Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class in Fethiye with Mel

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Hands-on Turkish cooking class in Fethiye, hosted in a local home with a welcoming atmosphere. Learn to cook authentic Turkish dishes from scratch using seasonal ingredients and family recipes. Learn traditional cooking techniques and cultural stories passed down through generations. Enjoy your homemade meal on a balcony with beautiful views of Fethiye.

This tour offers a warm, personal glimpse into real Turkish home cooking rather than a commercial kitchen experience. Travelers love the relaxed atmosphere, heartfelt storytelling, and enjoying a homemade meal with beautiful views of Fethiye.

Example Menu

Starter

Appetizer (choose 1): Antep Ezme (salad)

or Taze Fasulye (green beans cooked with tomatoes) or Mercimek Köftesi (red lentils, bulgur shaped into small patties) or Şakşuka (sautéed eggplants)

Main

Main (choose 1): Hünkarbeğendi (lamb or beef stew)

or Pilav (rice) or Karnıyarık (eggplants with meat) or Ezogelin Çorbası (red lentil soup) or Mutancana (lamb stew) or Sarımsaklı Karides (shrimp)

Starter

Dip: Havuç Tarator

(yogurt-based dip made) or Muhammara (a spicy, tangy dip made from roasted red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, and pomegranate molasses)

Dessert

Dessert: Künefe

(sweet dessert made with shredded phyllo dough, melted cheese, and syrup)

What's Included

Home-cooked Turkish meal in a local home
Private hands-on Turkish cooking class

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your host directly at her home. Above only offer neighborhood details. For the exact address and Google Maps link to the meeting location, please check the 'before you go' section in your voucher, upon confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join Mel in her home in Fethiye for a hands-on Turkish cooking class that celebrates authentic flavors and local culture. Using fresh seasonal produce, regional ingredients, and family recipes, Mel will guide you through preparing traditional Turkish dishes from scratch. In your 2-hour class, you’ll learn how to make a delicious main course and appetizer, step by step. Mel shares cooking tips, family stories, and traditional techniques passed down through generations. After cooking, sit down to enjoy your meal on her balcony with beautiful views of Fethiye.

Whether you’re a food lover, traveler, or culture enthusiast, cooking with Mel is an unforgettable experience and a true taste of Turkish home cooking in Fethiye.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Mel can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian or vegan diet, if informed in advance.
Supplied by Traveling Spoon

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Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Restaurants
Lunch
Dinner
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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