Step into a welcoming local kitchen and discover the stories, traditions, and flavors that have shaped Anatolian and immigrant cuisine for generations. This hands-on cooking experience is much more than a meal.

Learn traditional cooking techniques, hear the cultural background of each dish, and actively participate in the preparation process alongside your host. From rolling dough and wrapping vine leaves to preparing fillings and learning authentic cooking methods, experience the heart of Turkish home cooking.

The experience is designed to be enjoyable for everyone, regardless of cooking experience. While some ingredients are prepared in advance to ensure a smooth and relaxing session, guests still take part in the most authentic and enjoyable stages of the cooking process.

After cooking together, sit down and enjoy the dishes you have helped create, accompanied by homemade refreshments, traditional Turkish tea, and freshly brewed Turkish coffee.

Choose from 3 menus:

Traditional Fire-Cooked Menu
Prepared using traditional methods around the fire, this menu showcases some of the most beloved recipes of Anatolian and immigrant cuisine.

• Yayla Soup
• Hand-Wrapped Vine Leaves
• Traditional Immigrant Mantı
• Homemade Halveter Dessert
• Homemade Seasonal Fruit Juice
• Turkish Tea & Turkish Coffee

Authentic Family Recipes Menu
A selection of comforting family recipes that reflect the rich culinary heritage of Anatolia and the Balkans.

• Bulgur Soup
• Stuffed Peppers
• Kori Paporoni with Chicken
• Traditional Rice Pudding (Sütlaç)
• Homemade Seasonal Fruit Juice
• Turkish Tea & Turkish Coffee

Village-Style Feast Menu
Experience the bold and authentic flavors of rural Turkish cooking.

• Tarhana Soup
• Traditional Rice Pilaf
• Saç Tava with Beef
• Homemade Mileçnik Dessert
• Homemade Seasonal Fruit Juice
• Turkish Tea & Turkish Coffee