Cooking Classes and olive oil tasting.The real taste of Greece!
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Corfu, Greece
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Bring home authentic Greek cuisine from this private cooking class with lunch. Shop fresh produce at Corfu's main market, then drive your own car to a country home with a traditional wood-fired oven. Prepare dishes like Greek salad, tzatziki, pork knuckle, and baked apple, then share them family style at lunch during this extended 6-hour experience.
- Learn to cook like a Greek grandma in a private home with a wood-fired oven
- Bargain like a local for fresh island produce in Corfu's main market
- Feast on a lunch of authentic Greek cuisine with your host family
- Make lifetime memories—and maybe friendships—on a tour just for your group
Sample Menu
Starter
Bruschetta with tomatoes,olive oil,garic
Starter
Corfiot gingerbeer(refreshment)
Starter
Homemmade cheese pie with phyllo pastry,feta,olive oil,herbs
Starter
Greek salad with fresh vegetables.
Fresh tomatoes,cucumber,peppers,onion,feta cheese,olives and oregano sprinkled with virgin olive oil and wine vinegar.
Starter
Tzatziki
Refreshing greek yoghurt dip with thin sliced garlic,cucumber and olive oil.
Main
Pork,slowly cooked in a wood fire oven
Marinated in local beer,mustard,honey and local herbs,served with potatoes boiled in aromatic herbs broth,drizzled with olive oil,lemon juce & parsley
Dessert
Homemade baklava
Corfiot version of baklava with kumquat syrup and walnuts
Main
Corfiot bottled wine,beer,water,soft drinks
What's Included
- LunchTzatziki,greek salad,briam(greek version of"ratatouille"),baked potatoes with olive oil & rosemary,marinated pork knuckle grilled in the wood fire oven,desert,wine or beer,water,soft drinks
- Experienced guide
- Mini "city tour" at the historical centre & Jewish quarter
- All fruit,vegetables and dairy products purchased during shopping at the fish & fruit marketping
- Walk in our olive grove,learn everything about olives trees harvesting
- Olive oil tasting
- Transportation from shopping area to the villa for Cooking classes(it can be provided upon request)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- KonstantinoupolisKon/nou Zavitsianou 11, Kerkira 491 31, Greece
Transportation from the shopping area to the villa for cooking classes(20km away) IS NOT INCLUDED. A return transfer from your hotel or the shopping area can be provided upon request. Please contact us for more details.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:00 am
What To Expect
1
Corfu Central Market
2
New Fortress Entrance
3
Jewish Synagogue of Corfu
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Michelle
We highly recommend this tour if you want to experience the authentic and traditional side of Corfu. The day begins with a guided walk through the local market where you meet vendors and discover small specialty shops. The tour guide also shares the history of the island in an engaging and informative way. You then head to a beautiful olive farm for a cooking class where you prepare and enjoy traditional Greek dishes in a relaxed and welcoming setting. The guides, cooks and team are warm, knowledgeable and make the entire experience unforgettable. A true must do in Corfu.
Reviews
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based on 65 reviews
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Kelly_H, Jul 2026
Such a special and memorable experience with Yorgos’ cooking class and olive oil tasting tour! We loved starting with a visit to the local market, which gave us an authentic glimpse into Corfu’s food culture and traditions. We chose fresh local ingredients and prepared simple and delicious dishes with just a few quality ingredients.
Learning about their olive oil production and the care behind their oil was a highlight. Yorgos and his staff were sincere, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly, they made the whole experience so personal and genuine.
This has been very unique and niche experience, far beyond a typical tourist activity. I’d also love to try their other activities, especially their hiking and kayaking experiences, if I had more time in Corfu.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Kelly,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure meeting and hosting you and your friends in our cooking classes experience.
We at Corfu Outdoor truly value our guests and the trust they place in us when choosing to participate in our experiences.
We remain committed to our motto, "quality over quantity," and it means a lot to us to know that our guests leave with a smile on their face.
I hope you all enjoyed your holidays in Corfu and I look forward to hosting you all again to one of our experiences!
Give my best to your friends and especially to my fellow patriot, Yiannis!
