alaior.org