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Culinary Adventure in Athens with Greek Traditional Cooking - Athens

Culinary Adventure in Athens with Greek Traditional Cooking

Athinamoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

No prior fitness required, but participants should be comfortable standing and working in a kitchen.

Overview

Discover the flavors of Greece firsthand with a hands-on cooking class in Athens' Koukaki neighborhood. Learn to make classic dishes and bring home a taste of Greece!

Cooking Class
Athina,

Greek Traditional Cooking Class

ages 8+ • 3,5 hours • vegan • authentic flavors of Greece • air-condition

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About This Adventure

Join a delightful cooking class in Koukaki, Athens, where you'll dive into the rich flavors of traditional Greek cuisine. Work in small teams to create iconic dishes like moussaka and spanakopita, then savor your culinary creations together. Leave with a digital recipe book to recreate the magic at home!

Discover Greek Cuisine: Cooking Class in Athens

Immerse yourself in the world of traditional Greek cuisine - vegan, healthy and incredibly delicious! In our cookery course in Koukaki, near the Acropolis, you will learn how to prepare classic dishes such as moussaka, spanakopita, delicious almond feta and much more.

Our classes take place in small groups of a maximum of 10 people, so that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate and learn from the preparation. After a brief introduction to the course, it's time to get down to business: In two teams, you will cook the delicious dishes step by step, which we will then enjoy together.

At the end of the course, you will receive a digital recipe book so that you can recreate the dishes at home at any time. Let yourself be inspired and experience the diversity of Greek cuisine - we look forward to seeing you!

Dishes

  • Moussaka with Cashew Bechamel
  • Tzatziki - Yoghurt cucumber dip
  • Spanakopita - Spinach cake
  • Fava - yellow greek hummus
  • Dakos - cretan speciality
  • Almond-Feta
  • Koulouri - sesam rings
  • Ekmek - Dessert speciality

Included

  • Water, White Wine, beer & non-alcoholic beer
  • Ouzo
  • Digital recipe book in english

Important to Know

  • Private lessons are available on request. Please note that the total cost of a private lesson depends on the size of the group.
  • The courses take place from a group size of 5 people. We will inform you 24 hours in advance if the appointment does not materialise.

Meeting Point

SOYBIRD - Veikou 77 - 11741 Athens (near Acropolis)

Adventure Tips

Arrive early

Get there a few minutes before class begins to settle in and meet your hosts.

Bring an apron

Wearing an apron keeps your clothes clean and adds to the fun of cooking.

Ask questions

Engage with your instructor for tips and background stories about the dishes.

Enjoy the process

Take your time and focus on mastering each step for a better experience.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Small birds and city pigeons
  • Street cats

History

Koukaki was historically a working-class neighborhood that has transformed into a cultural hub known for its authentic Greek atmosphere.

Conservation

This class emphasizes sustainable ingredient sourcing and minimizing waste in cooking practices.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable clothing

Essential

Wear comfortable clothes suitable for standing and cooking.

Apron

Essential

Protects your clothes and makes cleaning easier.

Notebook or phone for photos

Capture memories or notes of the recipes.

Reusable shopping bag

Take home ingredients or souvenirs from the market.