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12 Best Istanbul Cooking Classes

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The 12 istanbul cooking classes travellers love most, gathered in one place. What you cook, where the kitchen is, whether the market walk is included, how many hours at the stove, and what a seat at the counter costs.

12 Best Istanbul Cooking Classes

Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms - Where You Start: Beşiktaş Meeting Point and the Dolmabahçe Neighborhood
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Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms

1.Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms

Cook Turkish classics with a local mom in Beşiktaş. Small group, diet-friendly menu, then a full homemade meal in your host’s home.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This cooking class in Istanbul was an amazing experience. We learned to make some of our favorite Turkish dishes and really appreciated how authentic the whole experience was. Having Nouran’s friends and family join us for dinner made it feel warm, communal, and truly local. The welcoming culture and hospitality stood out. I would 100%…”

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Istanbul: Turkish Cooking Class with a Professional Chef - From coffee meetup to studio kitchen: how the class starts
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Istanbul: Turkish Cooking Class with a Professional Chef

2.Istanbul: Turkish Cooking Class with a Professional Chef

Hands-on Turkish cooking in a bright studio near Galataport. Choose your menu, learn knife skills, eat at the chef’s table, take recipes home.

★ 4.8

“We are professional chefs, It was an amazing experience, definitely will never forget about this class. We always do cooking classes around the world and this one , was one of my favorite. Thanks chef for sharing your knowledge and thanks to Armen for your translation, you are the best. Isabella and Jeff”

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Cooking Class in Turkey From Istanbul - Getting There Without Stress: Pickup and Deraliye Restaurant
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Cooking Class in Turkey From Istanbul

3.Cooking Class in Turkey From Istanbul

Sultanahmet cooking class with hotel pickup at Deraliye Restaurant. Cook Ottoman mezes and kebab, then eat a 3-course lunch with wine.

★ 4.5

“The dishes on the menu are based on the Ottoman cuisine and delicious, but quite unexpected. They are simple to prepare such that beginners can easily make them. Very chill atmosphere and a welcoming staff as well.”

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Çiğ Köfte Cooking Class/Night with Traditional Music At Home - Kneading Together: The Urfa-Style Social Practice
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Çiğ Köfte Cooking Class/Night with Traditional Music At Home

4.Çiğ Köfte Cooking Class/Night with Traditional Music At Home

Join an intimate home Çiğ Köfte class in Kadıköy with Urfa-style kneading and traditional music, in English.

★ 5.0

“One of the best, if not the best, experiences I’ve ever had. Bushra, Burak and Bawer were the sweetest people I’ve ever met before. There was never a dull moment, so many conversations you’d feel you’re sitting with friends you’ve known for a long time. Cooking class with traditional music is definitely something to have…”

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Istanbul Turkish Home Cooking Class with a Local

5.Istanbul Turkish Home Cooking Class with a Local

Cook a classic Turkish home feast in Beşiktaş with Özge, with palace time, family-style eating, and Turkish coffee plus dessert.

★ 5.0

“Wow!! What an incredible experience. Had so much fun making some traditional Turkish Food. Ozge is such a friendly and lovely host and made me feel so welcome. The food was delicious and got learn so much about the food, people and culture. Highly recommend this experience.”

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Cook with a Local: Private Home Cooking Class In Istanbul - The Menu You’ll Cook: Lentil Soup, Içli Köfte, Karniyarık, and More
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Cook with a Local: Private Home Cooking Class In Istanbul

6.Cook with a Local: Private Home Cooking Class In Istanbul

Cook with Nuray in her Istanbul apartment, learn Turkish classics, and enjoy a full meal with wine in a private 3.5-hour home class.

★ 5.0

“We love to do cooking classes in other countries, you get to know people and eat amazing food, this was no exception. We arrived at Nuray's home, we cooked, ate delicious food and had some amazing conversations. She is an incredible person, and we loved our time with her.”

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Istanbul Vegan/Vegeterian Cooking Class with Locals at Home - Meet Your Host: Rojda’s Style and Why It Shows in the Food
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Istanbul Vegan/Vegeterian Cooking Class with Locals at Home

7.Istanbul Vegan/Vegeterian Cooking Class with Locals at Home

Istanbul vegan cooking class at a local home with tea chats, hands-on cooking, and dishes like dürüm, kokoreç, kısır, and mantı.

★ 5.0

“We LOVED the vegan cooking class. Rojda was a wonderful host, attentive, knowledgeable, and very, very kind. My husband, daughter, and I felt very welcome in her home. The food was absolutely delicious, and we hope to recreate these lovely dishes at home! Thank you, Rojda, for an unforgettable experience!”

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Turkish Cooking Course - Home Cooking Class in Istanbul - Your Menu: Dolma, Havuç Tarator, Sigara Böreği, and İrmik Tatlısı
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Turkish Cooking Course – Home Cooking Class in Istanbul

8.Turkish Cooking Course – Home Cooking Class in Istanbul

Join a small-group Turkish cooking class in an Istanbul home. Cook dolma, böreği, meze, and dessert, then eat together.

★ 4.8

“It was awesome! Asyu was a great host and very welcoming. We cooked Sarma together in her home while having great talks about local life. Her sweet cat helpled out:) For us it wasn't just a cooking class, it was more like old friends getting together for a nice and relaxed afternoon. Looking forward to…”

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Istanbul: Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Locals at Home - Your host home near Taksim: tea first, stories second
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Istanbul: Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Locals at Home

Turkish Anatolian Cooking Class and Food Styling Workshop - Knife techniques: the quickest “skill upgrade” in Istanbul
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Turkish Anatolian Cooking Class and Food Styling Workshop

10.Turkish Anatolian Cooking Class and Food Styling Workshop

Learn Turkish Anatolian cooking and food styling in Istanbul: knife skills, plating tips, hands-on dishes, and a shared chef-table meal for $99.

★ 5.0

“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 this experience!”

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Cooking Class in Istanbul - Home Cooking with a Local - The 3-hour flow: from Turkish tea to your plate
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Cooking Class in Istanbul – Home Cooking with a Local

12.Cooking Class in Istanbul – Home Cooking with a Local

Hands-on Turkish cooking in Beşiktaş: tea on arrival with Nuran, guided lessons, and a shared homemade meal for $65 in 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“The cooking class was a wonderful experience of not only learning some simple yet wonderful home cooked meals that are made regularly in Istanbul, but also getting to spend time talking with our hostess, Nuran and share and learn about eRead more”

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