Athens Cook like a Greek with a chef

Immerse yourself in the world of Greek cuisine with our 3h. hands-on cooking lesson. Part of our wider range of food tours in Athens. 

Overview of Cooking lesson with a chef in Athens

Greek cuisine was rated among the top 3 best cuisines in the world and for a valid reason. Not only it is one of the healthiest but also one with plentiful delicious options! Based on the Mediterranean diet, it offers a variety of unique ingredients and local products that make up the tastiest dishes when combined.

Indulge in a traditional 4-course Greek meal created by you and your loved ones during this cooking lesson with a chef in Athens. Meet your local chef at her restaurant, located in a charming, off-the-beaten neighbourhood close to the centre of Athens.

Cooking real Greek food

To begin with, enjoy small sips & bites, while you are introduced to the menu of your Greek cooking class in Athens. Follow our passionate chef while she shares with you family recipes from her homeland.

Learn new techniques and all the secret tips that get each Greek recipe off the ground!

Our cooking lesson with a chef in Athens is designed especially for you to discover authentic Greek flavours that go beyond typical dishes. Everything is prepared with seasonal, locally grown produce of top quality, the only ones that can bring out the best of our Mediterranean cuisine.

At the end of your cooking class, sit down and enjoy the delicious Greek feast you created, while sipping a glass of Greek wine.

What you need to know

The menu can cater for vegetarians. Limited options for vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free diet.

A tour around the local market and Greek products shops can be arranged at an extra cost.

This Greek cooking lesson with a chef in Athens is created for all skill levels to ensure ultimate fun!

Our meal consists of an appetiser, salad, main course, dessert and drinks.

Here’s our menu:

Starter: Greek pasta (hilopites) with eggs and mizithra cheese – a recipe from the chef’s grandmother.

Salad: Local greens or string beans, with baked tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette.

Main: Lamb or beef in red tomato sauce with trahana (Greek frumenty) – the ultimate Greek comfort dish.

Dessert: A light and creamy yoghurt panna cotta made with Greek yoghurt and honey.

Drinks: Greek wine made of native grape varieties.

A few words about our chef and her team

Trained in Le Cordon Bleu Paris, our chef has years of experience in Michelin-starred and fine dining restaurants across Europe, and even reached 3rd place as a “Top Chef” contestant in Greece.

Coming from a family of restaurateurs, she recently opened with her team her own restaurant in Athens serving Greek comfort food, excellent coffee and local drinks.

Passionate about local cuisine that combines tradition and modern techniques, she and her team can create for you a private dining experience full of Greek flavours, a Greek food and wine pairing or a walk around the local market and artisan shops in her neighbourhood.

Would you like to experience a truly authentic gastronomic experience in Greece? Send us a message and we would be delighted to arrange it for you.