ASHFORD FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Night of Spice and Smoke: Crafting Turkish Meze in Ashford
An evening, hands-on Turkish meze cookery class in Ashford where you prepare and eat a platter of authentic dishes—this guide explains what to expect, who it suits, and practical details.
Night of Spice and Smoke: Crafting Turkish Meze in Ashford.
In Ashford, Kent, the Kent Cookery School runs an evening Turkish meze course that walks small, social groups through making boregi, lamb koftes, Turkish flatbreads, muhammara and chilli & garlic aubergine from scratch; you eat what you cook and receive takeaway containers and a recipe pack for later.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fresh, authentic recipes made from scratch
The class focuses on preparing a range of traditional meze dishes from raw ingredients, letting you learn techniques and build a varied grazing platter to enjoy during the session.
Paired, interactive cooking
Courses are designed for pairs; solo guests are partnered so the evening is hands-on and social rather than observational.
You eat what you cook
After preparing the dishes you assemble a meze platter to savor on site; tea and coffee are provided and leftovers come with takeaway containers.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
An intimate, social evening in a teaching kitchen: expect a short introduction, hands-on stations where you prepare multiple Turkish meze components, and a communal moment to plate and taste what you’ve made, plus a recipe pack and containers for any leftovers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Evening class lasting approximately three hours; check operator schedules for available dates.
No special kit required—come ready to cook. Tea and coffee are provided; takeaway containers and a recipe pack are supplied for leftovers.
Run by Kent Cookery School in Ashford; classes are social and paired, with no spectator or waiting area—only paid participants may attend.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The session runs for approximately three hours.
What age is allowed to attend?
The class is not suitable for under-18s; participants must be 18 or older.
Can I bring guests to watch?
No—there is no spectator or waiting area; only paid participants may attend the class.
Will I eat what I cook?
Yes—you prepare a meze platter during the class and eat what you’ve cooked; tea and coffee are provided and leftovers can be taken home in supplied containers.
What dishes will we make?
The class covers boregi, lamb koftes, Turkish flatbreads, muhammara and chilli & garlic aubergine among other meze items.
Can solo travelers join?
Yes—courses are designed for pairs and solo guests will be partnered for the session.