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.

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.

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.

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.

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 - 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, tips and hints to make your stay in Athens even better and a small gift to remember us. 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. Private classes also available upon request.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. - Totally hands-on class - Learn to cook at least 7 traditional Greek meze dishes - Enjoy good Greek wine or spirits and nibbles while cooking - Small groups for a totally personalized experience After our class you will take with you - the recipes of what you cooked - tips to make your stay in Athens even better - memories from one of the best meals you had in Athens - a small gift to remember us 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. Our classes take place at CookinAthens, a cooking studio at a totally renovated loft in the center of Athens with a breathtaking view of the Acropolis. 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.