Athens

Athens 4-Hour Cooking Class with Central Market Visit

Badge of ExcellenceAthens, Greece
Traditional Greek Cooking Class
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Learn to cook Greek food from a local chef
  • Visit the Central Market and another off-the-beaten-path shopping destination
  • Small group ensures personalized attention
  • Glass of wine or soft drink included

Sample Menu

Starter

Tzatziki

Creamy Greek yoghurt dip infused with garlic and cucumber

Starter

Spanakotiropita

Spirals of phyllo stuffed with feta, spinach and fresh herbs

Main

Dolmades

Tasty little parcels of rice and herbs rolled up in vine leaves. Meat lovers can add some beef to the mix.

Main

Imam Baildi

A delicious meal of roasted eggplant topped with a Mediterranean sweet and sour sauce, completed with feta cheese.

Dessert

Portokalopita

Sticky orange pie made from shredded phyllo, orange zest and cinnamon.

What's Included

  • A walk through the market with the cook
  • All ingredients
  • Water, a serving of wine and a shot of local liquor
  • Recipes to create the dishes at home
  • Cooking class workshop led by an expert
  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Athinas 36, Athina 105 51, Greece

    Head on up to the first floor of the building, there are signs that will lead you up to the studio.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • There is 30 minutes of walking on the market walk so please wear comfortable footwear and clothing that is weather-appropriate.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Operated by The Greek Kitchen

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:I am a vegetarian / I have allergies / I am gluten or lacto free.

A:Just let us know any dietary requirements in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.

Jul 2019

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Alexandra_F
We loved this class and our instructor! The instructor was engaging, informative and so enjoyable to spend time with. We loved learning about Greek cuisine (regions foods came from, cultural information) as well as how to correctly hold knives and quick kitchen tricks to help the prep process along. The food we created was amazing! Also, the trip to central market was very cool. I would recommend this amazing experience to everyone visiting Athens. A highlight of our trip.

