15 Best Athens Cooking Classes

“We spent four hours learning, laughing, cooking, (dancing!), and eating along with a group of 12 fellow participants. Tharnassus taught us traditional cooking techniques and told stories of the role of different types of foods in Greek traditions and life. We toured the local market…”

“An incredible experience with a lovely guide and cook and with great people! Food was amazing! Would recommend and would definitely do it again. Thanks for so much fun!”

“Amazing evening! We learned, laughed, and enjoyed delicious food with an incredible view! We prepared numerous traditional Greek foods and everyone took part! The evening was well organized and the food was delicious! Our chef Stamatis was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor and…”

“Stella was an amazing cook and host. She was positive, informative and personable. Highly recommend you take this class if in Greece. The sit down dinner afterwards was great!”

“I am not a chef, and this was a truly amazing evening. Spiros made us all feel very welcome and comfortable waking us through all of the steps. It was a team effort. We then got to have a great dinner on the rooftop and…”

“Niki was fantastic, a talented chef with lots of technique/history/information and anecdotal stories to share. The experience was very warm and felt like cooking with family. The dining room where we ate also had a stunning view of the Acropolis.”

“Amazing experience! We made an amazing lunch and enjoyed the food and wine at a leisurely pace. Highly recommend this excursion!”

“We had a wonderful time. Dionysia and her husband were terrific hosts. We learned a lot about seasoning the meat correctly and cooking times. Made pitas from scratch and enjoyed a meal of everything we had done. Highly recommend this outing when in Athens. Looking…”

“I really enjoyed the cooking class. Merka was a great host, friendly, engaging and made the experience better. We had a lovely group of people too. The recipes we cooked (traditional Greek) were all delicious and it was good to learn how to use vegan…”

“It was lovely! We were able to share a great experience im making traditional Greek food and the best part was it was really tasty and mouthwatering! Who would’ve thought that it is easy to make those dish.”

“Probably the best thing we did in Athens! We all participated as a family, and made 6 wonderful vegetarian dishes. Cannot find enough superlatives to describe this. Have taken the recipes and hopefully will cook them at home as well”

“Spiros was a spirited, enthusiastic teacher. The meal was delicious with fresh, local ingredients. Instructions were easy to follow. The wine pairings were a worthwhile add on. Restaurant had great ambience with a spectacular view of the Acropolis out of one window and old fashion…”

“My husband and I had an amazing time in this tour. Elena was very friendly and knowledgeable not only about the food of the region but also the history and architecture. We picked out a few items at the market before heading to the restaurant…”

“Marilena and Katarina are such great cooks, teachers, and helpers. I took this class with my friend, and we enjoyed it very much. We cooked 7 mezze dishes, and I appreciated how Marilena reached out to me 1-2 weeks prior to ask about my favorite…”

“Chef Alexandra was incredible! She effortlessly managed each of us, miraculously orchestrating strangers to make 6 different recipes. She took our blunders in stride with a smile. Recipes were clear, ingredients were ready before we began, the store ins. Immaculate. This was an absolute pleasure,…”