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

Turkish Cooking Experience in Istanbul – Cook, Taste, and Connect with Local Food Culture
Join Beril in her warm and welcoming home kitchen on the Asian side of Istanbul for a Turkish cooking experience to remember. Prepare a seasonal, 4-course lunch using traditional recipes and fresh ing

About this activity

Free cancellation

Free cancellation until 24 hours before.

Guide Language

English

Location

İstanbul

Group Size

2-9 Person

Package Options

Quantity*
Adult
€175.00
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Highligths

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

Overview

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.

Includes & Excludes

✔️ 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)

Meeting Point

• 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

Duration

Approximately 3.5 – 4 hours

Tour Highlights

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.

Pickup & Drop-off

This experience does not include hotel transfers.

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

Meeting Point

• 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

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