Turkish Cooking Experience in Istanbul – Cook, Taste, and Connect with Local Food Culture

• Cook authentic Turkish dishes from scratch in a cozy home kitchen

• Enjoy a fully customizable seasonal menu based on your tastes and preferences

• Learn traditional techniques and discover the stories behind each dish

• Savor a 4-course meal you’ve prepared yourself, paired with Turkish wine

• Experience a cultural exchange in an intimate, local setting

Looking for a delicious and authentic way to connect with Istanbul? This Turkish Cooking Workshop with Beril is more than a class — it's a cultural experience. Step into a local home, roll up your sleeves, and cook a flavorful 4-course lunch with seasonal ingredients. You’ll laugh, learn, and dine together, gaining insight into Turkey’s rich culinary traditions. A perfect way to make unforgettable memories, right from the kitchen. Discover more in our Workshops category.

✔️ All cooking ingredients and utensils

✔️ 4-course Turkish-style lunch

✔️ Glass of Turkish wine

✔️ Guided, hands-on cooking session with Beril

❌ Hotel pick-up or drop-off

❌ Extra alcoholic beverages (available upon request)

• The workshop takes place at Beril’s home kitchen on the Asian side of Istanbul (exact address provided after booking)

• Easily reachable via Marmaray or ferry from the European side

Begin your experience by meeting Beril in her lovely kitchen, filled with the scents and colors of the season. After introductions, you’ll dive into preparing a 4-course lunch based on Turkish home-cooking traditions — with vegetarian or regional options available upon request.

As you cook, Beril will share cultural anecdotes and culinary tips passed down through generations. Once everything is ready, you’ll sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor, paired with a glass of Turkish wine. It’s more than a meal — it’s a heartfelt cultural exchange, and a taste of real Istanbul.

This experience does not include hotel transfers.

Guests can easily reach the meeting point via public transportation. Directions will be shared after booking.

• Menu can be customized to dietary needs or preferences

• Please inform us in advance about allergies or restrictions

• Not suitable for children under 12

• The kitchen is located in a residential building — respect for neighbors is appreciated