Turkish Cooking Class in Istanbul with a Local Host
Description
A true in-home Turkish experience—you’re welcomed not just as a guest, but as part of the family. The focus is as much on conversation and connection as on cooking. You’ll meet my adorable cat and dog, who are always excited to make new friends. We’ll end the meal the authentic Turkish way—with fresh coffee, dessert, and maybe even a fortune reading. You’ll walk away not only with new recipes, but with new memories, friendships, and stories.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Reviews(42)
We had a lovely experience in Özge's home learning some Turkish recipes. Full of joy, with Turkish music, and nice talking. It was perfect. We definitely recommend it. Thank you again !
The cooking class with Özge was a wonderful few hours at her home learning how to prepare and cook a few basic delicious dishes: stuffed peppers, cheese filled crispy pastry rolls, smoky aubergine dip, salads. This is a very personal experience, like meeting an old friend: good conversation, learning about local foods and learning a bit more about Istanbul and Türkiye. I went with my 14-year-old son, and there was one other couple (I think the max no of guests is only 5), we all enjoyed it. We will definitely be trying these recipes at home!
I had a great time with Özge. A moment of sharing and exchange around Turkish cuisine. Özge is generous and will take the time to answer all questions while Penny keeps you company with her head on your lap. A beautiful memory of your trip and recipes to take home in your luggage
My cooking class with Ozge was so fun...and I felt like I got a little feel for how to cook some of the amazing foods of Turkey! There was another couple from Australia and we just had such a nice time...felt like much more than a cooking class! And, we made some totally delicious food!...Even learned how to make one of the types of Boregi which I love! Thanks so much Ozge!!
Big thank you to Özge for hosting our group for a lunch cooking class. We really enjoyed the process of putting together such a lovely meal and learned a lot of fun tricks in the process. Extra points for the incredibly cute cat and dog. :)
We had such a fun time, it really added to our Istanbul experience. I would highly recommend!
We had a great time cooking with Ozge. We prepared a couple of different turkish dishes and had much fun and good talks. Ozge is a very kind woman and was motivated to show us as many tricks about the turkish way to cook as possible. We really recommend her course!
I had an amazing time with Özge and her lovely dog and cat! We prepared several traditional recipes together, and everything was absolutely delicious. Beyond the food, I truly enjoyed the warm atmosphere and the opportunity to share stories and experiences over our meal. If you’re looking for an authentic and memorable way to experience Turkish cuisine, I highly recommend spending time with Özge.
I had an amazing cooking experience with Özge. She was really nice, welcoming, and willing to share her cuisine in the best way! Don't miss this opportunity to discover Turkey more. I was also really glad that she adapted the menu to my vegetarian diet. Would 100% recommend the experience. Thank you, Özge!
Ozge was an amazing host and cook. She taught us how to prepare a delicious meal we plan on making in our home. We really wanted to do something that us brought us closer to locals and she delivered! The conversation was great, too. All around it was an unforgettable experience and one of the highlights is our trip!
