Cook with a Local: Private Home Cooking Class In Istanbul

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Istanbul, Turkey

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Turkish cuisine during this private cooking class in a welcoming Istanbul home. The mother-daughter team of Nuray and Ipek teach you to prepare dishes like stuffed bulgar meatballs, beans stewed in tomato and lemon sauce, and other local favorites. Participate in chopping, wrapping börek, and frying eggplant, then enjoy your freshly cooked meal with a glass of local wine. This private experience offers a unique glimpse into Turkey's epicurean culture.

Private cooking class near
Learn Turkish cooking from the mother-daughter team
Cook traditional and seasonal dishes
Enjoy a meal of your home-cooked foods with a glass of local wine

Sample Menu

Starter

Seasonal salad

Main

Mercimek çorbası

Main

Içli köfte

Main

Barbunya pilaki

Main

Karniyarik

Main

Cheese börek

Dessert

Homemade baklava

What's Included

Private cooking class with your host Nuray
Bottled water
Wine
Gratuities
Local host

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Ataköy-Şirinevler
Şirinevler, D-100 Güney Yanyolu, 34192 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Please meet your host Nuray at her home in Ataköy neighborhood of Istanbul. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Traveling Spoon

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 15 reviews

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Sensational -- not to be missed!

Jeremy_L, Oct 2024

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.

Great cooking class in Istanbul

Larry_B, May 2024

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.

Gracious Gourmet

Jennifer_K, Aug 2021

My mother and I enjoyed a lovely afternoon cooking and chatting with Nuray. She is an excellent cook and a very gracious hostess. We feel fortunate we had the chance to meet her, sample her delicious Turkish cuisine, learn from her and relax in her home. It was a wonderful and valuable experience as part of our time exploring Turkey. We would definitely recommend the Traveling Spoon Cooking Class with Nuray.

Exceptional hosts and food

Franco_G, Dec 2018

We had a great time. The hosts are very welcoming and warm. We enjoyed cooking as a family which also includes our ten year old daughter and seven year old son. We learned how to cook a few Turkish recipes which we look forward to try at home. This activity is highly recommend to anyone who enjoys soul food in warm company while learning great cooking tips. Thank yo very much for the experience!