Athens Greek Meze Cooking Class: 7 Dishes & Acropolis View
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Grab a fork and get ready! Welcome to the world of Greek meze ,the small plates that Greeks love to share around the table. Join our hands-on class for an evening of laughter, good company and plate after plate of delicious Greek food. • Prepare seven Greek meze dishes made for sharing • Learn to make and shape phyllo pastry from scratch • Cook in pairs in a relaxed, social class • Enjoy the complete meze feast with Greek wine • Vegetarian and vegan menus available with advance notice After the class you will take with you: • The recipes for all the dishes you prepared • Tips to help you enjoy the best of Athens • Memories from one of the most authentic meals of your trip Our classes take place at CookinAthens, a bright cooking studio in a renovated loft in central Athens with a beautiful view of the Acropolis. Feel free to contact us in case you woul like a different start time or if you wish to have a private class.
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Reviews(44)
After a very hot morning it was amazing to get to a beautiful kitchen and learn traditional Greek cooking techniques. I’m a horrible and stressed out cook but she made it so easy,delicious and fun. I can’t wait to make this for friends and family. Vacation is always better when you get to take some culture home and enjoy it again and again. Getting there in uber was super easy and it was only 15 minutes from the Royal Cruise port. I will def tell my friends to do this viator experience when they go to Athens.
I loved the class. We cooked many things at once. The location is on the 5th floors of a building with a sign out front. The elevator lift works, although it may not look like it is operational. The only thing that would have made it better is if wine was served throughout the process. We each received one small carafe of our selected drink when it was time to eat the food we prepared. I was expecting more based on the description. Otherwise, it was great.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed the class and all the dishes you prepared! For safety reasons, as guests are using knives, hot ovens and cooking equipment, we do not serve alcohol during the hands-on cooking part of the experience. We introduced this policy after encountering some difficult situations in the past when wine was served throughout the lesson. Wine, beer, soft drinks and water are served during the meal, and guests are welcome to have refills. I normally check regularly whether everyone would like another drink, so I am very sorry if I missed asking your group on this occasion. Thank you for pointing it out, as it helps us make sure the drinks included in the experience are always clearly offered.
Best cooking class I’ve taken! Marilena was a fabulous instructor! Gave clear instructions, supervised as needed, and made sure everyone participated and succeeded! The meal was delicious!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy you enjoyed the class and the whole experience. It means a lot to hear that everyone felt involved and had a great time cooking together. And I’m glad you loved the meal—always the best part 😊 Hope to see you again in Athens!
The girls are amazing, and the food was delicious!! Everything was clear, and they were so patient with all 25 of us! We had so much fun!
Thank you so much! I’m really happy you enjoyed the class and had a great time 😊 It was a pleasure hosting your group, and I’m glad everything felt clear and well organized, even with 25 people! Thanks again for your kind words!
Marilena and her team graciously hosted our group for an absolutely delightful late afternoon Greek Meze Cooking Class. Our group of 11 enjoyed the camaraderie of cooking together in addition to Marilena's easy and effortless style of providing instruction. She's a hands on instructor along with her team helping right along with us. We found the cooking area well prepped and spotlessly clean. The area was continuously checked for cleanliness and wiped down as needed. We ended the session sitting around a large dining table savoring every bite. The next day we received a lovely recipe pamphlet that included eac dish we made including pages of additional recipes. Our complete meze menu included: Cheese pies baked in the oven Dolmadakia (stuffed grape leaves) Kleftiko (pork with peppers, onions, and spices) Saragli (rolled baclava) Soutzoukakia (rolled meatballs) Stuffed peppers with savory cheese filling Tzatziki If you enjoy food and spending time in the kitchen, this class is a must while visiting Athens. You'll come away with new friends and an appreciation for well-made Greek cuisine.
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! I’m really happy you and your group enjoyed both the cooking experience and the time spent together in the kitchen. It’s great to hear that the class felt well organized and welcoming—we always try to keep things smooth, hands-on, and relaxed at the same time. I’m also glad you enjoyed the meze menu and our time around the table at the end 😊 I hope you’ll recreate the dishes at home and relive the experience. It was a pleasure hosting you all—thank you again for the recommendation!
The relaxed and fun atmosphere of the class, The cooking class was an incredible experience and I recommend it to everyone who wants to learn how to cook or improve their cooking skills. Don't hesitate to sign up! I would like to add that the instructor chef was very attentive and made sure that me and my husband felt comfortable and safe in the kitchen.
This class was fantastic. The hosts were warm and funny. We made 7 dishes, from grape leaves to baklava. The whole day was fun and we learned a lot, then we got to feast on our creations. Bring your appetite, it’s a lot of food!
We had a great time! Everyone was involved and the food was delicious. My picky 12 yo even ate! Hosts were helpful and engaging.
This class was amazing!! It was completely hands on and Marilena and Artemis were so patient and accommodating with our entire family. We even had a baby with us and they were so happy to have her join in on the experience. The food turned out delicious. Most dishes fresher and better than any of the Greek restaurants we ate at. You don’t want to miss this!
Music to our ears—thank you!
Great cooking experience, very professional and well organised. The kitchen was spacious and air conditioned. The instructor could speak good English, as could her assistants, and they were very inclusive in getting people involved. The food was delicious, all several dishes prepared, cooked and eaten within the allocated 2hour class timeframe. Excess food was returned to us for later and the recipes were shared by email. Overall we loved our class and so glad we did it, and believe the food is easily reproducible at home. We highly recommend this experience.
Thank you so much! Please don't hesitate to contact me in case you need help recreating the recipes