April_F, Jul 2026
George’s passion for history combined with his family’s legacy of being a native from Corfu brings a one of a kind experience to your Island adventure.
After finding the perfect produce from the open market and procuring a few speciality items from local shops, your group is invited into George’s beautiful countryside home. You cook in the families outside kitchen which over looks a small village nestled on an olive farm.
From using grandma’s mortar and pestle to sitting down and enjoying the labor of love- your experience is complete and framed with perfection.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear April,,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure meeting and hosting you in our cooking classes experience!
We at Corfu Outdoor truly value our guests and the trust they place in us when choosing to participate in our experiences.
We remain committed to our motto, "quality over quantity," and it means a lot to us to know that our guests leave with a smile on their face.
Enjoy your holidays and have a safe flight home!
Kim_C, Jul 2026
An absolutely amazing experience! Much more than a cooking class, it was a lesson in Greek culture and history as well. We were warmly welcomed into the family home and had hands on participation with shopping and cooking followed by a delicious lunch. Recipes were provided as well. I can’t wait to try this at home!
Thank you George and family for this fantastic experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Kim,
Thank you for your kind review! It was a pleasure meeting and hosting you in our cooking classes.
We at Corfu Outdoor truly value our guests and the trust they place in us when choosing to participate in our experiences.
We remain committed to our motto, "quality over quantity," and it means a lot to us to know that our guests leave with a smile on their face.
Enjoy your holidays and have a safe flight home!
Rhyanna_K, Jun 2026
What a fun (and tasty) way to experience Corfu! George and his family are incredibly friendly and accommodating and it was a unique way to experience this gorgeous island. George offered a lot by way of history and culinary traditions and the food was absolutely delicious!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Rhyanna,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure meeting and hosting you in our cooking class experience.
We at Corfu Outdoor truly value our guests and the trust they place in us when choosing to participate in our experiences.
We remain committed to our motto, "quality over quantity," and it means a lot to us to know that our guests leave with a smile on their face.
I hope we will have the chance to host you again in one of our activities in the future!
Curtis_W, Jun 2026
If you love food and you love yourself you have to go see George and his family in Corfu. Communication was excellent, transportation was easy and the food preparation/dining experience was A++++
Shopping in the market for fresh ingredients, going to the house to prepare it and then having George’s chef cook the food ended with an exquisite dining experience that will be hard to beat anywhere in the world.
George keeps the groups small so everyone has a chance to participate in the chopping, stirring and mashing.
All the while sharing the history of Corfu - we cannot recommend George more highly. He made us feel like family and treated us to an authentic Greek meal.
Well done and thank you again George!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Curtis,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure meeting you and your family and hosting you all in our cooking class experience!
As you correctly mention,we do our best to provide quality services in small groups of participants and we are happy to realize you enjoyed the day and you felt as a member of a tradtitional Greek family.
This is our target!
Thank you again,many greetings to you and your family!
Maartje_B, Apr 2026
It was a great experience with a tasteful result. In the personal surroundings of Yorgos his family home.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Maartje,,
Thank you for your kind review! It was a pleasure meeting and hosting you in our activities.
We at Corfu Outdoor truly value our guests and the trust they place in us when choosing to participate in our experiences.
We remain committed to our motto, "quality over quantity," and it means a lot to us to know that our guests leave with a smile on their face.
Enjoy your holidays and have a safe flight home!
Jacob_D, Oct 2025
Such a great activity to do with your time in Corfu! Loved learning a bit about the history of the town and going shopping before preparing our meal. Great group of people who are friendly and fun to be around. If you’re on the fence, do it!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Jacob,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure meeting you and Ashlee and hosting you in our cooking classes experience!
I am glad you enjoyed the activity and I am looking forward to hosting you again in one of our tours in the future!
Martin_R, Oct 2025
Learned a lot, varied, excellent insights into Corfu’s cuisine, funny background stories. Delicious food. Very nice location for the cooking course.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Martin,
Thank you for your kind comments!
It was a pleasure meeting you both and hosting you in our cooking classes experience!
I am glad you enjoyed the tour and I am looking forward to hosting you in one of our activities in the future!
Enjoy the rest of your holidays and have a safe flight home!
