Top Athens Cooking Classes

Immerse yourself in the culinary history and practices of Greece during this half-day traditional cooking class in Athens. Tour Athens' Central Food Market to purchase produce, then head back to the home kitchen with your instructor to prepare dishes using the fresh local ingredients. Menus are adaptable to most dietary requirements so everyone can participate.

Learn how to cook a traditional Greek lunch or dinner at this cooking class. Experience a hands-on class and prepare at least five different dishes. Bring home the recipes you prepare during the class and recreate a taste of Greece at home.

Experience authentic Greek cuisine and learn to make traditional dishes when you book this hands-on cooking class in Athens. Enjoy the warmth of Greek hospitality and taste fresh, homemade dishes. Learn to make favorites like gyro wraps and tzatziki from scratch, using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor with drinks and good conversation.

Diamond Roof Garden is a unique venue in Athens, dedicated to providing unforgettable culinary experiences for travelers. Located on the rooftop of a holiday rental complex, it offers breathtaking views of the city skyline, making it an ideal setting for cooking classes and events. Selected local hosts welcome guests to immerse themselves in the art of cooking and enjoy delicious meals together. The space is thoughtfully designed to foster interaction and creativity, within a carefully decorated outdoor environment, which creates an oasis in the heart of Athens. Less than 10 minutes away from the Blue Line metro station Panormou, the spot is just a short distance from the city's main attractions. At the same time, the neighborhood is safe and residential, offering quite numerous free parking spaces around. A trip to Athens should definitely include a visit to Diamond Roof Garden.

This isn’t just cooking—it’s a sensory journey that connects you to the heart of Athens through taste, tradition, and genuine connection. If you'd like to book the experience with the market tour included please choose the option: Athens Market Tour and Cooking Class in a Beautiful Garden!

Skip the formal cooking classes when you're in Athens, and live the local culture for a few hours instead. Taking place in a private villa with garden, this relaxed class shows you how to cook Greek dishes from treasured recipes with your hosts Gianna and Elena. Garden-fresh ingredients, drinks, and good company complete the experience.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from your Athens vacation than the gift of Greek cuisine. Get to grips with seasonally changing classics like tzatziki, roast lamb, stuffed vine leaves, and flaky spinach pie on this half-day cooking course in a central Athens taverna. Once you’re done, sit down and savor the fruits of your labor, accompanied with a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink—and Acropolis views.

Combine stunning views of the Acropolis with a cooking class during this unique culinary experience in the heart of Athens. With a small group, join a chef and learn how to make a 5-course meal featuring traditional homemade Greek dishes. Using fresh ingredients, work your way from starters to dessert and enjoy an intimate meal with fellow foodies for an evening you won't soon forget.

Our venue, “The Greek cooking lab”, offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that feels just like home, located in one of Athens’ most vibrant and historic districts. It's conveniently situated just a short 5-minute walk from the Monastiraki metro station. Your culinary hands-on experience will be guided by an experienced and enthusiastic instructor who brings traditional Greek family recipes to life. After our cooking is completed, you'll enjoy the homemade meal you have crafted, accompanied by a glass of local wine and of course your fellow food enthusiasts (groups are max 8 persons) — no need to worry about cleanup, we’ve got that covered! If you have any dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten free, allergies), please let us know through the messaging system at least 1 day in advance, as we’re unable to accommodate last-minute requests.

Indulge your inner foodie on this half-day gourmet tasting tour and sample the edible delights of Athens. Take to the streets for a walking tour of Athens’ cafés, markets, delicatessens and street food haunts. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private food-expert guide as you uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine and learn more about the city’s culinary heritage. Stop along the way to sample local treats like sweet donuts, Greek bread and regional cheeses, washed down with Greek wine and freshly brewed coffee.

Get an in-depth and authentic Athens food experience, and pair a cooking class with a market visit. Alongside a local host, you’ll shop for ingredients at the Athens Central Market, meeting local traders and discussing the produce. Then, you’ll cook a lunch of traditional Greek dishes, using recipes that you can recreate or adapt back at home. The finished creations are yours for lunch.

This experience focuses on the most loved flavors of Greek street food and shows how authentic Greek cooking can be simple, fun and accessible. Instead of a long and complicated class, travelers learn to prepare a small selection of iconic dishes using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. One of the highlights of the class is learning how to work with handmade phyllo dough, a traditional skill that many visitors find both surprising and exciting. Guests cook in pairs, creating a relaxed and social atmosphere where everyone participates in the cooking process. In a short time, participants prepare a full Greek street-food style meal — from savory dishes like gyros, tzatziki and cheese pies to a traditional saragli dessert made with crispy phyllo and syrup. The experience ends the most Greek way possible: sharing the food we cooked together around the table, enjoying wine, conversation and the warm hospitality of Greek cuisine.

