GREECE
The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular cooking classes in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Shop Athens Central Market, cook classic Greek dishes in a small group, and end with wine and orange syrup dessert. Recipes included.
“A delicious experience in Athens. We started with a walking tour of the markets, which was so interesting to see. The food we made was amazing and we learned how much honey gets used in Greek dishes, which we still talk about today.”
Shop Athens at Varvakios Agora, cook classic Greek dishes, then eat your meal with wine and Greek liquor in 4 hours.
“A great way to meet different people for an unusual activity. Our chef/guide was great. Funny, fluent and gave us lots of information. We enjoyed the simplicity of the class and the amazing taste. Thank you”
Hands-on Greek cooking class in Megalochori, Santorini. Make tzatziki and pasticio, eat with Greek wine, and get recipe PDFs.
“all I did was cut a cucumber and one slice of tomato. I saw other reviews saying the same thing that they only cut two veggies and I ignored it and I wish I did it and ignore their review.. This was not a cooking class… this class was completely underwhelming. And we cut the…”
4-hour Naxos cooking class at Basiliko Family Tavern: pick garden produce, learn Naxian recipes and cheese, then feast with wine and music.
“It was fun, educational, full of culture, and very welcoming.”
Small-group Greek cooking in Athens with a rooftop dinner and Acropolis views. Learn classics like spanakopita, tzatziki, moussaka, galatopita.
“Had a really good time at this class. Food was good. Host was friendly and a good teacher. He taught us some interesting things about Greece and their food.”
Cook Greek favorites with a chef, then eat your meal with Acropolis views in a small-group Athens class.
“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!”
A 4-hour cave-home Greek cooking class in Megalochori with wine, 5 dishes you make, and a terrace meal plus recipe book to take home.
“A memorable culinary and dining experience with wonderful host and top-notch chef. Entertaining, educational, fun, and delicious.”
Chania White Mountains cooking class with garden walk, ntakos, tzatziki, Cretan cheese and wine, plus jar desserts in 6 hours.
“Alex was an incredible tour guide and we were so grateful to be with him on this journey. The entire experience was incredibly special and authentic. The family that welcomed us into their home was wonderful. They were warm, friendly and shared their beautiful home with all of us, making us feel that we were…”
Cretan cooking in a mountain family home near Chania: sea views, organic ingredients, wine tasting, and e-mailed recipes and photos.
“We were welcomed at a family farm in the beautiful Cretian countryside. We learned so much Cretian history and how to make delicious Greek food. We can’t wait to make the dishes at home. We highly recommend this experience to anyone!!”
A farm-to-table Naxos cooking class at Basilikó: pick organic ingredients, cook Greek dishes with herbs, then feast with wine, music.
“Pre-book transport with Basiliko. It’s a wonderful, fun experience, not to be missed! The 3pm session is most highly recommended”
Cook moussaka and Greek pies, then eat on a rooftop with Acropolis views at night in central Athens, led by an English-speaking chef.
“Amazing and chef Spyros catered to my food aversions perfectly. It was very interactive and he made it a lot of fun”
Farm-to-table cooking at Perivoli Farm near Melanes: meet animals, tour olive groves, taste olive oil, and cook Naxian dishes over a wood fire.
“This was the best experience ever! Highly recommend checking them out! Learned lots about the farm. When it came time to the cooking, amazing! Im gluten free too and still they had gluten free flour and bread for me. Was so appreciative. Kindest family! Please check them out and enjoy an amazing meal! So much…”
Hands-on Cretan cooking near Chania: learn kleftiko lamb, dolmades, kalitsounia, and make a full meal with wine in 4-5 hours.
“What a wonderful experience. The hosts were so fun and the property is simply delightful. We had so much fun learning to cook local recipes.”
Cook Greek classics on Kamari’s Black Beach in a small group. Enjoy lunch and Santorini wine, plus recipes to take home for $94.
“Worth every penny - fantastic day! Learnt lots about Greek cuisine, ate lots of delicious food, and tried lots of fab greek wines. Lovely location and was thoroughly looked after the whole day. Would recommend to anyone in Santorini !”
A full-day 4WD safari from Heraklion with goat-and-cheese stops, Lasithi windmills, plus hands-on cooking and pottery, ending with olive-oil tasting.
“Mario was an excellent tour guide for the day! We did the Jeep tour with a cooking class and explored Cretan life. Mario made the day super fun. We recommend Viator, Mario and this tour to all!”
