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Cooking Alaturka
Cooking Alaturka
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10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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Cooking Alaturka offers daily Turkish cooking classes, either from 10:30 to 14:30 or from 16:30 to 20:30, to groups ranging from 2 to 11 persons. You cook five authentic Turkish dishes together with other travellers, under supervision of Rocco and his Turkish chef. Our classes are hands-on and fun, as well as informative. They are suitable for both professional chefs and kitchen novices. Afterwards, enjoy your cooking efforts over lunch or dinner with some local wine. We also function as a regular lunch and dinner restaurant, offering a daily-changing four-course menu. Reservations are recommended due to limited space.
Istanbul, Türkiye
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2022
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Drew M
2 contributions
Aug 2021
My wife and I had such a great time at this class. Leyla and Rocco were incredible, very personable, clearly have a passion for cooking and teaching others. They are an adorable couple and give great insights into not only teaching Turkish cooking but also the Turkish culture. The dishes we cooked were incredible and we cannot wait to make them at home! This class is also a great deal, we were there for over 5 hours, cooked 5 courses, and then ate them restaurant-style with the other couple in our class. Could not recommend enough, do yourself a favor and book this experience!
Written August 20, 2021
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B R
3 contributions
Oct 2022
Booked a last minute cooking class for me and family and don't regret it. We made a super tasty five course vegetarian menu, and later enjoyed it in the cooking school's restaurant over a glass of Turkish white. The Alaturka team made this a very memorable experience. The recipes were complex enough to not get bored whilst cooking and bring up some yummy plates of food without being too complicated to not repeat them again at home. Highly recommend this, also for kids and teens who may need a little break from following all the Istanbul sightseeing their parents force upon them.
Written October 14, 2022
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Helena S
10 contributions
Jun 2022
I attended this cooking class with my friend off the back of a recommendation from some family who had also been there. We had an excellent afternoon, learning how to prepare traditional Ottoman food. Rocco and Nazia were both so friendly, funny and engaging hosts/teachers! As two foodies and keen cooks at home, we were keen to learn recipes which we could easily replicate back in our own kitchens but also ones that used new skills and flavour combinations - we were not disappointed! Arrive hungry and look forward to a fun, interactive and delicious afternoon. Overall the class was one of the best cooking classes I have ever done, excellent value and I would recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul.
Written July 1, 2022
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Pedro A
7 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Being a cuisine beginner, I must confess I had an amazing experience with Rocco and Nazdi on September 2021, and would endorse the class without hesitation.
I was visiting Istanbul with a friend, and thought 'cooking alaturka' cooking class would be a good opportunity to get to know a bit better the local culture. And it was a complete success!
We joined a small group (4 in total) and under the guide and instructions of Rocco and Nazdi we had a great time, learnt a lot and even managed to prepare some great tasting food! I must highlight the patience they had with a complete beginner like me, and how they were able to adapt the explanations on experience to both beginner and expert cooks in a single lesson.
Fully recommended, for both beginner and expert cooks - of you are in Istanbul and want to learn some local cuisine, and have a local experience - go to 'cooking alaturka'
I was visiting Istanbul with a friend, and thought 'cooking alaturka' cooking class would be a good opportunity to get to know a bit better the local culture. And it was a complete success!
We joined a small group (4 in total) and under the guide and instructions of Rocco and Nazdi we had a great time, learnt a lot and even managed to prepare some great tasting food! I must highlight the patience they had with a complete beginner like me, and how they were able to adapt the explanations on experience to both beginner and expert cooks in a single lesson.
Fully recommended, for both beginner and expert cooks - of you are in Istanbul and want to learn some local cuisine, and have a local experience - go to 'cooking alaturka'
Written September 26, 2021
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Archana M
7 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We had a really great experience (my 8 year old daughter and I). Rocco was so full of information about the food history and what life is like in Istanbul as well. The class was very hands on and my daughter reports that they did great job of including and encouraging her at every step. She says she felt like an adult. We made five beautiful courses together, learning so many helpful tricks and tips about how to prepare Turkish food. I highly recommend this experience for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of the food and life in Istanbul.
Written August 21, 2022
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AY
1 contribution
Aug 2021
Our first class at Cooking Alaturka was such a great experience we signed up for a second one as well. Leyla and Rocco make a perfect pair for this business— Leyla is a professional, trained tour guide and Rocco is a professional chef. We first did a food tour and cooking class, and then did a second class a week later. I recommend doing a tour and a class, since that way you learn about the city as well as the food. And in case you’re not sure about hanging out with a bunch of strangers on your vacation, Leyla and Rocco are great at including everyone and it was delightful to share the dinner with other travelers.
