The 14 Best Greek Cooking Classes

1.Greek Cuisine Cooking Class in Santorini with Recipes and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 969 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Meet Chef Christos at Feggera in Megalochori for a 3.5-hour Greek cooking class. Prepare tzatziki, salad, tomato fritters, and pastitsio, then sit down to eat with island wine. The class welcomes beginners, families, vegetarians, and those needing gluten-free options.

“This was a very relaxed and enjoyable cooking class. Christos was easy to understand and clear on his instructions. He allowed everyone to have a chance to participate and the food was delicious!”

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2.Greek Cooking Class in Athens Including Rooftop Dinner with Acropolis View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 826 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Meet chef-led hosts such as Spyros, Stamatis, or Kostas inside the Artist hotel in Psirri. Over four hours, you’ll prepare spanakopita, tzatziki, salad, moussaka, and galatopita, then eat your meal on the rooftop with the Acropolis in view.

“I really enjoyed learning how to prepare famous Greek dishes such as Spanakopita, Mousaka and Tzatziki with Chef Spyros! He’s very talented, communicated well and created a great atmosphere. The location was beautiful inside a boutique hotel. The area where we held the class was stunning only to be bested by the rooftop dining area where we had a perfect view of the Parthenon. I would recommend this class”

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3.Greek Small-Group Athens Cooking Class & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

Meet at 4 pm near the Acropolis for a four-hour Greek cooking class in an Athens taverna. With instructors such as Stella, Niki, or Lucy, prepare shared dishes including spanakopita, dolmas, lamb, tzatziki, salad, and dessert, then sit down to eat with one included drink.

“Niki and stella were great! Very clear and informative instructions. We had a lot of fun and we learned alot of useful information about greek food. The food was worth it! Thank you!”

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4.Athens: Greek Cooking Class & Dinner on a Rooftop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · 4 hours · from $108

In Psirri, near Monastiraki Square, an English-speaking chef such as Spyros, Kostas, or Stam guides you through moussaka, spinach pie, tzatziki, salad, and dessert. You cook as a group, then eat your handmade meal on a rooftop facing the Acropolis.

“It was great, the chef was great, very understanding and patient, the only thing we didn’t like is the other girl that came to the class as well that was Anti-Semitic and and treated us horribly, there is no room for politics in cooking class.”

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5.Athens: Greek Cuisine Cooking Class and 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 270 reviews · 4 hours · from $115

Spend four hours at Hill Athens cooking a seasonal Greek meal with an English-speaking instructor such as Niki, Stella, or Viki. Prepare salads, starters, a main dish, and dessert, then eat together with one glass of wine and take home the recipes.

“What a brilliant experience. Meeting others to create a greek feas. What better way to spend an afternoon into evening. Stella, our teacher was exceptionally patient, encouraging and kind. She smiled throughout the class and really had us believing we were great cooks 😂 her knowledge was great and she really took her time to show us and help us make an delicious dinner. We then ate this all together with views of the acropolis above us. What a time we had! 100/10 experience that I urge you all to book 🥳✨️👏🏾”

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6.Traditional Greek cooking class and lunch or dinner with an Acropolis view

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join Marilena and the CookinAthens team for a three-hour, hands-on Greek cooking class near the Acropolis. Prepare dishes such as tzatziki, phyllo pie, salad, moussaka, and dessert, then eat together with Greek wine and spirits. Recipes arrive by email so you can repeat the meal at home.

“It was so much fun The food was amazing and so were the chefs. The place is a little difficult to find but look for the cook in athens sign on the side of the building.”

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7.Greek Cooking Class with a Local Chef, Wine, & Meal in Drios

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 246 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $136

In Drios, chef Maria Anousaki and her team guide you through six Greek dishes based on family recipes. You will cook together, taste local wine and souma, learn a traditional dance, then sit down to your shared meal. Recipes are sent afterward, and dietary needs can be accommodated.

“This is an absolute MUST when you visit Paros. Maria and her family are so welcoming, and you really get an understanding of Greek hospitality. The recipes were easy to follow and with the help of everyone, there was never a moment of doubt or hesitation. You’ll eat, drink, dance, and laugh your way through the night.”

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8.Half-Day Greek Cooking Class of Zakynthian Culture with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

At The Green Frog in Argassi, Alex, Mandy, and their family guide you through a small-group Greek cooking class. You prepare local dishes, taste olive oils and cheeses, hear stories about Zakynthos, and sit down to a garden lunch. Choose Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday for a different menu.

