A different way to taste.
Pastry chef · French technique · Creative consultancy
Technique gives shape to imagination.
Flavours, textures and ideas in balance.
Small elements. A greater whole.
A selection of my work.
French pastry, plated desserts and bakery. A closer look at the creations behind the craft.
Plated desserts
Compositions of flavour, texture and detail.
French pastry
A modern interpretation of French classics.
Bakery
Fresh ingredients and artisanal techniques.
Festive season creations
Seasonal ideas for special occasions.
More from the portfolio
Meet the Chef
Who is Tuncay Lale?
Tuncay Lale is a pastry chef and consultant whose work offers a modern interpretation of French pastry and baking. Fresh ingredients, artisanal techniques and seasonal desserts shape his approach. His portfolio spans plated desserts, croissants and other baked goods, cakes and creations for special occasions.
Alongside production, he offers tailored training and consultancy for pastry chefs and businesses. His published training topics include croissants and laminated doughs, cakes and entremets, tarts, flan and ice cream. Kitchen planning, equipment selection and menu options also form part of his consultancy work.
Explore his professional work
From the pastry kitchen to consultancy
His recruitment post for the coffee and pastry operation at Cartel Company in Alsancak, İzmir, offers an insight into his work with the business. His own Cartel posts feature product preparation, dessert creations and pastry questions and answers.
Antalya Ekspres also names Tuncay Lale among the kitchen chefs contributing to a Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gastronomic gathering at Liberty Lykia Adults Only Hotel.
Related posts and press: Training and consultancy announcement · Cartel Company post · Liberty Lykia gastronomic gathering
Pastry · Training · Consultancy
Let’s talk about your project
Photographs and video covers: @tuncaylalee. Selected shoots: @bhk.creative.
How can I help your business?
Practical experience and creative thinking, from a new pastry concept to the details of your next menu.
Get in touchPre-opening
Build your pastry shop from the ground up: kitchen design, equipment selection, menu creation, staff training and controls. Support at every step of the opening process.
Recipes & plated desserts
Bespoke recipe and menu creation, testing and refinement. Tried-and-tested formulas adapted to your business, with support for implementation.
Professional consultancy
Creative and technical support for sweet and baked goods, from small cafés and start-ups to hotels and restaurants. Kitchen planning, equipment, ingredients, supplier selection, recruitment and training.
Creative development
Design and styling ideas supported by practical processes. Develop products and techniques that fit your kitchen, equipment and business goals.
Let’s create something memorable.
A new opening, a seasonal menu or a fresh perspective on pastry? Tell me what you have in mind.
Email Tuncay