Turkish Cooking Experience: Family Traditions

Join Sercan’s family for a Turkish cooking class, exploring recipes, traditions, and stories. Experience authentic flavors and cultural connections in a local home.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dayanışma Caddesi - Immerse yourself in the vibrant local life of Ankara with Sercan, an enthusiastic home cook, dedicated husband, and proud father. Rather than just visiting Anıtkabir or the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, discover the city through its unique flavors and traditions. In this genuine Turkish cooking class located in central…
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Meal Options
  • Lentil Soup - Lentil soup is a traditional Turkish dish made with red lentils, onions, and carrots, offering a smooth texture and rich, comforting flavor.
  • Lahmacun - Lahmacun is a traditional Turkish delicacy made by spreading a spiced ground meat mixture over a thin round of dough.
  • Cold Dish
  • Turkish Dessert
Additional Information

Cooking is central to Turkish family life, and with Sercan, a dedicated father and husband, you will experience it just like the locals. Join him and his family in their home as you chop, knead, and season together, learning not only recipes but also the stories and traditions behind them.
Discover how Turkish families connect over food, why slow-cooked…

Location
Dayanışma Caddesi
The experience will be held at a cosy family home in central Ankara. Once you are in İlkadım neighborhood, find Dayanışma Caddesi.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Culture10282039527
Jan 7, 2026
Very good Turkish food. - Very beautiful day, very beautiful food. We eaten Turkish food and liked it. When we are going to Ankara going to visit again. Ser you coming soon.
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Inspire619837
Oct 7, 2025
A highlight of our time in Turkiye - This experience lived up to and surpassed the description and is a highlight for our travels in Turkiye so far! Sercan and his lovely family were so welcoming, we learnt so much including how to make the delicious food, and enjoyed warm conversation in an intimate party of six that we will not forget. It was with genuine sadness that we parted ways - the invitation into someone’s home to share their world for an evening was a privilege and a delight.
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Laurapv6178ki
Sep 29, 2025
One of the best experiences I've ever made - The cooking class with Sercan and his family was absolutely outstanding! He welcomed me into his home, showed me traditional Turkish delights and not only did I learn a lot about the culture, but also had an amazing evening and a lot of fun with him and his family. One of my highlights was the Teeleaf reading (Turkish Tea) and of course all of the amazing food we cooked together! I can only recommend visiting this cooking class if you're in Ankara. Best regards :)
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Akashk258
Jun 20, 2025
Amazing experience, so worth it!! - This was by far one of the highlights of our trip. Sercan was such an amazing host and had picked a great selection of foods to cook together. We spent much more time at his house than we were expecting! It’s perfect if you’re looking for a fun, cozy experience where you can really enjoy the company of locals and have some delicious, authentic food. I highly highly recommend this experience!!!
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Agatheg87
Jun 16, 2025
Great evening! - My two children and I had a great evening with Sercan, Hatice and their son. We were warmly welcomed, the contact immediately passed. We cooked great dishes and talked a lot, it was really great and very nice!!! I recommend 1000%
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Scenic62721444676
Jun 7, 2025
a great experience - Everything was delicious. If I come to Ankara again, I will definitely stop by again. An educational recipe and a fun conversation accompanied by delicious food...
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Safari34767638799
Apr 3, 2025
Wonderful Turkish Cooking Experience! - I had an amazing time at this private cooking class! My host was so welcoming and made learning fun and easy. We prepared Eksili Pilav—a delicious dish with tender beef, broken chickpeas, saffron, and a tangy sauce. The flavors were incredible! This dish is traditionally made in eastern Turkey, and it was fascinating to learn about its regional significance. The hands-on experience and cultural insights made it truly special. To finish, I enjoyed homemade helva and perfectly brewed Turkish coffee. If you want an authentic taste of Turkey, this class is a must!
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Yunusemre_300
Apr 3, 2025
Turkish delight - He and his family are very friendly and a good host. The food he chose was delicious. it was a delicious experience. I recommend it.
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Sunshine24243850846
Mar 27, 2025
Fun experience - I love that they have classes with the locals at their house. The cooking was a great experience seeing how they live but the food wasn’t my speed of food but still a great experience over all.
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From $70
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).