Course itinerary
Right in the city centre in the Nisantasi area of Istanbul is enthusiastic cook and slow food member Selin’s private apartment where you’ll learn to cook delicious Turkish dishes using local produce.
Under the guidance of your fun and friendly Turkish host Selin who is passionate about Turkish home cooking, you will immerse yourself in Turkish life to discover the gastronomic delights of Istanbul.
Go learn to cook Turkish dishes on this fun hands-on Turkish cookery course that will give you an insight into Istanbul’s culinary life.
Suitability
- Suitable for all levels from complete beginners to experienced foodies
- Your host is Turkish but speaks perfect English
- Minimum age: 7 (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
- Courses run for a minimum of 2 people but singles are welcome to join existing groups
Turkish Cookery Course Start Days
- This course in Istanbul runs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday year round
- Cooking classes start at 10.30am and finish at around 2.30pm
Turkish Cooking Course Itinerary
- On arrival at Selin’s house around 10.30am, she will discuss the menu for that day’s cooking class with you
- Cooking classes run for around 3-4 hours and after cooking you'll sit down together to enjoy the meal you’ve learned to cook accompanied by traditional Turkish drinks, finishing with a good Turkish coffee
- Note: wine and beer is available on request
What Will I Learn?
- Courses concentrate on the traditional cuisine of Turkey using its exotic array of spices and flavourings
- At the start of your stay, Selin will discuss the daily menu and what you will cover during your one day Turkish cookery course
Sample Turkish Menus
Dishes vary according to the season and what food is available but may include:
- Sigara Boerek
- Flaky Turkish Boerek
- Artichokes cooked in Olive Oil
- Aromatic Bell Peppers
- Split Belly Eggplant
- Stuffed Chard Leave Dolma
- Bulgur Pilaf
- Shepherds Salad
- Stuffed Apricots or Figues
- Dietary requests can be catered for including vegetarians if advised at the time of booking
About Your Chef
- Your host is the easy going, fun and friendly Selin who is not a professional chef but a passionate and enthusiastic cook who has learned the skills of Turkish home cooking over the years and who now loves nothing better than teaching visitors to cook traditional local dishes
- Selin is a member of the Slow Food movement and the International Culinary Tourism Association
Go learn to cook in Istanbul on this fun one day Turkish cooking course that’s guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds.