Half-Day Greek Cooking Class of Zakynthian Culture with Lunch
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Zakynthos, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the flavors of Zakynthian culture during a half-day cooking class complete with lunch. Learn the secrets behind traditional Greek fare over the course of a hands-on, small-group class that includes dishes such as souvlaki, spinach and feta pie with filo pastry, and stiffado, a slow-cooked casserole. Learn about the history of the island while you cook and feast on everything you prepare in a shady garden over lunch.
- Learn about Greek culture through food
- Join a hands-on, small-group cooking class
- Prepare traditional dishes and learn how to use filo pastry
- A hearty lunch in a shady garden is included
Sample Menu
Main
Stiffado
Slow cooked beef & tomato casserole with baby onions and Greek herbs & spices
Main
Spinach & Feta Pie
A classic Greek pie. Ideal picnic food, appetiser, snack or main course
Starter
Tsatsiki
The bewst dip that ever excisted!
Dessert
Orange Cake
Traditional Zakynthian syrup cake. Delicious served with ice cream.
Starter
Greek Salad
Classic salad, that never gets old.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic BeveragesComplimentary wine with meal.
- Bottled waterWater and juice provided throughout the morning.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Green FrogMain Road Argassi, Αργάσι 291 00, Greece
Green Frog Restaurant, Argasi. Recommended arrival time 10:15 am. Parking area behind the restaurant.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:30 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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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
Ava_C
Absolutely incredible, I highly recommend this class to everyone. The hosts were great and very friendly and the food we made was incredible. We also learned lots of history about the island and local olive oil and cheeses. A must for foodies.
Reviews
5.0
based on 215 reviews
Ava_C, Sep 2025
Absolutely incredible, I highly recommend this class to everyone. The hosts were great and very friendly and the food we made was incredible. We also learned lots of history about the island and local olive oil and cheeses. A must for foodies.
Michelle_C, Jul 2025
Mandy and Alex did a fabulous job with this activity. Delivering from the heart, they made it engaging, interactive, interesting, historical, and delicious! They also went above and beyond to accommodate my allergies and I was able to taste everything with separate portions that accommodated me. Just fabulous! highly recommend.
Elizabeth_L, Jun 2025
Really interesting class, we learned how to make moussaka baklava taziziki saganaki and other dishes along with a bit of history on Greece and Greek cooking. My husband, who doesn't cook at all, enjoyed the class and was really glad he came. We did not leave hungry, that is for sure. Thanks to Alex and Mandy and the whole team at The Green Frog.
Jennifer_C, Jun 2025
Amazing!! Alex and his mother are wonderful teachers! The food was magnificent! Learning the history of the food and the island made this extra special! The family shares all of the recipes and culture with the participants. The family is very kind ! Looking forward to my next trip here and to do this again!
Christine_B, Jun 2025
We had the best four hours at this cooking class. The team and the family are amazing and knowledgeable. We are now Greeks and they sent us a lot of recipes that we can go home to try. The whole day was 10 out of 10. Thank you so much.
Stacey_T, Jun 2025
This experience was the highlight of our holiday! An absolutely amazing experience with passionate hosts who framed the history of Greece in the most phenomenal way.
We had the opportunity to prepare 5 dishes within 4 hours and try local produce as well. In between courses, Alex would give a modern take on Greek history which contextualised our entire holiday.
Not only did we take away ideas for new dishes when back at home but also recommendations for books and hints to improve our ingredients (olive oil in a tin!)
Honestly, if you want a way to spend a morning which won't leave you sunburnt or disappointed, book this!
Tiffany_L, Jun 2025
Absolutely incredible! The class was well-paced with hands-on recipes, history of Greek food and culture, and breaks for refreshments. The hosts were gracious and happy to answer all our questions on food and all things Greece. If you have a free half-day, this is a definite must on your Zakynthos itinerary!
MerelFrederiek_v, May 2025
My mum, sister and me booked this lovely experience, because lovely it sure was.
It is a family owned restaurant and store and you can feel the welcoming warmth!
The team was really amazing and had the perfect balance of cooking, stories, breaks and jokes. We cooked several typical dishes together and were sitting in a wonderfully beautiful garden. All the dishes were very delicious and the stories behind the island, country and cuisine were interesting. We cooked while chatting and sipping wine.
I would have not changed a thing and it did not last a second too long, 4hours of enjoyment!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We're truly grateful you joined our cooking class and thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience.
It means the world to us to know that the food, stories, and atmosphere made a lasting impression. Sharing Greek cuisine and culture with lovely guests like you is exactly why we do what we do.
We hope the recipes bring a little taste of Greece to your home—and maybe even some fun memories too!
Wishing you all the best and hope to welcome you back someday.
Charlene_L, Oct 2024
A memorable experience. Both seasoned cooks and first-timers will enjoy. It was so much fun and informative. In addition, you get an email with all the recipes. Plus, you'll get to share a meal with people from around the world.
You'll want to check out their restaurant (The green Frog) as well, with live music from rock to traditional Zakynthian which really gives you a taste of the island. Ample parking behind the building.
Chris_L, Oct 2024
What an absolutely way to learn Greek cooking, Greek history, and making new friends while preparing a meal and eating together in a beautiful outdoor kitchen hosted by an amazing restaurant family of mother, son and daughter in law. 11/10
Paula_C, Sep 2024
Loved this cooking class on Zakynthos. My daughter and I learned so much about the culture and food. Alex was excellent. I highly recommend. Looking forward to making these dishes at home.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we are very happy to read how much you and your daughter enjoyed our experience! :)
Jay_B, Aug 2024
Alex and the whole staff were excellent ! We particularly loved learning the history of the island and the history of the food. I would highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Zakynthos.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
Amber_W, Aug 2024
We had such a great experience! Alex and his Mom are lovely. The course is educational and fun and the food was delicious! 10/10 recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for your lovely review, we are very happy that you enjoyed your morning with us! :)
Michaela_C, Jul 2024
What a wonderful morning we had. Learning the history of Zante, making fantastic food the authentic way.
Excellent hosts, very knowledgeable and a real pleasure to attend.
And doggie bags to take home.
Jan_M, Jun 2024
From start to finish, this was an AMAZING experience. Alex, our host and teacher, was wonderfully accommodating, deeply knowledgeable, and obviously passionate about both the area and the food. The cooking was surprisingly easy and it came out delicious. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. The setting was beautiful and comfortable despite the heat of the day.
Due to our own scheduling snafu, we had to leave early and Alex not only made sure we had our gyros before leaving, but also arranged for a taxi for us. Would do this again in a heartbeat and encourage anyone curious about the experience to do it.
Thank you again to our delightful host Alex!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for this lovely review, it was a shame that you had to leave early, but we are very happy that you enjoyed our experience so much. Thankfully you can recreate all the recipes from the class ands from our Tuesday and Friday classes as well back home to your family and friends! Ands if you do, we would love to see pictures. :)
RikkeSaxil, Jun 2024
It was a great experience. Fantastic food and interesting storytelling about Zante's history. We had a fun time and can highly recommend it.
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Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for this amazing review, we are very happy to hear how much you enjoyed our experience! :)
Werner_K, May 2024
Very nice ambiente, perfectly organized, a lot of additional (also food-historical) information.
Everyone really nice!
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you Werner for writing this lovely rewiev! we hope you had a beautiful stay one the island! If you do recreate our recipes, we love to receive pictures!
Natascha_A, May 2024
Great choice for a ln excursion, Alex, Mandy and Taro are fantastic hosts, so knowledgeable, we loved what we learnt, and will definitely take good memories home with us, after this magnificent little experience. Thanks guys, we loved it! Food was divine too 😋
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for your kind words.
