Private Athens Market Tour & Greek Cooking Class with Chef Marina

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Private Athens Market Tour & Greek Cooking Class with Chef Marina

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Italian
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Other
Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pet-friendly, Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Experience Athens' culinary delights with Chef Marina. Discover Greek cuisine's blend of tradition and innovation in a private, hands-on class using cherished family recipes. All dietary needs covered.

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

Experience Details

Marina started cooking when she was 10 years old, and after she graduated from college she decided to become a professional chef, since food was the only thing that sense to her! She studied at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and after that worked in Michelin stared restaurants for 5 years. Learn to cook a traditional Greek meal with a modern touch - combines tradition with a modern twist. You will be cooking at Marina's restaurant kitchen using her grandmother's recipes, to which she will add a creative twist. After cooking, sit down at the table to share a meal that you helped prepare, that will be served with wine and dessert.


• Introduction to authentic Greek food and culture

• Greek cooking class with a professional chef

• Learn to cook Greek dishes using family recipes passed down through generations

• 100% private activity

• Vegetarian, vegan, lactose and gluten free options available [please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions]

Sample Menu

STARTER
Hilopites (a traditional Greek pasta)
STARTER
Local greens or string beans
with baked tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette
MAIN
Lamb or beef in red tomato sauce with trahana
DESSERT
A light and creamy yoghurt panna cotta infused with Greek chamomile and honey
DESSERT
Greek wine made of native grape varieties

What You Get

Authentic home-cooked Greek meal
If you choose the market tour, explore a vibrant farmers’ market
Private hands-on Greek cooking class in chef Marina's home
Hotel pick up and drop off

Good To Know

  • Marina can offer a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian or vegan meal on request. So please let her know your preference when booking your Athens cooking class online
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Please note that there are pets in the house but they will be in a separate room during your experience
  • 1-2 glasses of wine are included in the cost of the experience
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Join Marina, a Michelin-star trained chef in her 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 prepared, 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. If you choose the market tour option, spend 40 min exploring a farmers' market brimming with fresh, seasonal produce. Marina introduces you to her favorite local vendors and selects ingredients for your cooking class. Along the way, you’ll learn how to identify high-quality Greek produce, discover what’s in season, and even enjoy a few tastings before your class.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Metsovou 1, Metsovou, Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon, Greece, GR, 106 82

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For cooking class, meet your host directly at her apartment, near the Archaeological Museum. For market tour, please meet Marina next to the Varvakios Food Market, by the ATM of the National Bank. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address for each experience.
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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Reviews
5.0
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Maybe our favorite cooking class we’ve ever taken
March 21, 2022

And we’ve done a lot of them, across Europe, Asia, Africa, etc. This was really an unforgettable experience for us. Francesca welcoming us into her home and teaching us so much about the region and...read more

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