Greek Vegetarian Cooking Class with Olga

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Olga, with a background in Public Health and a deep-rooted passion for providing support and comfort to those in need, now dedicates herself to energy therapy and to cooking authentic recipes for people all around the world.

Her love for gastronomy developed at a young age influenced by her family gatherings, and as a university student she worked in the hospitality industry where she found solace and joy in the act of preparing and sharing meals.

She takes care of every single ingredient in her meals and the process of cooking becomes a ritual for her.

Example Menu

Starter

Kalamon Olives

From Koroneiki and Kalamata, to Megaritiki and Throuba, Greece is home to a great abundance of olive tree varieties.

Starter

Corn Bread with Sunflower Seeds and Τurmeric

A bread traditionally made from fresh yeast is a typical element of the Greek village culture.

Main

Stuffed Vine Leaves

In this classic recipe the grape leaves are filled with rice and various herbs, cooked in a tasty lemon broth.

Main

Rice with Leeks or Cabbage

These two vegan dishes are usually consumed during Sarakosti, a seven-week period that precedes Easter in Greece.

Dessert

Spoon Sweets

Such desserts, which combine seasonal fruits, vegetables, or nuts with sugar, are traditionally offered to guests as a gesture of welcome.

What's Included

Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Likourgou 226

We will give detailed instructions and photos before arrival.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Olga’s event is one of the most immersive Greek culinary experiences you could select during your stay in Athens. Walk into a bright, warm house, full of small vintage details, where Olga spends her everyday life, tending her beautiful garden.

Join a 3-hour interactive session and indulge in a variety of delicious Mediterranean dishes. Let your hostess guide you on how to work with Greek ingredients, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable cooking experience.

Last but not least, have lunch with Olga and other participants, share interesting stories with each other, and clink your glasses! That special memory of Greece will stay forever in your heart!

The menu consists of all the dishes that are mentioned and described below.

Also, guests will be served:

1. Two Glasses of Rose Wine per Person
Winemaking in Greece has a long history of more than 2,500 years.

2. Home-Made Sour Cherry Juice
A refreshing sour cherry juice is a typical treat in every traditional Greek house.

3. Greek Coffee
The traditional Greek coffee, a strong brew, is served with foam on the top (kaimaki) and the grounds at the bottom of the cup.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by IT IS GREEK

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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