Local Home Cooking – A Taste of the Greek Islands in Athens

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3 hours
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1 - 4 guests
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Discover the rich flavors of Greek cuisine with a unique cooking experience in Athens. Learn authentic recipes in a welcoming home, and enjoy a culinary journey with local island dishes.

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

Experience Details

This experience is unique because it combines Greece's rich cultural heritage with luxury and a friendly, intimate atmosphere. Set in an elegant Athenian home adorned with authentic paintings, antiques, and vintage décor, guests are welcomed into a space where they can feel at home, like part of the family.


You’ll learn traditional Greek recipes from a professional cook and a passionate self-taught cook—authors of a popular e-cookbook on authentic Greek and island flavors. The focus on Greek island dishes, alongside recipes from other regions, creates a distinctive gastronomic experience.


A historical overview of Greek cuisine ties it all together, exploring how geography and tradition shape these unforgettable dishes. From the moment you begin cooking, you’ll feel the warmth of a welcoming environment, making this much more than a cooking class—it’s a culinary journey where you’ll enjoy great company and fine food in a space that feels like home.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Maidanosalata
A traditional recipe from Syros island made of parsley, onion, caper and garlic.
MAIN
Tebelopita
A traditional Greek pie with Greek feta cheese.
DESSERT
Mossaiko
A traditional Greek sweet made of cocoa
STARTER
Papoudia salad
A salad of black eyed peas, rice and vegetables from the island of Kimolos.
MAIN
Soutzoukakia in the oven
Greek meatballs with many spices baked in the oven with tomato sauce and potatoes.

What You Get

Carbonated beverages
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic beverages
1-2 glasses of wine. Minimum age of alcohol consumption 18 years old.
Lunch
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Indulge in a private, hands-on cooking experience in an elegant Athenian home, beautifully adorned with original paintings, antiques, and vintage décor, creating an atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Under the expert guidance of Christo, a professional cook from Corfu, and Fotini, a passionate self-taught cook, master five traditional Greek recipes, with a special focus on island cuisines, but also featuring dishes from other regions of Greece, crafted with seasonal ingredients and time-honored techniques. Begin with a fascinating historical overview, discovering the evolution of Greek cuisine where geography and tradition blend into unforgettable flavors. Once your masterpieces are complete, enjoy an intimate dining experience with fine Greek wine, in a setting that combines luxury, warmth, and authentic hospitality. This is more than a cooking class—it’s an immersive journey through the culinary and cultural treasures of Greece, brought to life in an art-filled Athenian home.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Ikoniou 100, Ikoniou, Notios Tomeas Athinon, Greece, GR, 171 23

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5th floor, there is a lift in the groundfloor.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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