Istanbul Turkish Home Cooking Class with a Local
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Step into my Istanbul home and discover that Turkish cooking is about so much more than recipes—it’s about hospitality, laughter, and connection. Together, we’ll prepare a delicious homemade feast while sharing stories and discovering the traditions behind each dish. I’ll guide you through the flavors of Turkish home cooking, making sure you feel confident and inspired in the kitchen. But this is not just a class—it’s a conversation, a cultural exchange, and a chance to truly connect. Once the table is ready, we’ll sit down family-style to enjoy our creations. My cat and dog—two sweet, friendly companions—will likely wander in to say hello, making the atmosphere even warmer. And because no meal in Turkey is complete without it, we’ll finish with freshly brewed Turkish coffee and dessert. If you’d like, I can even read your fortune in the coffee grounds—a playful tradition that adds a little magic to the experience. Come curious, leave connected. This is more than a cooking class—it’s a taste of Turkish hospitality at its most authentic.
Sample Menu
main
Karnıyarık
Roasted eggplants stuffed with a savory mix of ground meat.
starter
Sigara Böreği - Turkish Pastry
Crispy, golden pastry rolls filled with creamy feta cheese and herb.
starter
Kabak Tarator
A refreshing zucchini meze with yogurt, garlic, and walnuts—light, cool, and full of Mediterranean taste.
starter
Salad
Seasonal Turkish salad
dessert
İrmik Tatlısı
Semolina Dessert
What‘s Included
If the experience is booked for 12.00pm, it will be held as lunch!
If the experience is booked for 5pm, it will be held as a dinner!
Turkish Coffee
Meals
Options
Istanbul Turkish Home Cooking
Lunch or Dinner
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Turkish Cooking Class!
Tour46488575701,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I really enjoyed cooking with Ozge. She introduced us to lots of cooking secrets that I was excited to learn like using tomato paste, lemon juice and more! She is very friendly and it was wonderful to hear her childhood memories of cooking and eating with her family and how it related to the dishes we prepared. Highly recommend!
Cool and unique afternoon
StaciaEH,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was fantastic-love a cooking class in a home to see a bit of local Life and learn family dishes. Ozme was wonderful-highly recommended
A true dive into Turkish culture
danielsN9039WH,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ozge's cooking class is a must whenever you come on a visit to Istanbul. Not not only will you be preparing lovely dishes to take back home to your own kitchen but also Ozge offers a perspective on the meals and the culture behind them that goes beyond the mere consumption of food. It's about sharing and learning from each other, all that in a lovely setting. Definitely recommended!
Wonderful Local Food and Hospitality
Martin H,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely evening hosted by Ozge in her her. More than the cooking class and the food was the conversation and hospitality of being welcomed into a local's home and hearing about the culture and daily life in Istanbul. A wonderful, priceless experience that we would do again!
Great experience
198edinat,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a truly lovely evening at Özge’s home. Our host was incredibly kind and welcoming, and with her help we prepared the dinner together. We arrived with two teenage boys, and they also had a wonderful time! The evening was made even more special by the host’s dog and cat. The dishes were easy and quick to prepare at home, and absolutely delicious. Özge is an excellent host! Thank you for the fantastic experience, the great conversations, and the warm hospitality!
Great and friendly host, very good food and explains the cooking techniques very well
Paul K,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The host is very friendly and nice, speaks english very well. Offered option of to visit the class on another day, since I would've been alone on the booking day. The food was very good, I had a lot of fun. Would do the dinner one aswell next time I visit Istanbul.
Lovely
Sophia-Kate B,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ozge was the most welcoming host we could have! So kind and taught us so much about Turkey, plus over delicious foods. We tried so many new dishes we never thought to order and now we’re excited to try at home! Absolutely a must do and absolutely must ask for seconds!
Amazing experience
Vesna C,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An absolutely wonderful home cooking experience in Istanbul! Everything was super clean, and our host was incredibly polite, patient, and welcoming. The food was outstanding—authentic, flavorful, and prepared with so much care. What made it even more special was that they sent me the recipes afterward, so I can recreate the dishes at home. I would 100% do this experience every single time I visit Istanbul. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a real, heartfelt taste of Turkish home cooking.
Yummy!
Coastal16973881837,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time learning to cook our Turkish dinner, Özge ensured everybody had a part to play and the resulting meal was delicious. Thank you again Özge, we really enjoyed learning to cook with you and it will be a highlight of our trip! (And the cuddles with Penny and Tao!)
I enjoyed learning Turkish home cooking
Roving51296331078,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They taught me Turkish home cooking in an easy-to-understand and fun way. It was a very warm and cozy space and healed by my pets, the dog and cat. He also explained the spices you should buy as souvenirs.
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