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Onur BALK
istanbul, Turkey
Hospitality · Cocktail Culture · Experiences Founder & Creative Director at Agata istanbul with Inspired Cocktail
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- Brand ambassadorship
- Consultancy
- Events & private hire
- Guest shifts
- Menu development
- Training & education
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Training & Qualifications
- **Education & Qualifications** • Professional training in advanced mixology and modern cocktail techniques in London • Training and industry experience with **The Drink Factory, 69 Colebrooke Row and Bar Termini** • **WSET education** in wines and spirits • Advanced knowledge of beverage development, flavour extraction, clarification and laboratory-based cocktail techniques • Expertise in menu development, bar operations and premium hospitality concepts • 20+ years of hands-on experience across hospitality, beverage consultancy and brand experiences
Bio
Onur Balk is an entrepreneur and creative director with over 20 years of experience in hospitality, cocktail culture, and brand experiences. As the founder of Inspired Cocktail and Agata, he develops creative beverage concepts, bar experiences, and consultancy projects for global brands, premium events, and private collaborations. With a career spanning London and Istanbul, he focuses on creating distinctive, memorable, and internationally relevant hospitality concepts.
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- istanbul, Turkey
- Hospitality · Cocktail Culture · Experiences Founder & Creative Director at Agata istanbul with Inspired Cocktail