Get introduced to the culinary excellence of Mykonos; cook and taste traditional Greek dishes, while learning a few tips and tricks of Greek cooking along the way!
Mykonos Traditional Cooking Class with transportation
Duration
6 hours
Availability
Daily (Mar-Nov)
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Group Type
Small Group
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Tour Highlights
Let the riches of the acclaimed Greek cuisine be revealed to you on a Mykonos traditional cooking class that will leave you drooling. Prepare a luscious meal full of classic Greek flavors with the help of an experienced cook in the ambiance of a lovely Mykononian home and enjoy 'meze' and lots of ‘raki’ and free wine, along with the dishes you have prepared, in the company of friendly locals!
6-hour traditional cooking class in a Mykonian home
Taste traditional Greek meze, 'raki' and the meal you have prepared
Services of an experienced cook that will introduce you to the Mykonian culture and lifestyle
Transportation to and from your accommodation
If you love food, you'll love this! Teta, the host, was so sweet and incredibly helpful she felt like family! The Mykonos cooking class was easy enough to follow and the result were impressive! I'll try to recreate a couple of the dishes and hopefully taste a bit of Greece soon!
What you can expect?
Delve into the Greek art of cooking with a Mykonos cooking class that will make you feel right at home!
Let your driver pick you up from your hotel and take you to the traditional Mykonian house where the cooking class will take place. Get a warm welcome from the owner, an experienced cook that will give you insight into the local culture, history, and lifestyle while sharing stories about her life, making you feel like you’ve known her since forever.
In this friendly atmosphere, you will get to enjoy some of the most typical Mykonian snacks, or ‘mezedes’, including the crowd-pleasing ‘dakos’ with ‘kopanisti’ cheese and tomato, ‘louza’, which is a dish consisting of sun-dried pork fillets that tastes way better than it sounds, along with aromatic wine and Cretan raki. Additionally, you will stroll through the home’s private vegetable garden, learning fascinating facts about local organic farming along the way!
Next up is the cooking lesson. Prepare classic Greek dishes using fresh local ingredients, including ‘tzatziki’ dip and spinach pie, stuffed vegetables, or ‘gemista’, and slow-cooked beef. All participants will be supplied with the appropriate equipment, ensuring a safe, stain-free experience. The host will guide you through your cooking adventure and share tips and tricks of Greek cooking that will guarantee excellent results!
After preparing the dishes, during their cooking time, you can enjoy some downtime, conversing with your host and fellow participants before indulging in a mouthwatering Greek feast! Your cooking class will come to an end with you tasting traditional fresh fruit, traditional sweet preserves and tasty yogurt drenched in honey; a sweet conclusion to a sweet experience!
Inclusions
- Exclusive cooking class in a Mykonian home
- Transfers to and from your accommodation
- The meal you have prepared, along with local meze and raki - wine is free
- Free small bag with local products at the end (1 per 2 participants)
- Personal protective equipment for the kitchen
- Ιnsurance for any kind of accident within the estate -visitors’ data should be at the disposal of the property before the event
- Commemorative photos
- All taxes and VAT
Exclusions
- The procurement of traditional products and cookbooks from the venue's market.
- The consumption of alcoholic beverages beyond the selected raki, ouzo and wine.
- Any additional orders or purchases
Know before you go
Naturally, we can accommodate vegetarians and or gluten-free participants. Please note that for a private booking, the menu can be discussed and amendments can be made.
FAQs
What should I bring with me?
Prepare yourself for an exciting Mykonos cooking class! All you need to bring with you is a good mood and a big appetite!
What is the spoken language?
The cooking class is available in English
What is the meeting point of the cooking experience?
The meeting points could be anywhere on the island; just let us know and we'll be there!
Can the Mykonos cooking lesson accommodate dietary restrictions?
Naturally, we can accommodate vegetarians and or gluten-free participants. For a private booking, the menu can be discussed
and amendments can be made.
What are the acceptable payment methods?
All services booked through the website of Greeking.me are paid via PayPal or credit card. Once you make your payment, we will issue a voucher & send it to you via email. Please bring it with you on the day of the tour, as proof of purchase.
Reviews
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If you love food, you'll love this! Teta, the host, was so sweet and incredibly helpful she felt like family! The Mykonos cooking class was easy enough to follow and the result were impressive! I'll try to recreate a couple of the dishes and hopefully taste a bit of Greece soon!
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