3 hour(s)
English
Included
Authentic homestyle cooking in a warm local home
Hands on culinary experience with regional dishes
Heartfelt stories shared by welcoming sisters
Cultural insight inspired by family traditions
Relaxed atmosphere that feels like visiting friends
€ 67.9
€ 62.47
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Step into the warm and welcoming world of two sisters who are passionate about sharing the true spirit of local life in Istanbul. In a cozy home setting, you will prepare and enjoy cherished dishes from the Antakya region, a place known for its rich culinary heritage and heartfelt traditions. This experience invites you to join the kitchen not as an observer but as an active participant, discovering authentic flavors while enjoying genuine hospitality.
Throughout the experience, you will learn cooking techniques, hear the stories behind treasured family recipes, and explore traditions passed down from mother and grandmother. This heartfelt exchange offers a deeper understanding of culture through shared moments and meaningful conversation. Vegan options and dietary needs can be easily accommodated with advance notice, ensuring everyone feels welcome. Arrive as a guest and depart as a friend with memories shaped by warmth, food, and connection.
Food and Drink
Coffee and Tea
Gratuities
Public transportation nearby
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age of participants is 10
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A very fun and informative three hour, hands-on introduction to Turkish cuisine, conveniently located just steps from the Hagia Sophia. Rocky and Nazli make a perfect pair: he is a charming and engaging host, providing history and context for five dishes including lentil soup, dolmas, and stuffed eggplant; she provided professional, friendly guidance as we prepared the Turkish classics. Our class was small, just three couples in a well-stocked kitchen. We made new friends as we prepared and then ate our meal. There isn't another Istanbul cooking class that provides the intimacy of Cooking Alaturka. This was one of the highlights of our holiday, and one we would happily repeat.
One of the highlights of turkey was this class, I wanted to learn how to cook Turkish food at my home after this class I feel more confident in cooking Turkish food. Highly recommend making the trip to there home.
What an amazing experience - we are so grateful to Özge for welcoming us in to her home and sharing her family Turkish recipes. We found Özge to be very warm hearted and very knowledgeable. The food was absolutely delicious and was a highlight of our first trip to Turkiye! Thank you for your hospitality, Özge and we highly recommend this experience to all!
What a fantastic cooking class this was! We felt right at home from the very beginning. Ozge was an incredible host and patiently guided us through each dish. The food was absolutely delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed Ozge’s company, learning more about her and Turkish culture. We were so well looked after and we were obsessed with Penny and Theo (our furry sous chefs!) We couldn’t recommend this experience more.
This cooking class was amazing. Özge was an awsome host and we felt right at home. And of course the food was amazing. I cant wait to Cook these dishes again at home:)
We had such a great time with Ozge! She made us feel welcome right away. We made an incredible dish with eggplants and meat, and guided us step-by-step through every dish. Everything was so delicious. What I loved most was how she explained the use of spices in Turkish cuisine. We learned how different flavors come together to make the food so rich and delicious. The best part of the experience was connecting with a local and learning about Turkish culture firsthand. Highly recommended if you’re looking for something authentic and personal in Istanbul!
A delicious way to try a bunch of Turkish food at once! My friend and I did the four course meal which is $19 per person. There were two menu options so we did one of each, mine was a yogurt soup with bread, zucchini fritters, meat with tomatoes in a roasted eggplant, and a roasted fig with nuts. We also got the chilled yogurt drink which was very refreshing.
We took a cooking class as a family here during a recent trip. It was one of the top highlights of the entire trip. Rocco and Nasli are gifted chefs from whom we learned a lot. We’re back home now and seeking a local Turkish grocery supply to buy red pepper paste to make the recipes from class! Really great experience top to bottom. Thank you Rocco and Nasli!!
My dad and I did a cooking class with Rocco and Nazli this week and we loved it! The food was absolutely delicious and we had so much fun cooking and learning how to prepare 5 different dishes. Definitely recommend taking a class to learn more about Turkish cuisine and have fun doing it!!
Had such a fun experience in Rocco and Leyla’s kitchen! They opened up a private class for myself and a friend and we had the best time learning about Turkish history and Ottoman cuisine. The meal prep was easy but informative and fun. The meal turned out delicious and we ate it with Leyla with some fantastic local wine. Would highly recommend this class to anyone who enjoys cooking, food, history, and wine! Leyla was also such a funny and warm host! She was also very helpful with local recommendations for other restaurants and attractions. She even called a few places to make reservations for us! Thank you for a memorable afternoon!!!
