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Have you ever tried a traditional Greek Pie? Well, this class not only lets you taste these popular pies but also how to make them. Join me for a hands-on cooking workshop and take home a unique souvenir: a traditional Greek recipe.

Destination

Chalandri, Greece

Category

Cooking Classes

Duration

3 hours

Cuisine

Greek

Available languages

English, Ελληνικά

Included

• Meals

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Melina.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at approximately Agias Varvaras, Chalandri, Athens to start your culinary journey.

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2. Example menu

   This is what our dinner could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. First course

   From spinach to cheese pies or baklava, I'll show you how to cook an authentic Greek islands vegetable pie

4. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the menu? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Stephen🇺🇸 United States

14 July 2024

This was a good class. You learn the ancient spinach pie, cheese twist, and a dessert. I also had some delicious cherry juice and a different kind of lemonade. I would definitely recommend this class. I plan to take another class with Melina in the future. Pretty good class in Athens

Christina🇺🇸 United States

5 July 2024

I visited Melina in her home to have a private cooking lesson and it was incredibly authentic and personal. We made 3 different Ancient Greek recipes. Melina is now someone I can call a friend. If you like to experience the local culture while traveling through cooking, then book this experience!Authentic Cooking Experience in Athens!

Eveline🇨🇭 Switzerland

17 April 2024

Melina was kind, funny and patien with us and made this the perfect evening. It was our first cooking class ever. As vegetarians we’re always a bit hesitant to book food related things, but Melina gave us great options (we later learned, she even has a degree in vegan nutrition). She was also giving us restaurant tips and was all in all just perfect. Pro tip: do not eat lunch before this class 😂.A great night, with the perfect teacher

Rebecca🇺🇸 United States

9 October 2022

Our evening with Melina was relaxing and informative. She creates an environment in which you feel at home in her kitchen. We ATE and completely enjoyed ourselvesRealistic cooking

Ladislav🇺🇸 United States

14 August 2022

Cooking with Melina gave me an appreciation for cooking light meals. I learned so much. I will be returning for sure next time I'm in Athens.Highlight of my stay in Athens

Holly🇺🇸 United States

19 March 2022

We have just got back from Athens and I can honestly say this was our favorite and most memorable meal. She is an amazing host, so warm and friendly. She truly made us feel welcome. Not to mention that but the food was PHENOMENAL! We must certainly did not go hungry that day. I truly can not recommend this experience and Melina enough, I wish I could go back and do it all again. This was so amazing!!!!

Unknown

14 March 2022

I loved this experience! Not only did I learn how to cook some delicious, healthy, nourishing Greek food, but sitting down with Melina over dinner felt like I was catching up with an aunt I hadn't seen in too long. Fully recommended, come hungry and leave happy!A Perfect Night in Athens

Hannah🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 November 2021

We had a fabulous time cooking with Melina. We learnt lots about the local cuisine and enjoyed cooking a selection of delicious Greek pies. Melina was a brilliant host, with lots of experience and knowledge to share. We are excited to now share our new skills with friends and family back home!Wonderful experience in Athens

Lori🇺🇸 United States

10 September 2021

We had an AMAZING experience with Melina.Her hospitality and knowledge of Greek cooking allowed us to be engaged and experience from in my opinion one of the best. She taught us new techniques and some time saving tips.. We (4 jersey girls) highly recommend this session.. Thank you MelinaCooking with Melina

Jordan🇺🇸 United States

4 January 2020

Melina was an amazing host and teacher. She easily customized the menu to our liking, and shared not just the recipes but the techniques and the history behind the dishes. It truly was a once in a lifetime event. We couldn't be happier!Amazing food and learnings!

blair

21 October 2019

Overall, the class was excellent. We made three Greek pies--cheese pie, spinach pie, and baklava--and each was a new delicious take on a traditional Greek dish. Melina used fresh ingredients from all over Greece, explained to us their origins, and put them together to create a tasty meal. Her conversation was an added bonus, as she knew so much about the history of Athens and had clearly travelled throughout Greece as well, collecting stories as she went. I would definitely take this class again.A DELICOUS New Take on Greek Staples

