Top Athens Food & Drink 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 kitchen with your guide to prepare dishes using the local, fresh ingredients. Learn along with a small group of just 15 people, which ensures an intimate atmosphere and dedicated attention from your guide.

Be taught how to make real Greek food and enjoy dinner with a view on this 3.5-hour cooking class in Athens. Head to a much-loved bakery in vibrant Monastiraki and learn how to make traditional Greek dishes, from tzatziki to spinach pie, with hands-on guidance from an experienced chef. Then, when the food is ready, head up to the roof to enjoy the fruits of your labor while you take in unbeatable views of the Acropolis of Athens, the UNESCO-listed jewel in Athens’ crown. This small-group tour is limited to just eight participants.

Learn the secrets behind your favorite Greek dishes during this hands-on cooking class in Athens. Led by an expert instructor, step inside a traditional tavern, sip on a glass of raki and try your hand at four starters and one main course, using fresh, local ingredients. Then sit down to savor the fruits of your labor with your fellow chefs. Numbers are limited to 16 to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Taste Greek wine in a setting beneath the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens. In a small group that’s limited to just ten people, get the lowdown on the Greek wine regions and grapes, and hear tales of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility. Listen to your wine expert guide to learn more as you sip each wine, and pair them with Greek cheese and cold cuts.

Get a taste of the Greek Islands while in Athens on this fabulous home cooking experience. By cooking in a local home, you’ll get a more authentic experience. As it’s a private lesson, you’ll be able to ask questions along the way, and have a more personalized experience. You’ll learn to make a range of dishes, such as Greek pizza, oven-cooked chickpeas, or veal casserole. After cooking, you’ll sit back, relax, and enjoy the food you’ve prepared.

Learn to cook authentic Greek food from a local chef during this 3-hour private culinary class in Athens. Visit small local shops with your hostess and instructor, Chef Melina, to select the freshest organic produce for your meal. Help choose the traditional Greek recipe you'd like to learn and Melina will guide you through the cooking process step by step. Sit down with your hostess and the products of your labor to eat, drink, listen to Greek music and chat about local life in Athens. Take home recipes that you can recreate at home after your experience.

During this course you will learn how to cook from scratch a traditional Greek dinner that we all going to devour afterwards with some glasses of good Greek wine. - Totally hands-on class - Learn to cook at least 5 traditional Greek recipes that can easily be repeated back home - Enjoy good Greek wine and nibbles while cooking - Small groups (up to 10 persons) for a totally personalized experience Leaving the cooking studio you will take with you not only memories of one of the best meals you had in Athens, but also the recipes of what you cooked so you can recreate the whole menu back home. Of course if you have a favorite Greek dish you wish to learn how to cook, please don't hesitate to ask for it when you make the booking. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome. Please let us know upon booking for any dietary restriction

You will select a recipe according to your taste. After Maria picks you up from the meeting point in the center of the city, together you will visit her favourite local food market to choose the freshest and most delicious ingredients and then head to Maria's house. The hands-on experience starts!

Learn about Greek gastronomy during a 3.5-hour Greek cooking class and dinner in downtown Athens. By learning from a professional cook, you’ll pick up kitchen tips and tricks, as well as learning about how to prepare Greek dishes. You’ll prepare a 3-course meal which includes a homemade spinach pie, a Greek salad, and greek donuts. You won’t have to worry about getting hungry as you’ll be able to eat the dishes you prepare.

Learn how to cook traditional Greek dishes—and even shop in a bustling Athens food market like a local—on this intimate and immersive culinary class. Begin your morning with tea and coffee, and then follow your guide to the market, where you’ll pick out fresh, seasonal ingredients. Enjoy meze dishes and a glass of ouzo before you start cooking your 4-course lunch of Greek specialties; then, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labors, accompanied with wine and other treats.

Learn how to make delicious and authentic Greek food during this 3-hour hands-on cooking class in Athens. Prepare a 3-course lunch from start to finish with your Athenian instructor and a small group of eager students. Sit down to the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine and leave with a small book of recipes to recreate the dishes at home.

Expand your palate and get a behind the scenes look at olive oil production in Greece on a private 3-hour 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.

Learn how to make traditional Greek dishes in a four-hour cooking class. Prepare and eat a wide range of dishes, such as moussaka (main dish with meat), tyropitaria (fried cheese pies), and meze (side dishes). Cook using ancient recipes and local ingredients.  A small group size ensures that you get plenty of one-on-one attention from your teacher.  After eating the four-course meal, take home a personal notebook with each recipe.

