Top Greece Cooking Classes

Santorini wine and food — all in one half-day tour. After sampling local wine at two Santorini wineries, you’ll meet a local chef for a Greek cooking class. Prepare classics such as an authentic Greek salad and caramelized pork, and learn about Santorini’s cuisine as you cook. This small-group tour runs with just eight people for a personalized experience.

Learn the secrets behind your favorite Greek dishes with this 3-hour cooking class in Athens. Led by an expert instructor, step inside a traditional tavern, sip on a glass of raki and try your hand at four starters and one main course, using fresh, local ingredients. Then sit down to savor the fruits of your labor with your fellow chefs. Numbers are limited to 14 to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Be taught how to make real Greek food and enjoy dinner with a view on this 3.5-hour cooking class in Athens. Head to a much-loved bakery in vibrant Monastiraki and learn how to make traditional Greek dishes, from tzatziki to spinach pie, with hands-on guidance from an experienced chef. Then, when the food is ready, head up to the roof to enjoy the fruits of your labor while you take in unbeatable views of the Acropolis of Athens, the UNESCO-listed jewel in Athens’ crown. This small-group tour is limited to just eight participants.

Immerse yourself in the culinary history and practices of Greece with this 3.5-hour 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. You'll learn along with a small group of just 15 people, which ensures an intimate atmosphere and dedicated attention from your guide.

Discover the secrets of Mykonos’ cuisine on this enjoyable 6-hour cooking class. Travel to a traditional farm estate and under the watchful eye of a culinary instructor, learn how to conjure up delicious local recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. At the end of your lesson, savor your creations for lunch or dinner with your fellow cooks, all washed down with local wine and drinks. Choose a daytime or evening class, and upgrade to add a farm or island tour or a walking tour of Mykonos Town or Ano Mera village.

Treat your taste buds to a culinary island adventure on this half-day food and wine tour of Santorini. Taste fresh, seasonal produce at a local farm, and sip volcanic varietals at a family estate winery. Then, head to an open-air restaurant for a cooking class designed around traditional island recipes. Sit down to enjoy your handmade feast along with more wine, and receive a recipe booklet so you can impress your friends and enjoy the flavors of Santorini back home.

Savor the best of Santorini’s gastronomic traditions thanks to this 4-hour private food tour and cooking lesson. Sample some of the island’s top wines during visits to two of its top wineries. Then learn about some of Santorini’s most iconic agricultural products like white eggplants at a local farm. Cap it all off with a cooking lesson and lunch incorporating local foodstuffs.

Visit the family mountain home of a local Cretan for a completely authentic evening of cooking, eating, and cultural exchange. Begin your visit with a walk through the vegetable gardens, where you harvest ingredients to use in your recipes. Learn traditional dishes from your hosts, and hear the stories behind each dish. Enjoy a walk through the mountain paths with views of the Aegean Sea. Sit down to a meal you helped prepare, including local wine and a sweet dessert.

Combine ancient Greek history with Mykonian cookery on a private day trip. Cruise to the island of Delos to stroll around the UNESCO-listed ruins. Explore the Sacred Way, Temple of Apollo, museum and other sights as your guide shares their history and legends. Then, sail back to Mykonos and visit Mykonian Spiti, a traditional island home, farm and cooking school. Learn to cook classic Mykonian cuisine, savor your creations at dinner and receive a culinary gift basket. Upgrade to include a Mykonian Spiti farm visit or Mykonos Town walking tour.

Pair Santorini's natural beauty with authentic Greek cuisine on this combo hike and cooking lesson. Get fantastic views of the volcanic caldera on a trek through the vineyards and old villas of the south island, finishing at a secluded beach. Help prepare typical dishes under the guidance of a family chef, and sit down to enjoy your homemade creations in this scenic spot. Get back to nature again with time for swimming and sunbathing after the meal.

Discover the wealth of the Cretan land with a hands-on private cooking class in the beautiful Heraklion countryside! Learn how to prepare the most distinctive Cretan dishes and let expert Cretan cooks introduce you to the traditional art of cooking. For real gastronomy adventurers only!

Starting from Naxos town, we visit the lush settings of Flerio, Melanes. There lies the impressive statue of Kouros, so called the “Greek”, 6,4 meters long, dated from the 7th century BC. After working up our appetite, we set off to the traditional village of Galini. After a 15 minutes drive, we arrive to the village square. There, in Mrs Voula’s kitchen we cook using only naxian products and traditional cooking methods, special recipes such as “gemista”! At the end we all enjoy our homemade meal!

