Athens Greek Meze Cooking Class: 7 Dishes & Acropolis View

The best idea we’ve had so far on the cruise

After a very hot morning it was amazing to get to a beautiful kitchen and learn traditional Greek cooking techniques. I’m a horrible and stressed out cook but she made it so easy,delicious and fun. I can’t wait to make this for friends and family. Vacation is always better when you get to take some culture home and enjoy it again and again. Getting there in uber was super easy and it was only 15 minutes from the Royal Cruise port. I will def tell my friends to do this viator experience when they go to Athens.

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Good class!!

I loved the class. We cooked many things at once. The location is on the 5th floors of a building with a sign out front. The elevator lift works, although it may not look like it is operational. The only thing that would have made it better is if wine was served throughout the process. We each received one small carafe of our selected drink when it was time to eat the food we prepared. I was expecting more based on the description. Otherwise, it was great.

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed the class and all the dishes you prepared! For safety reasons, as guests are using knives, hot ovens and cooking equipment, we do not serve alcohol during the hands-on cooking part of the experience. We introduced this policy after encountering some difficult situations in the past when wine was served throughout the lesson. Wine, beer, soft drinks and water are served during the meal, and guests are welcome to have refills. I normally check regularly whether everyone would like another drink, so I am very sorry if I missed asking your group on this occasion. Thank you for pointing it out, as it helps us make sure the drinks included in the experience are always clearly offered.

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Fabulous culinary experience

Best cooking class I’ve taken! Marilena was a fabulous instructor! Gave clear instructions, supervised as needed, and made sure everyone participated and succeeded! The meal was delicious!!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy you enjoyed the class and the whole experience. It means a lot to hear that everyone felt involved and had a great time cooking together. And I’m glad you loved the meal—always the best part 😊 Hope to see you again in Athens!

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Amazing!

The girls are amazing, and the food was delicious!! Everything was clear, and they were so patient with all 25 of us! We had so much fun!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much! I’m really happy you enjoyed the class and had a great time 😊 It was a pleasure hosting your group, and I’m glad everything felt clear and well organized, even with 25 people! Thanks again for your kind words!

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Fabulous Experience with Cook in Athens and Chef Marilena!

Marilena and her team graciously hosted our group for an absolutely delightful late afternoon Greek Meze Cooking Class. Our group of 11 enjoyed the camaraderie of cooking together in addition to Marilena's easy and effortless style of providing instruction. She's a hands on instructor along with her team helping right along with us. We found the cooking area well prepped and spotlessly clean. The area was continuously checked for cleanliness and wiped down as needed. We ended the session sitting around a large dining table savoring every bite. The next day we received a lovely recipe pamphlet that included eac dish we made including pages of additional recipes. Our complete meze menu included: Cheese pies baked in the oven Dolmadakia (stuffed grape leaves) Kleftiko (pork with peppers, onions, and spices) Saragli (rolled baclava) Soutzoukakia (rolled meatballs) Stuffed peppers with savory cheese filling Tzatziki If you enjoy food and spending time in the kitchen, this class is a must while visiting Athens. You'll come away with new friends and an appreciation for well-made Greek cuisine.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! I’m really happy you and your group enjoyed both the cooking experience and the time spent together in the kitchen. It’s great to hear that the class felt well organized and welcoming—we always try to keep things smooth, hands-on, and relaxed at the same time. I’m also glad you enjoyed the meze menu and our time around the table at the end 😊 I hope you’ll recreate the dishes at home and relive the experience. It was a pleasure hosting you all—thank you again for the recommendation!

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