Istanbul Turkish Cooking Class Ottoman Cuisine with Michelin Chef

Name: Istanbul Turkish Cooking Class Ottoman Cuisine with Michelin Chef
Start: 2026-09-13T12:00:00Z
Location: Istanbul

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US$178.49 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

Location

Istanbul

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Number of Guests

2 - 10 guests

Language

English

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join a Michelin chef in Istanbul for a hands-on Turkish and Ottoman cuisine class. Explore historic recipes and flavors, and savor dishes once served to sultans. Experience culinary legacy.

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

Experience Details

Led by locally recognized culinary masters and an expert kitchen team, this 1.5-hour hands-on cooking class offers an elevated introduction to Turkish and Ottoman cuisine. Discover the rich culinary heritage of Anatolia and the refined traditions of the Ottoman palace kitchen through exclusive chef-created recipes, carefully selected local ingredients, and authentic time-honored techniques.

Prepare traditional dishes inspired by the kitchens of Topkapı Palace and recipes once served to Ottoman sultans. Along the way, uncover historic flavors and nearly forgotten recipes that have been passed down through generations—an immersive cultural experience that brings Istanbul’s remarkable culinary legacy to your table.

Sample Menu

STARTER

Sour Cherry Stuffed Vine Leaves

Vine leaves are filled with a fragrant rice mixture, usually seasoned with onions, herbs, spices, and sometimes pine nuts and currants.

MAIN

Honeyed Sailor’s Pastry

This is a traditional sweet pastry made from thin layers of dough, often filled with nuts or a lightly sweetened mixture.

MAIN

Melon or Apple Stuffed Dish

A whole melon or apple is hollowed out and filled with a savoury stuffing, commonly made with minced meat, rice, onions, nuts, dried fruits, and more

What You Get

Prepare at least three traditional Turkish and Ottoman dishes

At the end of the meal, guests receive a personalized certificate of participation.

special made turkish bread , turkish butter, some turkish mezze

personal expences

Good To Know

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

Workshop Highlights & Details • Duration: Enjoy an immersive culinary experience lasting approximately 2 hours. • Hands-On Cooking: Take an active role in preparing at least Three traditional dishes under expert guidance. • Tasting & Kitchen Treats: Savor the dishes you have created, complemented by a selection of additional specialties from our kitchen. • Memories & Personalized Certificate: Capture the experience with a commemorative photo and video session, then receive a personalized certificate featuring your name and the date of your workshop. • Group Capacity: Ideal for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups of 1 to 14 participants. • Larger Group Experiences: Bespoke programs, presentations, and culinary workshops can be arranged for larger groups of up to 46 guests at one time.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Shyra Rooftop Restaurant - Sultanahmet, Binbirdirek Meydanı Sokağı, Fatih İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34122

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Shyra Restaurant — Rooftop of Best Point Premium Hotel Binbirdirek Mahallesi, Binbirdirek Meydanı Sokak No: 3 34122 Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye Conveniently located close to Sultanahmet Tram Station and the Binbirdirek Cistern.

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