Dinner Party & Cooking Class With an Athenian Chef
Cook, dine, and connect in a local's home kitchen
Highlights
- Step into a local chef's home kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience.
- Learn to master traditional Greek dishes like tzatziki, stuffed eggplant, and other seasonal classics.
- Enjoy a sophisticated dinner paired with local wines.
- Peek behind the scenes of everyday Athenian life as you get to know the culture.
- Take home the recipes to recreate the flavors of Athens in your own kitchen.
Your private Athens experience
Immerse yourself in authentic Athenian life with an intimate cooking experience in the home of local chef, Marina. More than a class, this is a personal glimpse into the city and Greek food culture through the eyes of someone who lives it.
Immerse yourself in authentic Athenian life with an intimate cooking experience in the home of local chef, Marina. More than a class, this is a personal glimpse into the city and Greek food culture through the eyes of someone who lives it.
As you cook together, you’ll chat about daily life in Athens — from local news to the best spots for souvlaki — gaining real cultural insight along the way. A true ambassador of Greek hospitality, Marina is the warm, welcoming heart behind this private home-hosted cooking experience, sharing the genuine spirit of Greece around her table.
To prepare this traditional Greek meal, you’ll use fresh, seasonal ingredients and time-honored techniques. Depending on the day, you may make creamy tzatziki, crispy zucchini fritters, or stuffed eggplant.
After cooking, sit down to enjoy your meal with wine and coffee, just as friends would in a Greek home. Marina shares her recipes, so you can recreate the flavors of Athens long after your visit.
Itinerary
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Cooking class
Hands-on preparation of classic Greek dishes in Chef Marina's home kitchen, using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques -
Dinner party
Your home-cooked meal, served with local wine and coffee and shared in true Greek style
Hotel pickup
FAQs
When will my booking be confirmed?
This private experience is available on request. After you complete your booking online, we’ll confirm availability with our local team. You’ll receive an email within 72 hours either confirming your booking or letting you know if that date is unavailable. If we’re unable to proceed with your reservation, you’ll receive a full refund.
Are you able to accommodate different dietary restrictions?
Yes, we can accommodate any diet. Please contact us in advance should you have any dietary or allergen concerns so we can customize the meal for you.
Is this experience good for kids?
Yes! This is a family-friendly cooking class and dinner. We welcome kids as young as 5 to join in the cooking portion of the experience as long as they’re supervised by an adult.
What are the hotel pickup areas?
Pickup and drop-off to Central Athens hotels are included. If you’re staying in a hotel outside of this area, please contact us after booking and we can advise on pickup. There may be an additional charge.
What is the cancellation policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 72 hours before the experience start time.
Is this experience accessible?
Unfortunately, this experience isn’t accessible for wheelchairs due to some steps without ramps.
Is this experience run by ExperienceFirst?
No, it’s run by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Athens.
€2,167 per group $2,486 per group £1,890 per group C$3,445 per group A$3,579 per group
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