Join Meryem’s cooking class in Istanbul for an authentic Turkish culinary experience. Learn secrets from Black Sea women and support a social enterprise.
Join Meryem’s cooking class in Istanbul for an authentic Turkish culinary experience. Learn secrets from Black Sea women and support a social enterprise.
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Boğaz Hattı 3 İskelesi - Experience the stunning sights along the Bosphorus on a private boat tour. Disembark near the charming ‘Yali’ or waterfront mansions, then take a short drive up the hill to a Black Sea village.
Local staff will showcase recipes, and you’ll have the opportunity to hone your culinary skills. While cooking, enjoy a selection…
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Boğaz Hattı 3 İskelesi - Experience the stunning sights along the Bosphorus on a private boat tour. Disembark near the charming ‘Yali’ or waterfront mansions, then take a short drive up the hill to a Black Sea village.
Local staff will showcase recipes, and you’ll have the opportunity to hone your culinary skills. While cooking, enjoy a selection of Turkish snacks and sample unique local drinks like chai or ayran. Shortly after noon, gather to savor the dishes prepared and enjoy a traditional Turkish family-style meal. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and non-dairy/dairy-free menu options are available (please specify on the booking form).
During your village visit, explore fresh and delicious Turkish produce and ingredients. Each step offers a glimpse into village life in Turkiye. Finally, in the early afternoon, return via ferry down the Bosphorus, leaving ample time to enjoy a late afternoon in Istanbul.
- All food and snacks provided while preparing meals
- Hands-on instructions for at least 4 dishes with two different menu options
- English-speaking head chef with a great team of women
- Bosphorus boat tour with our guide
- Market visit, garden visit, or stop to visit with new friends
- Visit to our garden to watch, harvest, plant, or tend
- All food and snacks provided while preparing meals
- Hands-on instructions for at least 4 dishes with two different menu options
- English-speaking head chef with a great team of women
- Bosphorus boat tour with our guide
- Market visit, garden visit, or stop to visit with new friends
- Visit to our garden to watch, harvest, plant, or tend
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Tips for the guide, chef and staff (please make sure to use tip box).
- Extra like gifts, or handicrafts at the restaurant.
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Tips for the guide, chef and staff (please make sure to use tip box).
- Extra like gifts, or handicrafts at the restaurant.
- Islim Kebap - a unique kebap wrapped in eggplant which looks amazing!
- Ezogelin Soup - one of the most popular soups made from red lentils and spices
- Gavurdag Salad - a common salad especially eaten with Kebap featuring walnuts and tomatoes
- Turkish Pilav - Turkish rice
- Islim Kebap - a unique kebap wrapped in eggplant which looks amazing!
- Ezogelin Soup - one of the most popular soups made from red lentils and spices
- Gavurdag Salad - a common salad especially eaten with Kebap featuring walnuts and tomatoes
- Turkish Pilav - Turkish rice
Meryem extends an invitation to experience the culinary secrets of the Turkish kitchen with her wonderful team of women from the Black Sea region. She has created her business as a social enterprise to offer rewarding and well-compensated employment opportunities for the women in her village. Participate in this delightful experience and enjoy the…
Meryem extends an invitation to experience the culinary secrets of the Turkish kitchen with her wonderful team of women from the Black Sea region. She has created her business as a social enterprise to offer rewarding and well-compensated employment opportunities for the women in her village. Participate in this delightful experience and enjoy the camaraderie of preparing a delicious meal together.
- We provide “Menu options that are non-dairy/dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free are available; please note this on the booking form.”
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.