Athens Cooking Class with a Professional Greek Chef

Meet Marina at the ATM near the Varvakios Food Market, then stroll together to a nearby farmers' market brimming with fresh, seasonal produce. Spend about 40 minutes exploring the market as Marina introduces you to her favorite local vendors and selects ingredients for your Greek cooking class. On this guided Athens market tour, you’ll learn how to identify high-quality Greek produce, discover what’s in season, and even enjoy a few tastings along the way.

Join Marina in her cozy Athens home kitchen for a hands-on cooking class that blends time-honored Greek recipes with a fresh, creative touch. Over the course of three hours, you'll learn to prepare 2–3 delicious dishes inspired by her grandmother’s recipes, updated with Marina’s own modern flair. You might make hilopites, a traditional Greek egg pasta served with mizithra cheese, or slow-cooked lamb or beef in a rich tomato sauce with trahana, a fermented grain beloved in Greek cuisine. You'll also prepare a seasonal salad using fresh, local ingredients.

After cooking, gather around the table to enjoy the meal you've helped prepare, served with a glass of Greek wine. End on a sweet note with a light, creamy yogurt panna cotta infused with chamomile and honey, a modern take on a classic Greek dessert.