Claire_R, Sep 2025
I was a little nervous going alone but as soon as I met George he made me feel right at ease . The group was lovely, we started out at the market shopping for our food along with a small tour of the city which was really nice. We then went to Georges villa which was unbelievable. We were greeted by his family and made feel very welcome. We started to prepare our meals and they all came out great and everything was done super old school. While the food was cooking, George gave us a small olive oil tour which was really nice along with a tasting. This was such a wonderful way to experience an authentic Greek cooking class . Highly recommend this visit even solo.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Claire,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure meeting and hosting you in our cooking class experience and I am really glad you enjoyed it.
I am looking forward to hosting you again in one of our activities in the future.
I wish you will have a great time in Corfu and have a safe flight home!
Michelle, Aug 2025
We highly recommend this tour if you want to experience the authentic and traditional side of Corfu. The day begins with a guided walk through the local market where you meet vendors and discover small specialty shops. The tour guide also shares the history of the island in an engaging and informative way. You then head to a beautiful olive farm for a cooking class where you prepare and enjoy traditional Greek dishes in a relaxed and welcoming setting. The guides, cooks and team are warm, knowledgeable and make the entire experience unforgettable. A true must do in Corfu.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Michelle,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure meeting you and your friend and hosting you in our cooking classes experience!
I am glad you liked it and I am looking forward to hosting you again in one of our activities in the future!
rita_h, Jul 2025
We had the most amazing day. We were a family of 12 and 3 generations. Georgios was a fantastic host. He organised the outing to the market to buy all the fresh food for the cooking. Lola was an excellent chef. Both involved each one in the preparation. They prepared a menu which met our dietary requirements. The setting for the lunch was picturesque. Georgios also arranged our pick up from the hotel with a lovely driver Theodore. There were lots of other extras. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you Georgios for a memorable day.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Rita,
Thank you so much for your kind review!
It has been a pleasure meeting you and your wonderful family and watching three generations of you cooking and enjoying lunch together.
I am happy you learned some traditional Greek recipes,very similar to your own rich,cullinary tradition and that you all enjoyed our cooking classes experience!
Again,many thanks from all of us in Corfu Outdoor for your kind words and for participating in our activity!
Enjoy your holidays and have a safe flight home!
Sophie_S, Jul 2025
The whole experience was absolutely fantastic, we felt so welcome by the whole family and we felt like we had a really authentic experience and taste of what Greek food should really be like!
Would 100% recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Sophie,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure meeting you and hosting you in our Cooking classes workshop.
We, at Corfu Outdoor, like to respect our guests and the money they spend in participating in our activities. We also respect our moto "quality over quantity" and we are happy when our guests leave our activities with a smile on their face.
Enjoy the rest of your holidays!
Sarah_S, Jul 2025
This was amazing one of my favorite experiences! We had so much fun and he made us feel so comfortable!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Sarah,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure hosting you in our cooking classes experience!
We,at Corfu Outdoor,try our best so all guests leave our activities with a smile on their face.
I hope we achieved that in your case as well.
Enjoy the rest of your holidays and hace a safe flight home!
Wendy_T, Jun 2025
It was such a fun and memorable experience! We started by learning a bit about the history of Corfu, which really helped us appreciate the local culture. Then we explored the local markets to pick out fresh ingredients, which was such a unique touch. After that, we drove up to our host’s home where we were welcomed so warmly and got to learn the art of Greek cooking firsthand. The host was absolutely delightful—so kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing his culture. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Wendy,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure meeting you and Jessica and hosting you in our Cooking classes.
We, at Corfu Outdoor, like to respect our guests and the money they spend in participating in our activities. We also respect our moto "quality over quantity" and we are happy when our guests leave our activities with a smile on their face.
Enjoy the rest of your holidays!
Corey_G, Jun 2025
If you are hesitating to book this tour, don’t be and book it. George is an amazing host that opens his home and family to you! The food is delicious! This was the highlight of our trip in Corfu. A definite must!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Corey,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure meeting you and hosting you in our Cooking Classes workshop.
We, at Corfu Outdoor, like to respect our guests and the money they spend in participating in our activities. We also respect our moto "quality over quantity" and we are happy when our guests leave our activities with a smile on their face.
Enjoy the rest of your holidays!
David_D, Jun 2025
Very nice walking tour of Old Corfu Town and the market followed by a nice time preparing lunch. Also a few minutes for Olive Oil tasting and walking around the villa’s grounds.
Laura_J, May 2025
Truly wonderful experience with Yorgos and his wife. Kind, gracious and very knowledgeable, had such fun, met great people and cooked wonderful food. I will repeat this if I return to Corfu in the future, it was that good. My husband and I like to go on cooking classes when we travel, it is our way of meeting the local people and getting a genuine taste of the culture, this was the best one we have experienced yet! Thank you! Best, Laura and Mike
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Laura and Mike,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure meeting you and hosting you in our Cooking classes workshop!
We, at Corfu Outdoor, like to respect our guests and the money they spend in participating in our activities. We also respect our moto "quality over quantity" and we are happy when our guests leave our activities with a smile on their face.
Enjoy the rest of your holidays!
Have a safe flight home!
Don_G, May 2025
Fun insiders tour of old town food markets followed by intimate cooking of traditional Greek dishes at the host's lovely villa in a nearby hillside village. Host and his family were very charming and informative. Food was delicious.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Don,
Thank you for your kind review!
It was a pleasure meeting you and hosting you in our Cooking classes workshop.
We, at Corfu Outdoor, like to respect our guests and the money they spend in participating in our activities. We also respect our moto "quality over quantity" and we are happy when our guests leave our activities with a smile on their face.
Enjoy the rest of your holidays!
Have a safe flight home!
Nicklas_M, May 2025
Our host was very friendly and knowledgable of the area and its history.
His tour through the market was very enlightening helping to share with us how the locals prefer to shop for their food, helping us with translations for Market owners that did not speak English.
My mother and I were able to sample some local fruit at the fresh market and we were able to sample some Soft and Creamy Feta cheese at Paramythia Traditional Cheeses. The feta was out of this world , I have been to a local butcher recommended to me by another local guide and to the supermarkets to try their soft (like butter) feta cheese and they are not the same as Paramythia.
Not only was the market experiance stunning with the quality of veggies, fruits, fish, and cheeses, but the Estate that hosted us for our class and meal were beyond breathtaking.
Stunning views of cliffside towns, and open valleys. Very welcoming family, and Sylvia our cook was also very outgoing and friendly.
Not only did we learn how to make the best cheese pie ive ever had , we learned more about Corfu and its history from a Family thats lived on the island for many generations.
We learned about how locals prefer to cook, slow and steady is best , and we learned a lot about the Olive Trees found all around Corfu and how families have produced Olive oil on the island over many years.
We got a tour even of the familys old olive press and how they used donkeys before modern technology.
Our host was very gracious and even had videos and photos of olive oil production.
And the outdoor kitchen area was Out Of This World 🤯, our cook Sylvia was able to walk us through step by step for all the food we prepared , even making suggestions for alternatives uses of ingredients or substituing an ingrediant for another to get a similar result. I was also a fan of the No Waste mindset of our cook.
Not only was all the food beyond delicious but our hosts even offered a vegan alternative to the pork knuckle main dish for one of our fellow tourists. And our host was able to provide each of us the recipes for every dish we prepared, which was pretty huge for me as a cook.
Our group was small of 6 people not including our hosts, and that was the perfect size for this class. It kept me engaged in everything we did throughout the day and really helped make the connection feel more personal.
I had rented a car and did not need transportation, but our host provided transportation to the other guests and we both arrived at the destination same time. Not confusing on where we needed to go , GPS providing directions to the Estate. It was a beautiful drive up into the mountains about 20 mins.
Overall I would give this experiance a 15/10
I Learned so much more than just how to cook some traditional greek food, and I felt very welcomed. I would highly recommend this to anybody that might think about visiting corfu and enjoys food.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Nick,
Thank you for your kind review!
We,at Corfu Outdoor,try our best in offering quality services and we are happy when our guests leave the activty with a smile on ytheir faces. You see,"quality over quantity" is our moto.
