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Discover the flavors of Greek cuisine in a hands-on cooking class in the heart of Athens. This experience focuses on authentic home-style recipes and traditional techniques used in Greek kitchens.
During the class you will prepare 6 traditional Greek dishes, including classics such as tzatziki, stuffed vine leaves, handmade phyllo pie from scratch and more.
What makes this experience special:
• 100% hands-on cooking class
• Small groups (maximum 16 guests) for a personal experience
• Learn to cook 6 traditional Greek recipes
• Discover how to make handmade phyllo pastry from scratch, a technique rarely taught in most classes.
• Enjoy the meal you prepared together with plenty of Greek wine.
At the end of the class, you will receive the recipes so you can recreate the dishes at home and bring a taste of Greece with you.
Feel free to contact us in case you need a different start time or if you have any dietary restrictions.
Children 12 years and older are welcome.
Example Menu
Starter
Tzatziki
Greek yoghurt, garlic, dill, cucumber
Starter
Cheesepie OR Spinachpie
Phyllo made from scratch, kaseri cheese, manouri cheese Phyllo made from scratch, spinach, leeks, herbs, manouri cheese
Starter
Peppers stuffed with cheese OR dolmadakia
Peppers, kaseri cheese, thyme OR Grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs
Starter
Greek salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, Kalamata olives, capers, xinomizithra
Main
Mousaka OR Patsitsio OR Soutzoukaki OR Gemista OR Chicken (lemonato ORyouvetsi)
Main
WINTER MENU: Pork with leeks and celery OR
Pork shoulder braised with leeks and celery and served with egglemon sauce (it is the traditional Greek Christmas meal)
Main
WINTER MENU: Youvarlakia OR
Soup with meatballs and rice and a lot of herbs with egglemon sauce
Main
Egglemon chicken soup OR
Traditional Greek chicken soup with rice and egglemon sauce OR
Dessert
Baklava rolls or Greek Yogurt Mousse or Loukoumades (winter only)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Take the metro to Monastiraki and follow the signs for the exit Themidos. Head toward Miaouli str. and turn left on Iroon Square.Continue straight on Ag. Anargiron and onto Sachtouri. Turn right onto Evripidou. You will find us opposite (Evripidou 90) on the 5th floor (googlemaps: CookinAthens)
What to expect
During this hands-on experience, you will prepare 6 authentic Greek recipes together with your host, using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. A highlight of the class is learning how to stretch and roll handmade phyllo pastry from scratch for a classic Greek pie.
You will cook 6 traditional dishes, which may include tzatziki, stuffed vine leaves (dolmadakia), Greek salad, a homemade pie with hand-rolled phyllo, a seasonal main dish such as moussaka, pastitsio, chicken with lemony potatoes or even gyros, and a traditional dessert such as baklava rolls.
After cooking, everyone sits down together to enjoy the meal you prepared, accompanied by Greek wine and good conversation.
The class takes place in a bright rooftop cooking studio in central Athens and is designed as a small-group experience (maximum 16 guests) so everyone can participate actively.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Vegetarian and Vegan Options Available: We cater to dietary preferences—just let us know when booking.
- Menu changes depending on seasonality. If you absolutely want to cook something please let us know by email after the booking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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