Authentic Cappadocian Home Cooking Experience in Ürgüp

About

Cybele Home Cooking offers an intimate, hands-on culinary experience in the heart of Cappadocia, where food becomes a bridge between culture, tradition, and connection. Hosted in a warm local home setting in Ürgüp, this experience invites you to cook, share, and enjoy authentic Cappadocian dishes alongside local women, just as families have done for generations.

At a relaxed and unhurried pace, you’ll learn traditional recipes, discover time-honored cooking techniques, and enjoy meaningful conversations that turn this class into a truly memorable cultural exchange.

What’s Included

• All ingredients used during the cooking class
• Drinks during the experience
• Private, licensed local guide
• Private air-conditioned transportation

What’s Not Included

• Gratuities (optional)

Important Information

• Please arrive hungry and ready to enjoy a full culinary experience
• This experience is fully customizable - feel free to reach out with special requests

Menu

Learn to prepare authentic Cappadocian dishes such as:

• Mantı (Turkish dumplings)
• Testi Kebab (clay pot kebab)
• Stuffed vine leaves and seasonal local specialties
• Bread making in a tandoori oven

Note:

Inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary requirements

Schedule

Sample Itinerary (Flexible & Customizable)

Hotel Pick-up

• Guests are picked up directly from their hotel or a pre-arranged meeting point in Cappadocia.

Arrival at Cybele Home Cooking & Welcome

• Arrive at a charming local home in Ürgüp, one of Cappadocia’s most authentic and lively towns.
• You’ll be welcomed with traditional Turkish hospitality before stepping into the kitchen.

Hands-on Cooking Experience

• Put on your apron and gather around a fully equipped kitchen
• Discover recipes passed down through generations
• Learn the cultural stories and traditions behind each dish
• Enjoy friendly conversation and shared moments while cooking together

Shared Meal

Sit down and enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared together in a calm and welcoming atmosphere.
Your meal is accompanied by:

• Locally sourced Cappadocian wine, seasonal fresh fruit juice or refreshing homemade Ayran (traditional yogurt drink)

Return Transfer

• After the meal, enjoy a relaxed return transfer to your hotel, saying goodbye to new friends and taking home unforgettable flavors and memories from Cappadocia.

Note: Timings and activities can be adjusted based on your preferences.