Greece · ATHENS GREEK COOKING CLASSES
The good athens greek cooking classes fill up first, especially in July and August. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
Market visit then hands-on cooking in Athens, learning classics like tzatziki and spanakopita, with 250ml wine and take-home recipes.
“A good selection of recipes to prepare within the allocated time. The end result was very tasty and we will certainly try to reproduce some of the recipes when we return home. It is helpful that they provide their recipes online.”
Market stroll at Varvakios Agora, hands-on Greek dishes, and a full meal with local organic wine. 4 hours, Athens.
“The market tour was forgettable, but we have been to lots of markets across the world. The cooking class on the other hand was very good. We can't wait to make spanikota when we get home. We would take a different class with this guide in the future.”
Small-group Greek cooking class in Athens with a rooftop dinner and Acropolis views. Learn spanakopita, tzatziki, moussaka, galatopita.
“Wonderful experience! The chefs are fun and engaging. Everyone has the opportunity to participate.They do offer water and you can purchase wine to pair with the dishes. You can also BYOB.”
Cook Greek classics in a city-center taverna near the Acropolis. Small group, hands-on dishes, then eat your meal with wine.
“Very great experience in learning how to cool authentic greek food. I was impressed on the craftsmanship”
Hands-on Athens Greek cooking class making moussaka and spanakopita, then a rooftop dinner with Acropolis views. Vegetarian-friendly.
“The food was good and the instructor was amazing. Shout out to our Chef. We learned a lot about traditional Greek food”
Hands-on Greek cooking class at Hill Athens. Cook a 3-course Sunday dinner, learn techniques, eat with local wine, plus recipes.
“Niki was amazing. She took her time, answered questions and did a great job keeping our girls engaged. The restaurant was beautiful and the staff was great. The food creations were perfect, we will certainly try to recreate these at home!”
Cook six Greek dishes with Marilena, then dine with wine and an Acropolis view in Athens. Recipes emailed for later.
“Great experience with delicious food. The best tzatziki we’ve eaten. Highly recommended if you have a half day free in Athens.”
Learn pita gyros from scratch in Athens, plus tzatziki, spicy feta spread, homemade pita, and easy Greek cheesecake. Small group.
“What a great experience, from understanding the myths to sharing experiences. Bring pay if this experience was one of the best cooking lessons I have been too, you are welcomed as of you family the recipes and end product is not just extremely tasteful it is one of the best gyros we have eaten around the world. So glad we booked this experience”
Athens vegan cooking class in Koukaki. Cook moussaka, spanakopita and almond feta, enjoy wine, and get a digital recipe book.
“It was so much fun! We got to prepare different delicious dishes and have lunch later. Our “guides”/chefs were amazing and help us through the whole process, but letting us do it! I definitely recommend it and would for sure do it again for different cuisines with them!”
Cook six classic Greek dishes in a 1920s stone house in Kerameikos, shop for ingredients nearby, then eat in the garden with wine.
“My husband and I had the best time at this class and we couldn’t have asked for a better teacher in Kostas. He was so kind and is clearly a very good chef. He did everything he could to make our class the best 3.5 hours and helped us pack it all up as we couldn’t possibly have eaten all the food we made. I can’t recommend this class highly enough.”
Cook Greek dishes from family recipes in a Kerameikos garden. Small group, market-fresh ingredients, hands-on cooking, lunch included.
“Don’t wait. Book it! It was an excellent experience. My 23 and 18 year old kids said it was the best thing we’ve done since we’ve been here.”
Shop Athens Central Market, cook a three-course Greek meal in a garden home, and enjoy unlimited wine and ouzo.
“My friends and I had a wonderful experience. Mara was very informative and lots of fun. A most enjoyable time we had. The other couple that was in our class were from the USA and we had lovely lunchtime conversation with them. I would recommend this experience to anyone going to Athens.”
Cook a five-course Greek meal at The Artist in Athens, with an Acropolis and Parthenon view plus optional wine pairing.
“We enjoyed our evening with Spyros! We learned so much and are excited to make the delicious Greek cuisine at home! It was delicious and so much fun! Spyros is entertaining and educated and it was like we spent the evening with a friend! We highly recommend this Greek cooking class!”
Athens cooking class with Central Market shopping and lunch in a traditional taverna. Small group, wine, gloves, and take-home recipes.
“Anastasia was AMAZING! She was so much fun and gave the best insight to local living! This tour was the best part of our trip in Athens so far. 10/10 recommend!”
Athens Greek cooking class with Acropolis views. Cook a 5-course menu like tzatziki and moussaka, hands-on with a local chef.
“The highlight of my trip to Greece. The chef was professional, passionate, and had a wonderful sense of humor. He shared not only cooking tips but also stories from Greek mythology. It was a small group of just eight people, and we all had fun cooking, learning, and enjoying the meal together. The whole experience was truly unforgettable — a memory of a lifetime.”
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