Bottom line: We can’t recommend this experience highly enough. It’s fun, and educational, and really amplified our experience as tourists who like to do more than just sightsee. Go sign up right now.
Bottom line: We can’t recommend this experience highly enough. It’s fun, and educational, and really amplified our experience as tourists who like to do more than just sightsee. Go sign up right now.
Written August 28, 2021
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Mark R
Atlanta, GA12 contributions
Dec 2019
Just finished a week in Istanbul and Cooking Alaturka was the highlight of our trip! We did both, the Cooking Class and the Two Continents One Soul food tour. For both experiences, the communications leading up to our trip (email) and once on the ground in Istanbul (WhatsApp) were great.
First the food tour…Leyla was our guide, and, in my opinion, it was so much more than just food, she is a wealth of knowledge around Istanbul’s history, culture and the day to day life of a local in the bustling and beautiful city of Istanbul. Starting with breakfast at the Spice Bazaar, then working our way through side streets (all the while eating great local food) we met may merchants and shop owners who welcomed us in as if we were locals. From there Leyla gets you comfortably situated on the Ferry across the Bosphorus to the Asia side of Istanbul, and the food kept coming: Iskander Kebab, Gozleme (think Turkish Quesadilla), Pickled Vegetables, etc. Also, as you eat your way through the Kadikoy neighborhood, Leyla makes sure to take you through the local market and points out all sorts of great sights and suggestions, of which we returned to later during our trip…Just when you think it’s over, Leyla tee’s up a few more bites and then of course dessert! Completing this tour with the ferry ride back to the Europe side, Leyla truly exceeded all expectations and needless to say you will not need to eat dinner that night.
The next day we did the Cooking Class with Rocco and Nezle, this too was another highlight of our trip. The location in Rocco’s restaurant is the perfect backdrop for the class, as there is plenty of space and Nezle makes sure everyone gets their hands into the preparation and cooking process. We have taken many cooking classes around the world and this class was the right balance of hands on, watching and learning and of course eating. The menu we did that day was great with a nice lentil soup appetizer, stuffed eggplant main, several sides and a wonder walnut stuffed fig dessert. The meal itself was also very pleasurable with the other attendees, all the while Nezle and Rocco making sure you have what you need (Wine, Beer, Sodas, etc.)
It’s always a pleasure on vacation when you entrust your tours and experiences in the hands of professionals…and Leyla and Rocco are just that. Great Job guys!!!
First the food tour…Leyla was our guide, and, in my opinion, it was so much more than just food, she is a wealth of knowledge around Istanbul’s history, culture and the day to day life of a local in the bustling and beautiful city of Istanbul. Starting with breakfast at the Spice Bazaar, then working our way through side streets (all the while eating great local food) we met may merchants and shop owners who welcomed us in as if we were locals. From there Leyla gets you comfortably situated on the Ferry across the Bosphorus to the Asia side of Istanbul, and the food kept coming: Iskander Kebab, Gozleme (think Turkish Quesadilla), Pickled Vegetables, etc. Also, as you eat your way through the Kadikoy neighborhood, Leyla makes sure to take you through the local market and points out all sorts of great sights and suggestions, of which we returned to later during our trip…Just when you think it’s over, Leyla tee’s up a few more bites and then of course dessert! Completing this tour with the ferry ride back to the Europe side, Leyla truly exceeded all expectations and needless to say you will not need to eat dinner that night.
The next day we did the Cooking Class with Rocco and Nezle, this too was another highlight of our trip. The location in Rocco’s restaurant is the perfect backdrop for the class, as there is plenty of space and Nezle makes sure everyone gets their hands into the preparation and cooking process. We have taken many cooking classes around the world and this class was the right balance of hands on, watching and learning and of course eating. The menu we did that day was great with a nice lentil soup appetizer, stuffed eggplant main, several sides and a wonder walnut stuffed fig dessert. The meal itself was also very pleasurable with the other attendees, all the while Nezle and Rocco making sure you have what you need (Wine, Beer, Sodas, etc.)
It’s always a pleasure on vacation when you entrust your tours and experiences in the hands of professionals…and Leyla and Rocco are just that. Great Job guys!!!
