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In this special community class, join us to learn about the rich, diverse, and flavourful world of Turkish cuisine.
Learn to master dishes close to Ada’s heart inspired by their childhood, travels as a film maker and their community.
You will work in pairs to create a vegetarian menu that balances richness and freshness:
Antalya Piyazı
A fresh and hearty white bean salad from the Antalya region, dressed with a traditional lemon, olive oil, and tahini sauce, and finished with herbs and vegetables.Peynirli Pide
Traditional Turkish flatbread filled with spinach and cheese and baked until golden. Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and perfect for sharing.Kabak Tatlısı with Walnut & Tahini Sauce
Slow-cooked pumpkin dessert served with toasted walnuts and a drizzle of tahini sauce. Naturally sweet, comforting, and deeply rooted in Turkish home cooking.
Ada Ayse Imamoglu is a community cook, facilitator, and food storyteller with a strong focus on vegetarian, seasonal, and low-waste cooking. Drawing from her roots in Turkey and her experience working with community kitchens, Ada’s approach centres around sharing food as a way to build connection, care, and belonging.
Dietary information: The menu for this class is vegetarian. CONTAINS SESAME. For any other allergies or dietary requirements, please contact us to discuss before booking.
This class is run on behalf of the Community Kitchen charity – thanks to our funders The National Lottery Community Fund
Date & Time
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm