ISTANBUL · COOKING CLASSES
The kitchens worth booking.
The 13 istanbul cooking classes 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“We had a superbe moment! We cooked, ate and laughed! The host and the food were very good! We enjoyed a lot!”
Small-group Turkish home cooking in Istanbul’s Kurtuluş neighborhood, with a market shopping stroll, hands-on dinner, and Turkish coffee.
“Our host Gülşah was lovely and was so happy to answer our questions and teach us about Turkish food and cooking. Really felt like we were at a dinner party hosted by a friend vs a class we booked online. Would recommend!”
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…”
Shop Kurtuluş markets, cook with Gülşah in a small group, and eat a real Turkish home dinner in Istanbul for $102.
“We enjoyed the time with Gülşah a lot. She showed us around in her neighborhood and gave us special insights in her everyday life. After buying the ingredients, we cooked together in her lovely home. We had very nice conservations with her, it felt like talking to a friend. The food was very delicious. We…”
Small-group Ottoman cooking class at Deraliye Restaurant in Sultanahmet, with hotel pickup and 3-course lunch plus wine tasting.
“I would highly recommend this cooking class at this Michelin star restaurant. The owner of the restaurant taught the class with precision, humor and a personal touch. We learned new cooking techniques, and the food was amazing. We were able to eat our dinner that we cooked and it truly was a highlight of our…”
Cook a custom Anatolian menu in Istanbul with a pro chef. Hands-on knife skills, chef’s table meal, and take-home recipes.
“The cooking class was really, really fun! The chef, a woman named Gül, was an experienced cook with 35 years of kitchen experience. Although she didn't speak English, there was a translator present, which was a great match for us. We had a fantastic time. The cooking class itself was held at a unique location…”
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.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An absolutely wonderful home cooking experience in Istanbul! Everything was super clean, and our host was incredibly polite, patient, and welcoming. The food was outstanding—authentic, flavorful, and prepared with so much care. What made it even more special was that they sent me the recipes afterward, so I can recreate the dishes at home.…”
Cook classic Turkish dishes in a private Istanbul home with Nuray’s mother-daughter team, then eat your work with local wine.
“We love to do cooking classes in other countries, you get to know people and eat amazing food, this was no exception. We arrived at Nuray's home, we cooked, ate delicious food and had some amazing conversations. She is an incredible person, and we loved our time with her.”
Join a small-group vegan cooking class in Istanbul at a host’s home, making classic Turkish dishes with a plant-based twist.
“We booked a cooking class with Rojda and it was probably the highlight of our trip. She was incredibly friendly, welcoming and prepared a lot of food to cook with us. We made seven different meals and all of them tasted incredible. She also gave the leftovers to us so we didnt have to buy…”
3-hour small-group Turkish cooking class at a real Istanbul home: tea, dolma, börek, tarator, dessert, and shared lunch or dinner.
“It was awesome! Asyu was a great host and very welcoming. We cooked Sarma together in her home while having great talks about local life. Her sweet cat helpled out:) For us it wasn't just a cooking class, it was more like old friends getting together for a nice and relaxed afternoon. Looking forward to…”
Cook vegan Turkish classics in a small home class near Taksim. Learn vegan kokoreç, dolma, mantı, and more with host Rojda.
“The cooking class with Rojda was truly unforgettable! She welcomed us warmly into her home and guided us through a wonderful variety of delicious dishes – everything we made was bursting with flavor. Beyond the cooking, Rojda generously shared her personal story, culture, and insights about life in Istanbul. It felt like spending an evening…”
A 3-hour Anatolian cooking and food-styling workshop in Istanbul with knife skills, hands-on dishes, and a recipe list to take home.
“An excellent cooking workshop with many menu items, cooking tips and great recipes. The chef was a wonderful teacher and I enjoyed the opportunity to learn to prepare new dishes. Highly recommend this experience!”
Hands-on classes and market tours, city by city.