Turkish Anatolian Cooking Class and Food Styling Workshop

5.0
(6 reviews)
Istanbul, Turkey

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Anatolia's millennia-old culinary heritage in a personalized hands-on cooking class. Learn traditional techniques, prepare authentic dishes, and enjoy your creations at the chef's table ️
What Makes This Special:

✨ Personalized menu based on your preferences and dietary needs after booking
✨ Learn from professional chef in Turkish or English with full participation
✨ Master knife skills, ingredient prep, and traditional cooking methods
✨ Cultural stories behind every dish from Ottoman palaces to Anatolia
✨ Professional plating techniques to make dishes visually stunning
✨ Enjoy lunch or dinner at chef's table in warm, social atmosphere
✨ Take home recipe booklet to recreate and impress friends

Sample dishes: İmam Bayıldı, Mantı, Çerkez Tavuğu, Sütlaç, and more. Between Galataport and Galata Tower

Example Menu

Starter

Soup

We will get in touch with you beforehand to adjust the menu to your diet.

Starter

Starter 2

We will get in touch with you beforehand to adjust the menu to your diet.

Main

Main

We will get in touch with you beforehand to adjust the menu to your diet.

Starter

Salad

We will get in touch with you beforehand to adjust the menu to your diet.

Dessert

Dessert

We will get in touch with you beforehand to adjust the menu to your diet.

What's Included

Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks
Recipe Booklet – Take home all recipes to recreate authentic Turkish dishes
Professional Chef Guidance – One-on-one learning in Turkish or English throughout
Apron & Beverages – Protective clothing, fresh Turkish tea, water, and drinks
All Ingredients & Equipment – Fresh ingredients, knives, pots, everything ready to cook
Personalized Menu – Tailored to your preferences and dietary needs after booking
Chef's Table Dining – Enjoy the lunch or dinner you prepared in social atmosphere
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Highlights in Istanbul Workshops

A spacious and bright studio located diagonally to the right of "Arada Beyrut" Cafe and directly across from "Lavander" Cafe.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

After booking, we'll reach out to understand your dietary preferences and share curated menu options. Together with the chef, we shape a balanced menu tailored to your experience from soups, main courses, mezes, and desserts.

Arrive at our spacious, high-ceiling atelier in Galata and meet your professional chef. Learn essential kitchen skills hands-on, knife techniques, ingredient preparation, traditional Turkish cooking methods, and professional plating. Every guest actively participates from preparation to final presentation.

Discover cultural stories behind each recipe as you cook. From Ottoman palace kitchens to regional specialties across Anatolia, techniques passed down through generations come alive in this workshop. The chef guides you step by step through a joyful experience with music in a relaxed atmosphere.

After cooking, sit together at the chef's table and enjoy everything you've prepared in a warm, social setting. Savor traditional flavors you created with your own hands while sharing the experience with fellow food lovers.

Duration: 3-4 hours (prep, cooking, dining). All ingredients, equipment, apron, beverages, and recipe booklet included.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Highlights in Türkiye Workshops

Tags

Cooking Classes
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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