I am glad that you and your mom enjoyed the experience,and I will be delighted to host you again in our cooking class workshop or in any of our actvivties in the future.
Please give my regards to your mom!
Enjoy a relaxing summer!
George.
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Such a fantastic thing to do / from picking the groceries in Corfu town, leaning some really interesting facts about the history of Corfu and the town, then back to George’s place to cook a delicious Corfiot feast, then learn about olive oil production and how to taste it. Proper 10/10. Lovely other guests too.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear guest,
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We try hard to keep up with our philosophy “quality over quantity" and we are happy when our guests leave our activities with a smile on their faces!
It has been a pleasure to host you and your family in our cooking classes workshop, and I hope you really enjoyed it!
I am looking forward to hosting you again in one of our activities!
Lisa_S, May 2024
After a walking tour of the town, we went to our hosts’ beautiful villa to help prepare a wonderful meal. This was a small group of 5 people. We all participated in the preparation of our meal of Greek Salad, Tzatziki sauce, Greek Potatoes and Walnut/brown sugar stuffed apples. Our host had already marinated and placed in his wood oven the Pork Knuckles as the main course of the meal. After lunch we had a relaxing walk in the olive grove, learned how olives are cultivated into olive oil and saw a 100’s year old olive press. The setting is absolutely pastoral and the wine was flowing.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear Lisa,
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We try hard to keep up with our philosophy “quality over quantity" and we are happy when our guests leave our activities with a smile on their faces!
It has been a pleasure to host you and in our cooking classes workshop, and I hope you really enjoyed it!
I am looking forward to hosting you again in one of our activities!
Christine_H, Oct 2023
George picked us up right from the cruise terminal and took us shopping in a local market to pick ingredients for a meal. We drove about 30 minutes to his gorgeous house overlooking the mountains and countryside. We cooked a lovely meal in his outdoor kitchen and shared lots of smiles and laughs. Highly recommend, everyone should book this excursion!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear Christine,
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We try hard to keep up with our philosophy “quality over quantity" and we are happy when our guests leave our activities with a smile on their faces!
It has been a pleasure to host you in our cooking classes workshop, and I hope you really enjoyed it!
I am looking forward to hosting you again in one of our activities!
Charne_P, Aug 2023
This is a fabulous outing in Corfu.Super informative about Corfu Town’s history.We loved shopping for our ingredients at the market,the bakery and the deli that has the very best feta!!
Of course,the actual cooking and eating was the highlight. Highly recommend this tour!!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Charne,
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We try hard to keep up with our philosophy “quality over quantity" and we are happy when our guests leave our activities with a smile on their faces!
It has been a pleasure to host you and Judith in our Cooking classes workshop, and I hope you really enjoyed it!
I am looking forward to hosting you again in one of our activities!
Paige_W, Jun 2023
This tour was truly special! From shopping in the open market in Corfu Town to spending time in his beautiful al fresco kitchen preparing the dishes, the entire experience was lovely. He gave a tour of the grounds as well, showing us his garden and the ruins of his family’s old olive press. Extremely interesting and such a fun time, we shared a lot of laughs with George, his family, and our fellow tour members. Thanks Yorgos!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Paige,
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We try hard to keep up with our philosophy “quality over quantity" and we are happy when our guests leave our activities with a smile on their faces!
It has been a pleasure to host you and your family in our Cooking classes session, and I hope you really enjoyed it!
I am looking forward to hosting you again in one of our activities!
My regards to all and especially to my fellow rider,Steve! Ride safely mate!
Jimmy_R, Jul 2022
First, Thank you, George, for inviting us to your table; the food was EXCELLENT better than a Michelin Restaurant!! This tour was the Overall BEST TOUR I've EVER TAKEN!!! We've traveled everywhere and taken many Viator tours, but if you're in Corfu, Greece, this tour is a MUST DO!!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Hi Jimmy and Gina!
Thank you so much for your kind review!
You are a great couple,chemistry between us has been amazing and I am looking forward to meeting you again!
All of us in Corfu Outdoor & Leisure Activities try to stick to our moto"quality over quantity" and offer to our guests the opportunity to feel like members of a traditional greek family! Your smile is our reward!
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