A Luxurious Picnic Tradition Overlooking the Bosphorus

Istanbul, 25 May 2026 – Combining Istanbul’s rich historical heritage with the unparalleled beauty of the Bosphorus, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul continues to welcome guests to its historic palace gardens with an exclusive luxury picnic experience.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Bosphorus and thoughtfully integrated into the historic atmosphere of Çırağan Palace, this refined picnic concept invites guests on an elegant gastronomic journey steeped in history. Featuring carefully curated menus and sophisticated presentations, the experience offers an exceptional option for those seeking a memorable outdoor gastronomic experience in the city.

Blending the Palace’s distinguished heritage with contemporary gastronomy, this unique experience presents an elegant and multi-layered culinary journey in the open air. Accompanied by the refreshing breeze of the Bosphorus, the colourful picnic concept transforms the palace gardens into a refined gathering place where history and gastronomy harmoniously meet. Every detail reflects the delicate craftsmanship and culinary finesse of the palace kitchen.
 

A Dazzling Table and Distinctive Flavours in the Palace Gardens

Set within the magnificent gardens of Çırağan Palace, the experience offers guests three distinct menu options, each promising a sophisticated experience prepared with premium ingredients and signature recipes.

At the heart of every menu are fresh ingredients, balanced dishes and a sharing-style presentation. Selections ranging from cheese and charcuterie platters to seasonal salads, focaccia and seafood create a dining experience that is both light and satisfying. Grilled vegetables, arancini, mini empanadas, chicken skewers and an array of hot appetisers are complemented by delicacies such as oysters, prawns and lakerda.

Gourmet sandwiches, artisanal breads freshly prepared in the Palace patisserie, croissants and grissini, alongside indulgent bites such as mini paçanga börek and mini beef burgers, create an irresistible picnic experience accompanied by the enchanting silhouette of the Bosphorus.

For guests who favour more traditional flavours, the menus also feature a selection of cheeses, simit sandwiches and comforting hot delicacies. Classics, including menemen with clotted cream, börek with kavurma, sucuk, paçanga and mücver, offer familiar yet elevated flavours suitable for any time of day.

Desserts included in the picnic menu feature baklavas handcrafted by the Palace’s dedicated baklava chefs in the Palace baklava room, Turkish delight, handmade saray sarma, summer fruit cakes, green tea and raspberry muffins, fruit tarts, chocolate mousse, pistachio sarma, raisin and walnut muffins and fresh fruits. Together, they invite guests to indulge in a memorable dessert experience framed by the mesmerising views of the Bosphorus.

A Unique Setting for Special Occasions

Presented with the renowned service excellence of the Çırağan Palace team and enriched by exquisite palace flavours, this luxury picnic experience offers an exceptional setting for special celebrations, birthdays and family gatherings.

The luxury picnic experience is available for reservations of a minimum of six guests, and each menu may be enhanced with a selection of bespoke beverage packages.

For detailed information and reservations:

0212 326 46 20

[email protected]

----

Press Contact

Neslihan Şen · Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Çırağan Cad. 32 · Beşiktaş 34349 · Istanbul · Türkiye

Phone +90 212 326 4646 · [email protected]