Turkish Cooking Workshop in Istanbul

• Cook authentic Turkish dishes from scratch in a cozy home kitchen for a personal taste of local food culture

• Shape a seasonal menu around your tastes and preferences for a meal that feels personal

• Learn traditional techniques and hear the stories behind each dish as you cook

• Savor a 4-course meal you prepared yourself, fresh from the kitchen

• Connect through food in an intimate local setting with cultural exchange at the table

Step into Beril’s home kitchen on the Asian side and spend time with Turkish home-cooking in a warm, welcoming setting. This Turkish Cooking Workshop with Beril is a hands-on way to cook, taste, and connect with local food culture.

You’ll prepare a flavorful 4-course lunch with seasonal ingredients, using traditional recipes and fresh ingredients. Along the way, Beril shares the techniques and stories behind the dishes, before you sit down together to enjoy what you have made.

It’s a thoughtful choice if you want a local, personal experience beyond a standard meal out. Discover more in our Workshops category.

✔️ All cooking ingredients and utensils

✔️ 4-course Turkish-style lunch

✔️ Guided, hands-on cooking session with Beril

❌ Hotel pick-up or drop-off

• 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

• Meet Beril in her kitchen and begin with the scents and colors of the season around you

• Prepare a 4-course lunch based on Turkish home-cooking traditions for a hands-on meal

• Request vegetarian or regional options so the menu can suit your preferences

• Hear cultural anecdotes and culinary tips passed down through generations as you cook

• Share a heartfelt cultural exchange and enjoy 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