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“Such a unique experience. We felt so welcome into the home. Wonderful conversation and amazing food! Would definitely recommend!”
Small-group Turkish home cooking in Istanbul’s Kurtuluş neighborhood, with a market shopping stroll, hands-on dinner, and Turkish coffee.
“Gülşah’s cooking class was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Istanbul. She began by taking us on a fascinating tour through the vibrant food shops in the heart of the city. Her knowledge of the local markets, ingredients, and culinary traditions made the experience both eye-opening and delicious. After the bustle of…”
Shop Kurtuluş markets, cook Turkish comfort food at a local home with Gülşah, then share tea, Turkish coffee, and dessert.
“Exploring the Turkish cuisine with the guidance of Gülseh was an unforgettable experience. At first we were looking at shops in her neighborhood and she explained about the traditions and which food ingredients are most common when cooking Turkish food. Later we arrived at her beautiful flat and with the help of all participants we…”
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.
“This was one of the highlights of our trip. From the minute we met up with our group (only 7 of us), it was apparent we were in for a culinary delight. The market was mind blowing with abundance. Our chef took us all around introducing us to unique offering from her country. She introduced…”
Cook Turkish dishes in King’s Valley, shop at an organic market, then eat your own lunch in a scenic patio kitchen.
“Kelebek travel with guide Kadir was wonderful. We really enjoyed the cooking class and learned how to make yummy Turkish food in a beautiful setting. Would highly recommend.”
Shop Kurtuluş markets, cook with Gülşah in a small group, and eat a real Turkish home dinner in Istanbul for $102.
“Totally recommendable. We went to buy the ingredients in the shops in her neighborhood, then we went to her house and prepared the dishes. There were two dishes and a dessert. Everything was delicious. The four hours passed very quickly. I had a fun night. I take away good memories and of course recipes to…”
Shop Bodrum’s market for fresh ingredients, cook a five-course Aegean Turkish meal with an expert chef, then eat lunch with sea views.
“So much fun! You won’t want to miss this!! The markets wer amazing and our lunch was spectacular! Our venue was a winery, but this can change from time to time. our host, Isla and her team were so fun to cook with and we really enjoyed the whole experience. Go! You won’t regret this…”
Hands-on Cappadocia cooking class with Urgup market shopping, a family-style lunch or dinner, and free hotel pickup.
“Favorite part of our trip! We got to try so many different things and had a great time talking to our host.”
Private Ephesus tour plus a hands-on village cooking class with lunch, countryside meal in pine shade, and a Selçuk stroll.
“This experience was a major highlight of my family’s trip! It was perfect from the beginning to the end. We loved the nice van that picked us up and our guide was so very friendly and informative. The experience was fun for everyone in our group from ages 25-84!! I loved the cooking experience and…”
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.
“Very exciting and simple to learn dishes that pack a lot of flavour. The cook easily explained what we needed to do and guided us to complete our dishes”
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.
“I was the only person signed up for this tour on a Friday. I guess this is because this tour is relatively new, but I assure you, it could be the most special tour you could take in Bodrum. I, myself am a huge foodie and passionate about cooking, therefore, this is the perfect tour…”
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.
“It was a great experience and my host was very welcoming into her home. The food was delicious and I really learnt some great traditional recipes.”
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.
