Greece · GREEK COOKING CLASSES
Filo you can actually roll, a proper dakos, a lamb that took four hours. The 15 below are priced and honest about how much you cook versus watch, and which send you home with the recipes.
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 Chef Christos at Feggera restaurant in Megalochori for a 3.5-hour Greek cooking class. Prepare tzatziki, salad, tomato fritters, and pastitsio, then eat your meal with wine. The small group suits families and mixed skill levels, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
“This was a fun outing. Christos was informative and helpful. I am anxious to make authentic Greek meals at home!”
Spend four hours at Basiliko Family Tavern in Potamia, 10 kilometers from Naxos Town. Anna, Jack, Jacob, or another family host leads you through the garden, local traditions, and hands-on recipes using farm produce. After cooking, sit down to a generous meal with wine, music, and optional Greek dancing.
“We are still in disbelief that we got to be a part of something so special and wonderful. Thank you to Jac and Anna who treated everyone in the group like friends and who showed us around their beautiful family farm. From the hand picked veggies to the history and stories shared over a meal whose flavors cannot be described in words, I was blown away. The night ended with dancing and drinks, and the tradition of breaking plates. Of all we have done so far in our travels, this experience is truly a standout. We can’t wait to return someday with our families to have them share this experience.”
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!”
Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Chania to a family home below the White Mountains. Guides such as Alex, Yannis, and Costas share Cretan history, while Maria leads you through ntakos, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes using garden produce. Finish with wine, dinner, and mountain views.
“A fantastic experience with a very knowledgeable guide. It’s so much more than a cooking class. Beautiful scenery, lots of information and stories and great fun. It is a very long trip. We did not get back until after 11pm but the time flew by. The food was delicious and the family who host are welcoming and friendly.”
Spend about four hours at Basiliko near Naxos, where Anna, Jack, and their family guide you through a farm tour, vegetable picking, Greek cooking, dinner, wine, village stories, dancing, and plate breaking. Transport costs extra, and the countryside road is steep and narrow.
“We had an incredible experience! We got to tour their farm and pick vegetables that we used to for our meal, giving a real farm to table experience! After preparing the food we got a tour of the local village and learned about the history and culture of Naxos and the village. The evening concluded with dinner and dancing! Would very much recommend this to anyone, the group setting was great allowing to make new friends and Anna and her family made us all feel like family!”
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.”
Join Veerna and her family near Chania for a 4 to 5 hour hands-on Cretan cooking class. Make lamb kleftiko, dolmades, stuffed vegetables, kalitsounia, dakos, tzatziki, and dessert in an outdoor kitchen, then sit down to eat with local wine.
“This was the best cooking class we have ever taken. Veerna and Kosti were fantastic hosts and teachers. If you are going to Crete, you need to experience this. The class is very hands on and Veerna is a wonderful chef and instructor. The class feels like you are just hanging out with old friends cooking and drinking. This is one of the best things we have done in all of the 18 countries we have visited. I highly recommend. Do not miss out on this.”
At a private venue on Kamari’s Black Beach, an English-speaking chef such as Jason leads you through Santorini dishes including tomato fritters, moussaka, Greek salad, and feta pie. You cook, eat your meal, taste local wines with a sommelier, and receive the recipes afterward.
“Absolutely fantastic. We had an amazing time and had lots of laughs. Chef was fantastic at getting everyone involved. well done guys. 👍”
Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring rural Crete in a 4WD vehicle with guides such as Mario, Giannis, or Nikos. Visit a shepherd’s mitato, make cheese, cook local dishes, shape pottery, see Lasithi windmills, eat lunch with wine, and taste olive oil.
“What an unforgettable experience! Giannis, the guide, said he would give us the best day of our trip and he did not disappoint. Fun-packed, interactive, unique adventure that I recommend to anyone who wants to explore off the beaten path. We had a great time, from milking a goat, to pottery, to exploring the temple of Zeus, and of course the raki! Our guide Giannis was extremely knowledgeable, funny, dynamic and made the whole experience that much better!”
Meet Areti, a 68-year-old Santorini resident and former Oia restaurant owner, for a three-hour cooking class in her private kitchen. Prepare a four-course Greek meal with fresh ingredients, wine, local stories, and recipes to take home. Menus can suit vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets.
“Areti was a wonderful guide, involving each of us in various cooking steps to ensure we were all actively engaged in the food's preparation. She also provided us each with notepads and pens to allow us to take the details of the recipes home. After cooking, the group had a very filling meal together, all in the comfort of Areti's home. After we finished, she also provided us with small boxes to take the leftovers home. It was a wonderful exprerience overall!”
At To Spitiko Mas in Megalochori, Alexandra and Eleanor guide a small-group, three-hour class through a traditional Santorini menu. You will help prepare tomato fritters, fava, salad, and garlic pasta, then eat together in a stone cave house or beneath bougainvillea with Assyrtiko wine.
“Alexandra was the single most hilarious teachers/guides I’ve had on any vacation ever. The food was delicious but her fun energy and entertaining delivery was the highlight.”
At Cretan Vibes near Mires, Marianna and her mother, Mama Stella, guide you through a hands-on Cretan cooking class among olive trees. You prepare several traditional dishes, taste family olive oil, enjoy a full meal with wine, and receive recipes afterward.
“If there is ONE thing you should do when visiting Crete --- this is it! There were 12 of us in a beautiful open-air building on a farm and we all had our own gas burners, utensils, and pots. We made lamb stew, learned how to make stuffed grape leaves, little sweet cheese pies, learned how to cut a potato(new way) to make french fries and MORE. Marianna and Stella were wonderful. This is a 3 1/2 hour experience not to be missed. There were 5 men and 7 woman in our class. We sat down for our feast with red wine. This is well worth it!”
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