Cappadocia Cooking Class

The Cappadocia region is renowned for its Turkish Anatolian cuisine culture. Here, dishes often acquire a unique flavor when cooked over an open fire. Just as the hot air balloons gliding through the morning sky in Cappadocia are mesmerizing, the aromas rising from the kitchen in the evening are equally captivating. Because Cappadocia is not just a visual feast, but also a place with a rich culinary heritage.

This special cooking class program is designed not just for those who want to taste the cuisine of Cappadocia, but for those who wish to learn and experience it in its true form. Taking place at the Michelin starred Babayanevi restaurant in İbrahimpaşa Village, near Ürgüp, this experience goes far beyond a typical cooking workshop.

Since the Cappadocia Cooking Class home program is held with a limited number of participants and requires fresh ingredients for the dishes to be prepared in advance, we operate on a reservation only basis. Keeping group sizes small ensures that every guest plays an active role in the kitchen and enhances the quality of the experience. To avoid scheduling conflicts among group members and to ensure everyone receives the same level of attention and actively participates, participation is not possible without an advance reservation.
We recommend making an early reservation, as spots fill up quickly during peak seasons.

Cooking Course Experience – Per Person Including Dinner: $100

You can contact us at any time thats convenient for you. Whether you’d like to reach us through our website, via our main phone numbers, or if you’d prefer to speak directly with our advisor for cooking classes, you can reach us at this number. Click here for WhatsApp. Phone: +90 543 416 45 51

Our prices are per person. Both the workshop and the prepared meals, including beverages, are offered to you as part of the evening menu.

Nestled within the historic fabric of İbrahimpaşa village, Babayanevi welcomes its guests with the warm atmosphere of a kitchen hidden behind stone walls. Here, every dish is prepared using natural ingredients, drawing on years of experience and expertise. This preparation process is as much a delightful adventure as the food itself.

All ingredients used during the Turkish cuisine class are sourced from local producers. No industrial products, ready-made sauces, or pre made mixes are used. Participants are introduced to the natural flavors that form the cornerstone of Anatolian cuisine. Although these are well known dishes of Anatolian culture, their greatest distinction lies in their preparation methods and cooking processes.

Chef Ayşe, whose expert touch and keen eye guide you through the preparation stages of the cooking class, ensuring everything follows natural processes, will be right by your side throughout this experience. She will share her years of experience with you in a warm, welcoming atmosphere through hands on demonstrations. At the heart of the program is Chef Ayşe, known for her television appearances and respected in the professional culinary world. In this workshop, Chef Ayşe doesn’t just have you cook; she thoroughly explains the culture behind each dish, the logic of cooking, and presentation techniques.

Participants go beyond classic recipes:

• Cooking temperatures
• Proper marinating techniques
• Presentation aesthetics
• Creating flavor balance
• Proportions of the main ingredients

by personally demonstrating and teaching you step by step.

The menu prepared in the Cappadocia Cooking Class program consists of the regions most characteristic dishes. Participants take an active role in the kitchen and prepare the following recipes step by step:

• Lamb Ribs
• Testi Kebab
• Tandoori Chicken
• Stuffed Grape Leaves
• Stuffed Eggplant
• Bulgur Soup

All the dishes prepared are enjoyed together around a cozy table at the end of the workshop. This moment is the most special and unforgettable part of the cooking class experience. Since yo been there every step of the way from the very beginning to the cooking process you be ready to savor what may be one of the most special dinner menu dishes you’ve ever tasted.

Babayanevi Restaurant recognition with the Michelin 2026 award signifies not only the quality of its cuisine but also its culinary discipline, hygiene standards, and presentation aesthetics.

As a result, participants step into a genuine chef experience in a kitchen that meets international standards, rather than attending an ordinary cooking class. This award is granted only after passing the strictest scrutiny by culinary experts and restaurant operators following unannounced, secret inspections. The award is recognized as a global standard.

The Turkish cuisine cooking class program in Cappadocia is designed specifically for:

• Food enthusiasts
• Travelers seeking unique experiences
• Honeymooners
• Gourmet tour participants
• Those who want to discover a different side of Cappadocia
• Those looking for a different setting in Cappadocia

It offers a unique and memorable alternative for those who are tired of run of the mill tour packages. We pick up our guests visiting the Cappadocia region from locations such as Goreme, Ürgüp, Avanos, and Ortahisar using our vehicle. Babayanevi Restaurant is located in the village of İbrahimpaşa in Cappadocia.
There are also many hotels in İbrahimpaşa village where you can stay. Most guests prefer the Göreme, Ürgüp, and Uçhisar areas. We pick you up from your hotel with our vehicles so you won’t have any transportation issues.

When people think of things to do in Cappadocia, most imagine hot air balloon tours, goreme atv safaris, or valley hikes. However, a cooking class adds a cultural and emotional depth to your trip.

Through this experience, you won’t just visit Cappadocia you connect with it. A cooking class is a planned activity where you can spend your day in a peaceful, warm atmosphere.

Cappadocia is (Goreme, Urgup, Avanos) not just a place to be remembered through photographs. It leaves a lasting impression with its scents, tastes, and memories. You will feel like you are a part of Cappadocia through the atmosphere you experience. If you want to leave Cappadocia with a truly authentic experience, this cooking class program is poised to be one of the most special moments of your trip.