Private Greek Cooking Lesson in Athens

Enjoy the casual yet warm hospitality of your host’s home as you discover techniques as well as recipes, and hear the story of each dish – where it comes from and what it means to the family of the cook who is teaching you. Don’t forget that nearly all the cooks in Greece are home-taught, and culinary wisdom is passed down from generation to generation. On the other hand, each cook is different, so you’ll also find out how tastes and dishes have evolved over time. Then, once all the cooking and teaching is over, you’ll get to eat everything you’ve made, in a start-to-finish experience that’s miles apart from ordering a similar meal at a restaurant.
The recipes are easy to learn and don’t involve any restaurant-caliber equipment or rare ingredients, so you’ll have no problem replicating them yourself back at home. You might find out how to make spanakopita (spinach pie), for instance, a snack that’s as tasty as it is fun to put together, or learn to master ravani, a sweet semolina cake that may quickly become your favorite dessert. Your instructors will also share helpful kitchen tips and explain variations on the dishes.
This is not cooking under pressure; instead, it’s a relaxed introduction to Greek cuisine that works whether you’re an occasional cook or an aspiring chef. It’s also a great chance to see another aspect of Greek society – in Greece, the kitchen is the heart of every house, and probably half of all daily conversations between friends or family begin with: 'What are you having for dinner? This means that with this lesson, as well as learning recipes, you’ll learn a little more about the national character, too.