Learn how to make delicious and authentic Greek food during this 3-hour hands-on cooking class in Athens. Prepare a 3-course lunch from start to finish with your Athenian instructor and a small group of eager students. Sit down to the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine and leave with a small book of recipes to recreate the dishes at home.

Learn to cook authentic Greek food from a local chef during this 3-hour private culinary class in Athens. Visit small local shops with your hostess and instructor, Chef Melina, to select the freshest organic produce for your meal. Help choose the traditional Greek recipe you'd like to learn and Melina will guide you through the cooking process step by step. Sit down with your hostess and the products of your labor to eat, drink, listen to Greek music and chat about local life in Athens. Take home recipes that you can recreate at home after your experience.

Steeped in ancient custom, Crete holds a special place in Grecian history and myth. But Crete is more than its past – the island thrives today, bustling and brimming with industry, family, and culture. Experience vibrant island life first-hand in Vatos village and take the opportunity to learn artisanal bread-baking in Crete’s own traditional style.

Experience a taste sensation by immersing yourself into the world of Greek phyllo pies. This is the perfect activity for those who prefer a more personalized cooking experience in a home setting. Your teacher Christina will reveal cooking techniques she’s learned from her grandmother, which you can then use at home. After learning how to make phyllo pies, you’ll enjoy a Greek feast of pies and other seasonal dishes.

Learn about Greek gastronomy during a 3.5-hour Greek cooking class and dinner in downtown Athens. By learning from a professional cook, you’ll pick up kitchen tips and tricks, as well as learning about how to prepare Greek dishes. You’ll prepare a 3-course meal which includes a homemade spinach pie, a Greek salad, and greek donuts. You won’t have to worry about getting hungry as you’ll be able to eat the dishes you prepare.

Get a masterclass in Cretan cuisine with a private, half-day winery tour and cooking class in Heraklion. Begin with a visit to a renowned winery, where you’ll learn about winemaking and take part in a guided wine tasting. Then, continue to a reconstructed village and visit a folkore museum before receiving hands-on instruction from one of the locals in the delicacies of Cretan cooking.

Learn how to make traditional Greek dishes in a four-hour cooking class. Prepare and eat a wide range of dishes, such as moussaka (main dish with meat), tyropitaria (fried cheese pies), and meze (side dishes). Cook using ancient recipes and local ingredients.  A small group size ensures that you get plenty of one-on-one attention from your teacher.  After eating the four-course meal, take home a personal notebook with each recipe.

Get a taste of the Greek Islands while in Athens on this fabulous home cooking experience. By cooking in a local home, you’ll get a more authentic experience. As it’s a private lesson, you’ll be able to ask questions along the way, and have a more personalized experience. You’ll learn to make a range of dishes, such as Greek pizza, oven-cooked chickpeas, or veal casserole. After cooking, you’ll sit back, relax, and enjoy the food you’ve prepared.

Experience Greek hospitality and enjoy an authentic introduction to Greek cuisine as you dine with a local family in Nafplion. Join your hosts at their family home for a delicious home-cooked lunch or dinner; tuck into traditional Greek dishes and regional specialties; and gain a fascinating insight into Greek life and culture.

Discover Santorini’s ancient history and winemaking traditions on a private 5-hour tour with a driver. Independently, you'll explore the ruins at Akrotiri, where excavations have revealed a Minoan town destroyed by volcanic ash some 3,600 years ago. See the ingenious drainage system and remains of 3-storied houses, and discover evidence of winemaking, early proof of the island’s still-thriving viticulture. Continue on the wine trail to visit three of Santorini’s top wineries. See their unique vine-growing baskets, learn about the winemaking processes, and taste a selection of 12 Santorinian and Greek wines.

Learn Cretan cuisine, known for its simple, healthy recipes and use of fresh, locally-grown produce; in particular, olive oil. Said to be key to Mediterraneans’ long, healthy and happy lives, the good oil is a staple of almost every traditional dish in Greece. Over four hours and five courses, enjoy a hands-on cooking class that will leave you full-bellied and brimming with Cretan culinary inspiration.

Getting to grips with traditional Greek cooking is easier when you learn from someone in the know—a culinary pro. This private cooking class in Athens obliges, with personal tuition from a local chef. Conjure up a classic lunch, including starter, salads, and a main, with step-by-step direction; and savor your home-cooked creations with a traditional dessert. A glass of wine, cooking lesson diploma, and return hotel transfers are included.