I hope you had a wonderful stay on the island and wish you fun and success making the
recipes back home! We love to receive pictures if you do! :)
Kat_C, Sep 2023
Had a great time at our class in the Green Frog. The mother son duo were amazing and really taught is about the culture, history, and food of Zakynthos. We made great friends with some couples in the class and had an amazing experience, leaving with full bellies and great memories. If theres only one attraction you can do in Zakynthos MAKE SURE ITS THIS ONE!!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for your kind words- it’s great to hear you enjoyed you day with us. We wish you fun and success with the recipes back home and thank you for joining us
Jacqueline_Y, Aug 2023
We were made to feel so welcome. Loved the history behind the cooking. Gorgeous food and we have learnt some new skills. The baklava we made was the best we have ever tasted. We will be making Greek dishes at home.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Lovely to hear that you enjoyed your morning with us and all the food. I hope you have great success and fun with the recipes back home
Kind wishes
Mandy
Cheryl_H, Jul 2023
The class is well designed with hands on portions, demonstrations, and tastings woven in. What makes it spectacular though is the care and hospitality of Alex and his family as they tell the story of Greek cuisine and culture through food. You will come away from the class with a fulll belly as well as a full heart.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for your lovely review… I’ve got a full heart too now
Kindest wishes
Amanda
Sarah_V, Jun 2023
We did not expect for this cooking experience to be as fun and informative as it was. Alex and Mandy are fantastic hosts, they make you feel so welcome and cared for. Alex gives a great history lesson that ties in with the cooking styles and how food has evolved in Zakynthos and Greece as a whole. An unmissable experience and I'd do it again, every time.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
So happy you enjoyed the experience and hope you can join us again. Have fun with the recipes back home and we wish you a wonderful time on the island
Best wishes
Amanda
Benedetta_G, Sep 2022
Alex, Mandy and the staff are really nice, friendly and experienced people.
You can see and feel their passion for the art of cooking in its pure simplicity.
They also are amazing hosts: they make you very comfortable with their hospitality and manners, with suggestions and hints while you cook, and with drinks and accomodations they really make you feel like home.
I warmly suggest to participate at the beginning of your trip/vacation, like we did, so the following days you can have a more deep and fullfilling experience around Zante.
In fact, Alex will guide you through all the delicious ingredients and food of the island, but will also inform you about its historical backgroung, information pretty hard to find in guides or organised tours.
The best part of it (except for the moment when you finally sit down to enjoy everything you helped prepare) was the fact that you get to experience everything with other beautiful people from all around the world, so it's really a multi-cultural experience.
Still one of the best things we did in Zante and ever.
ευχαριστώ!
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thanks for the great review- we’re so happy you enjoyed your time with us and the other lovely guests.
We love what we do and it’s wonderful when you do too
Have fun with the recipes and we’d love to see pictures if you find time
Thanks again
Kindest wishes
Amanda
Gertie_P, Aug 2022
We made a beautiful lunch, and ate it. Great experience, learned a lot! Wunderful tastes! Thanks Alex and M&M 👍😊
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you so much for joining us, it was a pleasure to meet and cook with you. Good luck with the recipes at home
Thank you
Mandy
Linda_B, Jul 2022
We’ll worth it the course was well delivered and great fun. There was 4 in our party 2 adults and 2 teenagers.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Hi Linda
We’re so glad you all enjoyed the class and really hope you have fun recreating the dishes at home.
It was a pleasure to meet you and your family and thank you for taking the time to write a review
Happy holidays for the reminder of your stay
Best wishes
Amanda
alden_s, Jul 2022
Alex and Amanda were amazing! We had such a wonderful time learning about the history of Greek food as well as preparing 5/6 dishes. We tried different olive oils, cheeses and olives. The family is so warm and we are so glad we met them. 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested in learning new dishes to cook, about Greek culinary history and meeting some awesome people.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a glowing review. We’re very happy that you enjoyed the experience and hope you have a brilliant time recreating the recipes at home.
Thank you again
Kindest wishes
Amanda
Tara_S, Jul 2022
This was one of the highlights of our Greece trip. Alex and Mandi were phenomenal, it was so much fun to learn how to make the different dishes and the food was delicious. I can't recommend it highly enough and I can't wait to cook the food we learned how to make.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It was our pleasure to meet you and hope you have a wonderful time at home recreating the recipes
Thank you
Mike_B, Jun 2022
It was a great experience. The nice family took us trough the history of the Island Zakynthos and Greek good. They showed is how to make and we helpend some delicious Greek dishes. We loved it, thanks
Response from Host, Jun 2022
That’s wonderful. Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We’re very happy you enjoyed the experience
Serge_V, Sep 2025
Was a very nice experience. Everything very well organized and Alex is a pleasure to listen to. A mix of cooking, history and culture filled with a light sauce of humour. Mother Mandy is also doing her bit. A must do!
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Saskia_G, Jun 2025
It was really a great cooking class! Nice and friendly hosts and great Greek stories about Zakynthos.
A must if you are on Zakynthos. Would do it again next time.
In addition, we have met nice people. Which are from New Zealand, North Carolina, Ohio and the UK. Have had great conversations.
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