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Fun & Yum
Ellen_V, May 2024
What fun! Vasia does a wonderful job of introducing the class to Greek markets and dishes. Everything was so tasty too!!
Great fun! Great meal!
Laura_I, May 2024
Our chef was amazing; friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. She brought us to the Grand markets to point out various foods some of which we used for the 5 dishes we made. And, no need to try to scramble to scribble recipes as you go as they are all on the Greek Kithen web site. Highly recommend this educational and tasty experience. Many thanks!
Authentic, Hands On Cooking Experience
Christine_O, May 2024
This was the perfect way to kick off our stay in Athens - the staff were so friendly (especially Vasia and Antonia!) they kept us laughing and smiling the whole time. The quality of the food was amazing and everyone got to participate and contribute to the meal in someway. We made spanakopita and orange pie and we tried ordering it at restaurants later in our trip but they paled in comparison to the ones we made in this class! The 4 hours went by too quickly, I could have stayed there all day :)
Fantastic
Carol_M, May 2024
Thespina was amazing. Very patient and engaged all of the guests and worked through allergy issues. Food was amazing. Was a great cooking class. Would highly recommend
Around the world
Erin_B, May 2024
The vast nationalities of people who love authentic food, laughing as one big family. Truly an enjoyable experience.
Recommend
See_H, Apr 2024
The market tour was a bit of a whirlwind, and I would’ve appreciated a more leisurely pace so that I could explore the stalls. However, given the work that awaited us in the kitchen, I understand why we moved the way we did. The cooking class was well-structured, with each participant owning prep of a single ingredient for each dish. We created a multi-course meal, comprised of TRUE tzatziki, dolmades, spanakopita, İmam bayıldı (a new fave!), and portokalopita. I’m salivating just thinking about that orange pie, and I’m planning to make the İmam bayıldı at home. We also sampled an interesting Greek liqueur that I’ll never forget. I left full and satisfied. Many thanks to our teacher, Chef Thanasis. His knowledge, pride, and passion for his history and culture shined through.
Like meeting a cousin for the first time...
Hanna_K, Apr 2024
The teacher is amazing and funny. He's like a cousin that you never met that takes you under his wing and teaches you all you need to know about the mother-country,
Fabulous!!!
Linda_P, Apr 2024
What a fabulous experience we had with Thanos learning great recipes , cooking and eating the most delicious meal of our time in Athens!!! We loved that Thanos also shared about his family and growing up in Greece! Would give this 6 stars if possible!!! Thanos was amazing!!!🥰🙌
Fun cooking class
Steffie_H, Apr 2024
Our host was friendly, interesting, and very funny. She facilitated the experience with ease and was very informative about Greek food and culture. We made some new friends and gathered new recipes to take home. Great job!
Pittsburgh Gal Cooks in Athens
Kristen_E, Apr 2024
Because I wanted a hands-on experience in Athens but my partner doesn't drink alcohol or like olives, I chose this cooking class. Our classmates came from all over the world and added to the fun. Our instructor, Vasia, gave us a tour of the nearby partially covered open-air food market. Back at the kitchen, we took turns chopping ingredients for things like tzatziki and making individual dishes. We learned how to roll both dolmades (rice +/- ground beef in grape leaves) and spanakopita. There was an eggplant dish, and dessert was an orange "pie" with torn phyllo dough that had the texture of a British pudding. Along the way, Vasia told jokes and played music, and we chatted amongst ourselves. Maria also helped clean up and with the baking. It was a lot of fun!
The Greek Kitchen
AlanK, Apr 2024
Very enjoyable experience. Loved the walk to the Central Market and the hands on experience in creating our Greek dishes.
Highlight of our Athens Trip!
Alexandra_F, Apr 2024
We loved this class and our instructor! The instructor was engaging, informative and so enjoyable to spend time with. We loved learning about Greek cuisine (regions foods came from, cultural information) as well as how to correctly hold knives and quick kitchen tricks to help the prep process along. The food we created was amazing! Also, the trip to central market was very cool. I would recommend this amazing experience to everyone visiting Athens. A highlight of our trip.
Interactive Fun experience
DawnBoone, Apr 2024
The trip to the market, Visia our instructor for the day was fun, engaging and kept it lively!! It was well worth the money!! Book the class!!! ❤️
Food and Fun
Louise_R, Apr 2024
Awesome. Nice way to meet people, share good food and have a great memory. Left me wanting to learn more about Greek foods.
Great learning experience
Franco_G, Apr 2024
My daughter and I had a fantastic experience and really enjoyed learning to cook some amazing Greek food and hear about Greek culture and meet some interesting people travelling and living in Athens. Couldn’t recommend it any more highly.
Such a memorable experience
Sarah_S, Apr 2024
Our experience with The Greek Kitchen was amazing. Wonderful menu and great kitchen tips. My husband, who was initially skeptical and only agreed because “Happy wife - happy life” throughly enjoyed himself. He said it was a great balance to all the nonstop sightseeing. Also the food was incredible. Thank you so much for the lovely time!
Amazing time worth the money
Lu_J, Apr 2024
Great experience! It was a much smaller group and got to visit a local market, our host was knowledgeable and very funny. The food we made was amazing and everything taste fresh. Very professional, the kitchen assistant is amazing doing a lot of the behind the scene work. Very clean and organized we started on time and ended right on time, highly recommend
Great food and a hysterical host
dawnk107, Mar 2024
We had an absolute blast at our cooking class. Our host, Vasia, was so much fun. She has a wonderful, warm personality and a great sense of humor. The food was fantastic. I would do this again because it was such a fun experience. Highly recommend.
Delicious and memorable Greek experience
Christina_S, Mar 2024
The host made this experience so much fun and throughout the workshop, he made sure we each contributed in all of the cooking. The market tour was the only thing that wasn't that enjoyable, especially the meat markets for vegetarians. All of the food we made was delicious and included a lot more dishes than we expected. Definitely recommend this workshop if you're spending time in Athens.
A Total Blast!
Suzanne_W, Mar 2024
It was a very enjoyable experience and atmosphere. Vasia is a very warm, welcoming host and enthusiast of Greek Cooking. We had a blast spending time at the school. I would recommend this experience to anyone. I especially loved how everyone contributed to the experience. Would recommend to anyone!
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