Greece · COOKING CLASSES IN ATHENS
The 15 best cooking classes in Athens you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. The first is first for a reason.
Walk through Athens Central Market with a Greek cook, then prepare tzatziki, spanakopita, dolmades, stuffed eggplant, and portokalopita at The Greek Kitchen. You will work in a group of up to 16, share the meal family-style, and receive recipes to make at home.
“Absolutely wonderful time with wonderful hosts! And probably my favorite meal in Athens. Definitely recommend. :)”
Meet at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas Street, walk with your cook through Varvakios Agora, then prepare dishes such as spanakopita, dolmades, imam baildi, tzatziki, and portokalopita. English-speaking instructors including Vasia and Thanasis keep the four-hour class relaxed, social, and practical.
“We loved how this class catered to a few different levels of comfort in the kitchen. The chef/teacher was so charming, knowledgeable, and very welcoming. At a few points he was literally pointing to a big map on the wall to show us where certain ingredients come from, and he even showed us a photo of his sweet grandmother holding her stick for rolling out phyllo dough. Just so much pride in the culture and food. I usually don't like my cooking. But, I was impressed to be eating something that I made that was delicious. My favorite part was meeting people from all over the world, getting their point…”
Meet your chef at the Artist boutique hotel in Psirri at 4 pm. In a group of no more than 12, prepare spanakopita, tzatziki, salad, moussaka, and galatopita, then sit down to dinner on the rooftop with the Acropolis in view. Vegetarian guests are welcome, but gluten-free meals are not available.
“chef is very knowledgeable. gives history as well as good tips and advices. not much hands on. but enough if you are not skilled at kitchen.”
At 4 p.m., meet your English-speaking chef-instructor at Apostolou Pavlou 27 for a relaxed group lesson in Greek home cooking. Prepare dishes such as spanakopita, dolmadakia, tzatziki, salad, lamb, and dessert, then eat your meal with an Acropolis view and a drink.
“Niki and stella were great! Very clear and informative instructions. We had a lot of fun and we learned alot of useful information about greek food. The food was worth it! Thank you!”
In Psirri, just steps from Monastiraki Square, an English-speaking chef such as Spiros, Kostas, or Stam guides you through moussaka, spinach pie, tzatziki, salad, and dessert. After four hands-on hours, sit down to your meal on a rooftop with Acropolis views. Drinks cost extra.
“I had an incredible cooking class with Chef Stamatis. We prepared tzatziki, Aegean salad, spinach pie, and a fantastic moussaka. We finished with a delicious galatopita for dessert. I also chose the special wines they had pre-selected, and each one paired perfectly with the dishes. Stamatis is extremely knowledgeable, and I learned many new techniques as well as fascinating insights into Greek cuisine and history… all served with plenty of charming dad jokes. The whole experience was amazing, and the rooftop view over Athens made it even better. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking for a memorable experience and a great dinner.”
At Hill Athens, an English-speaking chef such as Niki, Stella, or Viki guides you through a hands-on Greek cooking class. Prepare seasonal starters, a main dish, and dessert, then eat together with wine and city views. You receive the recipes to make the meal at home.
“To speak with the chef, to learn some tips, to cook by ourselves as a group of friends, to learn how is it simple but good, to eat it 😉. Emilia was great.”
Join Marilena and the CookinAthens team for a three-hour, hands-on class near the Acropolis. You’ll make at least six Greek dishes, including fresh phyllo, salad, a main course, and dessert, then sit down with Greek wine and spirits to eat what you prepared.
“Fabulous time learning to make a 5 course meal. The bread and wine were wonderful! We learned so much!”
At Eat with Your Greek Cousin, Dionysia and her family guide you through homemade gyros, pita bread, tzatziki, spicy feta, and Greek cheesecake. The three-hour English-language class includes food, drinks, and a shared lunch or dinner in a small group of up to 16.
“We had so much fun cooking traditional Greek meals! I loved getting participate in this with others. So many laughs and drinks and happiness shared!!”
At SOYBIRD Studio in Koukaki, you’ll cook Greek vegan dishes in a small group with hosts such as Alexandra, Dimitra, or Konstantinos. Teams prepare moussaka, spanakopita, fava, almond feta, tzatziki, and dessert, then share the full meal with drinks and digital recipes.
“Very good experience, very fun to make the fun and to sit down with everyone after and eat it was very good. The food was unreal and as a non vegan, I did not miss meat at all. Will definitely be cooking it again and would recommend the experience to anyone.”
Spend 3 to 3.5 hours at Mama’s Roots in a restored 1920s stone house in Kerameikos. With guides such as Elena, Kostas, or Vasilis, you’ll shop for ingredients, prepare six Greek dishes, drink local wine, and eat together in the garden. Recipes arrive digitally for cooking at home.
“Amazing. The chef gave us insight on the meals and the area. Loved it.”
Meet Mama’s Roots in a 1920s stone house in Kerameikos for a hands-on Greek cooking class led in English by instructors such as Bill, Kostas, Elena, or Constantine. Shop for market ingredients on Tuesdays, cook family recipes, and eat your meal in the garden. Groups are capped at eight.
“This excursion was excellent! The home/class environment was wonderful, so cozy and we had plenty of room to cook together. Bill was so hands-on and let us do all of the cooking with him. We had 6 different recipes and all were delicious. The evening went by so quickly and we were laughing, enjoying each other and stuffed as we left the home. I can highly recommend this tour...you will not be disappointed.”
At The Artist Athens, a local chef such as Spyros or Stamatis guides you through tzatziki, spinach pie, Aegean salad, moussaka, and galatopita. You cook as a small group, then sit down to eat your five-course meal beneath a view of the illuminated Acropolis. Wine pairing costs extra.
“It was a fantastic evening everyone had hands-on experience in preparing the meals we received the recipes to take home. At the end of the evening we all had a feast eating the dishes we had prepared, it was a lot of fun the chef was brilliant”
Walk from Plaka to Athens Central Market with a local host, shop for ingredients, then prepare tzatziki, Greek salad, dolmadakia, stuffed vegetables, and chocolate salami in a traditional taverna. The small-group class lasts about three and a half hours and includes lunch, wine, equipment, and a recipe booklet.
“The guide was thoughtful and knowledgeable- amazing English - translating the Greek chef’s instructions. Thevtour through the market was both fun and instructional. The recipes were simple but delicious…a wonderful experience for our family.”
Spend 3.5 hours at The Artist Athens cooking tzatziki, spinach pie, moussaka, Aegean salad, and galatopita with an English-speaking chef such as Spyros or Stam. You will prepare the dishes hands-on, learn practical Greek techniques, and eat together on a rooftop with an Acropolis view.
“Chef Spyros was an excellent guide to Greek Cuisine. He was very engaging and welcoming. We learned great techniques and enjoyed a lovely traditional Greek meal. His take on Moussaka was perfection! Loved this so much. It was the perfect start to our Greece trip!”
At CookinAthens on Evripidou Street, Marilena, Katarina, or another warm local host guides you through at least seven Greek meze dishes, including handmade phyllo, dolmades, and baklava. The three-hour class ends with a shared dinner, wine, recipes, and an Acropolis view.
“My friends and I had a wonderful experience learning how to make some traditional Greek dishes. The crew was amazing.”
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