Greek cooking class in Athens with a food editor and pastry chef

Meet Ioanna

Ioanna has been a food editor and editor-in-chief for over 20 years working for some of the best culinary magazines and websites in Greece. She is a passionate cook and pastry chef who loves writing about food, creating new recipes, and making cooking videos. Ioanna is also very passionate about Greek pastry and has published a book sharing her favorite traditional Greek pastry recipes. Cooking traditional Greek and Mediterranean food and sweets for friends and family is something Ioanna has enjoyed over the years and she is excited to share her passion and knowledge with travelers visiting Athens. She is most excited to share recipes that you will not find in restaurants - she calls them the hidden gems of traditional Greek cuisine. Ioanna has been on a quest to revive traditional, local recipes that have been forgotten over time.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience (1 - 6 guests) Join Ioanna in her home kitchen for your Athens cooking class and learn to cook a traditional Greek meal. While you cook, she will share interesting tips and tricks mixed with historical facts about the dishes you're preparing. Your cooking class lasts about 1.5 hours and you will cook two dishes together. Learn to make a main dish such as garidomakaronada (garlicky shrimp, tomato and feta pasta cooked in ouzo) or stuffed eggplants with tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers and a starter or dessert - orange flavored halva (semolina, olive, oil cinnamon, anise and oranges), yogurt mousse or ice cream. Your menu includes a seasonal salad, starter, main dish and dessert. The menu is seasonal and will change depending on what is fresh and locally available in the market. After cooking, join Ioanna at her beautifully decorated dining table to enjoy the meal you helped prepare.

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