I taught Turkish cooking classes through Central Market Cooking School in Texas (Austin, San Antonio and Houston) as a guest chef for 5 years. It was a wonderful experience to introduce my homeland’s cuisine, history and traditions to fellow, enthusiastic foodies and I have been delighted to see such amazing interest for Turkish cuisine, and what has been cooked in Turkish homes.

I now teach Turkish cooking classes privately, and through cookery schools. Here you can find the upcoming Turkish cooking classes near you. I also teach cooking classes for small parties in the comfort of your home. Please contact me for inquiries.

I am delighted to share that I will start teaching Turkish cooking classes shortly in England. My first class is scheduled on Saturday, 25th February, from 10 am to 12 noon. It would be a great pleasure to have your company, if you’re interested in. Another class with the same menu will be on Sunday, 11th March, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Location, Menu, price remain the same.  Here are the details:

Demo Style Turkish Cooking Classes

Saturday, 25th February, from 10 am to 12 noon

Sunday, 11th March, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Oatlands Village Hall (with a lovely kitchen; address:
No.8, St Mary’s Road, Weybridge Surrey)

Menu:

• Warm homemade hummus with olive oil&red pepper flakes, served with pita bread
• Bulgur wheat salad with vegetables, olive oil and pomegranate molasses, served over lettuce leaf
• Stuffed aubergine with ground meat, onion and tomato sauce (I can also do a vegetarian version of this if requested ahead of time)
• Diced cucumber and yoghurt dip with dried mint
• Home made  Baklava! (much lighter and delicious than the commercial ones; you also won’t believe how easy to make them!)

Cost: 35 pounds per person – Special Offer!-

Printed recipes for each course and a portion of each dish for you to enjoy is included. To confirm your place, I would appreciate your email confirmation soon and your payment (you can send me a cheque (payable to Ozlem Warren) by 17th  February, Friday, thank you.

“Charming teacher/chef – so passionate about her country, culture and food. I can’t wait to try the recipes myself”

“Wonderful, delicious recipes; the historical information adds to the flavor of dishes”

“Ozlem’s warm personality is the key; her sincerity, inter-cultural aspects of Turkish cuisine and her tips for in advance cooking, sourcing ingredients, substitution are invaluable”