Traditional Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Istanbul

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This experience is hosted in a lived-in Istanbul home, not a cooking studio. You'll be cooking with someone who grew up making Turkish dishes by hand, learning the rhythm and ritual behind every fold. It’s a deeply personal experience where food is a bridge — between cultures, generations, and new friends.

Example Menu

Main

Mantı

Turkish Ravioli

Starter

Salad

Seasonal salad

Starter

Meze

Starter

Turkish Soups

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Meals
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Ufak Sokak

You can call us when you are here or simply ring the bell number 11.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join a cooking class inside Rojda’s home in Istanbul and learn to make most special dishes of Turkish cuisine — Turkish-style ravioli or Turkish dolmas or other dishes — entirely from scratch. After a warm welcome with tea, you’ll dive into the making process, learn how to fold each dumpling, or roll grape leaves in the traditional way. As you prepare the seperate items or the main dish, you will be preparing the two seasonal side dishes like a crisp salad or local meze. The experience ends with everyone gathering around the table to enjoy the food and stories.

Rojda shares: “In our family, making mantı is always a group effort. Every little fold carries a memory.” This experience isn’t just about learning a cuisine — it’s about stepping into a tradition that connects people across generations.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Lokal Bond

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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