Turkish & Anatolian Cooking Class in Istanbul

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Turkish & Anatolian Cooking Class in Istanbul

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 US$130.10  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Russian, Turkish
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Pet-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover the flavors of Anatolia in a culinary workshop. Customize your menu, learn from a pro chef, and enjoy plating and cultural insights. Take home secret recipes.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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

Sample 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 You Get

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
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

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

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

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
4.5
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based on 7 reviews
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Not as advertised
May 07, 2026

Booked this specific class because of the “Food Styling Workshop” part of it. While the food was good, it was carelessly slapped on the plates—no styling. Also, never received the promised Recipe B...read more

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Fun and Entertaining Cooking Worksop
April 16, 2025

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...read more

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Fun and delicious.
February 07, 2025

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 skil...read more

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amazing
January 05, 2025

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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GREAT
January 05, 2025

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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