Robin🇩🇪 Germany

28 August 2019

We enjoyed spending the afternoon with Melina. She is a very warm-hearted, lively and positive person. To start with we went shopping together for our personalised menu, which was fun and interesting. While cooking together we learned a lot about Greek cuisine, as well as Greek culture and history. Melina was very considerate and a wonderful host, making us feel like we were spending time with a caring mother. We would absolutely recommend this class. Best wishes, Robin & SaharFun afternoon

Brittan🇺🇸 United States

8 August 2019

Thanks Melina for a wonderful afternoon. Both my son and I enjoyed learning about Greek cooking!Fantastic afternoon cooking!

Sarah

14 May 2019

Melina was wonderful! The class was fun and the food delicious!Great class, great host!

Ashlee🇺🇸 United States

12 April 2019

Where do I start? Melina was truly the BEST from beginning to end! She greeted us outside at our taxi with a wonderful smile and walked us in. Melina made us feel so welcomed in her home, not to mention her kitchen was absolutely beautiful! She went over Greek foods in the different regions and then the menu; Melina was so knowledgeable about everything, I could've listened all day! Then...the cooking of the food. She let us really participate and make it our own. Now, time to eat! Omg, the food was DELICIOUS!!! I tried so many things as a first and was so glad I did. Since it was my birthday, Melina made sure to have a traditional birthday cake on the menu for dessert. She also got birthday napkins and my own singing candle to make a wish! She even sent us home with parting gifts and leftovers. Throughout the time spent, she had such great conversation and shared so many life jewels. And though it was a class that I learned so much, it actually felt like I was over a dear friends house cooking and having dinner. I'm still in awe of this once in a lifetime experience, and when I go back, I will definitely attend another class with Melina; I feel I now have a friend in Athens. Melina, thanks for making this birthday one of the best ever!Felt at home!

Mariann🇭🇺 Hungary

8 October 2018

It was definitely one of the highlights of my stay in Greece. Highly recommended for everybody who likes excellent Greek food and nice Greek people!Don't miss it!

Maureen🇺🇸 United States

17 June 2018

Melina is an amazing cook but what touched all of us was her passion for cooking and for Greece. We loved our preclass shopping trip with her to all the local markets (bakery, meat, produce, etc). We were touched by her kindness, her humbleness and her keen sense of humor. This is a must do when traveling to Athens! I can't wait to bring my next group to Greece so they can experience cooking with Melina! We loved Melina!

Kim🇺🇸 United States

1 June 2017

We loved the class! Had do much fun and learned a lot. Thank you, Melina! Cooking Class: Traditional Greek Pie

Valerie

31 May 2017

The class was amazing and the food was delicious. Melina was enthusiastic and charming host. I would highly recommend this class. Cooking Class: Traditional Greek Pie

Margaret

6 April 2017

Wonderful !!!Cooking Class: Traditional Greek Pie

Sophia

6 April 2017

This was an amazing experience ! I had always wanted to learn how to cook Greek, but having Melina explain all the significant details made everything more unique.Cooking Class: Traditional Greek Pie

Darlen

6 April 2017

Great class! We had a wonderful time learning, cooking, exchanging stories. Melina is a great host and teacher!Cooking Class: Traditional Greek Pie

Kim🇺🇸 United States

19 June 2024

Melina was the best! She helped us plan a vegetarian menu and a birthday surprise well ahead of time. Her communication is great. We got a little turned around on the address and she was right there to help. This evening was like being welcomed into a Greek home. We will definitely be doing this experience again when we return to Athens. Make sure you are hungry because you you are in for a big feast.A great night of cooking!

