Pick Your Plates, Cook & Savor- Greek Cooking Class in Athens
Overview
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3 hours
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Step into a true Greek kitchen and experience cooking as it’s done in Greece — with heart, passion, and joy. In this hands-on class, you create your own menu, choosing one pie, one main, one dip, and one salad. Every dish is crafted for your taste, yet guided by the essence of Greek culinary culture: learning to adapt flavors, honor tradition, and make each dish your own.
Cook with fresh, local ingredients alongside a local mom or dad, rolling delicate phyllo, mixing vibrant flavors, and exploring techniques passed down through generations. It’s not just about following a recipe — it’s about bringing Greek flavors closer to you, shaping them with your hands and taste buds.
End the experience with a shared meal where everyone enjoys their creations — whether savored individually or shared with the table. This is more than a cooking class; it’s a journey into Greek culture, food, and the joy of creating your personal feast.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Step into a true Greek kitchen, where cooking is always done with heart, passion, and joy. In this hands-on class, you’re not just following a recipe — you’re creating your own menu, your way. Discover the Freedom to Cook: Choose from handmade pies, main dishes, dips, and salads, picking what excites your taste buds. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free, every dish can be tailored to your needs. Cook with Heart: Guided by a local host, you’ll roll fresh phyllo, mix flavors, and prepare your dishes with creativity and care. No one touches your plate — this is your culinary journey, and every action is yours. Experience Greek Food Culture: Along the way, learn the secrets of Greek ingredients, traditional techniques, and why we always cook with heart. Hear stories that bring Greek food and culture to life. Taste Your Creations Together: After cooking, everyone shares their dishes in a joyful communal meal. A small group or couple could try eight different dishes, each one made with passion. Leave inspired, with practical recipes, new skills, and a taste of Greek culinary culture, ready to recreate your dishes at home.
Sample Menu
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Made from Scratch Phyllo pies -Select one per person
Learn the playful “sun method” to roll dough and make one pie: Spinach, Feta, Feta with Honey & Sesame, Eggplant, or Mushroom.
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Greek Dips -Choose one per person
Tzatziki or Spicy Feta Spread (Tirokafteri) –both can be made dairy-free/vegan with plant-based feta. or Garlic Dip (Skordalia) – naturally vegan.
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Main Dish Options-Choose one main to prepare per couple
Yiayia’s Wine & Sun-Dried Tomato Bites with Greek wine & sun-dried tomatoes, or Orzo with shrimp, chicken, mushrooms, or eggplant.
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Salad (Choose one per couple)
Classic Greek Salad – can be made vegan/dairy-free with plant-based feta. Cretan Dakos – also vegan/dairy-free with plant-based feta.
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea
The tip is not included in the price. While tipping is not mandatory in Greece, it is always appreciated if you enjoyed the services provided.
Private transportation
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Greek Cooking Class in Athens - Cook Your Own Authentic Dishes
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Without a doubt, cooking with Dionysia & family at Eat With Your Greek Cousin, was The BEST experience we had in Athens!
carolinekR3962UD,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Without a doubt, cooking with Dionysia & her family at Eat With Your Greek Cousin, was The BEST experience we had in Athens! - We spent 7 days in Athens over New Years 2025/2026 and our cooking class was truly the most REWARDING cooking class we have ever had. We still talk about it almost everyday! The ingredients were same-day fresh. The lamb was delivered by the butcher shortly before our arrival and all the herbs and veggies came from the market that afternoon. Even the olive oil was from a family member’s grove. All instructions were clear and easy to follow for everyone from ages 9 to 76 and even those of us who aren’t such great cooks managed filo dough all on our own. - And a special mention for my gluten free & allergy friends, do not fear Dionysia’s ability to cater to us. She had gluten free dough ready for me and a clean space to prepare my spanakopita and baklava. In the end, we all sat together, made our own tatziki from scratch with fresh yogurt, and ate until we nearly popped! So! If you have time on your trip, carve out a space for this. Join another group or book a private class for your people like we did. It’s soooo worth every Euro! To finish, I just have to gush a little more….Even though Dionysia Katafygi has been doing these classes for years, her enthusiasm and love for teaching was present in every moment of our 4 hour experience. This was so incredibly special! Thank you! Thank you! Efcharisto! - The Karditzas Family & Friends
Amazing cooking class
Compass43952710339,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cooking class was the highlight of our trip! My mom and I both learned so much about Greek cuisine. The highlight of the class was the instructors; they were super kind and welcoming and gave us so many helpful cooking tips, it truly felt like we were cooking with a Greek family. All the dishes we made were amazing; we’ve already recreated the phyllo dough back home! This class is a must experience if you’re in the Athens area and want to cook authentic recipes in a friendly environment.
Tremendous!
759robbyb,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tremendous! I never thought I could make phyllo from scratch, but Dionysia was an excellent teacher. You will be hard pressed to find someone with as much passion for cooking as she is. Her family really took care of ours and the time flew by. A must do if you have any interest in greek cuisine and want to learn more.
University Cooking Workshop – Nutrition Class
L132FAcaseyh,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely delightful! 20 nutrition students attended. Some were vegetarian, some lactose-free, and the instructors adapted everything wonderfully. We cooked Greek salads, pita, and moussaka, learning about healthy cooking and traditional Greek ingredients. The location is central, within walking distance of major sights. A perfect educational and fun experience!
A Highlight of our Trip
AmyBB,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just wow. The food we made ourselves was absolutely amazing and very plentiful. Such a great experience. Plenty of laughs along the way. Don’t miss this.
Don’t miss this! Awesome in every way!
376nancyn,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.008 friends & family went for an unparalleled awesome experience! Fun, delicious, easy recipes to create for decades to come! So much fun and such delicious food! The best night to end a 2 week amazing trip!
True Greek hands on cooking class
626nancyh,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great afternoon in Athens. We chose Sunday as most things are closed, we loved the class! We learned new techniques, ate delicious foods, tasted Greek wine, olive oil and honey. We enjoyed every minute. After a hands on cooking experience, from grating the tomatoes, squeezing the spinach, rolling phyllo and more every bit was fun. We enjoyed our feast on the rooftop. We all would highly recommend this class ( we have done cooking classes everywhere we go and this was by far the best one)
Wonderful cooking class!!
I2036WDninar,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved Eat with your Greek Cousin. It was the best thing we did while in Athens. The hostess/chef, Dionysian, and her husband, Costa, were so friendly, relaxed, and welcoming. They were expert in all the dishes and we had so much fun learning to cook these delicious Greek specialties. Even my husband, who cannot scramble an egg, had a great time learning the techniques. And our dinner was delicious!!! We have taken many cooking classes while traveling, and this was one of the best. I cannot speak more highly of this adventure.
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