Cappadocia: Home Cooking Class with Locals

Spend a memorable four-hour culinary experience in a warm and inviting local home in Cappadocia. You’ll begin with a short transfer from your hotel to the village of Ayvalı, where you’re welcomed with Turkish tea and pastries by your hosts an authentic three-generation family eager to share their traditions.

Next, stroll through their flourishing organic garden to handpick fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs, this firsthand selection step connects you with the land and inspiration behind each dish. Then move into the kitchen, where the heart of the house awaits: local chefs guide you through preparing a multi-course Turkish feast, including soup, entrée, main course, dessert, and regional specialties like stuffed eggplants, homemade manti ravioli, lentil soup, and sweet treats.

Once dishes are ready, gather around the table and enjoy a heartfelt family-style meal with newly made friends. As travelers note, it truly felt like "visiting family," with dishes that were “the best food we had in Turkey” and an inviting atmosphere that left guests feeling changed by the experience.

Throughout the evening your host shares stories and context, helping you understand not only how things are cooked, but why. Capturing cultural significance and regional heritage in every bite.