Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town

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4 hours
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2 - 10 guests
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Join our immersive cooking class in Ephesus Selcuk, where you'll learn to create authentic dishes. Cook, savor, and enjoy local wine. Customizable to dietary needs. Unleash your inner chef!

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

Experience Details

After a brief explanation of the dishes and their origins, we cook for 2 to 3 hours and then enjoy lunch or dinner with some local wine.


We work as a group but you will be involved in each vital step of the preparation process, in the end you should be able to recreate the same dishes at home.


We are happy to adapt to food restrictions if you are vegetarian, gluten lactose intolerant or have any other allergies, just let us know at the time of reservation and we will accommodate to the extent possible. For those interested in more than one class we have

Sample Menu

STARTER
Haydari
Haydari is a type of yogurt dish similar to a thick cacık, made from certain herbs and spices, combined with garlic and yogurt.
MAIN
Yaprak sarma ( stuffed leaves)
Yaprak sarma (dolma) is a dish made of leaves (often grape leaves) stuffed with rice and other ingredients.
DESSERT
Kalburabasti
Kalburabastı is a typical Turkish dessert consisting of small pastries drenched in a sweet syrup made with water, sugar, and lemon juice

What You Get

Dinner
Depends or your pick up time preference Lunch or Dinner
GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN, ensuring cruise passengers return on time for their departure schedule.
PARKING FEES, all parking fees are included in the tour price, for your convenience
Beverages During Lunch ( other then indicated in the itinerary)
Gratuities for the guide and driver
Personal Expenses

Good To Know

  • After booking your tour, please contact our team to confirm and arrange your meeting time by providing your cruise ship name and arrival & on-board times. This information will help us suggest the best timing for your tour. If you encounter any difficulties finding a suitable time option, we will gladly assist you to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

Depends on your pick up time choice you will pick up from your hotel, with our a/c van and drive to selcuk town ( 15 km) before starting cooking class if it is market day we will buy fresh vegetables and fruits from Selcuk/ Kusadasi local market if your day is not a day local market we will go to a supermarket and buy the vegetables and fruits from a supermarket, After buying the vegetables we will go to the place for class. You will Learn how to cook 3 delicious dishes from the Turkish cuisine After the class, take the opportunity to taste the mouth-watering results of your hard work on a beautiful terrace. as you judge your culinary abilities. Taste classic Turkish dishes and learn how they differ from the present day.

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MEETING POINT: Kusadasi Cruise Terminal for cruise passengers and hotel lobbies for hotel guests. ---------------------------------- EXLUSIVE PRIVATE TOUR FOR YOUR PARTY ONLY - NO SHARING WITH OTHER GROUPS! ---------------------------------- Enjoy a personalized journey tailored to your party. Want to make it even more enjoyable? Invite friends or cruise travelers to join and explore together on your terms with flexibility and comfort. ---------------------------------- FOR CRUISE GUEST! ---------------------------------- We highly recommend meeting at the port approximately 30 minutes after your ship docks to avoid crowds, and the afternoon heat. Meeting early ensures a more enjoyable and relaxed tour. ---------------------------------- WE GUARANTEE ON-TIME RETURN TO YOUR SHIP. ---------------------------------- ADVANTAGES OF PRIVATE TOURS OVER GROUP OR BUS TOURS ---------------------------------- A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPURTUNITY: Your visit to site may be a unique experience. A private tour allows you to make the most of it with a personalized itinerary. ---------------------------------- FLEXIBLE AND PERSONALIZED SCHEDULE: Unlike group tours, this tourv give you full control over what to see, when to start, and when to conclude. You set the pace, ensuring a tour tailored to your interests. ---------------------------------- DEDICATED ATTENTION: In this tour, the guide focuses entirely on you and your group, ensuring you don’t miss any fascinating details or key highlights. ---------------------------------- NO WAITING OR DELAYS: You won’t have to wait for large groups to gather or stop for unforeseen situations. this tour keep the experience seamless and efficient. ---------------------------------- EXCLUSIVE COMFORT: Enjoy your own Van and expert local tour guide without the need to share with groups. ---------------------------------- HASSLE-FREE EXPERIENCE: Your guide will handle tickets and entry arrangements (if any), saving you time and effort while you focus on enjoying the ruins and museums. ---------------------------------- OPTIMAL LEARNING AND INTERACTION: this tour provide better opportunities to ask questions, hear the guide clearly, and engage deeply with the history and culture of the site.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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The menu and chef were AMAZING and the team was supportive!!!!
July 29, 2025
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It was a great experience to take a Turkish cooking class together with my son. The instructions were professional and humorous, the atmosphere was fantastic, and we really enjoyed cooking and eati...read more

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