Athens Greek Cooking Class Pita Gyros from Scratch with a Local
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Forget Chefs' Hat! Taste the authentic Mama's Greek Cuisine Leave formalities out, grab a beer or a wine from the fridge and let's have fun. If you are looking for the real Greek hospitality and customs, you are in the right spot. Have you ever tasted the real tomato from the fields? Do you know how the vegetables taste if they have never been to the fridge? Create unforgettable edible memories! With us you will eat homemade food, cooked with love and passion. We always amend the menu and serve seasonal stuff, all the ingredients you will eat are bought same day and the vegetables have never been to the fridge.
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Reviews(195)
We had a wonderful hands on experience with “the cousins”! Great hands on experience in a fun environment and the food was delicious! It was in a very convenient location.
Such a great experience. Our hosts were so personable and made the experience great in every sense. We were in Athens a short time before heading back home and this was the experience we needed
My husband, our 8-year-old daughter, and I had an amazing time. Gyros may be one of Greece’s most famous foods, but making it yourself and enjoying it fresh is a completely different experience that we would recommend to everyone. This didn’t feel like a typical cooking class at all—it felt more like being welcomed into someone’s home. Even the pita is made from scratch, and that alone makes such a huge difference. It gave us a real appreciation for what authentic gyros is supposed to taste like. The entire atmosphere was relaxed, warm, and personal, with plenty of natural conversation about food, family, and Greek culture throughout the class. Our daughter especially enjoyed being involved in the cooking process and learning about traditional Greek cuisine in such a fun and engaging way. Dionysia and the team are incredibly kind and welcoming, and you can tell they genuinely love sharing their culture and passion for cooking with their guests ❤️ We left with full stomachs, wonderful memories, and new skills that we’ll be excited to use at home. If you’re visiting Athens, don’t miss this experience—it was one of the highlights of our trip!
Best cooking class we’ve taken!!!! They weren’t kidding when they said it’s like cooking with your Greek cousin. We absolutely adored working with Minas. My husband and I have taken a bunch of cooking classes and this one was by far the most hands on from start to finish and we will definitely be able to recreate these at home. It was really nice to spend the evening with an actual local and get a true family owned experience. Also, any food that you don’t eat you can take home. If you don’t take it home, they donate it!! It was an amazing experience and great people.
We had such an amazing time during the cooking class. We learned how to make gyros and the process was so fun- the hosts made it very easy to learn and made jokes and shared stories the entire time. It was one of my favorite experiences on vacation and would recommend it to anyone that enjoys cooking, eating, or trying something new! The gyros were absolutely delicious and we were with such a fun group and amazing hosts!
The class was fantastic! The instructor and her family run the class. It was well organized, started on time and they worked well as a team. The instructor is an excellent communicator; her instructions were easy to follow and clear. Even for someone who might not have much experience in the kitchen. She has a great sense of humor and had the ability to make everyone feel like they were part of her family and participating in preparing a family meal just like they would in Greece. The whole experience felt very authentic. The food we prepared was excellent. Everything was made from scratch. Everyone was able to make their own pita bread, sauces, dessert and assist with seasoning the meat. The ingredients were fresh, the seasonings were flavorful and better than we get in the US. If you like great food and unique food experiences, you’ll like this class!
My family of four enjoyed the gyros cooking class. The staff were excellent. They were very patient with all our questions, very knowledgeable, and great teachers. Our food turned out incredible, and we felt like it was an authentic experience. We highly recommend this for a family activity!
We loved this! Did it on the day we landed so we’re really jet lagged, but did not feel tired through any of it. We made EVERYTHING we ate. The pork, pitas, dips, dessert…so good! My teenage kids weren’t too keen on the menu to begin with, but they ate it all. The owners keep you engaged through the entire thing. We learned about family customs and history of some of the Greek food as we were cooking. If you don’t eat all you cook (cause you cook A LOT), you can take it with you. Or they donate it to those in need in the community. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Came here with work and can't wait to make some of these delicious recipes at home!
Our chef was super friendly and so informative about the recipes she was sharing.. all foods fresh from her local marketplace. We sat down to enjoy our meal with more of her pre-made condiments to complete the meal.. wonderful experience
