Greek Meze Cooking Class: Learn Traditional Dishes with an Acropolis View
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24 Ratings
Athina
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Greece with a hands-on meze cooking class. Learn to cook traditional dishes while enjoying an Acropolis view and Greek wine.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Evripidou 90 - Mezes (mezedes for plural) is a small plate of hot or cold dish, served alongside other mezedes. Mezedes have a dual purpose. First to complement the drink (and by drink we mean Greek spirits like ouzo, raki etc) and then to provide a reason for social gathering.
Once we’ve all gotten to know each other, we will talk about the menu and the recipes we are going to cook. You will learn how to cook a 6+ Greek meze dinner using the best local ingredients and following traditional family recipes which we will all devour afterwards while talking, laughing and drinking good Greek wine.
To ensure all class participants learn the most important parts of the given menu, certain key techniques (such as making dough for pies from scratch) will be executed by all class participants. By the end of the class our guests will be able to recreate the full menu when they get back home.
Other things to note
- Please inform for any food allergies or dislikes upon booking.
- All classes can be vegetarian or vegan upon request
- Private classes are available upon request as well as classes at desired days/time.
- We can cancel bookings in case the minimum number of participants (4) is not reached
What's Included
- Dinner
- Greek wine and traditional spirits
Meal Options
- Tzatziki - yogurt dip with garlic, cucumber and dill
- Kolokithokeftedes - Zucchini balls with herbs and local cheese
- Saganaki - Fried cheese with a splash of lemon
- Small cheese pies - cheese pies with handmade phyllo
- Tigania - Pork or chicken in wine sauce with green pepper
- Meatballs - Fried meatballs with beef, pasley and fresh spearmint
- Spetsofai - stew with sausages and peppers in tomato sauce
- Stuffed peppers with cheeses - Banana peppers stuffed with cheese and baked in the oven
- Pork or chicken gyros
Additional Information
Grab a utensil and buckle up! Welcome to the pinnacle of Greek cuisine, the Greek meze spread. Partake in our meze class for an evening filled with mirth, ouzo, and above all, serving upon serving of delicious Greek fare.
- Fully interactive class
- Master the art of preparing at least 6 authentic Greek meze meals
- Indulge in fine Greek wines or liquors and snacks while crafting your dishes
- Small group sizes for a truly unique experience
Post our session you will walk away with
- the recipes of the meals you created
- guidance to enhance your time in Athens
- souvenirs from one of the top dining experiences you had in Athens
Our classes are held at CookinAthens, a culinary studio in an entirely revamped loft situated in the heart of Athens with a stunning view of the Acropolis.
We are accommodating to vegetarians and vegans. Please inform us at the time of booking for any dietary requirements, food intolerances or aversions.
Location
Evripidou 90
Evripidou
Take the metro to Monastiraki and follow the signs for the exit Themidos. Head southwest toward
Miaouli str. and turn left onto Iroon Square.Continue straight onto Ag. Anargiron and onto
Sachtouri.Turn right onto Evripidou. You will find us right opposite (Evripidou 90) on the 5th floor.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nihada91
Apr 5, 2024
Greek food experience - The hosts were amazing and so sweet, I brought my niece and nephew with me and we had fun while also learning about Greek cuisines, a wide variety of food and all were delicious, I highly recommend this place, THANK YOU!
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Donna_e
Jan 31, 2024
Great Experience - Good was fantastic and we learned to make many Greek dishes. Super fun. Service was delightful! Well worth it
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Lemonsummer12
Nov 2, 2023
Great Greek mezze made easy - veggies no problem - Really enjoyed making and eating delicious greek mezze. Genuinely confident that we can recreate dolamdes, favs bean humus, baclava and more back home. Thank you for patient instruction and lovely cooking surroundings!
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Thandod2023
Jul 25, 2023
Highly engaging with delicious recipes - Loved the class and the food was absolutely amazing! Definitely recommend:) Marilena did an excellent job of letting us have a hands on experience while introducing us to some excellent methods and delicious food.
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Roving563985
Jun 1, 2023
A fantastic experience. - Great experience. Marilena and her staff are very professional. It was funny and productive at the same time.
I have enjoyed it so much, and it was much above my expectations. I definitely want to repeat the experience and I can only suggest it to everybody.
Do not hesitate. It's absolutely worthy
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Carol_k
May 11, 2023
Highly recommend - Fun time. M & A were engaging, relaxed instructors who demonstrated and encouraged us along the way. Food was excellent and plentiful. We met fun people and had great fun swapping food and travel stories.
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Paulaha7906zr
Apr 17, 2023
Simply an incredible experience and must do - My sister and I had an absolutely great evening. Marilena is an absolute delight and ensures that regardless of your cooking skill you will have fun. The whole process from initial enquiry and booking to helping us find the location and then making our dinner was relaxed and fun! And oh my the amount of food and the tastes were amazing. We would highly recommend to others visiting Athens.
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Caitlin_c
Apr 8, 2023
Wonderful cooking class - Fabulous time! This experience is great for groups and all levels of cooking expertise. Fun event with a great host. All the food was delicious and they were willing to adapt to all dietary needs. Would absolutely book again. I learned so much about delicious authentic Greek meals and got leftovers to take home too!
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Lukasz_d
Jan 29, 2023
Better than a restaurant - If there's one thing better than having a great dinner with a view on the Acropolis, it's knowing that you made it yourselves!
This class is a great idea for a fun and unique experience - and at the end, you get a delicious meal. Marilena makes it all very easy; we were truly amazed at what, and how fast, we were able to make on our own thanks to her direction. On top of that, Marilena is accommodating, easy to talk to, and will offer scores of local tips and recommendations. And at the end of it, you get the recipes to share the joy back home.
Thoroughly recommended.
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Jkowal09
Sep 1, 2022
Amazing cooking class - I took my family of 6 (me, my wife, children 19, 17, 14, and 11) and this was one of the best cooking classes that we ever attended. We cooked such a wide variety of tasty dishes and the hosts gently guided us along the way to success. An especially impressive part of the experience was how the hosts created a special menu for my daughter who has a large amount of food allergies. The hosts were fun to work with, responsive, and easy to communicate with ahead of time. I would definitely do this again!
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