Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class with Local Couple Istanbul

5.0
(1 reviews)
Istanbul, Turkey

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Forget the crowded bazaars. Step into the "real" Istanbul with a day that feels less like a tour and more like catching up with an old friend.

We begin our journey in the rhythmic streets of Kurtuluş, a neighborhood where time slows down and tradition remains king. This isn't just a shopping trip; it's an invitation to the community. We’ll hand-pick the brightest seasonal produce from vendors who have known us for years.

From Market to Table In the sanctuary of our home kitchen, the real magic happens. Together, we’ll unlock the "secrets of the aunties"—those unwritten techniques that give Turkish cuisine its soul. You won’t just watch; you’ll touch, taste, and master the art of rolling delicate sarma, making creamy yogurt sauces, or perfecting the golden crunch of handmade börek. We can have Vegetarian & Vegan meals, too

In total we will prepare 5 dishes. At the end we’ll feast with glasses of Turkish Tea or Coffee and deep conversations. Join us on this unique experience

Example Menu

Starter

Lentils Soup

Mercimek Corbasi

Starter

Gavurdagi Salad

Starter

Havuc Tarator

Main

Dolma

Dessert

Irmik Helvasi

What's Included

Starters and Desert
Authentic home cooking
Dinner
Turkish Tea or Turkish Coffee
Cooking Materials and Ingredients

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Istanbul City Center

The hotel is called Ramada Plaza by Wyndham. There are 4 Exits if you get out at the Osmanbey Metro station and you need to get out at the Exit called "Pangalti" or "Dolapdere". We will be waiting in front of this hotel at the exit of the Osmanbey metro station “Dolapdere” or “Pangalti”

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Forget the crowded bazaars. Step into the "real" Istanbul with a day that feels less like a tour and more like catching up with an old friend.

We begin our journey in the rhythmic streets of Kurtuluş, a neighborhood where time slows down and tradition remains king. This isn't just a shopping trip; it's an invitation to the community. We’ll hand-pick the brightest seasonal produce from vendors who have known us for years.

From Market to Table In the sanctuary of our home kitchen, the real magic happens. Together, we’ll unlock the "secrets of the aunties"—those unwritten techniques that give Turkish cuisine its soul. You won’t just watch; you’ll touch, taste, and master the art of rolling delicate sarma, making creamy yogurt sauces, or perfecting the golden crunch of handmade börek. We can have Vegetarian & Vegan meals, too

In total we will prepare 5 dishes. At the end we’ll feast with glasses of Turkish Tea or Coffee and deep conversations. Join us on this unique experience :)

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Supplied by Cooking with Locals in Istanbul

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 1 1 review
5 stars
1
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{formatPrice(summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount, currency, 2)}}