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Athens Cooking Class: 4-Hour Athens Cooking Class with Food Market Visit

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About this experience

✔ Safety measures apply
✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION OF TOUR: 4 hours
STARTING TIME: 9.30 am & 3.00 pm (tells your preferred starting time during your booking)
MEETING POINT: The local partner’s cooking facility, Athinas 36, Athens 105 51
LANGUAGES: English, Greek
OPENING SEASON: All year round
WHO CAN COME: Athens cooking class is suitable for everyone above 7. Not wheelchair-accessible experience

Overview

Get introduced to the rich Greek culinary tradition and flavors by joining this Athens cooking class at the heart of the capital. Start your Athens cooking class with a walk to the local market and then, under the guidance of your experienced instructor, start your hands-on cooking class. At the end of your Athens cooking class, sit down to enjoy a meal of the food you have cooked with wine and drinks.

About this Experience

✔ Safety measures apply
✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION OF TOUR: 4 hours
STARTING TIME: 9.30 am & 3.00 pm (tells your preferred starting time during your booking)
MEETING POINT: The local partner’s cooking facility, Athinas 36, Athens 105 51
LANGUAGES: English, Greek
OPENING SEASON: All year round
WHO CAN COME: Athens cooking class is suitable for everyone above 7. Not wheelchair-accessible experience

Experience Highlights

◾ Walk into the local market and buy all the fresh ingredients you will need for your Athens cooking class
◾ Follow the instructions of your local expert and create a delicious range of Greek dishes
◾ Learn the secrets of Greek cuisine that include fresh vegetables and olive oil as essential ingredients
◾ At the end of your Athens cooking class enjoy a delicious meal including soft drinks and wine

Description - What to expect

Embark on an immersive culinary journey in Athens as you join a captivating cooking class that unveils the treasures of Greek gastronomy. Begin by meeting your skilled chef at the designated meeting point, and together, make your way to the vibrant local market to gather fresh, high-quality ingredients for your culinary adventure.

Return to the state-of-the-art cooking facility, where you'll dive into a hands-on experience guided by your knowledgeable instructor. Discover the art of preparing various authentic Greek dishes, gaining valuable insights and practical tips that will elevate your cooking skills. The cooking class strikes the perfect balance, offering simplicity while igniting your creativity and providing you with a repertoire of culinary ideas.

◾ Athens cooking class menu
Dolmades: Get technical rolling vine leaves around fragrant rice and beef*

Spanakopita: Is this Greece's best pie? We think so! Coils of phyllo filled with spinach, feta and herbs* **

Tzatziki: Thick Greek yoghurt, fresh cucumber and as much garlic as you can handle

Imam Bialdi: A historically important dish that came to Greece in the early 20th Century. Your cook will reveal all while you top these roasted eggplants with sauce and crumbly feta

Portokalopita: Another excellent pie, but really it's a cake! Shreds of phyllo soaked in orange and cinnamon syrup, served up with a shot of sweet Mastic liquor from the beautiful, citrus-filled island of Chios​

What's included, what's not

✔ 4-hour cooking class experience with an experienced instructor
✔ 30-minute walk to Athens Central Market for a look around
✔ 250ml of locally produced red or white wine
✔ Drinking water
✔ Seasonal snacks
✔ Bread and olives
✔ Fabulous Greek people leading the way
✔ Recipes of the dishes you've made
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation is available for this Athens cooking class up to 48 hours before the start of the experience

What makes this experience unique?

Here are three reasons why the Athens cooking class is interesting:

◾Culinary Exploration at the Local Market: Begin your journey by visiting a vibrant local market, allowing you to select fresh, high-quality ingredients and experience the lively atmosphere of Greek food culture firsthand.
◾Hands-On Learning with Expert Guidance: Enjoy a practical cooking experience in a state-of-the-art facility, where a skilled chef provides personalized instruction, sharing valuable tips and techniques to help you master authentic Greek dishes.
◾Diverse and Delicious Menu: Prepare a variety of iconic Greek dishes, from dolmades to portokalopita, expanding your culinary repertoire while indulging in the rich flavors and traditions that define Greek gastronomy.

Good to know - practical information

◾ Please note that pets are not allowed in this Athens cooking class experience
◾ There are 30 minutes of walking during this Athens cooking class experience, so please wear comfortable footwear and clothing that is weather-appropriate
◾Alcohol is only available for those 18+, and all drinking is done responsibly

Description - What to expect

Embark on an immersive culinary journey in Athens as you join a captivating cooking class that unveils the treasures of Greek gastronomy. Begin by meeting your skilled chef at the designated meeting point, and together, make your way to the vibrant local market to gather fresh, high-quality ingredients for your culinary adventure.

Return to the state-of-the-art cooking facility, where you'll dive into a hands-on experience guided by your knowledgeable instructor. Discover the art of preparing various authentic Greek dishes, gaining valuable insights and practical tips that will elevate your cooking skills. The cooking class strikes the perfect balance, offering simplicity while igniting your creativity and providing you with a repertoire of culinary ideas.

◾ Athens cooking class menu
Dolmades: Get technical rolling vine leaves around fragrant rice and beef*

Spanakopita: Is this Greece's best pie? We think so! Coils of phyllo filled with spinach, feta and herbs* **

Tzatziki: Thick Greek yoghurt, fresh cucumber and as much garlic as you can handle

Imam Bialdi: A historically important dish that came to Greece in the early 20th Century. Your cook will reveal all while you top these roasted eggplants with sauce and crumbly feta

Portokalopita: Another excellent pie, but really it's a cake! Shreds of phyllo soaked in orange and cinnamon syrup, served up with a shot of sweet Mastic liquor from the beautiful, citrus-filled island of Chios​