Athens has stellar street food, but it takes a local insider to find the best spots to sample the city’s specialties. With this small-group tour, join a foodie guide to discover the top stands and eateries for delicacies on the go in Athens. Sample spanakopita, souvlaki, gyro, and peinirli plus luscious sweets and local beer as you stroll through some of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city center.

This private lesson teaches you how to cook authentic Greek food in a unique setting — a local home in Athens. Your host, Katerina, is a private chef with years of experience, and you'll learn how to make two to three traditional Greek dishes. Combine your meal with an introduction to Greek culture and hospitality.

Choosing a Greek wine can feel overwhelming when you don’t know the differences between varieties. This hands-on workshop in Athens turns tasting into a creative experience. Sample distinct grape varieties with guidance from a qualified sommelier, then blend, bottle, cork, and wax your own custom wine. Design a personalized label to take home, and enjoy olives and local cheeses as you craft a bottle that’s uniquely yours.

You will have thLearn everything about Extra Virgin olive oil along with herbs and a glass of wine. Taste 4 different types of extra virgin olive oil and accompany them with the finest local herbs. Long description Walk in the old town of Athens, called Plaka. Reach the oldest bar of the city, Brettos where you will see many different barrels of Greek wine and spirits. During this activity you will taste four types of Greek extra virgin olive oil. A local expert will help you spot the differences. Together you will taste some of the finest Greek herbs and a glass of wine. All you need to know about olive oil, virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil in this 20 minutes fast learning masterclass. Then you can stay longer and enjoy drinks and finger food if you like (at an extra cost). The bar is conveniently located in the heart of the old town and very close to the Acropolise chance to taste

Learn to make one of Greece's world-famous foods in this hands-on, private Greek yogurt-making class, where you’ll make rich, creamy yogurt from scratch. Guided by an expert, you’ll turn organic milk into fresh yogurt, then transform it into tzatziki, smoothies, dressings, and desserts - just as generations of Greeks have done at home. Enjoy local flavors and take home practical tips from an unforgettable culinary experience.

Discover the simplicity and the uses of high quality ingredients to the table such as honey, extra virgin olive oil, grape must, herbs and spices as well as great wines. The dinner is not suitable for people with particular diet requirements as it contains animal products and gluten products. However its fine for diabetics.

Expand your palate and get a behind the scenes look at olive oil production in Greece on a private full-day tour. Set on a tranquil farm in a rural area, the half-day excursion is perfect for travelers who want a short break from the tourist crowds in Athens. After a dynamic tour of the groves, learn how to choose top-quality olive oil during a thorough and instructive tasting.

This authentic home cooking experience in Athens is a great way to learn new skills and enjoy a traditional Greek meal. Experience Greek culture and cuisine, as you join a local for a culinary adventure. Start your experience with a glass of ouzo or tsipouro, paired with handpicked Greek olives, Graviera cheese, and barley rusks. During your 2 hour hands-on cooking class in Athens learn to make two Greek dishes from scratch. Your host will guide you through her family recipes, sharing tips and secrets from her grandmother’s kitchen. Leave your Athens cooking class with the skills and confidence to recreate authentic Greek dishes for friends and family.

It’s easy to think of Greek food as heavy on meat, seafood, and dairy, but vegans can enjoy real Hellenic fare too. Whether you’re entirely plant-based or just looking to eat less meat, enter the world of vegan gastronomy at this cooking school in the heart of Athens. Think almond feta, moussaka with cashew bechamel, delicious spanakopita (spinach pie), and more, all washed down with water, beer, and white wine.

Go behind the scenes in Athens to taste authentic Greek cuisine on a food and walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Experience daily life in the city as you visit a variety of eateries and discover culinary gems that are favorites of the locals. Enjoy enough tastings to make up a generous meal and understand why Greece is famous for its delicious cuisine. Visit the Athens Central market, bakeries, traditional taverns and restaurants, and explore historical sites that few tourists see.

Ultimate Exploring Experience on the Orange, Biodynamic, Organic & Natural Wines of Greece. Made exclusively from Ancient Indigenous Grape Varieties. As an ex Sommelier specializing in these kind of wines I will be able to explain in detail the producing methods as well any other question you might have.