Charly Cook: Rolled Ice Cream & Avant-Garde Desserts on Costa del Sol
Charly Cook is more than an ice cream shop. It is a live dessert experience where creativity, technique, and flavour come together right in front of your eyes. Now located at Forum Marbella, Charly Cook brings its signature rolled ice cream concept to one of the most exciting lifestyle destinations on the Costa del Sol. Founded by an Argentine chef with an international background, Charly Cook combines years of culinary expertise with a playful and theatrical approach to dessert. The result is a sweet experience that feels fresh, elegant, and completely unique.
"I combined the rolled ice cream technique with the creativity of avant-garde restaurants, creating something that hadn't yet reached Europe."
From Argentina to the World’s Leading Kitchens
The story behind Charly Cook begins in Argentina. After moving to Spain at the age of 18, its founder started working as a chef in 1995, building a career shaped by passion, travel, and creativity.
Over the years, this journey led to opportunities alongside some of the world’s most respected chefs, including Ferran Adrià, René Redzepi, and Heston Blumenthal. A love for travel also brought experience in kitchens across more than five countries.
In London, the founder spent over eight years working as a private chef for entrepreneurs, royal families, and Hollywood celebrities, gaining a deep understanding of luxury hospitality and personalised culinary experiences.
The Inspiration Behind Charly Cook
The idea for Charly Cook was born during a trip to Thailand, where the founder discovered the rolled ice cream technique. Inspired by this unique method and shaped by years spent in avant-garde restaurants, he saw an opportunity to create something that had not yet reached Europe.
By combining rolled ice cream with fine dining creativity, Charly Cook was launched in early 2012 on the beaches of Brighton. What started as a new dessert concept quickly became a memorable experience, built around live preparation, quality ingredients, and visual performance.
The Evolution of Charly Cook on the Costa del Sol
After its beginnings in Brighton, Charly Cook eventually moved to the Costa del Sol, where it continued to grow and evolve. For several years, the company served as the exclusive provider for Nikki Beach across several countries, bringing its distinctive dessert experience to an international luxury audience.
This success later led to the launch of Charly Cook’s catering business. Today, the brand brings its unique touch to more than 80 events per year, from private celebrations to high-end hospitality experiences.
More Than Just Ice Cream
What makes Charly Cook different is that it is not just about dessert. It is about the full experience.
Each order is prepared live, turning fresh ingredients into beautifully rolled ice cream before your eyes. The process is part show, part craftsmanship, and part culinary theatre. It is an experience that captures attention, creates conversation, and leaves a lasting impression.
For visitors looking for rolled ice cream in Marbella, creative desserts on the Costa del Sol, or a unique sweet treat at Forum Marbella, Charly Cook offers something truly memorable.
Best Sellers and Must-Try Flavours
Charly Cook’s fruit-based rolls are among its most popular creations, especially the Huelva strawberry and Torre del Mar mango. These flavours celebrate fresh, vibrant ingredients with a naturally sweet and refreshing finish.
For first-time visitors, the chef’s recommendation is the Bronte pistachio with Belgian chocolate and hazelnuts. Rich, creamy, and indulgent, it is the perfect introduction to the Charly Cook experience.
Charly Cook’s New Home at Forum Marbella
Forum is the perfect setting for Charly Cook’s next chapter. With its curated mix of restaurants, cafés, lifestyle brands, and social spaces, Forum brings together people looking for quality, atmosphere, and memorable experiences.
For Charly Cook, this new location offers the ideal stage to showcase its products to Marbella residents, families, visitors, and the Costa del Sol’s luxury tourism audience.
Visit Charly Cook at Forum Marbella
Whether you are stopping by for a refreshing treat, looking for a fun family moment, or searching for a dessert experience with a difference, Charly Cook at Forum is worth discovering.
Come for the rolled ice cream. Stay for the show.
