Hafiz Mustafa’s Confectionary Crown: Triumphing at BBC Good Food Middle East 2023

Hafiz Mustafa triumphs with the prestigious Best Baked Goods & Pastry Award at BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards 2023

At this year’s BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards, Hafiz Mustafa, an emblem of confectionery heritage, won the coveted ‘Baked Goods & Pastry’ award at a gala event, adding another accolade to its museum.

This honor is the latest in a long line of accolades for Hafiz Mustafa, spanning an incredible 160 years, and is a tribute to the brand’s continued belief in quality, tradition, and the natural essence that is a hallmark of every confectionery.

Eren Ongurlar, the Chairman of the Board at Hafiz Mustafa, couldn’t hide his delight. “Receiving this award, especially when half a million voters decide, is a powerful validation of our 160-year journey of crafting traditional confectionaries. It is not just another award for us; it is a nod to our team’s hard work and our lovers’ enduring trust in what we do,” he remarked.

What sets the BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards apart is its format – where customers and readers pick their favorite gastronomic spots, whether restaurants or hotels. It is the only event in the region that banks solely on the approval of its customers across various categories.

Winning this award, especially when half a million voters decide, is a robust recognition of our 160-year journey of making traditional confectionery. It is not just another award for us; it is a tribute to our team’s hard work and our lovers’ continued trust in what we do.

Well Deserved Success

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Our Team’s Proud Happiness

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This year saw a phenomenal turnout of over 500,000 independent votes, a clear illustration of the public’s keen interest and involvement in the world of gastronomy. The award ceremony, hosted in the Ritz Carlton Hotel, was preceded by a special treat where guests tasted Hafiz Mustafa’s signature desserts at the tasting station. The team at Hafiz Mustafa basked in the glory of praise and appreciation showered by the guests, reaffirming the brand’s deep bond with its patrons.

Beyond just another trophy in the Hafiz Mustafa Museum, the Best Baked Goods & Pastry Award celebrates the rich tradition of Turkish desserts and the culinary artistry that goes into each of Hafiz Mustafa’s confectionaries.

Looking forward, the Baked Goods & Pastry accolade only strengthens Hafiz Mustafa’s promise to its mission – continuing to bake ‘the world’s most delicious desserts’ while being an ambassador of history, culture, and confectionary brilliance.