Cooking Class in Turkey From Istanbul

During the trip to Turkey, coming to this restaurant to learn how to cook is a very vivid and significant part of the journey. The chef who teaches cooking is extremely handsome and humorous. He is not only highly professional but also incredibly nice. As soon as he stepped into the kitchen, his confident demeanor and warm smile immediately put everyone at ease. He patiently demonstrated each cooking step, from carefully chopping the fresh ingredients to skillfully seasoning the dishes, explaining the cooking principles and local culinary secrets with witty remarks that had us all laughing out loud. Whether answering our most basic questions or offering in - depth insights into Turkish cuisine, he did so with great enthusiasm, making this cooking class not just a learning experience but also an extremely enjoyable and unforgettable memory.

I would highly recommend this cooking class at this Michelin star restaurant. The owner of the restaurant taught the class with precision, humor and a personal touch. We learned new cooking techniques, and the food was amazing. We were able to eat our dinner that we cooked and it truly was a highlight of our trip. Thank you for offering us a rare opportunity for which we will always be grateful!

Unfortunately, the cooking class was cancelled by the organiser, I only found out on the morning of the class when I was confirming the name of the restaurant that would be hosting the cooking class. They asked me to come the week after which was impossible as we were only in Istanbul for 2 days. We were very disappointed, as we had been looking forward to this opportunity during our stay in Istanbul...

Food was mediocre, definitely overpriced for what we learned . The chef was a young girl and she was very sweet and friendly but the flavor of food was just okay. We’ve done many cooking classes all over the world this was probably the most expensive and not that great. On the description they say wine tasting and that was not even offered, I wouldn’t recommend it.

It was a great experience! The restaurante is wonderful, the chef, Mr. Neceti Ylmaz, is very personable. The chef that accompanied us was very professional and efficient. We were able to cook delicious dishes from the Otoman cuisine, and had a great lunch.

The cooking class was mega! Cook very personable and competent. Cooked food very tasty, oriental and we really learned something new. Due to the Champions League, our cooking class was postponed from Friday to Saturday, which was not really quite ok ... because we already had confirmation for Friday ... Unfortunately the cooking took only 1h 20 min and after 2 hours we were done with everything. So the stated time of about 4 hours is not right ... so I think the price-performance ratio was not so quite right.

The most fun thing about my trip to Turkia was the private cooking lesson with Necati Yilmaz at Deraliye restaurant. I learned from the basics, to preparing easy dishes Ottoman dishes and finally taste them. The restaurant is very close to Hagia Sofia in the heart of ancient Constantinople, today the Sultanahmet neighborhood. A few steps from my hotel. I am sure that I will try to repeat the dishes and will always remember this experience in Istanbul.

It's not often you get a chance to do a cooking class in a Michelin restaurant. There was a bit of confusion with the driver telling me to get off at Sura hotel, which is across from the restaurant, with no further guidance..but just make your way to Deraliye Restaurant if you're in that situation. The chef was not just talented but extremely also friendly and of course patient, a must when it comes to me in the kitchen. The dishes were both simple and also full of flavor. You spend about 1-1.5 hours of cooking in total, and you're rewarded with an amazing 3-course meal at the end.

A terrific experience learning to prepare Turkish cuisine. Chef Halil is a fabulous instructor - she provided clear explanations, and demonstrated superb technique. I'm vegan, and was excited to experience how the various spices, ingredients, and cooking process translate to veganism. The entire staff was absolutely delightful and engaging which made for a fun experience.

We had a great time cooking with Hilai today. The meal turned out great and I picked up a few things I can use in my cooking when I get home.