The 4 Thessaloniki Cooking Classes That Earn Their Price

1.Thessaloniki: Cooking & Dining Experience with Greek Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 85 reviews · from $67Our pick

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

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

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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3.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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4.5 Hours Private Cooking Classes in Langadas Thessalonikis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

Spend five hours at Agnifarm in Langadas with Maria and her family. Gather eggs and vegetables, cook traditional dishes such as giouvetsi, gemista, tzatziki, and halva, then eat together with Greek coffee, wine, and warm family hospitality.

“Maria, her family, and farm are all amazing. I did this class by myself as a way to spend my birthday filled with good food- and glad I did. Maria taught some very traditional recipes that can easily be recreated at home. In addition, they offer you a little history into the town the farm is located in- which is a nice bonus. Highly recommend for solo travelers or groups.”

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