This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Your experience begins by meeting your host Çiğdem at her home. Çiğdem prepares seasonal dishes using the freshest produce from her local market. Join her at her table for a typical home-style meal which focuses on soups, vegetables and rice dishes in which meat is an accent, not the focus of the meal. Depending on the season, your meal might begin with a hot or cold soup, perhaps mercimek çorbası (red lentil soup) in winter or cacık (chilled cucumber and yogurt soup) in summer. She loves to prepare dolma (stuffed vegetables) like eggplant, peppers or zucchini which are filled with a savory mixture of rice and mincemeat and is an expert at preparing fresh, vibrant zeytinyağlılar (seasonal vegetable cooked in olive oil and dressed with herbs) which is typically served at room temperature. Like most Turkish homes, no meal at Çiğdem's home is complete without a salad and fresh bread.
Private Seasonal Turkish Home Cooked Meal with a Local
Enjoy a private and authentic homecooked meal with your host Cigdem. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Çiğdem is a lively host who loves to experiment in the kitchen. Relying on the freshest seasonal produce, she whips up healthy, home-style meals and rarely makes the same thing twice. A creative at heart, when she's not cooking in the kitchen Çiğdem loves learning new handicrafts which you will see displayed in her beautifully decorated apartment. A culture lover, Çiğdem delights in sharing stories of Turkish history, art, cooking and modern day Istanbul with her guests.
- Private home cooked meal with your host cigdem
- Gratuities
- Duration: 2h
- Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
What is the Private Seasonal Turkish Home Cooked Meal with a Local cancellation policy?
Private Seasonal Turkish Home Cooked Meal with a Local cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
How much time do I need for Private Seasonal Turkish Home Cooked Meal with a Local?
On average, this experience will take approximately 2h.
Which company provides Private Seasonal Turkish Home Cooked Meal with a Local?
Private Seasonal Turkish Home Cooked Meal with a Local is hosted by Traveling Spoon. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.
How much is Private Seasonal Turkish Home Cooked Meal with a Local?
Private Seasonal Turkish Home Cooked Meal with a Local price starts from $57.60.
Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.
- Duration: 2 hours
