Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms

Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms

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About this experience

This experience is all about warmth, connection, and home-cooked goodness. You won’t be in a fancy kitchen or a cooking school—you’ll be in a real Turkish home, where a local mom from Southeast Turkey will welcome you like family. Together, you’ll cook home-style Turkish-Kurdish dishes, the kind that have been passed down through generations and made with love.

But this isn’t just about food—it’s about sharing stories, laughter, and traditions. As you roll dolma or prepare fresh mezes, you’ll hear about the little secrets that make each dish special and how food brings people together in Turkey. More than a class, it’s a chance to experience true Turkish home hospitality—sitting around the table, enjoying a homemade feast, and feeling like you truly belong. From the moment you walk in, you won’t feel like a guest—you’ll feel like an old friend.

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Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms

Dinner<br/>Address: Selamlık Cd. No:21, Cihannüma, Selamlık Cd. No:21, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye

Breakfast

Breakfast<br/>Address: Selamlık Cd. No:21, Cihannüma, Selamlık Cd. No:21, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye

What's included

If the experience is booked for 10am, it will be held as a breakfast, where you will learn how to cook Turkish breakfast dishes and prepare a proper Turkish breakfast.

If the experience is booked for 5pm, it will be held as a dinner!

What's not included

Private transportation per request after booking.

Private transportation

Film My Experience - A friend will casually film your experience. You'll get an edited reel afterward — great for memories or sharing on social.

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Guide guide

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Important information

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Meeting point

Please notify any dietary restrictions after booking.

Important notes

1- Please notify any dietary restrictions after booking.

2- Other options to arrive at the location:

If you are coming from the old town (Sultanahmet, Hagiasophia, Grandbazaar, Eminönü);

I would suggest to take the tram to Kabataş. From Kabataş, you can either take a taxi or bus, or even walk for 25 minutes. This would be a nice walk.

Once you are at Selamlık Street, look for number 21, Evim Apt. It is a bit above the car park, the gate of the building is right across Abbasaga Mosque. You can ring the bell on the left side, number 6. After that, you will walk up one floor.