“This was one of the highlights of our Greece trip. Alex and Mandi were phenomenal, it was so much fun to learn how to make the different dishes and the food was delicious. I can't recommend it highly enough and I can't wait to cook the food we learned how to make.”

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9.Oia: Greek Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Grandmother

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 208 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Meet Areti, a lifelong Santorini resident and former Oia restaurant owner, for a hands-on Greek cooking class in her private kitchen. In three hours, you’ll prepare a four-course meal with fresh ingredients, adapt dishes for dietary needs, share wine, and take home recipes.

“Absolutely the best activity we’ve done on our trip! I did this Greek cooking class in Santorini with my 4-year-old daughter, and it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we felt like we were being welcomed into someone’s home, not just as guests, but like part of the family. The host’s granddaughter was there too, and she and my daughter became fast friends, which made the whole experience even more special. The class was hands-on, engaging, and full of warmth. We learned to make traditional dishes that were absolutely delicious and I picked up so many clever cooking tips and tricks that I can’t wait to use at…”

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10.Thessaloniki: Cooking & Dining Experience with Greek Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 85 reviews · from $67Best value

Join Dora and Michael in their Thessaloniki home for a three-hour Greek cooking and dining evening. Prepare moussaka, tzatziki, salad, and dessert, sample local tapas and drinks, hear stories about Greece, and learn a traditional dance in a small group of up to seven.

“Fantastic experience! Warm and inviting home with many traditional foods and drinks…history and dancing. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. They are passionate about sharing Greece. Their family cooking with us felt personal and genuine.”

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11.Tasting Rhodes: Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & more in an Authentic Greek village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Meet Panos and the Trekking Hellas team in Apollona, or request hotel pickup, for a four-hour village experience. Walk through local lanes, visit a women’s cooperative and winery, cook tzatziki, dolmadakia, cheese pies, and more, then finish with lunch and Greek coffee.

“We had a great time in Rhodes ! Panos was our guide and he was beyond amazing ! Not only was he informative but he was also so helpful with my mother who was a wheelchair. The food we made was wonderful ! Can’t rcmd enough .”

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12.Mykonos Home Cooking Class & Traditional Greek Meal with Angelina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $326

Join Angelina for a private three-hour cooking class in her Mykonos home. Prepare Cycladic dishes such as shrimp saganaki, spanakopita, and baklava, then sit down to eat with wine and ouzo. Smaller groups meet in Chora, while groups of five or more travel to her sea-view home.

“Angelina and her family hosted six of us in her spectacular home overlooking the sea in Mykonos (a 25 minute drive from town). She also has a home in town for smaller groups. This was not only a cooking class but an introduction to the lifestyle and architecture of Mykonos. Angelina asked what we'd like to learn to cook in advance; every single dish was absolutely delicious and quite easy to prepare. Our hosts were warm, interesting, lots of fun. We've been raving us about our wonderful day ever since and HIGHLY recommend Angelina's cooking classes to anyone who wants an exceptional and very memorable day in Mykonos.”

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13.Cook & Dine With a Local Greek Family in Thessaloniki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet Dora, Michael, and Daphne near Thessaloniki’s port for a three-hour evening in their home. Learn a Greek dance, prepare moussaka, tzatziki, bougiourdi, salad, and dessert, then sit down with wine, ouzo, and tsipouro. Dietary adjustments are available with advance notice.

“Fabulous evening with a beautiful family. Not only did I get a chance to prepare and cook moussaka but also got introduced to other Greek dishes that I have tried. Highly recommend this class for anyone wanting to learn about Greek food, see how locals live, and to enjoy life.”

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14.Thessaloniki: Greek Cooking Class, Market visit and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Meet at Electra Palace Thessaloniki at 11:30 am for a 3.5-hour food experience through Kapani and Modiano markets, followed by a hands-on Greek cooking class and lunch. Guides have included Maria, Kostas, Thelis, and Konstantina, with dishes such as gemista, dolmadakia, tzatziki, and kormos.

“I had a wonderful tour of not one, but two open air markets to buy fresh ingredients which were used to cook lunch. The cooking class was loads of fun and I learned some new techniques for making Gemista. I also made Dolmadakia for the very first time - way cool! And, of course, I got to enjoy a delicious traditional Greek lunch … which I helped make! Best of all, Maria, my tour guide was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, personable, and a lot of fun. I highly recommend this Greek Cooking Class for anyone interested in learning more about Greek food and Thessaloniki.”

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