Written January 2, 2020
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Cultureonthego
11 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
If you visit Istanbul it’s a must! My boyfriend found this class on a travel blog and it was one of the most authentic culinary experiences we have had while traveling. Leyla and Rocco are super warm, friendly and knowledgeable. We did the class with two of our friends and we had a blast! They welcomed us very warmly and we’re extremely organized. We began by getting to know each other and having an overview of the 5 dishes. They printed out the menu with the recipes for us to take with us. While cooking everything was seamless and we all got to contribute to the cooking. We learned about the different regions of Turkey while sharing about our own cultural dishes similarities and differences. After cooking for a couple of hours we got to eat dinner in a beautifully placed table where Layla served us the different courses with some really tasty white Turkish wine. Hands down one of the best culinary experiences we have had. They are a very warm and kind couple I highly encourage you to experience them on your own!
Written July 8, 2021
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Nikki S
Banstead, UK6 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
We booked this as something different to do and it became so much more.
Rocco is a wealth of information and experience. Nazli made sure we learnt a few skills and kept on track with the menu.
We left with full tummies and a suspicion that Nazli had done something more to our ‘mis en prep’ to make the result so delicious - we have the recipes so time will tell
Cannot recommend this highly enough as something fun to do while getting local info but also being a bit of a break from mosques and shopping
Rocco is a wealth of information and experience. Nazli made sure we learnt a few skills and kept on track with the menu.
We left with full tummies and a suspicion that Nazli had done something more to our ‘mis en prep’ to make the result so delicious - we have the recipes so time will tell
Cannot recommend this highly enough as something fun to do while getting local info but also being a bit of a break from mosques and shopping
Written January 27, 2022
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Makenzie B
14 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
We did a food tour and cooking class on two separate nights and had a fabulous experience for both! Leyla turned us in to locals and we visited all the best little hide outs and bites Istanbul could offer! For the cooking class Rocco made us look far more skilled in the kitchen than we were as our dishes turned out wonderfully. So well organized. Leyla knows all the shop keepers and we were invited right in to see the inner workings of their cooking and try as much as well could eat. She ended up being a wonderful resource for us throughout the rest of our trip as well and was happy to help with any silly question about Turkey that we could come up with! Highly recommend any and all experiences offered by this company!
Written September 28, 2020
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Tasha B
Moscow, Russia36 contributions
Здравствуйте. На каком языке проводите мастер классы?
Tasha B
Moscow, Russia36 contributions
Здравствуйте. На каком языке проводите мастер классы?
baraah
Israel
hi do you give lessons about making local turkish sweets ?
cookingalaturka
6 contributions
We have different menus and we have a dessert in each class, 4 or 5 different sweets. You may check our website.
Regards
Doulalas G
Veroia, Greece49 contributions
Hello
How can I reserve a cooking class for about 8 people for the 16th of June?? You can answer me for details and coatings at my email: doulalas@sch.gr
Thanks a lot
Doulalas G
Veroia, Greece49 contributions
Not coatings but costing
;))
Andrea A
Milan, Italy10 contributions
Hello, can I reserve a table for two people at 20:30?
Thanks
cookingalaturka
6 contributions
For today? Off course.
Non venire tardi peche' chiudiamo non molto tardi.
Il nostro numero e'( 0212) 4585919
Indira S
1 contribution
Здравствуйте! Сколько по времени проходит мастер-класс и сколько человек принимает участие?
Спасибо)
cookingalaturka
6 contributions
Hi Indira. Usually it takes 2 to 3 hours for the cooking, plus you need a couple of hours for eating what we cook during the class. We require a minimum of 2 and we can fit a maximum of 11 in our kitchen.
Travlnmike
Miami Beach, FL7 contributions
I will be arriving in istanbul april 28 and want to learn turkish baking,make items like baklava and borek.Do you have classes exclusively for baking instead of beginner cooking classes for hummus for example?If you do not,can you recommend a housewife who speaks good english and can teach me how to bake turkish items for $10 an hour?Also can i see a detailed menu of your proposed cooking classes before i sign up for classes?
cookingalaturka
6 contributions
Hi there.
Sorry if i cannot be of much help, as you probably understood browsing on line no one offer you that kind of know- how.
Actually nobody that i know would be willing to share their secret baklava recipe, off course you find tutorial and recipes but to a lower standard that i'm prepared to teach you or anyone else.
Baklava and borek would allow people here and probably abroad to open a shop, so you will not find easily what you are looking for and that's before considering english.İ do not know anyone offering that kind of service at home.
To do a professional baklava or borek you can check other school that offer longer course.
i saw one school doing bakery course for 246 hours(4000 US Dollar) called İstanbul Kitchen Academy.
i get some request similar to yours but not enough to organize this school to service this part of turkish cuisine, but as a chef myself i fully understand your curiosity.
You can check my menus selection in pc version of my website.
Best regards
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