Kourounochori, Naxos : Gregory's Traditional Cooking Class
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
The exceptional experience of the cook and her superb teaching and supervising abilities. The beautiful tour around the village and its monuments. In conclusion, the wonderful view from the terrace and the marvellous tastes and smell of the local food.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cook with one of the most experienced chefs on the traditional food of Naxos, who keep the recipes from generation to generation. With her, you will try the experience of the traditional gastronomy of the island. Once you have finished cooking and while your food is being cooked, Anna will take you for a tour of the village. You will see the Venetian tower, the table of Otto next to the large cistern, impressive orchards, and the flowery gardens of traditional houses You will become part of our family and we will accompany you to the kitchen of our beautiful tavern, which keeps the traditional recipes of three generations. Grigoris Tavern was started by grandfather Grigoris Vassilakis in 1964, as a traditional tavern/cafe of the village. After we make our recipes, you will enjoy your labor with a delicious meal on the terrace overlooking the beautiful valley of Melanes!
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Lunch
Alcoholic beverages are only available to those over 18 years of age
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Kourounochori, Naxos : Gregory's Traditional Cooking Class
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Decent Experience In A Unique Place!
Paisley G,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The experience was pretty average for the price, however, we still had a good time. We really liked going to a different area of Naxos and seeing a genuine small village. Reading other people’s reviews and seeing photos - it does not seem like we got the same positive experience as others. No wine/alcohol was offered (even though it’s mentioned in the listing) and the courses we cooked were not that great. Perhaps because it was the low season - there was also no Gregory or family there like other reviewers mentioned. We were thankful that we were shown a Christmas pork dish (it was a baked pork that she did for the first time), though I don’t recommend it in future classes (pretty dry and not a lot of flavor). In other photos, there was a nice set table on the balcony area overlooking the nice view - we were sat inside on a beautiful day. This would have been really nice. In addition, we were told we would be shared the recipes and photos but I have not received a response from the host ever since the cooking class concluded a few days ago. Overall, Anna was very kind and knowledgeable about food. Our favorite thing we made was the Christmas cookies! I just don’t think the dishes we cooked were worth the price point.
Fantastic -definitely recommend.
Curiosity44995406839,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic. Friendly, fun, informative. We came with our two sons - 11 and 13 and we made four things. Appetiser, main course, side and dessert. A little history of the village. A very hard working family. Nothing felt rushed. Definitely recommend for all your family. They were also great about a reschedule.
Would recommend
Trey J,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience. Very local family feel. In a such a special area of the island. I would highly recommend. Went home with lots of leftovers!
Ok experience.
jtenedine2016,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Anna was nice and friendly but not easy to understand in English. The choice of food that we cooked was okay. Kitchen area was not neat it seemed messy. Tour was not a highlight. The cooking lesson was good well planned out well by Anna and tasty to eat. Overall experience was good.
Great class
T M,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My daughter and I really enjoyed the cooking class with Chef Anna. We would definitely recommend the activity. The food turned out great.
Real Greek cuisine with a nice, sweet cook
Inge v,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A unique cooking class with real Greek dishes. Super sweet and fine cook Ann, who takes you into Greek cuisine. Great food and a beautiful tavern! Highly recommended to do when you are on Naxos!
Cooking in Naxos
Terry B,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00They held the class even though I was the only participate. Friendly, knowledgeable And patient describe Chef Anna. All the items tasted very good. Got an apron ND a certificate to remember the experience. I highly recommend!
A Truly Special Greek Cooking Experience in Naxos
Lori M,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family of seven signed up for a cooking lesson at Gregory’s in a small village in Naxos, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. We were taught by Anna, Gregory’s granddaughter and a fourth-generation member of this restaurant family. She grew up in the kitchen here and also studied pastry and Greek cuisine in Athens—her knowledge and love of food really came through. Anna was wonderfully prepared: each of us had our own printed recipe packet, and every ingredient for the full lunch menu was set up and ready to go. She shared so many helpful tips—especially on mixing flavors and the art of making perfectly flaky phyllo dough—that we’ll take home with us. While the food was cooking, we took a stroll around the village (population about 100!) and then returned to meet more of the family, including Anna’s brother Gregory and her mother. The best part was sitting down together to enjoy the incredible meal we had just made. It felt authentic, personal, and truly Greek—more than just a cooking class, it was a chance to be welcomed into a family tradition. If you’re in Naxos, don’t miss this experience. It’s worth every minute.
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Randy H,,Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience. She talked about what we were cooking as we were cooking and gave us a tour of the town while our food was cooking.
10/10 recommendation
Tourist61214170558,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna was extremely nice, knowledgeable and personable. I had a great experience with great conversations and recipes to take home. I went there and got the feeling that I was apart of the family for a day which made it an extremely pleasurable experience.
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