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3 - 4 Hour
Tour Detail
The Hazer Amani Culinary Atelier
⭕ Exclusive pre-launch access is now open.
⭕ Official launch dates and pricing will be announced soon. Early interest requests are being accepted on a priority basis.
A Unique Culinary Collaboration
Three names come together to create one of Istanbul’s most distinctive culinary experiences.
⭐ Chef Hazer Amani
Internationally recognized chef, MasterChef Turkey judge, and culinary educator.
⭐ USLA Culinary Academy
One of Turkey’s leading professional culinary institutions.
⭐ Tour of Istanbul
Curated travel experiences designed for travelers seeking deeper cultural discovery.
Together, they present a rare opportunity to explore Turkish gastronomy inside a professional culinary environment.
🟠 Meet the Chef
Born between cultures and trained across continents, Chef Hazer Amani represents a modern voice in Turkish gastronomy.
After graduating first in his class from Le Cordon Bleu – Sillwood School of Cookery in Cape Town, he spent nearly a decade working in some of South Africa’s most respected kitchens.
His career includes time at the legendary Ellerman House, where he cooked for international figures including Nelson Mandela, Oprah Winfrey, Elton John and Kate Moss.
Today he is widely recognized as a judge on MasterChef Turkey, as well as a culinary educator and television personality.
His approach blends French technique, global culinary experience, and the deep heritage of Turkish cuisine.
🟠 Inside the Experience
⭕ This is not a traditional cooking class.
⭕ Guests step into the professional kitchens of USLA Culinary Academy, where the experience unfolds through cooking, tasting, and conversation with the chef.
⭕ Each session is designed as an immersive journey into modern Turkish gastronomy.
The experience includes:
• Cooking alongside Chef Hazer Amani
• Discovering ingredients and techniques of Turkish cuisine
• Stories from the chef’s international culinary career
• Tasting the dishes prepared during the session
• Insights into Turkish culinary culture
Duration: approximately 3–4 hours
Group size: limited for an intimate experience
❗Register your interest today to receive first-release dates, availability updates, and priority pricing information once the experience officially launches.
🟠 USLA Culinary Academy
Located in Kanyon, Istanbul, USLA Culinary Academy is one of the country’s most respected culinary institutions.
Its professional kitchens provide the perfect environment for an immersive gastronomic experience, offering guests the rare opportunity to cook in a real culinary academy setting.
Upcoming Culinary Experiences
The following signature experiences will be introduced soon:
• Chef’s Atelier with Hazer Amani
• Turkish Gastronomy Masterclass
• Istanbul Food & Culture Experience
Each experience offers a unique perspective on Turkish cuisine through the lens of Chef Amani’s international culinary journey.
Launching Soon‼️
The first Signature Culinary Experiences are expected to launch after May 15.
These exclusive sessions will take place at USLA Culinary Academy and will also mark the introduction of the upcoming Hazer Amani Cooking Academy.
The official program dates will be announced soon and will be published on both:
• the Hazer Amani Cooking Academy website
• the Tour of Istanbul website
Stay tuned for upcoming culinary journeys.
Experience Turkish Gastronomy with a MasterChef Judge
Discover a culinary journey where gastronomy, culture, and storytelling meet inside one of Istanbul’s leading culinary academies.
USLA Culinary Academy • Chef Hazer Amani • Tour of Istanbul
