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This experience is all about warmth, connection, and home-cooked goodness. You won’t be in a fancy kitchen or a cooking school—you’ll be in a real Turkish home, where a local mom from Southeast Turkey will welcome you like family. Together, you’ll cook home-style Turkish-Kurdish dishes, the kind that have been passed down through generations and made with love.
But this isn’t just about food—it’s about sharing stories, laughter, and traditions. As you roll dolma or prepare fresh mezes, you’ll hear about the little secrets that make each dish special and how food brings people together in Turkey. More than a class, it’s a chance to experience true Turkish home hospitality—sitting around the table, enjoying a homemade feast, and feeling like you truly belong. From the moment you walk in, you won’t feel like a guest—you’ll feel like an old friend.
Example Menu
Main
Dolma
Vegetables and leaves stuffed with rice and special spices
Starter
Börek
Pastry that is made of a thin dough such as with a variety of fillings
Main
Vegeterian Turkish Dishes
Variety of Western Turkish Dishes cooked with vegetables and olive oil
Starter
Meze
Variety of Turkish small dishes served as a starter
Starter
Carrot Salad
Special Turkish Carrot Salad with yogurt
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please notify any dietary restrictions after booking.
What to expect
Before the class, we’ll check your dietary preferences and customize a menu just for you. Whether you want to master dolma, börek, mezes, mantı, or other traditional dishes, our mom—an expert home cook—will teach you step by step.
More than just a cooking lesson, this is an invitation to experience Turkish home hospitality, culture, and everyday life as you cook, chat, and enjoy a delicious homemade feast together.
But it’s not just about the food—it’s about the warmth, the stories, and the feeling of togetherness. This is an invitation to experience Turkish home hospitality, culture, and everyday life. As we cook, we’ll chat about life, traditions, and the memories tied to these meals. And when everything is ready, we’ll sit down to enjoy the feast, sharing laughter and conversation like old friends.
Come hungry, leave with a full heart—and maybe even a new family in Istanbul.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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