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Join a warm home in Istanbul for a hands-on meze cooking experience. Cook, connect, and share stories over a table full of flavor.

Highlights

• Learn how to make traditional Turkish mezes from scratch
• Enjoy a hands-on, beginner-friendly cooking session
• Step into a local’s home kitchen in the heart of Istanbul
• Share a warm, home-cooked meal around the table with fellow guests
• Discover Turkish hospitality and culture through food and conversation

Description

Come for the meze. Stay for the stories. Step into İrem’s Istanbul home, where the kitchen smells like garlic and olive oil, and where strangers quickly become dinner guests. This isn’t your typical cooking class — it’s a shared ritual of preparing meze, the heart of Turkish hospitality. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to prepare a colorful spread of classic Turkish mezes, including: Carrot Tarator – light, tangy, and irresistible İmam Bayıldı – a slow-cooked eggplant dish with layers of flavor Haydari – a rich yogurt dip with herbs and garlic Zucchini Tarator – creamy, fresh, and full of summer vibes As we chop, stir, and taste along the way, the kitchen conversation flows just as easily as the food. By the end, we’ll gather around the table for a slow, laughter-filled feast — the way locals do it. This 2+ hour experience isn’t just about recipes. It’s a glimpse into everyday life in Istanbul. You’ll walk away with a full belly, a few cooking tricks, and maybe even some new friends. This isn’t a class. It’s a conversation with food and people.

Includes

Along with mezes, Turkish Tea or Coffee are included in the price.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund