Turkish Delight Making Workshop
Everyone has tried Turkish delight. Almost nobody knows how it is made. In this workshop you make your own.
What you'll experience
You arrive at our workshop space in Fatih and are welcomed by your host chef. The session starts with the story of Turkish delight: how lokum was born in the Ottoman palace kitchens, how it spread to Europe, and why it is still one of Turkey's favourite sweets centuries later. Then comes the tasting, three types of lokum side by side: classic, rose, and creamy. Your host explains what makes each one different and how to tell good-quality lokum from the tourist-shop versions. Next you roll up your sleeves. Your host walks you through the whole lokum-making process step by step: mixing, cooking, whisking, pouring, setting, cutting, and coating in powdered sugar. It is more hands-on than you would expect, and more fun. You leave with your own freshly made lokum and a 200g Hacı Bekir gift box to take home.
- All ingredients and equipment
- Tasting of three types of Turkish delight
- Your own freshly made lokum to take home
- 200g Hacı Bekir Turkish Delight gift box
- Transportation to/from the workshop
- Additional food or drinks
The Story of Turkish Delight
Settle in with a warm welcome and hear the 500-year history of lokum, starting in the Ottoman palace kitchens and reaching the sweet shops of Istanbul today. Short, engaging, and full of surprises.
Taste Three Types of Lokum
Try three classic varieties side by side: classic, rose, and creamy. Your host explains what makes each one different and how to tell good-quality lokum from the mass-produced versions.
Make Your Own Lokum
Get hands-on and join the full lokum-making process: mixing, cooking, whisking, pouring, cutting, and coating. Your host guides every step, and fair warning, the whisking is a real workout.
Take It Home
Pack up your freshly made lokum and take home a 200g Hacı Bekir Turkish Delight gift box, a good souvenir from Istanbul.
Frequently asked questions
What will I do in the workshop?
You start with the story of how lokum was born in the Ottoman palace kitchens, then taste three types side by side: classic, rose, and creamy. After that you make your own lokum step by step, from mixing and cooking through cutting and coating in powdered sugar.
How much does the workshop cost?
It starts from $45 per person, and the price scales with your group size. All ingredients and equipment are included.
Do I get to take anything home?
Yes. You leave with your own freshly made lokum plus a 200g Hacı Bekir Turkish Delight gift box.
Where do we meet and where is the workshop?
The meeting point is in Eminönü, and the workshop space itself is in Fatih, where your host chef welcomes you.
How long does it last and how many people are in the group?
The workshop runs about 2 hours. It is a small group session with a maximum of 15 people.
Is transportation or extra food included?
No. Transportation to and from the workshop is not included, and additional food or drinks beyond the tasting are not included either. You can cancel free of charge up to 3 days before the workshop.