Host offerings
Maria’s fondest childhood memories are scents, colors, music, and laughter flying around the house when friends and family came over. This is when her passion for food and cooking was born! Growing up in her grandmother's kitchen, Maria fell in love with cooking. Her grandmother taught her to cook all the traditional Greek dishes and passed on the family recipes to her. Later in life, Maria was fortunate enough to see a lot of the world and one of her favorite activities is exploring local markets, ingredients and dishes. She loves to experiment with these new flavors and ingredients and create her own recipes, with a fun twist. Maria is so excited to share her food, culture and love for Greek cooking with travelers looking for an authentic meal in Athens.
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal (1 - 6 guests) In Greece, eating is not just a necessity for most but more like a ritual, that slightly differs from family to family. Maria invites you to her home to share a traditional Greek meal, that will make your taste buds dance! Begin your experience with a glass of fragrant ouzo or tsipouro (anise-flavored aperitif), handpicked Greek olives, Graviera cheese and barley rusks; while Maria shares stories of growing up in Athens and learning to cook as a child in her grandmother's kitchen. A few dishes that you will share at her table are tyrokafteri (spicy Greek feta spread), horiatiki Greek salad with a twist and keftedes (Greek fried meatballs). End your meal with Greek yogurt with thyme honey and a glass of chilled mastic liqueur.
Cooking experience (1 - 6 guests) During your 2-hour hands-on Athens cooking class, learn to cook traditional Greek dishes with a twist. Maria will take you through the step by step process of learning to make a Greek appetizer and a main dish, using her family recipes. She will share tips, tricks and secrets from her grandmother's kitchen so that you can easily replicate these recipes back home. After cooking, sit down at the dining table to share the dishes you helped prepare.
Notes: Maria can accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets on request, if informed in advance. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies please let Maria know in advance, while you book your Greek cooking class in Athens online. If you want additional alcohol (2 glasses of wine) with the main course, please choose the alcohol option (at an extra cost) while booking your experience.
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This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | $70 | $60 | $50 |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $90 | $80 | $70 |
| Alcohol | $10 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 12:00pm - 02:00pm | 6:00pm - 08:00pm |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 11:00am - 02:00pm | 5:00pm - 08:00pm |
Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.
