Tunisia to Host Chocolate and Pastry Salon with Over 150 Exhibitors from Six Countries

The eighth edition opens on November 19 for three days of chocolate tastings, live demonstrations, children's workshops and pastry competitions.

Tunisia's capital is preparing to host the eighth edition of the Chocolate and Pastry Salon (Salon du Chocolat & de la Pâtisserie) from November 19 to 21, 2026, at the headquarters of the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA), bringing together more than 150 exhibitors from Tunisia and abroad.

The event will feature chocolate makers, pastry chefs, confectioners, coffee specialists, ice cream producers and culinary artisans, alongside industry professionals, through a programme combining professional demonstrations with interactive experiences for visitors.

This year's edition will welcome participants from Egypt, Algeria, Cameroon, Italy and France, alongside Tunisian exhibitors, offering visitors an opportunity to discover different products, techniques and traditions in chocolate and pastry making.

The salon will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., featuring live demonstrations and tasting sessions that allow visitors to observe pastry-making techniques and explore the products on display.

The event will also provide industry professionals with opportunities to exchange expertise and discover innovations in food production and confectionery.

The programme includes interactive workshops for children and competitions designed to showcase emerging talent and encourage creativity in pastry making.

Highlights include the Best Chocolate Artistic Creation and Best Pastry competitions, featuring trainees from vocational training centres under the supervision of industry professionals.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners.

The salon offers an additional activity for visitors to Tunis in November, combining tasting experiences with opportunities to discover confectionery craftsmanship and locally produced specialities.

The event also reflects the appeal of culinary tourism, which encourages travellers to explore destinations through their food traditions and artisanal products alongside historical and cultural attractions.

For families, children's workshops and interactive demonstrations provide opportunities for shared experiences, while international participation introduces visitors to diverse confectionery traditions and techniques.

However, the event's actual contribution to international visitor arrivals and tourism spending will depend on attendance figures and other results, which have yet to be announced.