Cook and Share a Traditional Turkish Meal in Antalya
5 reviews
Experience hosted at home by
Sinem
3 Hours
English, Turkish
Hi, I’m Sinem, a home cook and grandmother-taught chef in Antalya. I’d love to welcome you into my kitchen for a warm, home-hosted Turkish cooking experience where we’ll prepare a full meal together from scratch. 🍽️
I will invite you at my home, where I’ll greet you with a glass of Turkish tea and a few stories about food, family, and life in Antalya. Then we’ll start cooking a 4-course traditional Turkish meals like — including a seasonal main dish, sarma or dolma (stuffed grape or veggie leaves), a handmade börek, and a refreshing salad with whatever’s fresh at the market. 🥬🌶️🥒
This is not a formal class. It’s hands-on, friendly, and filled with laughter, shared tips, and cultural exchange. At the end, we’ll sit together around the table and enjoy what we made — just like family would. 🧡
What makes it unique?
This experience invites guests into a local Antalya home to prepare dishes that reflect regional flavors and seasonal ingredients. The cooking process is relaxed and collaborative, ending with a shared meal and conversation. The local perspective and home setting make the experience feel genuine and unfiltered.
What do our guests say?
We had such a nice time at the cooking class! Sinem is a great teacher. The food was delicious and we can’t wait to make the recipes again at home :)
27.01.26
Zach – United States
Sinem welcomed us into her wonderful family home in Antalya and gave us exactly the experience that we were looking for. We were given clear and easy directions to the meet up point.
Once there, we were welcomed with a choice of Turkish tea or coffee. We spent time preparing a delicious Turkish meal with fresh produce and ingredients. We prepared truly traditional Turkish dishes that were new for us and not from restaurants. This totally fulfilled our wishes for a local Turkish experience.
Overall Sinem and Lokal Bond were fantastic to work with. They communicated well and even went above and beyond and accommodated our request to change the time so we can make it back in time for our cruise. My wife and I are so grateful for the friendly experience and are excited to take home some lovely new recipes to try!
02.10.25
Brandon_M
Loved the cooking, meal and hospitality. We did a class with Sinem in her home. We made eggplant meat kebab, bulgur, yoghurt sauce and salad. We had a lovely time and thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the hospitality of Sinem and her husband.
01.10.25
Zimbo-oz
