Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Family

Join a warm Istanbul family in their Beyoğlu apartment kitchen for a 3-hour culinary journey through the heart of Turkish home cooking. You'll prepare a full mezze spread from scratch, learning techniques passed down through generations.

What You'll Cook

• Sigara böreği — crispy cheese and herb pastry rolls
• Mercimek çorbası — red lentil soup with paprika butter
• Patlıcan salatası — smoky roasted eggplant salad
• Homemade baklava with pistachio and honey

What's Included

• All fresh ingredients
• Printed recipe booklet to take home
• Full meal with everything you've cooked
• Turkish tea, ayran, and a glass of raki

Food is how Istanbul tells its story — one meze at a time.