Cooking class, traditional Greek cuisine, on a Greek island

Overview

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the traditional Greek cuisine with a passionate cook using organic, local, seasonal produce to create unique healthy and delicious dishes. Sample wines and cheese from various areas of Greece. Learn secrets and techniques and see how Greeks eat at home. At the end of the class, enjoy a Greek feast in the lovely shaded courtyard and return home able to cook a full Greek meal from scratch!

In a multi-day experience, classes will focus on different aspects of the various regional cuisines of Greece. Go on a market tour and sample exquisite local specialities, enjoy a gourmet beach picnic and swim in pristine beaches, explore fishing villages, traditional settlements and local tavernas and learn how to forage wild herbs and greens.

Your stay will be at Villa Maria, a restored historical listed 19th century mansion, full of old world charm, in the magnificent town of Ermoupolis, capital of Syros, an island with rich history and culture and fascinating culinary tradition.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

The experience includes a 4 hour cooking class during which we will prepare 7 different dishes, and the meal that will follow the class.

Private transportation

What To Expect

We will meet at Villa Maria, our historical guesthouse. The class will take place in the villa’s gourmet kitchen. You will enjoy a glass of herbal tea made with the island’s wild herbs while I give some information about the Greek culinary tradition. We will then start our hands-on cooking class, where we will prepare a full menu of several dishes and learn step by step Greek home recipes not found in restaurants. Our menu will include a couple of starters, a pie, a salad, a main dish and a dessert. You can opt for a vegan/ vegetarian menu. Menus vary according to season. In the end, we will share a feast in the villa’s shaded courtyard. You can add, at a supplementary cost of 45€ p.p. ,a wine and cheese tasting. You will try excellent Greek wines ( a white, a pink, a red and a dessert wine)from Greek grape varieties and sample artisanal cheeses from various Greek islands. NOTE: For less than 4 participants, the class may take place in the kitchen of our country home in Finikas, 10km from Ermoupolis. In this case we will arrange the transport. We will enjoy our meal in the lovely garden, in the shade of a fig tree, or in the dining room overlooking the bay.

Sample Menu

starter

split peas puree with caramelised onions, capers and sun dried tomatoes

starter

courgette pie with mint and goat cheese

starter

vine leaf pies with yogurt and herbs

starter

smoked aubergine spread with walnuts

main

stuffed tomatoes/peppers with rice, herbs, currants and pine nuts

main

sardines stuffed with fennel, lemon, garlic wrapped in vine leaves

dessert

orange and cinnamon flavoured semolina halva

dessert

vanilla and lemon milk pie

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Cooking class, traditional Greek cuisine, on a Greek island

Reviews

4.96

134 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

131

Cooked my own Delicious Greek food
rorymE3949HJ,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time with Elisa. She showed us how to make some authentic Greek cuisine, and added the cheese and wine on for good measure. Delicious!
Fantastic cooking class in a cozy environmentt
Roam58205600606,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a lovely time in Elisa's beautiful kitchen with only one other couple joining us. We prepared a delicious vegetarian menu and learned a lot of interesting things about the greek cuisine that really surprised us. Enjoying the food together on the terrace afterwards was a great pleasure, also with the wine pairing - we had a great time and can only recommend this experience for people, who want to learn about "real" Greek food.
Amazing highlight of the trip!
Alisha B,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We LOVED this cooking class. It was the best food we had the whole trip and it was so fun to make and have dinner with others visiting the island. We learned so much about Greek food. This was a trip with my Dad and he had never done a cooking class before. Neither of us are big chefs and we both thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. Villa Maria is a charming location that truly demonstrates the essence of Syros.
Fabulous way to learn Greek cooking
janeto260,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yesterday we spent a fabulous four hours cooking and eating with Elisa! Her warmth and skill as a teacher, plus the delicious food we created together with seven others in her efficient kitchen made the experience truly special.
Expectations exceeded. One of the best cooking classes ever! I'd come to Syros just for this.
mondoroc,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent. Superb. Delicious. Lots of fun. She is very talented, practical, simple but wonderful flavors and authentic in every way. Gracious and welcoming in a beautiful and efficient kitchen. Perfect sized group to be hands on and conversational. All recipes can be easily replicated with email write ups for taking home. The meal was delicious and fellow participants were fun and interesting. A highlight of our Syros trip!
Must do in Syros!
Departure516716,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were in Syros for a few days and booked this experience which was excellent. Elisa was very friendly, explained about Greek cuisine and Syros itself. The place is beautiful, very central and has a welcoming family kitchen vibe. We prepared 7 dishes using local seasonal produce, picking up lots of cooking tips. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend.
Fabulous day of Greek cookery
Sightseer439318,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had booked a cooking course for my twin daughter’s 18th birthdays as a surprise . It was such a lovely experience for all of us. Eliza was a wonderful cook and host for the day. My husband who loves cooking and the girls enjoyed learning and experimenting with new Greek dishes and learning about the history of the food and dishes. We enjoyed the reward of Eliza’s and our efforts with the most wonderful lunch and lovely bottle of rose. What a wonderful day & special memory created for us all. Thoroughly recommend!
Greek cooking class
Trevor P,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We had a nice time with Elisa learning how to cook traditional Greek recipes. She uses simple and few ingredients but it tastes very good. You can tell that she has a passion for the history and culture behind all kinds of cuisine. It’s also fun to chat with the other participants in the class.
Great food, at a great place
johnpR9461WV,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great hosting by Maria and her team, loved her story and the story of a great building restored with care and authenticity.
Cook like a pro & with heart
Tiana P,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely fabulous & worth every penny! You learn a lot of history and that we all have the ability to cook.