easy
3 hours
Open to all fitness levels; no prior cooking experience necessary
Join a lively Greek meze cooking class in Athens to learn authentic recipes, savor traditional spirits, and connect with Greek culture through its vibrant cuisine. Perfect for food lovers!
Ages 8+ • 3 Hours • Grab a fork and get ready!
Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece in a lively meze cooking class! Over three hours, you'll create six delicious mezes and a dessert, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Enjoy traditional Greek spirits like ouzo while learning to bring the essence of Greek hospitality into your home.
Duration: 3 Hours
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 delectable Greek food.
Mezes (mezedes for plural) means a small plate of hot or cold dish that is served alongside other mezedes. Mezedes have a dual purpose. Firstly to complement the drink (and by drink we mean Greek spirits like ouzo, raki or tsipouro) and then to provide a reason for social gathering.
During this class you will learn to cook at least 6 different meze and a dessert, so when you get back home, you will able to offer your friends and family the best gift from your holidays: a meze experience
Dolmades Vine leaves, rice, herbs
Tzatziki Greek yoghurt, garlic, dill, cucumber
Zucchini fritters Zucchini, herbs, kefalograviera
Eggplant rolls Eggplants, tomato sauce, cheese
Stuffed peppers Banana peppers, cheese
Tigania Pork or chicken, wine
Dessert Greek yoghurt mousse Yoghurt, whipping cream, fruits
OR
Saragli Phyllo, almonds, cinnamon, honey
90 Evripidou, 10553, Athens, Greece
Focus on using authentic, fresh herbs and produce for the best flavor.
Bring an apron and be ready to actively participate in cooking.
Sample your creations with Greek spirits to fully embrace the cultural experience.
Classes fill up quickly—reserve your spot early for a lively session.
Greek cuisine has been shaped over centuries, reflecting cultural exchanges and local ingredients, making meze a cornerstone of social dining.
The class emphasizes sustainable sourcing of ingredients and reducing waste, supporting local farmers and markets.
Protect your clothes and stay comfortable during hands-on cooking.
Provided by the class, but bring your favorite if preferred.
Jot down recipes and tips to recreate at home.
Stand comfortably as you cook through the session.