easy
3 hours
No specific physical fitness required—suitable for all age groups starting at 8 years old.
Join CookinAthens in the heart of Athens for a lively cooking class experience where you craft a full six-course traditional Greek meal. Share food, wine, and stories around a communal table in this immersive culinary adventure.
Ages 8+ • 3 Hours • Most Popular!
Experience the heart of Greek culture in a lively cooking class where you'll prepare a sumptuous six-course meal. Gather around a communal table to enjoy traditional dishes like moussaka and spanakopita, paired with fine Greek wine. Engage in spirited conversation and laughter, making this culinary adventure truly unforgettable.
Duration: 3 Hours
In Greece, traditionally, lunch is the largest meal of the day. Lunch (especially Sunday’s one) usually takes the form of a feast where all the family meets, discusses (loudly), laughs, drinks and argues about everything.
During this class you will learn how to cook a 6 courses simple, traditional Greek lunch/dinner, which we will all devour afterwards around our big table, while talking, laughing and drinking good Greek wine.
Dolmades Vine leaves, rice, herbs
Tzatziki Greek yoghurt, garlic, dill, cucumber
Spanakopita Phyllo made from scratch, spinach, leeks, herbs, manouri cheese
OR Tiropita Phyllo made from scratch, kaseri cheese, manouri cheese
OR Pastitsio Pasta, meat sauce, béchamel
OR Giouvetsi Beef or chicken, tomato sauce, orzo, kefalograviera
[During winter we also cook giouvarlakia or pork with leeks and celery or avgolemono chicken soup]
OR Saragli Phyllo, almonds, cinnamon, honey
90 Evripidou, 10553, Athens, Greece
CookinAthens requires at least two participants per session; early reservations ensure availability.
Dress casually for the hands-on cooking session where you’ll be actively preparing multiple dishes.
The full experience runs about three hours; arriving promptly maximizes your time spent cooking and dining.
Contact CookinAthens in advance to discuss any allergies or dietary preferences to customize your menu.
Greek cuisine reflects millennia of Mediterranean trade and cultural exchange, with recipes often passed down through generations.
CookinAthens emphasizes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to reduce food miles and support sustainable agricultural practices.
You'll be standing and moving around the kitchen during the class.
Provided by CookinAthens, but you may bring your own for comfort or style.
Indoor temperatures can vary, so layering keeps you comfortable.
fall|winter|spring specific
Optional for jotting down recipes and cooking tips.