COOKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The kitchens worth booking.
The 15 best cooking classes in turkey travellers love most, gathered in one place. What you cook, how long you spend at the stove, who teaches, and what a seat at the table costs.
Cook Turkish dishes with a local mom in Beşiktaş. Small group, menu tailored to you, then shared dinner or breakfast.
Most Popular“Kevser, our generous host, made us feel right at home in her home! The food was delicious, and the small group we had, had plenty of great conversation into the evening. One of my favourite things I got to experience in Istanbul for sure.”
Small-group Turkish home cooking in Istanbul’s Kurtuluş neighborhood, with a market shopping stroll, hands-on dinner, and Turkish coffee.
“The cooking class was a lot of fun and it was great walking around her neighborhood and seeing all the different shops where she buys her food items! It was very intimate and personal. We were also able to meet people from around the world.”
Shop Kurtuluş markets, cook Turkish comfort food at a local home with Gülşah, then share tea, Turkish coffee, and dessert.
“The cooking class was amazing - first we walked trogh the neighbourhood and got to know the ingredients. Then we went to Gülşah's home and prepared a meal. We cooked many different dishes - very fresh things with lot's of vegetables. Then we had dinner together with the group. This was a nice evening and…”
Bodrum market shopping and a small-group Turkish cooking class with Aegean olive-oil meze, wine, and a shared lunch you can remake at home.
“Amazing excursion. The Turkish food market was amazing. The cooking instructor met us at the market and then took us to beautiful winery to do cooking class”
Cook Turkish dishes in King’s Valley, shop at an organic market, then eat your own lunch in a scenic patio kitchen.
“Absolutely the best experience in Gerome. You get a real home cooked meal with love. You’ll also learn how to prepare local dishes. Definitely recommend this activity.”
Shop Kurtuluş markets, cook with Gülşah in a small group, and eat a real Turkish home dinner in Istanbul for $102.
“I had a great time. Gulsah was a great host. She taught me a lot about Türkiye. Recommended if you are in Istanbul.”
Shop Bodrum’s market for fresh ingredients, cook a five-course Aegean Turkish meal with an expert chef, then eat lunch with sea views.
“We had a pleasant and educational day learning about Turkish markets and how to prepare some delicious Turkish staples. It was a highlight of our trip and I've already used some of the recipes at home.”
Hands-on Cappadocia cooking class with Urgup market shopping, a family-style lunch or dinner, and free hotel pickup.
“The food was amazing the experience was even better! Our guide Kadir was very informative and knowledgable on so many topics so conversation was very easy! Lots of fun making traditional Turkish food, dancing in the kitchen and drinking wine. Overall a terrific opportunity to get closer to the real culture of Cappadocia!”
Private Ephesus tour plus a hands-on village cooking class with lunch, countryside meal in pine shade, and a Selçuk stroll.
“Nesrin was an incredible tour guide! She brought a sweet, calm, and professional energy and had so much information and passion to share. We learned a lot about Ephesus on the tour. Her communication was timely and the van was impeccably clean. The cooking class was super fun and Nesrin was willing to cater the…”
Cook a custom Anatolian menu in Istanbul with a pro chef. Hands-on knife skills, chef’s table meal, and take-home recipes.
“We are professional chefs, It was an amazing experience, definitely will never forget about this class. We always do cooking classes around the world and this one , was one of my favorite. Thanks chef for sharing your knowledge and thanks to Armen for your translation, you are the best. Isabella and Jeff”
Small-group Ottoman cooking class at Deraliye Restaurant in Sultanahmet, with hotel pickup and 3-course lunch plus wine tasting.
“I really enjoy taking cooking lessons in countries that I visit and this lesson was fabulous. We prepared, cooked and ate three authentic Turkish dishes. Chef was fully prepared, efficient and patient with us. And the best of all, every dish was delicious.”
Cook a hands-on Turkish village meal in Etrim near Bodrum: mezes, dolma-style rolling, wood-fired bread, and a home lunch with olive oil.
“It was a good experience that needs some work. We made a ton of the same food (about 100 dolma for 2 people). The process of it should be to make 25 not 100. It was just done with no English translation. They were not even able to tell us the ingredients. Although very nice,…”
Hand-knead Çiğ Köfte in a Kadıköy home with traditional music, English guidance, and a small group. Small, friendly, memorable.
“One of the best, if not the best, experiences I’ve ever had. Bushra, Burak and Bawer were the sweetest people I’ve ever met before. There was never a dull moment, so many conversations you’d feel you’re sitting with friends you’ve known for a long time. Cooking class with traditional music is definitely something to have…”
Spend 3 hours with Özge in her Beşiktaş home cooking a full Turkish meal, visiting two palace stops first, then sharing coffee and dessert.
“Good to be a Turkish home and neighborhood learning grandmother’s recipes! Exceptional host. Delicious food. Fun visit.”
Cook classic Turkish dishes in a private Istanbul home with Nuray’s mother-daughter team, then eat your work with local wine.
“Nuray is a delightful person and we had a wonderful time! The dishes she prepared were superb and abundant, and the dinner was one we'll remember for a very long time.”
Hands-on classes and market tours, city by city.
