Must do cooking class by host Nurcan - The home cooking experience was amazing. The family was extremely warm and friendly. We made delicious Turkish food and they took into consideration our dietary restrictions. If you are looking to have an emulsive cultural activity, I definitely recommend this cooking class by Nurcan( the Turkish housewife that hosted us). The recipes were also shared by our guide in the end.

Best part of our trip - Favorite part of our trip! We got to try so many different things and had a great time talking to our host.

A trip highlight - An absolutely beautiful day spent with the loveliest people. Such a nice time and the people we met were so nice and the food was incredible

Amazing cooking experience - During our recent trip to Cappadocia, my husband and I had the pleasure of participating in a cooking class that exceeded all our expectations. Hosted by the talented hosts Beyza and Ali Can (as a note: The name Can in Turkish is John in English) this experience became one of the true highlights of our visit to this enchanting region. From the moment we arrived at the cooking class, we felt an immediate sense of warmth and hospitality. Beyza and Ali Can’s genuine passion for Turkish cuisine shone through as they warmly greeted us and introduced us to the array of dishes we would be preparing. We started the evening with tea and great conversation. The cooking class offered a hands-on experience, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the preparation of traditional Turkish dishes. We cooked home-made Pasta Soup, Humus, Islim Kebab and Turkish Rice. The atmosphere of the cooking class was warm, inviting, and filled with laughter. Beyza and Ali Can created a relaxed environment where everyone felt comfortable asking questions and experimenting with flavors. They were attentive to us, ensuring that our culinary journey was a success. We gathered around the table to savor the fruits of our labor. The flavors of the dishes we had prepared were nothing short of extraordinary. Each bite transported us to the heart of Turkish cuisine, with its distinct blend of spices, fresh ingredients, and authentic flavors. Our cooking class experience with Beyza and Ali Can in Cappadocia was an absolute delight. Their expertise, genuine passion, and warm hospitality made it an unforgettable culinary adventure. We left the class with not only new cooking skills but also cherished memories that will forever be etched in our minds.

Great Experience and Great Conversations - We had a great experience with our hosts! We ended up having our own private cooking class which made it more memorable! It was such an amazing time with learning new recipes and culture to great conversations. Definitely would recommend taking this class with them! 💗

A Fantastic Experience in Cappadocia - or Anywhere in Turkiye! - Erkan picked us up at our hotel at 4pm and took us to his friends' (Beyza and Con) apartment, where Beyza was already prepping for cooking. We helped peel some eggplants and other easy cooking tasks, and enjoyed the rich seasoning aromas already forming in the kitchen. Erkan prepared some tea and we talked about travel - among other things Erkan leads travel tours - and how Turkiye's imminent election run-off was shaping up. Dinner was excellent and shared by Erkan, Beyza, Beyza's husband Con (arrived later as he was working), and my wife and I. Excellent and humorous conversations came easily, and delicious tea made the post-meal chat even more enjoyable. Several hours flew by and we reluctantly left our outstanding and very courteous hosts far too soon - but politely we had to! Con drove us back to our hotel's doorstep. I highly recommend this experience as a must-do complement to any Turkiye trip in the Cappadocia region. Thank you Erkan, Beyza, and Con!

A must-do experience! - Basa is an amazing cook and very patient! She and her husband opened their own home to the two of us. We made delicious yogurt-based soups and meatballs wrapped in eggplant. Their friend Kadir picked us up from our hotel and took us to the market. All three were so interesting to talk to and it was our best meal in Turkey. Beautiful hosts, home, hospitality and delicious food! It will always be a favorite memory for my husband and I because it was so intimate to do this class in their own home away from touristy activities. The site did not allow me to post photos, but we took dozens of the wonderful food and hosts.

Learnt much and lots of fun! - My wife and I had a wonderful experience in a cooking class organized by Kadir. Kadir picked us up at our hotel in Goreme exactly on time and as we drove to our destination gave us information about the area. We visited a small restaurant kitchen run by Erhan and his family. His Mum was our instructor with Erhan interpreting. We had many laughs and learnt so much. They were a deightful family. Kadir even organized to send the recipes afterwards which he did - exactly as promised. The night was topped off with us eating our cooking class food accompanied with a local glass of red. My wife is a keen cook, me less so, but we both equally enjoyed the experience so don't think this class is just for serious chefs. A wonderful experience. We did a lot of exploring on our own on our trip to Cappadocia but I would strongly recommend any tour conducted by Kadir.

Fantastic cooking class and lunch! - We had an amazing cooking class and a fantastic lunch. The restaurant is a restored old prison. It is very cool looking. The chef and owner were amazing and taught us so many hands on dishes. The food great. Atmosphere great. Will go back!!!

Pleasant dinner with a local family - Pleasant experience with a local family. They switch the host with every class (based on what we were told), so our experience may be different that the next. The food was delicious, the host was gracious, we had great local wine. My only complaint is that it isn’t really a cooking class and a few ingredients were pre-cooked. We also didn’t get to cook individually, learn the recipes etc. the host makes a big pot of every dish and we assisted with cutting veggies and stirring the pots from time to time lol! Still, a very pleasant evening spent eating home-cooked food.