Turkish Mezzes Cooking Class in Istanbul

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 4 guests
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English, French
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Discover the vibrant flavors of Turkish mezzes in an authentic Istanbul cooking class. Master traditional recipes and techniques in a fun, interactive setting. Perfect for all dietary needs.

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

Experience Details

MEZZES are a form of presentation on small plates. Knowledge inherited from Anatolian civilizations dating back 12,000 years has turned into a colorful mosaic by blending it with the cuisines of the Greek, Armenian and Jewish people we lived with during the Ottoman Empire, and was also influenced by the cuisines of Central Anatolia. Asia, Middle East and Balkans.

Our experience is interactive; You will receive hands-on training and learn about mezzes and cooking techniques that can be easily repeated at home. You will also discover the mosaic of our country, its local culture and how we live in daily life. You will learn about ingredients, spices and where to buy them. Finally, we will set the table and enjoy what we have prepared; we are very happy to see guests have difficulty choosing which plate is more delicious during the enjoyable tasting.

Vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians are welcomed.

Please note we can be flexible on booking hours. Don't hesitate to ask please.

Sample Menu

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Rice stuffed bell peppers cold style
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Smoked eggplant mezze
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Shrimps in a pot
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Fava smashed broad beans
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Fried liver
Fried veal liver is served in a clay pot, drizzled with melted butter.
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Börek
Phyllo dough pastry rolls or wraps stuffed with cheese or vegetarian ingredients

What You Get

Bottled water
Snacks
Tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea
Extra raki US$7.50/glass, wine US$6.00/glass

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

I introduce the ingredients of each mezze we cook with the interactive participation of our guests, also explain their features, tips, and all the intricacies of cutting, chopping, roasting, baking, frying and plating. Then we set the table and enjoy what we cooked. We are very happy to see that guests have difficulty choosing which plate is more delicious during the enjoyable tasting.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Çakmak Sitesi Sk. No:12, Çakmak Sitesi Sokak, Kadıköy İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34718

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Take the Marmaray train, change at Ayrılık Çeşmesi, and get off one stop later at Acıbadem. Leave exit 1 and take the elevator on the highway. You will arrive on Acıbadem Caddesi. Please follow the instruction on the map.
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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Please note that the time is in Türkiye Time.
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