Private Greek Cooking Class, Athens

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Learn how to cook like a Greek, explore the local cuisine and go home with renewed recipes.

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Russell L.

Jun 25, 2024
Fun experience! Learned about the local cuisine and hope it would be prepared by the locals

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Overview

Enjoy an immersive cultural experience by learning how to cook traditional Greek food at this private cooking workshop. Meet your chef at a cooking studio and head to the vibrant Central Agora for fresh ingredients. From Dolmades to Spinach and Feta Pie, there are plenty of delicious Greek dishes to choose from to create your own menu, each dish adjustable to your dietary requirements.

Highlights

Join a private cooking workshop to discover Mediterranean flavors
Source ingredients with a chef at the Central Agora market
Create a personal three-course menu depending on your tastes and preferences
Enjoy dishes such as Dolmades, Spinach or Feta Pie, and Imam Baildi

Know before you go

Duration
4 hours

Recommended for
All ages

Group
Private

What you'll do

Discover the delicious Mediterranean flavors by joining this private cooking workshop. First, meet your chef at the cooking studio and start heading to the Central Agora, where you'll source your ingredients for the cooking class' recipes. Wander through the market and pick out the freshest ingredients, enjoy the sights and smells of the lively market, and sample the local flavors.

You can create your own menu and enjoy a delicious three-course meal with a starter, main dish, and dessert. There are so many delicious Greek dishes to try! From Dolmades, vine leaves filled with rice, herbs, and spices, to Spinach and Feta Pie, and Imam Baildi, a classic dish of eggplant, potatoes, and tomato, you'll find something to tantalize your taste buds! Whether you're looking for a light appetizer or a hearty main course, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The menu will be adjustable to all dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, etc. — just let your specialist know about your preferences, and all will be taken care of.

Sample the delicious flavors of your homemade meals, and savor each bite. Then, sit back and relax with a glass of local wine to bring out the flavors of your culinary creations.

What's included

Fresh bread
Olives
Tzatziki
Greek Kitchen Salad
250ml local wine per person
Water and soft drinks
A shot of Mastiha

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Russell L.

Wake Forest, NC | Reviewed on Jun 25, 2024

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