Cook & Dine With a Local Greek Family in Thessaloniki

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Cook & Dine With a Local Greek Family in Thessaloniki

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
2 - 9 guests
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English
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Join a real Greek family in Thessaloniki for a cooking adventure! Prepare traditional dishes, savor homemade meals, and enjoy local drinks. Experience Greek culture firsthand. Book now!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Step inside a real Greek family home and experience Thessaloniki the way locals truly live it — in the kitchen and around the family table.


In a small, intimate group (max 9 guests), you’ll cook traditional Greek dishes from scratch, including iconic favorites such as moussaka, tzatziki, and bougiourdi, using fresh local ingredients and family recipes. No cooking experience is needed — we guide you step by step, just like cooking with family.

After cooking, we share a homemade dinner served family-style, paired with local wine, ouzo, and tsipouro. As in every Greek home, everyone tastes and enjoys the food in their own way, while stories are shared and traditions come to life. The evening ends with a fun Greek dance lesson.


We meet at Porto Palace Hotel and provide a short 10-minute transfer to our home.


Featured by BBC & CNN.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Greek pies
Greek traditional pies
MAIN
MOUZAKAS
Is made with potatoes, eggplants and beef.
STARTER
TZATZIKI
Is very traditional made with yogurt and cucumber.
STARTER
Bougiourdi
oven-baked feta with peppers & tomatoes)
DESSERT
Homemade Greek sweet (varies)

What You Get

Dinner
Full dinner Moussaka+Greek salad + dessert+ greek ouzo + tsipouro + greek wine + Greek pie mpougatsa or cheese pie
Greek dance lesson
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Step inside a real Greek home in Thessaloniki and join one of the country’s first authentic home cooking experiences. Together, we’ll prepare moussaka, tzatziki, bougiourdi, Greek salad, and a homemade dessert from scratch. The evening begins with a fun traditional Greek dance lesson, followed by the hands-on cooking and a full dinner accompanied by local wine, ouzo, tsipouro, and soft drinks. We proudly welcome guests from around the world, including famous chefs, and have been featured on BBC and CNN. We love sharing our home and traditions, and can accommodate lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan-just let us know in advance.This experience is ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, and anyone who wants a truly authentic and unforgettable Greek night in Thessaloniki.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki, 26is Oktovriou, Thessaloniki, Greece, GR, 546 28

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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5.0
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Very enjoyable...
May 21, 2026

Very enjoyable experience, totally enjoyed the family, their home,and food was amazing. Michael and Dora went out of their way to make this a memorable event. We would highly recommend this tour to...read more

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Must do … book this!
May 07, 2026

Incredible experience. Michael and Dora and their family were amazing hosts. Food was delicious, learned so much about Greek history and a fun Greek dance to top it off! This is a must do!

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Full Greek Experience
April 19, 2026

Wonderful experience with Dora, her mother-in-law, her daughter and husband. They graciously opened their home to us. Taught us how to make the dishes and it was a hands on experience. Everything w...read more

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Highlight of our 2 week stay in Thessaloniki
October 07, 2025

An absolutely wonderful experience. We were entertained in their beautiful home, met three generations of the family and were treated to a delicious dinner with many unadvertised dishes. We highly ...read more

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Unforgettable cooking experience
October 01, 2025

We had an amazing time cooking with Dora, Michael, and Daphne. They welcomed us into their home and treated us like family. We even learned how to do a traditional Greek dance! They also made sure ...read more

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