Hi, I’m Baver, and I’d love to welcome you into my home in Beşiktaş for an evening that feels more like a gathering of friends than a cooking class.

We’ll start with a welcome drink and light chat to ease into the evening. Then, we roll up our sleeves and make lahmacun together — kneading the dough, mixing the spiced meat topping, and assembling everything by hand. It’s not about perfection; it’s about sharing a ritual. As the lahmacun bakes, we’ll shake up two cocktails with local ingredients and prepare a couple of easy mezes to enjoy together.

Finally, we sit down around the table to eat, sip, laugh, and talk. I’ll share my favorite local tips for exploring Istanbul, and you’ll get a real glimpse into life here, beyond the tourist routes. You’ll leave with new skills, new friends, and a little piece of Istanbul in your heart. 🧡