Cappadocia · CAPPADOCIA COOKING CLASSES
Testi kebab sealed in a clay pot and cracked open at the table, manti folded by the hundred, gozleme rolled thin. The 6 classes below are honest about how much you cook against how much you watch.
Learn Turkish and Ottoman recipes with Chef Kaan in a small Istanbul home workshop, then enjoy the meal, music, dancing, and group challenges.
“The food was amazing. Kaan is an excellent host. He carefully explained all the steps and created fun entertaining competitions. One of the best experiences in Istanbul ! Highly recommend.”
Cook Turkish dishes with local village women, shop for farm ingredients, and enjoy lunch in Cappadocia’s scenic King’s Valley.
“I was the only person on the tour so it ended up being a private class. Tuğba was a very friendly guide as were the women teaching me to cook. They didn’t provide any recipe notes but were happy to explain step by step so I could jot it all down. I recommend this company. Authentic experience”
Cook Turkish dishes in a Cappadocian home, shop local markets, and share a meal with a guide and host family in a small group.
“Favorite part of our trip! We got to try so many different things and had a great time talking to our host.”
Cook Cappadocian dishes in a family home, pick garden produce, share a Turkish meal, and enjoy warm village hospitality in Goreme.
“This was an axing experience with an amazing family! The entire family made me feel welcomed! Grandma even gave me a Turkish name! The food was delicious and they were able to accommodate my vegetarian preference. I was a little disappointed in travel Skyway not giving the family a proper notice of my reservation but nonetheless they still provided a warm welcome! Definitely recommend this experience! Beautiful family!”
Cook traditional Cappadocian dishes with a local family, share a four-course dinner, and enjoy hotel transfers in a small English-speaking group.
“We LOVED this cooking class!! The family was so welcoming and taught us so much. 10/10 recommend. It was a full meal and beautiful home. We loved meeting grandma!”
Cook Anatolian dishes with Tolga’s family in Ayvali, share lunch at home, taste Cappadocian wine, and learn village customs.
“The Cappadocia Home Cooking School is a gem that is organized and operated by Tolga Duran and his amazing family. The school offers authentic Turkish cuisine coupled with the opportunity to interact with this warm, open, multi-talented and genuine family. We had the most fantastic time. Togla showed us his village and welcomed us into his home where with his son, wife and mother, we prepared 3 dishes. This was followed by eating a lunch that consisted of multiple dishes (thus, including many we did not prepare in addition to the ones we did prepare). The food was yummy and the way his sons served our meal was exceptional. We…”
Pick a valley, a route colour or a workshop.
