Şef Eşliğinde Simit ve Türk Kahvaltısı Atölyesi - Highlights in İstanbul

This event requires reservations. After purchasing your ticket, please make a reservation by sending a message via WhatsApp to +90 532 463 56 77.

Simit and Turkish Breakfast Workshop with a Chef.

The "Simit and Turkish Breakfast Experience with a Chef" is an interactive culinary workshop where you'll learn to make simit, one of Istanbul's most iconic street foods, with the guidance of a chef. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast together. This experience is not just about eating; it's about actively participating in the entire process, from preparing the dough to enjoying the finished product at the breakfast table.

The workshop begins with kneading the simit dough, guided by a professional chef. Participants shape the dough with their own hands, dip it in a traditional molasses mixture, and generously coat it with sesame seeds for a crispy texture. While the prepared simits are baked in a professional oven, guests have the opportunity to observe the process. During this time, they also learn about and prepare essential elements of a Turkish breakfast, such as menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs), acuka (a pepper and walnut dip), and homemade jam.

The experience culminates in a shared breakfast table where freshly baked simit (sesame bread rings) and prepared breakfast items are enjoyed together. The table features cheese, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs with tomatoes and peppers), acuka (a spicy pepper dip), homemade jam, and unlimited Turkish tea. This approximately 2-hour experience offers both a hands-on cooking lesson and a warm, friendly, and communal Turkish breakfast culture.

This experience is a memorable activity that is both fun and provides a genuine connection to the daily life of Istanbul, making it perfect for individual travelers, couples, families, groups of friends, and corporate events.

About the Event.

Event Content.

• Learn to knead and shape your own simit dough with the guidance of a professional chef.
• Learning traditional techniques for soaking in molasses and coating with sesame seeds.
• Watching the professional baking of simit bread.
• Learn about traditional Turkish breakfast dishes like Menemen, acuka, and homemade jam.
• Completing the experience with a warm and shared breakfast.
• Throughout your stay, enjoy unlimited Turkish tea.
• No prior baking experience is required.
• Suitable options for vegetarian guests.
• Turkish, English, and Russian language options are available.

Included.

• Everything you need for simit and breakfast.
• Use of professional equipment.
• Step-by-step instructions with a professional chef.
• Warm simit (Turkish bagels), menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs with tomatoes and peppers), acuka (Turkish roasted red pepper dip), homemade jam, cheese, olives, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
• Throughout your stay, enjoy unlimited Turkish tea.

Who can participate?

• This activity is suitable for individual travelers, couples, families, groups of friends, and corporate events. Everyone aged 5 and above can participate; parental supervision is recommended for younger children.

Important Information.

• The workshop may include ingredients such as flour, sesame, eggs, and dairy products. We kindly request that you inform us as soon as possible after making your reservation if you have any sensitivities or allergies, such as gluten intolerance, celiac disease, sesame allergy, egg allergy, or lactose intolerance.
• The standard menu is suitable for vegetarian guests. Vegan requests can be accommodated if notified in advance; however, please note that the standard menu contains eggs and dairy products, which are not suitable for vegans.
• The experience is based on enjoying the prepared food together at a communal breakfast table; no packaged servings or takeaway options are offered.
• Depending on the group format, the breakfast may be shared with other participants. Guests who wish to have a private experience exclusively with their own group must indicate this when making their reservation.
• Photography and video recording are permitted.

About Activity Sessions.

Event Days.

• Workshops are held every day of the week.

Event Schedule.

• Workshops are held at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
• For information on different time slot options, you can apply via email at [email protected].

Event Duration: 2 hours.

Event Venue.

• Highlights from Istanbul Workshops. - ISTANBUL
  • Hacımimi Street, Lüleci Hendek Street No:20/A, 34400 Beyoğlu/Istanbul.

Event Age Restriction: 7 years and older.

Event Location and Capacity.

• UNASSIGNED SEATS (No assigned seating).

Event Rules.

• This event requires reservations. After purchasing your ticket, please make a reservation by sending a message via WhatsApp to +90 532 463 56 77.

• The workshop does not require prior experience.

• All materials used during the event are included in the ticket price.

• Participants are welcome to bring food and drinks to the session. However, please inform us in advance if you plan to do so.

• The event has a grace period of up to 15 minutes; participation will not be possible after that time.

• Tickets purchased cannot be refunded unless there are changes to the program.