Turkish Anatolian Cooking Class and Food Styling Workshop
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey with our "Taste of Anatolia" workshop, designed to provide a unique and immersive experience. Before the workshop, we’ll connect with you to customize the menu based on your dietary preferences. The menu includes a soup, main course, sides, salad, and dessert, all tailored to your taste.
Guided by our professional chef—who is also a food stylist and private chef—you’ll learn essential knife skills, vegetable and protein preparation techniques, and cooking methods specific to each dish. As you cook, you’ll explore the cultural history behind each recipe, making this experience more than just a cooking lesson.
The workshop also includes the art of plating, turning your creations into stunning visual masterpieces. With relaxing music and a homey atmosphere, you’ll enjoy the process and later gather around the chef’s table to savor your dishes. As a gift, you’ll receive a secret recipe list to recreate these flavors at home.
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
The “Taste of Anatolia” workshop offers a unique experience for those eager to explore the rich culinary heritage of Anatolia. The event begins with a specially designed menu tailored to your taste preferences and continues under the guidance of our professional chef. With extensive experience as a food stylist and private chef, our expert will teach you essential skills, from knife techniques and proper cutting methods for vegetables and proteins to unique cooking techniques for each dish and the art of plating. Throughout the workshop, you'll immerse yourself in the cultural stories behind each recipe while preparing your dishes in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Once the cooking is done, you'll gather around the chef's table to share and savor the flavors you’ve created, creating unforgettable memories. At the end of the workshop, you’ll receive a special recipe list to recreate these magical dishes at home. This workshop is more than just cooking—it’s a celebration of food, culture, and community!
Sample Menu
starter
Soup
We will get in touch with you beforehand to adjust the menu to your diet.
starter
Starter 2
We will get in touch with you beforehand to adjust the menu to your diet.
main
Main
We will get in touch with you beforehand to adjust the menu to your diet.
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Salad
We will get in touch with you beforehand to adjust the menu to your diet.
dessert
Dessert
We will get in touch with you beforehand to adjust the menu to your diet.
What‘s Included
Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks
The Chemistry of Cooking
Cooking Techniques
Cooking Ingredients
Ingredient Details and Explanation
Secret Chef Recipes
Professional Knife Techniques
Private transportation
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Turkish Anatolian Cooking Class and Food Styling Workshop
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and Entertaining Cooking Worksop
Gary P,,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent cooking workshop with many menu items, cooking tips and great recipes. The chef was a wonderful teacher and I enjoyed the opportunity to learn to prepare new dishes. Highly recommend this experience!
Fun and delicious.
PROKYSD,,Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful experience. Our chef Yahya was a fantastic instructor, leading us through preparation of soup, salad, main dish and desert. We learned several new food prep techniques and skills, in a very fun environment. Most important, it was delicious.
amazing
948metiny,,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing evening cooking with Yahya. He was so friendly and knowledgeable, and the food we made was incredible. This was definitely a highlight of our trip!
GREAT
ebrarb2025,,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a unique and enjoyable experience! Yahya made sure we felt comfortable and tailored the menu to our preferences. The view from the terrace while enjoying our meal was unforgettable.
Perfectttt…
170dilayk,,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience! Yahya is a talented chef and a great teacher. The recipes were simple yet delicious, and the whole session was interactive and fun. I’d recommend this to everyone visiting Istanbul.
Perfect…
necmiburak 1995,,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cooking class with Yahya exceeded all our expectations. His knowledge and hospitality were unmatched. We learned so much and had the best meal of our trip. Highly recommended!
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