Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class in Istanbul with Nevin

Istanbul, Turkey

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

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Overview

Get an insider’s introduction to Turkish cuisine during this hands-on, private cooking workshop in a local’s home. Learn how to recreate authentic dishes such as stuffed eggplant and crispy borek (filo pastry pie), with each recipe passed down through the family. As you cook, as your host for tips and recommendations, and discover a side to Turkish food that many travelers miss.

Private Turkish cooking workshop in the home of a local cook
Learn the origins of each dish and get a hands-on lesson in choosing the best ingredients
Meals can be adapted to be vegetarian, if requested
Enjoy a sit-down meal, served with dessert, and wine or beer

Sample Menu

Starter

Seasonal soup

Starter

Any 1

Kisir (Turkish bulgur salad) or Seasonal vegetables in olive oil, Hummus or Mucver (Turkish fritters)

Main

Any 1

Borek (savory pastry) or Stuffed pepper or Tas kebap (one pot meat stew with rice) or Moussaka with rice

Dessert

Ayva tatlısı (dessert made with quince) or Kabak tatlısı (pumpkin dessert)

What's Included

Private cooking class with your host Nevin
Home-cooked Turkish meal
Alcoholic Beverages
All Fees and Taxes

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Nişantaşı Ihlamur Yolu Sokak
Teşvikiye, Nişantaşı Ihlamur Yolu Sk., 34365 İstanbul, Türkiye
Please meet your host directly at her apartment in Nişantaşı. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. 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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Menu may vary depending on the season. If you wish to cook or eat something specific, please advise at the time of booking
Private, personalized experience
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.