TÜRKIYE
Turkey's standouts.
The 10 most-booked cooking classes in Turkey. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Cook Turkish favorites in a Beşiktaş home with a local mom, then share a full meal. Small group, English support, 3 hours.
“Authentic atmosphere and delicious food shared with our host and her whole family, it was a culinary but also a great human experience. I would recommend it for anyone. Thank you!”
Shop Istanbul’s Kurtuluş markets, cook Turkish classics at a local home, and share meze, börek, and Turkish coffee in a small group.
“Gülşah was a great host!! We went to some local shops for some ingredients and got a taste of the local community. Cooking itself was a lot of fun and Gülşah explained all the recipes very well. Having dinner together and exchanging culture and language was a lot of fun. Overall a very nice experience…”
Shop Kurtuluş markets with Gülşah, cook Turkish dishes at her home, then share tea, Turkish coffee, and dessert in 4 hours.
“I had a great time learning about Turkish food and traditions. Walking through the neighbourhood for food shopping was a good experience.. Gülşah was very hospitable and kind. The food was very delicious. The whole experience was a crossover between a cooking lesson and a family dinner. If I am in Istanbul again, that would…”
Shop a Turkish farmers market, cook Aegean meze with Chef Asli, then eat a full lunch with wine in a winery setting near Bodrum.
“So enjoyable to cook at this home in the country. The view from the patio was fantastic. Could see the lagoon in the distance. Garden was lovely. We all enjoyed making local dishes with our chef. The market tour was so interesting. The abundance of fruits and vegetables was amazing. We enjoyed the tastings at…”
Cook Turkish specialties in King’s Valley near Göreme, shop at an organic market, then eat a lunch you helped make with a small group.
“I had a great time! We picked our own ingredients straight from a beautiful organic farm with views of Uçhisar Castle, then learned to cook traditional Turkish dishes with the warm and welcoming aunties. I loved exploring the farm and learning how grape molasses are made and enjoyed our meal in the charming outdoor patio…”
Bodrum market and cooking class: buy Aegean ingredients, cook 5 Turkish dishes, then enjoy lunch and wine with sea views. 5 hours.
“We absolutely loved tour! What a fabulous day. Our host and chef, Aslihan, took us to the food market to buy fresh produce that we would be cooking with, then to her restaurant on a stunning vineyard! We immersed ourselves in learning about the food in Bodrum and made delicious recipes. We ate so much…”
Goreme cooking class with hotel pickup: Urgup market stop, hands-on dishes, 3-course lunch or dinner, local tips in ~4 hours.
“Great introduction to Turkish cooking. Our host was extremely kind and welcoming and we prepared a couple of traditional dishes whilst learning more about modern Turkish life.”
Private Ephesus tour plus village cooking class in Kusadasi: explore Odeon and Celsus, then cook Turkish dishes under pine trees.
“We voted this our favorite tour. We had a group of 9 and visited Ephesus and then did a cooking class and had lunch at a private restaurant. Later we visited a ceramic studio and rug merchant.”
Cook Turkish classics in a local’s Istanbul home with tea, step-by-step lessons, and a shared meal. 3 hours, $84 per person.
“Learning to Cook Sarma with Aysu was super fun! It was like cooking with a friend. We cooked about 200 Sarmas so I took quite a few home, and made it try to 3 Turkish friends and they all agreed it was one of the best Sarmas they have ever tried! So you will be…”
Cook Ottoman-style mezes and Kirde Kebab at a Michelin-star restaurant in Sultanahmet, with hotel pickup, lunch, and wine tasting.
“My wife and I had a great time during the cooking class and have taken back some inspiration to cook a similar style of food at home. The chef and restaurant manger, who we primarily interacted with, were superb. Their instruction and patience was much appreciated and the food at the end was delicious. Additionally,…”
