Ice Cream at Weddings and Events: How Many Kilos, Which Flavours, How to Plan

In Kahramanmaraş a wedding table is considered incomplete without ice cream at the end. In recent years this tradition has spread to weddings, engagements, circumcision feasts and corporate events in many cities, from Gaziantep to Istanbul. In this article we explain what to consider when planning Maraş ice cream service at an event.

How many grams per guest?

The serving style decides the amount:

• Cone or small cup: 60–70 g. For standing, cocktail-style events.
• Cut plate: 100 g. As the dessert course at seated weddings.
• Beside a dessert: 120–140 g. Two slices with semolina halva or baklava.

We recommend adding 5% to the total to cover cutting losses. For example, a 300-guest wedding with cut plate service needs 300 × 100 g × 1.05 = about 32 kg of ice cream. The Wedding and Event Ice Cream Calculator on our website works out this figure and an approximate cost for you.

How many flavours?

For large events two flavours are enough: plain cream and Antep pistachio. The pair is balanced in colour and taste. At events with many children you can add cocoa, and at summer weddings black mulberry or lemon. The more flavours, the slower cutting and serving become; above 500 guests we recommend no more than three.

The master's show

An ice cream master in traditional dress beats and stretches the ice cream at a refrigerated cabinet and cuts it in front of the guests. The show lasts about 30 minutes and usually follows the cake cutting. A cutting and serving team of one or two people comes with the master, depending on the number of guests.

Logistics

• The ice cream arrives at the venue by refrigerated truck at least two hours before serving.
• A single socket (220 V, 1.5 kW) at the venue is enough for the refrigerated cabinet.
• At outdoor events the cabinet should be set up in a shaded corner out of the wind.
• Plates, forks and napkins are included in our package; we can also work with the venue's plates.

When to book

During the June–September wedding season the masters' calendar fills quickly. We recommend booking at least a month ahead for summer weddings and at least 10 days ahead at other times. For events outside Kahramanmaraş, Gaziantep, Adana and Istanbul, the master's travel and accommodation are charged separately.

Send us your event date and number of guests through the event request form, and we will reply with availability and pricing within 24 hours.