Charlotte

27 May 2024

Melina was very communicative leading up to the cooking class. She gave us options for dishes to make and made sure we had all the information to get to her location. We enjoyed learning about her background and Greek cooking. In selecting dishes for us to consider, she accommodated a participant who had celiac disease and one who had a red meat allergy. She made sure that the dishes were safe for the whole group. We have nothing but great things to say about Melina! Great fun!

Wendy🇺🇸 United States

16 November 2023

Melina was warm and knowledgeable. We all learned something new to try at home and this made our time in Athens memorable. We appreciated learning and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Melina, thank you for your kindness.Cooking fun in Athens

Geraldine

29 October 2023

Melina and I discussed the menu that we would like to cook even we booked this experience. Melina is passionate about cooking ( you can find her on utube ) and her knowledge and experience shines through. My son and I are used to coking from scratch, but it was so good to learn how to improve. I have already incorporated her tips into my cooking, and what a difference. I would recommend this to others. We had a wonderful day with Melina. Inspiring frienfly Cooking Experience

Akhil🇸🇪 Sweden

30 June 2023

It was definitely best experience of our trip to Greece! Melina is so warm, kind and giving and has the energy that makes you feel like you’re at home from the get-go! You will love her anecdotes, her insight into Greek culture and definitely her cooking hacks! She made my mother’s 60th birthday really special ❤️The BEST HOST

Julie🇺🇸 United States

19 May 2023

We did the Greek cooking class with Melina and had such a great time! She worked with us to find a time that worked for us, changing our time when our travel plans changed out of our control. She worked with our food allergy issues and gave us a great experience. We would highly recommend cooking with Melina! Cooking with Melina

Bri🇺🇸 United States

16 May 2023

We were stunned as to how beautiful the Melina’s home was! And the cooking- was able to adjust easily with our dietary needs (gluten, garlic, onion and mushroom and etc- similar to FODMAP). Melina timing was flawless; she knew exactly that moments between cooking/eating that could use a story or culture topic to discus. And my friends were shocked afterwards of how lovely the meal was! I was too! It’s hard to eat-out with certain dietary needs, but this was a perfect idea (instead of always cooking at my home/hotel). We ended up taking most of our dessert home and it was gone by the next day! 😂🤗 Amazing Time with Friends!

Marc🇩🇪 Germany

21 March 2023

I had a wonderful cooking class with Melina. She was a terrific host and I enjoyed the experience very much. Melina customized the meal selection to only vegetarian options without any hesitation. I can only reccomend the cooking class to anyone visiting Athens.Wonderful experience

John🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 November 2022

We had a superb time with Melina. She showed us how to cook local dishes and told us stories about Greece, its history, her family and her travels. A really interesting afternoon. I recommend it highly !! My 16 year old daughter also loved it. Ingredients were local and the meat was amongst the best I have ever had. Thank you kindly Melina.Wonderful afternoon with an amazing lady !

Ailsa🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 September 2022

We booked with Melina quite some months ago and from the first message we felt as though we knew her. Her warmth radiated throughout from enquiry to finally meeting. We had a 3 course cooking experience the beginning of September to kick off our honeymoon. Melina kept in contact leading up to the booking to ensure everything was to our liking and to accommodate my gluten and dairy allergy. The day itself was fantastic, Melina is warm, bubbly and knowledgeable her passion for cooking is obvious and you can tell she loves passing on that passion. We created a delicious 3 course greek menu with her assistance, she is happy to lead but encourage us to take part and learn the skills needed. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were made to feel like old friends reuniting. We can't wait to return to Athens and cook with Melina again, until then we will recreate the recipes at home Thank you so much Melina!Fantastic allergy proof Greek Experience

Tom🇬🇧 United Kingdom

24 August 2022

We had a brilliant day with Melina learning how to cook wonderful Greek food and I thoroughly recommend her course.Brilliant fun to learn something new

