Traditional Greek cooking class and lunch in Monastiraki
15 Ratings
- 3 hr
Itinerary Details
Traditional Greek cooking class and lunch in Monastiraki
In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to cook a traditional Greek dinner using family recipes and fresh, local produce, while admiring a beautiful view of the Acropolis over dinner.
• Learn how to cook and then feast on a multitude of traditional Greek 'mezze', as well as a salad, main dish, and dessert
• Wine and beer are included, guests can also BYOB
• CookinAthens studio boasts a beautiful view of the Acropolis, and is located in the historic center of Athens, just 6 minutes from the Monastiraki metro station
• Communal cooking class and dinner for 2 to 8 people
About your host, Marilena: "I've lived in Athens my entire life and I'm a passionate food lover and food blogger. Recently I created CookinAthens, a cooking studio with a perfect view of the Acropolis, designed to make you love Greek food. Here you'll taste authentic Greek foods and learn how to cook them, too."
Eatwith is the world's largest online marketplace for unique culinary experiences with locals. Savor local food and enjoy intimate supper clubs, hands-on cooking classes and bespoke private dining events in beautiful homes and exclusive venues with your loved ones.
Wellness Check: We ask all hosts and guests to confirm that they are free of COVID-19 symptoms before attending an Eatwith event. We also ask all participants to limit physical interactions including bypassing the customary welcome handshake.
Starter
Spanakopita or Tiropita
Cheesepie or spinach pie with handmade phyllo
Tzatziki
Learn how to make the best tzatziki aka a yogurt dip with cucumber, dill and garlic
Stuffed peppers with cheese
Greek Fava
Yellow Split pea with mastic sap
Salad
Greek Salad (our way)
Our way to the Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, onion, capers, rusk, olives and traditional greek cheese
MAIN COURSE
Pastitsio OR
The best recipe for the greek lasagna from my aunt Beba. Thick spaghetti with ground meat sauce, topped with bechamel sauce
Kotopoulo me chilopites OR
Free range chicken cooked in a dutch oven with fresh tomato sauce, served with a traditional handmade Greek pasta
Moussaka
A perfect Greek Moussaka with layers of eggplants and potatoes covered in meat sauce and topped with white cream and grated cheese
DESSERT
Zakinthini frygania OR
Family recipe from Zante: Rusk soaked in syrup, topped with pastry cream and whipped cream
Ravani OR
Traditional Greek semolina cake soaked in syrup
Greek Yogurt Mouse
In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to cook a traditional Greek dinner using family recipes and fresh, local produce, while admiring a beautiful view of the Acropolis over dinner.
• Learn how to cook and then feast on a multitude of traditional Greek 'mezze', as well as a salad, main dish, and dessert
• Wine and beer are included, guests can also BYOB
• CookinAthens studio boasts a beautiful view of the Acropolis, and is located in the historic center of Athens, just 6 minutes from the Monastiraki metro station
• Communal cooking class and dinner for 2 to 8 people
About your host, Marilena: "I've lived in Athens my entire life and I'm a passionate food lover and food blogger. Recently I created CookinAthens, a cooking studio with a perfect view of the Acropolis, designed to make you love Greek food. Here you'll taste authentic Greek foods and learn how to cook them, too."
Eatwith is the world's largest online marketplace for unique culinary experiences with locals. Savor local food and enjoy intimate supper clubs, hands-on cooking classes and bespoke private dining events in beautiful homes and exclusive venues with your loved ones.
Wellness Check: We ask all hosts and guests to confirm that they are free of COVID-19 symptoms before attending an Eatwith event. We also ask all participants to limit physical interactions including bypassing the customary welcome handshake.
Starter
Spanakopita or Tiropita
Cheesepie or spinach pie with handmade phyllo
Tzatziki
Learn how to make the best tzatziki aka a yogurt dip with cucumber, dill and garlic
Stuffed peppers with cheese
Greek Fava
Yellow Split pea with mastic sap
Salad
Greek Salad (our way)
Our way to the Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, onion, capers, rusk, olives and traditional greek cheese
MAIN COURSE
Pastitsio OR
The best recipe for the greek lasagna from my aunt Beba. Thick spaghetti with ground meat sauce, topped with bechamel sauce
Kotopoulo me chilopites OR
Free range chicken cooked in a dutch oven with fresh tomato sauce, served with a traditional handmade Greek pasta
Moussaka
A perfect Greek Moussaka with layers of eggplants and potatoes covered in meat sauce and topped with white cream and grated cheese
DESSERT
Zakinthini frygania OR
Family recipe from Zante: Rusk soaked in syrup, topped with pastry cream and whipped cream
Ravani OR
Traditional Greek semolina cake soaked in syrup
Greek Yogurt Mouse