Grab a fork and get ready! Welcome to the epitome of Greek food, the Greek meze table. Join our meze class for an evening of laughter, ouzo, and most of all, plate after plate of detectable Greek food. Meze has a dual purpose. Firstly to complement the drink and then to provide a reason for social gathering. - Totally hands-on class - Learn to cook at least 7 traditional Greek meze that can easily be repeated back home - Enjoy good Greek wine and nibbles while cooking - Small groups (up to 10 persons) for a totally personalized experience Leaving the cooking studio you will take with you not only memories of one of the best meals you had in Athens, but also the recipes of what you cooked so you can recreate the whole menu back home. Of course if you have a favorite Greek dish you wish to learn how to cook, please don't hesitate to ask for it when you make the booking. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome. Please let us know upon booking for any dietary restriction.

Experience a taste sensation by immersing yourself into the world of Greek phyllo pies. This is the perfect activity for those who prefer a more personalized cooking experience in a home setting. Your teacher Christina will reveal cooking techniques she’s learned from her grandmother, which you can then use at home. After learning how to make phyllo pies, you’ll enjoy a Greek feast of pies and other seasonal dishes.

Expand your knowledge of Mediterranean gins and enjoy multiple tastings by opting for this exciting gin tasting experience in Athens. Discover more about the gin crafting process and hear stories about each gin you try—information you likely wouldn’t find out about if trying the gins in a bar. Conveniently, all alcoholic beverages are included, as well as bottled water and snacks.

- Totally hands-on class - Learn to cook at least 4 traditional Greek meze that can easily be repeated back home - Enjoy good Greek wine and nibbles while cooking - Small groups (up to 10 persons) for a totally personalized experience Leaving the cooking studio you will take with you not only memories of one of the best meals you had in Athens, but also the recipes of what you cooked so you can recreate the whole menu back home. Of course if you have a favorite Greek dish you wish to learn how to cook, please don't hesitate to ask for it when you make the booking. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome. Please let us know upon booking for any dietary restriction.

Discover the secrets of loukoumades—Greek donuts—in a way you couldn’t by just eating them at restaurants on this family-friendly private Athens cooking class. Discover how these popular treats date from the first Olympic Games in 776 BC, and use the original recipes to create classic sweet and savory versions. Then, eat as many as you wish with honey, fruit, or cheeses, accompanied by unlimited beer, wine, and sodas.

Discover a side of Greek cuisine that you won’t see in most restaurants, and enjoy a hands-on and convivial experience, when you book this private cooking class and home stay. On the first day, meet your host family at their home, enjoy an aperitif, and settle in. Head to a local market to shop for ingredients, and then enjoy a hands-on cooking class. Afterwards, enjoy your hearty meal before heading to bed in your comfortable accommodation. The next day, indulge in a traditional Greek breakfast before departing.

Escape to the Minoan era and live a smashing experience.Bring all your senses to full awareness by discovering how wine and art was made in ancient times. Book now and live this first-time experience!

You will get an amazing interactive experience, you will learn how to boil your Greek coffee that can easily be prepared at home and enjoy any time of the day. Also, we will share with you the history of this coffee and the "battles" between Turkey and Greece for this coffee and the traditional desserts like Baklava and Kataifi.

Deepen your appreciation of Greek wine and cheese with this intimate tasting session in central Athens. With an expert on hand to guide you through your tasting, sample a range of gourmet cheeses and local wines and learn how to pair them so that you bring out the best in both. Hear about the origins of this produce and discover how to taste them and identify them like a professional.

A culinary exploration of Athens for the ultimate foodie. A fun, informative and hands-on experience that engages all the senses! This 5-hour-long experience will give you the opportunity to discover what cooking like an Athenian chef is like and to learn about local culinary traditions. You will participate in every stage involved in preparing a perfect Greek meal and get to enjoy the fruits of your efforts in a welcoming and comfortable setting. Do not miss this relaxed and informative experience that engages all the senses! • Discover Greek cuisine and its hidden treasures • Visit the central food market • Enjoy a cooking course covering a full menu (appetizers, main course, dessert)          • Indulge in a delicious meal made from top end ingredients • Private and relaxed setting in the heart of the city center

Take a break from ancient temples and discover the far-reaching history of Greek winemaking on a private tour to an Athens atelier. Receive personalized attention as you learn about the difference between organic, biodynamic, and natural cultivation methods from your guide, then take time to fully savor four different wine samples, paired with complimentary Greek snacks.