Heike🇩🇪 Germany

12 June 2022

My cooking afternoon with Melina was wonderful! She had a lot of hacks and tipps for me I will definitely try out. The three courses we prepared turned out great. We chatted, cooked, ate and laughed a lot together. I really enjoyed staying in her professional kitchen and being spoiled. Thank you so much, Melina. Highly recommended class!Lovely time in Melina‘s kitchen

Joselyn🇺🇸 United States

27 April 2022

My husband, myself and our three grandchildren participated in this wonderful cooking class with Melina. She was so accommodating. With three children it is difficult to reach the right cord each one had their own particular likes and dislike but Melina accommodated everyone! My grandson particularly liked the zucchini fritters, who would have thought! He is such a picky eater. In addition, we learned about the Mediterranean cuisine, the health benefits of cinnamon and had some great food. Thanks Melina for a truly unique experience! The Wells FamilyGreat Experience for Young and Old Alike

Anne-Solenn🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 November 2021

It is amazing to cook Greek food with Melina. She is great in explaining how to make the dish. Going to the local shops was so much fun! All in all a awsome experience with a delicious result! Inès, 11 years oldGreek delights

Sivan🇨🇦 Canada

26 October 2021

My experience with Melina was nothing short of amazing. She is incredibly warm and welcoming and made me feel right at home from the get go. She is wonderful to talk to, and has excellent recipes. I made an appetizer, a main and a dessert, all vegetarian. Everything was fresh and tasty. I was sad that the experience had to end. You won’t regret if you book. Fabulous Experience!

Tenee🇺🇸 United States

22 October 2021

I was late getting to the location because the Uber driver took me to the wrong location, but Melina understood and we had a wonderful time once I got there with memorable cooking and great conversation. Thank you so much Melina for a great experience and can't wait to try these recipes when I get home.Had a fun cooking class wuth Melina 🥰

Maggie🇺🇸 United States

6 October 2021

We had an outstanding experience with Melina. She is so kind and knowledgeable! We learned to cook a three course Greek meal and she also taught us so much about Greek culture and history- we loved it. Highly recommend!!!!Amazing experience for our final day!

Julie🇺🇸 United States

31 August 2021

We can’t say enough positive things about our cooking class with Melina! Within a few seconds of meeting her we knew we were going to have a great time and she did not disappoint. She gave us a number of options of dishes to make and even made two starters since my husband couldn’t pick just one. She took us shopping to a wonderful bakery to pick out bread for our dessert and treated us to some delicious sweets. We learned so many things about healthy Greek cooking that we can utilize back home in the US. Our feast at the end was spectacular! Throughout the hours we spent in her kitchen, she made us feel incredibly welcome, as if we were family. I could go on and on about what a delightful experience this was. I would recommend this class to anyone, regardless of cooking skill if you want a truly warm Athenian welcome:) Warm Welcome to Athens

Lion🇩🇪 Germany

28 August 2021

Melina was a super host. She was very friendly and accommodating and we could learn a lot about Greek culture and Greek food from her. The food we cooked was super tasty and it was very generous portions. We got the rest of the food with us and were able to eat more of it the next day. We had a great day with Melina and we can recommend this cooking class to everyone.Great cooking class with friendly host

Woori🇫🇷 France

11 August 2021

What an amazing and beautiful experience ! We spent an unforgettable afternoon with Melina who greeted us with a sincere smile that made us feel instantly confortable :)) We discussed the menu and went to the local shops to buy fresh ingredients then cooked with Melina who’s an excellent teacher and super informative. We could learn so much about Greek cuisine and culture, her recipes are traditional but simple (even if we are not good at cooking at all, we are sure that we would be able to make them at home !) and very healthy and super tasty as well. Cooking with Melina was very funny, super interesting for sure but the best of the best for us was to share the lunch we prepared together. Spending time and talking about everything with Melina was a pure pleasure, at the end of the day, we felt almost like having a Greek mom who prepared a dinner box with all left overs :)) Melina literally made our Athens trip, words fail to express how excellent this experience, not a simple cooking class, just try it, you will never be disappointed :)) Much more than a simple cooking class !

