Top 10 Cooking Classes in Athens

Destination: Athens.
Forget Chefs' Hat! ​Taste the authentic Mama's Greek Cuisine Leave formalities out, grab a beer or a wine from the fridge and let's have fun. If you are looking for the real Greek hospitality and customs, you are in the right spot. Have you ever tasted the real tomato from the fields? Do you know how the vegetables taste if they have never been to the fridge? Create unforgettable edible memories! ​With us you will eat homemade food, cooked with love and passion. We always amend the menu and serve seasonal stuff, all the ingredients you will eat are bought same day and the vegetables have never been to the fridge.
Known For: Athens Food & Drink, Athens Cooking Classes, Athens Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Athens.
Grab a fork and get ready! 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 detectable Greek food. - Totally hands-on class - Learn to cook at least 6 traditional Greek meze dishes - Enjoy good Greek wine or spirits and nibbles while cooking - Small groups for a totally personalized experience After our class you will take with you - the recipes of what you cooked - tips to make your stay in Athens even better - memories from one of the best meals you had in Athens Our classes take place at CookinAthens, a cooking studio at a totally renovated loft in the center of Athens with a breathtaking view of the Acropolis. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome. Please let us know upon booking for any dietary restriction, food allergies or dislikes.
Known For: Athens Food & Drink, Athens Cooking Classes, Athens Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Athens.
Learn to make hand-made phyllo pies in a local Athenian home. Christina is passionate about baking traditional phyllo pies using a technique she first learned from her grandmother. After attending culinary school, Christina perfected the phyllo technique by working in a local bakery where she expertly created a wide variety of phyllo pies from scratch. Christina will teach you to make phyllo dough in her kitchen and how to construct a flaky, savory pie. After your pie has baked you will sit at Christina's table and share a meal of her inventive, seasonal Greek dishes.  This experience offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn to cook one of Greece's best known dishes with a local expert. You will get a real glimpse in to modern Greek life and learn about the culinary traditions that have been passed down through generations of home-cooks.
Known For: Athens Food & Drink, Athens Cooking Classes.
Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Athens.
We will offer an in depth Gin tasting experience at our specially designed tasting atelier in the historical centre of Athens and discover the top Mediterranean Gins. Sample a range of hand-selected gins as you learn to identify the unique flavours. Our host will introduce and provide guests with a brief history about gin crafting and the traditional ways of making gins. We will taste our way through different gins sampling a variety of different expressions with a small back story behind each one. Our matrix will enhance the overall experience with material around gin crafting. The ultimate experience for gin enthusiasts
Known For: Athens Cocktail Tastings, Athens Food & Drink, Athens Mixology Classes, Athens Dining Experiences, Athens Wine Making Workshops, Athens Restaurants, Athens Cooking Classes, Athens Wine Tastings, Athens Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Athens.
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Katerina who has been cooking as private chef all over the Greek islands for the past 7 years now and had the opportunity to work and learn from some very talented Greek chefs. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Katerina will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Greek dishes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's home. • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Greek culture and learn to cook Greek Mediterranean cuisine with a twist! • 100% private activity • Experience Greek hospitality in a residential Athens neighborhood • Vegetarian options available
Known For: Athens Cooking Classes, Athens Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Athens.
Get ready for a very interactive wine tasting and prepare your palette to taste the best of Greek wines. This wine tasting is customizable to your preferences. You may create your own set of wines by choosing from our selection. We will explain to you the differences in the style of the most known grapes and their expressions throughout the regions. At the same time, we will as well review the wine tasting techniques, how to detect a faulty wine and how to pair wine with food You will learn a lot about GREAT Greek wines and Greek food. Servings of both wine and food are generous and you will have the opportunity to taste the flavours of Greece.
Known For: Athens Food & Drink, Athens Spring Break, Athens Wine Making Workshops, Athens Cooking Classes, Athens Wine Tastings.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Athens.
Unearth the essence of Greek cuisine on a culinary odyssey through Athens' vibrant central market! Handpick the finest ingredients—ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic herbs. ️ Then, immerse yourself in the art of Greek cooking, choosing between succulent Yemista or comforting Moussaka/Pastitsio. ‍ Under expert guidance, craft these timeless dishes, ensuring each bite is steeped in Greek heritage. Elevate your skills with rustic, aromatic bread and authentic Greek salad or hearty Ntakos. No feast is complete without creamy Tzatziki and fiery Spicy Feta Spread. And to sweeten the experience, indulge in a decadent Greek dessert. Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure, where every dish tells a story and every flavor sings of Greece's rich culinary heritage! ️
Known For: Athens Cooking Classes, Athens Ports of Call Tours, Athens Shore Excursions, Athens Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Athens.
Ancient Greek donuts, made at Melinas delight cuisine in Chalandri, north Athens  the traditional loukoumades, a recipe which was created during the first Olympic games in 776BC will be presented and be cooked by you. Be excited about this cooking class where for the duration time of 3 hours, you can cook, learn the tips, and eat as many as you like loukoumades,  the Ancient Greek Athletes food.
Known For: Athens Food & Drink, Athens Cooking Classes.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Athens.
Step into a true Greek kitchen and experience cooking as it’s done in Greece — with heart, passion, and joy. In this hands-on class, you create your own menu, choosing one pie, one main, one dip, and one salad. Every dish is crafted for your taste, yet guided by the essence of Greek culinary culture: learning to adapt flavors, honor tradition, and make each dish your own. Cook with fresh, local ingredients alongside a local mom or dad, rolling delicate phyllo, mixing vibrant flavors, and exploring techniques passed down through generations. It’s not just about following a recipe — it’s about bringing Greek flavors closer to you, shaping them with your hands and taste buds. End the experience with a shared meal where everyone enjoys their creations — whether savored individually or shared with the table. This is more than a cooking class; it’s a journey into Greek culture, food, and the joy of creating your personal feast.
Known For: Athens Small Group, Athens Food & Drink, Athens Cooking Classes.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Athens.
You’ll also gain practical knowledge to create your own unique olive oil and honey combinations—unlocking new ways to enhance your cooking, boost your health, and even benefit your skin.
Known For: Athens Food & Drink, Athens Cooking Classes, Athens New Product, Athens Small Group, Athens Best Conversion.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.