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- English
- French
This experience takes place in one of Kadıköy’s rare garden homes — not a studio, not a restaurant, but a lived-in family space where meals are made with heart. You’ll cook side-by-side with a professional chef and his mother, learning recipes that have been passed down through generations and shaped by the seasons. It’s an invitation into real Turkish life, where food isn’t just eaten — it’s shared, talked over, and remembered. Guests often say they came for the cooking, but stayed for the stories, the laughter, and the feeling of being part of a home.
Example Menu
Main
Stuffed Onions
Stuffed Onions with ground meat, rice and vegetables
Starter
Pacanga Borek
Turkish pastry with vegetables and Turkish salami
Starter
Carrot Tarator
Sauteed carrots with Turkish yogurt and olive oil
Dessert
Grilled and smashed eggplant
Grilled eggplant mixed with milk and tahini
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In Moda Bostanı Street, I'll welcome you in front of my house at the given address.
What to expect
You’ll be welcomed into the garden with Turkish tea and homemade bites as you get to know the family and the seasonal menu. Then, step into the kitchen where the real magic begins: you’ll chop, knead, roll, and stir together as you prepare a spread of traditional dishes that might include stuffed vegetables, seasonal meze, or handmade mantı — all depending on what’s fresh at the market that week.
As the dishes simmer and bake, there’s time to sip tea, ask questions, and learn about Turkish culinary traditions and daily rituals. Finally, you’ll gather around the table in the garden to enjoy the meal you’ve created — with laughter, stories, and maybe even a song or two if the mood strikes.
Deniz says it best: “Cooking is how we pass down memory in my family. When we cook with guests, those memories become shared.” You’ll leave not only full, but genuinely connected to a place, a culture, and a local family.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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