Sandra

28 June 2021

My daughter and I had a wonderful afternoon with Melina. It was fun to go shopping for ingredients together in some local shops. Then followed some very happy hours cooking various dishes: spinach pie, stuffed vegetables, meat balls as well as sugar-free baklava. All very healthy and absolutely delicious. If you are interested in learning about Greek cooking, then don’t hesitate to book some time with Melina.Cooking with Melina

Robert🇩🇪 Germany

23 November 2019

Wir waren zu viert und hatten einen tollen Abend. Die Gerichte die wir uns aussuchen durften waren super lecker und wir haben viel gelernt. Wir können es nur jedem weiterempfehlen. Super Abend mit leckerem Essen

Sara🇺🇸 United States

9 October 2019

We so enjoyed our cooking class with Melina! She was warm, inviting, and we learned so much in our time with her. Would absolutely recommend for a fun and beautiful experience. She is such a delight! Such a wonderful cooking class experience!

Loata🇦🇺 Australia

17 September 2019

What a fantastic experience cooking & dining with Melina. So much fun learning how to cook traditional greek food. We discussed the menu & then went down to the local shops to buy our fresh produce. The food was so delicious & of course the wine too. This is a must to do while in Athens. Thank you Melina Delicious Greek food

Doron🇮🇱 Israel

14 September 2019

We had a wonderful time with Melina. We wanted to take a cooking lesson while we were in Athens, and with Melina we got everything we wanted and more. Melina met us at her house and was very friendly. She asked us what we would like to cook and suggested several options. After we decided on the menu, we went together to buy everything we needed. It was a great opportunity to ask her a lot of questions about choosing products such as meat and vegetables. Melina was very informative and a great teacher. She taught us everything we needed to know about the right cooking method for each dish, and was a great person to just talk to in general. The food we cooked together was delicious, and it seemed like cooking it was such a simple task with Melina explaining how to do things. We ate a lot! When you come to Melina make sure you come hungry. Also, we went home with all the left-overs. The whole experience with Melina was very instructive, interesting and tasty, and we had a wonderful time there.

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

12 September 2019

My wife and I had a great time with Melina and especially enjoyed meeting the owners of her market stops. Food was delicious and we can’t wait to re-make it at home!Loved it!

Annika🇩🇪 Germany

29 August 2019

If you want to experience something really special I absolutely recommend to join Melina for a cooking class. We feel like having a Greek mom now :) Totally perfect from the beginning to the end! Perfect Experience ❤️

Claudie🇺🇸 United States

28 August 2019

It’s rare to have such an enriching travel experience as our cooking class with Melina. A wonderfully, lively, generous person with a lovely sense of humor, she engages the interests of her group whatever age they may be. After checking with us about our food preferences and formulating a menu and a marketing list together, we set out shopping in Melina’s neighborhood for high quality fruit, vegetables, meat, bread sticks and little cakes. As we chatted while preparing our lunch with Melina, we learned about many local specialties. She advised us about preparation details to ensure that the meal would be delicious as well as healthy. Melina, who appears on a Greek cooking show, also told us stories about the origin of certain foods and shared some of her own experiences. Our entire 3-4 hours with Melina was both entertaining and informative and we very much enjoyed Melina’s warmth and skill as a teacher and ability to keep us involved and entertained at every step of preparation. Then, of course, we took a lot of satisfaction in the final, multi-course meal featuring ripe tomatoes stuffed with herb seasoned flower cheese, freshly made bread sticks, lamb balls in lemon, potato and carrot sauce and ice cream topped with raw honey and little cream-filled chocolate puffs. No mistaking, it was a great feast and a joyful afternoon in Athens we’ll remember with great pleasure. Claudie BenjaminWonderful Experience!