The food we made was delicious. We will try and use the recipes again at home! Ayse talked us through step by step on how to cook and prepare the meals. Highly recommend!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Depends or your pick up time preference Lunch or Dinner
- GUARANTEED ON-TIME RETURN, ensuring cruise passengers return on time for their departure schedule.
- PARKING FEES, all parking fees are included in the tour price, for your convenience
- PROFESSIONAL, LICENSED LOCAL TOUR GUIDE, Authorized by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture
- PRIVATE TOUR, ensures a more personalized and exclusive experience tailored to your preferences
- Depends or your pick up time preference Lunch or Dinner
- Vegetables and fruits for cooking class
- PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION, travel with separate driver in an air-conditioned, non-smoking van.
- CRUISE PORT / HOTEL PICK-UP & DROP-OFF, convenient service as detailed in the itinerary.
Excludes
- Beverages During Lunch ( other then indicated in the itinerary)
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Personal Expenses
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Depends on your pick up time choice you will pick up from your hotel, with our a/c van and drive to selcuk town ( 15 km) before starting cooking class if it is market day we will buy fresh vegetables and fruits from Selcuk/ Kusadasi local market if your day is not a day local market we will go to a supermarket and buy the vegetables and fruits from a supermarket, After buying the vegetables we will go to the place for class. You will Learn how to cook 3 delicious dishes from the Turkish cuisine After the class, take the opportunity to taste the mouth-watering results of your hard work on a beautiful terrace. as you judge your culinary abilities. Taste classic Turkish dishes and learn how they differ from the present day.
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Reviews
This was such a spectacular experience! The chef and guide were excellent and provided a great cooking class experience. The food was fabulous and very easy, thanks to the chef. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Kusadasi. come prepared to eat!!
We had a great time cooking with ayse, we loved making the traditional dishes and then getting to eat them after. Going to the market was interesting. The whole experience was really informative and hands-on, and fun. Thank you so much ayse
We learned a lot, but mostly had a ton of fun with the chef, learning to cook new foods, and enjoying lunch together! If I ever come back, I am coming here!
Ozlem is a wonderful host, witty and knowledgeable. It’s much more than a cookery class. It really did feel like we were part of the family. They were so kind to us! We had so much fun exploring the shops together first, gathering spices and vegetables, and then cooking together. The food we cooked and enjoyed was the best we had! I can’t begin to describe how delicious each and every item was. Can highly recommend!!
We'd been wanting to try a cooking class in Istanbul to get a closer look at Turkish cuisine, and this one was absolutely the right choice! We had so much fun, learned a lot and left with very full and satisfied stomachs. This was a brilliant way to dive deeper into culture, and our host, Ayse, was so friendly and opened a window into her culture, making the experience feel intimate and special. We received helpful tips, learned techniques, and found ourselves fully immersed in the flavors and atmosphere she created. This was the best thing we did in our Trip!! Highly recommended!
We had so fun learning to make the traditional dishes. The kitchen is clean, and everyone took great care to make us feel right at home. Ozlem was especially nice and eager to share Turkish culture. All in all, the results were SO delicious!!
Thank you to Ayse! The food we cooked and enjoyed after this class was the best we had, even the morning Acuka at breakfast was unmatched.
The cooking class here was the highlight of our trip! We had cooking classes in other countries, and this one met our expectations. To experience the market shopping for fresh produce that we then prepared, cooked, and, best of all, ate was a great, authentic touch. Will definitely come back again!
This was a really enjoyable and informative cooking class and lunch! We booked one day before, and had great communication. We first went to the market to get the ingredients and then prepared Karniyarik, Sarma, and 2 starters. All were so tasty! What a wonderful time we had, and then sitting down to such a delicious meal. Would definitely do another class if back in Turkey.
A wonderful place, full of beauty, delights, and delicious food. That was great to learn more about many of the dishes and sweets I had already eaten up to this point on my excursion in Turkey. Highly recommend this place for food lovers, culture fans, or anyone who wants a truly special Turkish experience.
My friend and I booked the cooking class, and it was the highlight of our Turkish trip. Ozlem welcomed us into their home with open arms—a truly authentic family experience. You cook in their private home, have a lot of fun, and plenty to laugh about. We could freely choose from a variety of dishes, and the ingredients were very fresh. Cooking, eating together, and getting to know one another were unforgettable and irreplaceable experiences. I can highly recommend a visit to Ozlem and his family.
We had a wonderful experience learning, cooking, and sharing a meal. The instruction was helpful and clear, the view was gorgeous, and the food, delicious. She was warm, welcoming, and an excellent teacher. The resulting lunch was phenomenal. Do not miss this experience! I cannot recommend both Ozlem and the company highly enough.
We had a wonderful morning during this cooking class with Ayse and her family. We were welcomed with such warmth that we immediately felt at home. Also in the process met a lovely couple where we ate dinner together and shared homemade appetizers. It was both fun and authentic, and without a doubt one of the highlights of our stay in Turkey. What a beautiful encounter!
We could not have asked for a better time either them all - making Sarma & Karniyarik and baklava- and then getting to eat it all. Our hosts were amazing, and the atmosphere was beyond words. The class was very enlightening. I have already told my friends to look into this when they go to Turkey.
Had a terrific experience with Chef Özlem. She was funny, engaging, and very helpful. Her space was spacious, and she emphasized keeping our cooking stations clean. We shared her space with other families of 4. The class consisted of learning how to make a Karniyarik and a Sarma. The chef also made a couple of desserts that complemented our final meal. Overall, I thought the cooking experience was great. I highly recommend the experience, and would do another class with Chef Özlem in the future.
The meal was yummy as it looked on the menu! While visiting Kusadasi, we decided to take a cooking class, and we chose a Baklava by Chef Ayse. From the extremely professional and beautiful work kitchen, the friendly guests that joined us, and most especially our wonderful host Chef Ayse. Everything was well organized, with the perfect amount of work for everyone to learn, prep, and cook.
The experience has been 100% amazing! They bring humor and knowledge to the table (as well as delectable dishes)! I have learned to create the most delicious and beautiful classic Turkish dishes. I wish I had more hours in the day! Definitely worth it!!
I've taken my first cooking class and I'm so happy that I did! I enjoyed the simplicity and yet professional approach to cooking. The classes are easy to follow - I'm a beginner and I didn't have any trouble following cooking instructions. I've learned new things and am happy to come back for more knowledge and inspiration ;)
It was a great experience to take a Turkish cooking class together with my son. The instructions were professional and humorous, the atmosphere was fantastic, and we really enjoyed cooking and eating the dishes ourselves. The food was delicious and the steps were really well explained. What a great way to use together time while learning something new!!
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