Cooking Class in Athens: Learn the Art of Phyllo with Christina

5.0 (25 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGreek, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Learn to make hand-made phyllo pies in a local Athenian home. Christina is passionate about baking traditional phyllo pies using a technique she first learned from her grandmother. After attending culinary school, Christina perfected the phyllo technique by working in a local bakery where she expertly created a wide variety of phyllo pies from scratch. Christina will teach you to make phyllo dough in her kitchen and how to construct a flaky, savory pie. After your pie has baked you will sit at Christina's table and share a meal of her inventive, seasonal Greek dishes. 

This experience offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn to cook one of Greece's best known dishes with a local expert. You will get a real glimpse in to modern Greek life and learn about the culinary traditions that have been passed down through generations of home-cooks.

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Cooking Lesson and Dinner

Private cooking lesson and dinner with Christina in Athens.

Market + cooking + lunch
Cooking Lesson and Lunch

Private cooking lesson and lunch with Christina in Athens.

What's included

  • Tsipouro (a traditional Greek spirit) and a glass of white or rosé wine
  • Private cooking lesson with your host Christina
  • Optional market tour add-on

What to expect

Step into Christina’s welcoming kitchen in Athens and discover the centuries-old tradition of Greek pie-making, recognized by UNESCO as part of the Mediterranean diet. This cooking class specializes in phyllo, the delicate, paper-thin dough at the heart of Greece’s beloved savory pies. Begin with a traditional Greek coffee, then enjoy a hands-on lesson in making spanakopita, a quintessential Greek dish. Christina will guide you through every step, starting from scratch with just flour and water. You’ll use seasonal ingredients like wild spinach, local greens, and Greek cheeses to craft your filling. At Christina’s dining table, you’ll roll your dough into thin sheets, learning how to layer it into a light, flaky crust. You’ll leave with printed recipes to recreate the experience at home. The cooking lasts about two hours, followed by a shared meal featuring the spanakopita you made - alongside seasonal dishes Christina has prepared. Enjoy it with Tsipouro, wine, and a delicious dessert.

Optional: Join Christina for a 1-hour walking market tour to visit her favorite cheesemonger, deli, and bakery. Learn about traditional Greek ingredients before heading back to cook together.

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet Christina at her home in Vironas, near two metro stops, Evangelismos & Agios Ioannis. Please check the 'Before you go' section in your voucher for the exact address. Above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.

End point

Meet Christina at her home in Vironas, near two metro stops, Evangelismos & Agios Ioannis. Please check the 'Before you go' section in your voucher for the exact address. Above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Christina’s neighborhood is hilly, so comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended if you choose the market tour experience..

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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