Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class in a Charming Istanbul Café

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3 hours
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Max 12 guests
Language
English, Russian, Turkish
Location
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Max 12 guests
Language
English, Russian, Turkish

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4.5
•7 reviews
 US$132.02  per guest
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Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
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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
Carbonated beverages
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
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.
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Main
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Salad
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Dessert
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Meeting Point

Highlights in Istanbul Workshops, Galata Mandırası Sokak, Beyoğlu İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34000

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We are located directly across from Bloom Cafe, diagonally opposite Beyrut Cafe, and right next to Tolga Aras Photography. Our venue is a spacious and bright street-level shop.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Gary_PApril 2025 • Viator
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Fun and Entertaining Cooking Worksop

An excellent cooking workshop with many menu items, cooking tips and great recipes. The chef was a wonderful teacher and I enjoyed the opportunity to learn to prepare new dishes. Highly recommend this experience!

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PROKYSDFebruary 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Fun and delicious.

Absolutely wonderful experience. Our chef Yahya was a fantastic instructor, leading us through preparation of soup, salad, main dish and desert. We learned several new food prep techniques and skills, in a very fun environment. Most important, it was delicious.

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948metinyJanuary 2025 • TripAdvisor
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amazing

We had an amazing evening cooking with Yahya. He was so friendly and knowledgeable, and the food we made was incredible. This was definitely a highlight of our trip!

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ebrarb2025January 2025 • TripAdvisor
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GREAT

This was such a unique and enjoyable experience! Yahya made sure we felt comfortable and tailored the menu to our preferences. The view from the terrace while enjoying our meal was unforgettable.

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170dilaykJanuary 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Perfectttt…

A wonderful experience! Yahya is a talented chef and a great teacher. The recipes were simple yet delicious, and the whole session was interactive and fun. I’d recommend this to everyone visiting Istanbul.

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