Turkish Meze Cooking for Beginners in Istanbul

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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Language
English, Portuguese, Turkish
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Discover the secrets of Turkish meze in this beginner-friendly class in Istanbul. Learn to craft veggie dishes like haydari and imam bayıldı with expert guidance. Uncover Turkish flavors today!

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

Experience Details

Welcome to an authentic Turkish home cooking experience in the heart of Istanbul. Join our Turkish Meze Cooking Class, led by a local cook, where you'll dive into the art of making traditional Turkish mezes.


You'll get a hands-on training from a local cook who is experienced in cooking Turkish mezes.


You will be learning how to make your own Turkish mezes such as Carrot tarator, haydari, imam bayıldı and zucchini tarator from our local cook.


Our mezes are vegetarian so feel free to join this event without having to worry about vegetarian options!


Sign up today and get ready to cook, taste, and enjoy the true essence of Istanbul’s culinary delights!



Sample Menu

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Carrot Tarator
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Eggplant Meze (İmam Bayıldı )
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Haydari (Yoghurt Meze)
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Zucchini Tarator

What You Get

Tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea

Good To Know

  • We’re happy that you’re considering joining us for a LokalBond experience! Our goal is to create unforgettable memories by connecting you with the real locals of the city to introduce the culture and vibrant local life of Istanbul. To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, we ask that all guests review our participation waiver. By completing your booking, you acknowledge that you’ve read and accepted the terms of the waiver below. We’ve kept it straightforward and easy to understand, so you can focus on what really matters—getting ready for a special time with us! LokalBond Experiences Waiver and Release of Liability 1. Acknowledgment of Risks: I, acknowledge that participating in this experience offered by LokalBond involves certain inherent risks, including but not limited to physical activity, travel, potential hazards, and interaction with individuals and environments that may carry unknown risks. I understand that these risks may result in personal injury, illness, or damage to personal property. 2. Voluntary Participation: I affirm that my participation in this experience is entirely voluntary and that I have been informed about the nature of the experience. I understand that I am under no obligation to participate and that I may withdraw from the experience at any time without penalty. 3. Health and Fitness: I certify that I am in good health and physical condition to participate in this experience. I do not have any medical conditions, disabilities, or other concerns that would limit my ability to safely participate. I agree to inform LokalBond of any changes in my health status prior to the experience. 4. Assumption of Risk: I hereby assume all risks associated with my participation in the experience, including but not limited to those mentioned above. I acknowledge that LokalBond and its representatives have made no warranties regarding the safety of the experience or the environments involved. 5. Release of Liability: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the experience, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless LokalBond, its owners, employees, agents, hosts, and other participants from any and all claims, actions, damages, or liabilities arising out of or related to my participation in the experience, including, but not limited to, any claims of negligence on the part of LokalBond or its representatives. 6. Indemnification: I agree to indemnify and hold harmless LokalBond from any and all claims, actions, or damages, including attorney fees, arising out of or related to my participation in the experience, whether caused by the negligence of LokalBond or otherwise. 7. Governing Law: This waiver and release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Turkish law, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. 8. Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this waiver and release of liability, fully understand its terms, and approve it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. I understand that by confirming this document, I am giving up certain legal rights, including the right to sue LokalBond or its representatives.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Experience the flavors of Istanbul in our Turkish Meze Cooking Class. Join us for a unique culinary adventure where we open up our warm home for you, then head to our home kitchen for an intimate meze cooking session. In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to prepare traditional Turkish mezes, including: Carrot Tarator: A fresh and tangy carrot dish. Eggplant Meze (İmam Bayıldı): A flavorful, spice-infused eggplant recipe. Haydari: A rich, garlicky yogurt meze. Zucchini Tarator: A creamy and savory zucchini dish. Discover Turkish culture through its delicious food in our 2+ hour Turkish Meze Cooking Class. It's more than a lesson in cooking – it's a taste of life in Istanbul.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Şht. Korhan Zağrali Sk. No:28, Şehit Korhan Zağrali Sokak, Beşiktaş İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34340

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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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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What a lovely evening!...
April 14, 2025
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What a lovely evening! Our host was an absolute sweetheart. We made Turkish coffee and four different Turkish mezzes—such a fun and delicious experience. It was the perfect way to spend our 8-hour ...read more

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Didn’t make much food. I skipped dinner but we didn’t make much food. Interesting experience but very spendy
September 23, 2024
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Just too expensive for what we learned. Hope she sends us some of the recipes cause I did not take notes so I need to add some more words to meet the minimum

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Thank you Irem for...
August 31, 2024
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Thank you Irem for welcoming us into your home for an intimate and delicious dinner. Sharing some traditional and simple foods with you and chatting as if we were old friends was just what we neede...read more

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Great Experience in a great environment
July 18, 2024
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Irem is a lovely host! We cooked, laughed, shared stories & then we sat and ate together. This is an experience that is definitely worth the time and money. You should try it for yourself. I tr...read more

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Riquísima!!
July 02, 2024
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Es una clase muy amena! Ira es muy atenta y explica todo muy bien,y está de más decir que cocina muy rico! Súper recomendada!

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