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Local Home Cooking – A Taste Of The Greek Islands In Athens

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Activity3 hGreek, English5.0 (9)
Categories:Dining ExperiencesWeather Dependent - Weather-ProofLunchDinnerFood & Drink

This experience is unique because it combines Greece's rich cultural heritage with luxury and a friendly, intimate atmosphere. Set in an elegant Athenian home adorned with authentic paintings, antiques, and vintage décor, guests are welcomed into a space where they can feel at home, like part of the family. You’ll learn traditional Greek recipes from a professional cook and a passionate self-taught cook—authors of a popular e-cookbook on authentic Greek and island flavors. The focus on Greek island dishes, alongside recipes from other regions, creates a distinctive gastronomic experience. A historical overview of Greek cuisine ties it all together, exploring how geography and tradition shape these unforgettable dishes. From the moment you begin cooking, you’ll feel the warmth of a welcoming environment, making this much more than a cooking class—it’s a culinary journey where you’ll enjoy great company and fine food in a space that feels like home.

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  • · Minimum 1 travelers
  • · Up to 4 travelers

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Menu & tasting

Indulge in a private, hands-on cooking experience in an elegant Athenian home, beautifully adorned with original paintings, antiques, and vintage décor, creating an atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Under the expert guidance of Christo, a professional cook from Corfu, and Fotini, a passionate self-taught cook, master five traditional Greek recipes, with a special focus on island cuisines, but also featuring dishes from other regions of Greece, crafted with seasonal ingredients and time-honored techniques. Begin with a fascinating historical overview, discovering the evolution of Greek cuisine where geography and tradition blend into unforgettable flavors. Once your masterpieces are complete, enjoy an intimate dining experience with fine Greek wine, in a setting that combines luxury, warmth, and authentic hospitality. This is more than a cooking class—it’s an immersive journey through the culinary and cultural treasures of Greece, brought to life in an art-filled Athenian home.

  • Maidanosalatamain

    A traditional recipe from Syros island made of parsley, onion, caper and garlic.

  • Tebelopitamain

    A traditional Greek pie with Greek feta cheese.

  • Mossaikodessert

    A traditional Greek sweet made of cocoa

  • Papoudia saladstarter

    A salad of black eyed peas, rice and vegetables from the island of Kimolos.

  • Soutzoukakia in the ovenmain

    Greek meatballs with many spices baked in the oven with tomato sauce and potatoes.

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Alcoholic beverages: 1-2 glasses of wine. Minimum age of alcohol consumption 18 years old.
  • Lunch
  • Vegetarian option is available.
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Dinner: 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.

What's not included

  • Private transportation

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Local Home Cooking – A Taste of the Greek Islands in Athens

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