Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family

4.9
(8 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Cooking is at the heart of Turkish family life, and with Sercan, a devoted father and husband, you'll experience it just as locals do. Join him and his family in their home as you chop, knead, and season together, learning not just recipes but the stories and traditions behind them.

Discover how Turkish families bond over food, why slow-cooked dishes hold a special place at the dinner table, and the joy of sharing a homemade meal. More than a class, this is a warm, cultural exchange—filled with flavors, laughter, and meaningful connections.

Example Menu

Starter

Lentil Soup

Lentil soup is a traditional Turkish dish made with red lentils, onions, and carrots, offering a smooth texture and rich, comforting flavor.

Main

Lahmacun

Lahmacun is a traditional Turkish delicacy made by spreading a spiced ground meat mixture over a thin round of dough.

Starter

Cold Dish

Dessert

Turkish Dessert

What's Included

If the experience is booked for 10am, it will be held as a breakfast, where you will learn how to cook Turkish breakfast dishes and prepare a proper Turkish breakfast.
If the experience is booked for 5pm, it will be held as a dinner!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The experience will be held at a cosy family home in central Ankara. Once you are in İlkadım neighborhood, find Dayanışma Caddesi.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into the heart of Ankara’s local life with Sercan, a passionate home cook, devoted husband, and proud father. Instead of just visiting Anıtkabir or the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, experience the city through its flavors and traditions. In this authentic Turkish cooking class in central Ankara, you'll prepare classic homemade dishes just like a Turkish family does.

Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, you'll learn to make dishes such as lahmacun (thin, crispy flatbread with spiced meat), hünkar beğendi (slow-cooked lamb over creamy eggplant purée), or karnıyarık (stuffed eggplant with minced meat and spices), guided by Sercan’s expertise. As you cook, he shares stories of Turkish food culture and daily life.

Finally, enjoy your homemade feast with Turkish tea or ayran, just as us, locals do. Whether you're a food lover, couple, or cultural traveler, this Turkish cooking class offers a genuine, hands-on taste of Ankara’s rich culinary traditions.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
Supplied by Lokal Bond

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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