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.
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.
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.
