Greek Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Grandmother in Oia
5 / 5
46 reviews
Join a Greek cooking class in the heart of Oia with Areti, a 68-year-old “yiayia” (grandmother), who will offer her expertise and teach you how to prepare Greek and local Santorinian recipes.
01 / About
At a glance
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Duration 3 hours
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Host or greeter
English, French, Greek
Small group
Limited to 6 participants
02 / Information
In more details
Highlights
- Uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine with Areti, a lifelong Santorini resident
- Cook with fresh, organic ingredients in a private kitchen in the heart of Oia
- Prepare a 4-course meal, including appetizers, salad, main course, and dessert
- Customize menus to accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets
- Depart with recipe sheets, allowing you to replicate the culinary magic at home
Full Description
Unlock the secrets behind delicious Greek dishes with Areti, a woman who has spent nearly her entire life on the island and holds 27 years as a restaurant owner in Oia.
Join your host who will share her passion for fresh, organic ingredients and guide you through the preparation of renowned Greek delicacies in her private kitchen.
Make a 4-course meal, featuring appetizers, salad, a main course, and dessert, all to be savored alongside a glass of wine.
Customize menus and recipes based on vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. As a parting gift, receive recipe cheat sheets to recreate the culinary magic at home.
Inclusions
- Cooking class
- 4-course meal
- Glass of wine
- Recipe
Meeting point
The meeting point is outside Karma Restaurant.
03 / Customer Reviews
What others say
Vishal – United States
August 15, 2024
Yaya was authentic, kind hearted and a great teacher. Myself, my wife and teenaged kids loved this class. It is a perfect way to learn how to make the classic dishes we’ve tried in Greece and now will feel very comfortable making at home when we get back.
Kevin – United Kingdom
August 27, 2024
Yiagia was a lovely lady full of local knowledge and superb cooking tips to get the most authentic Greek meals. Thoroughly enjoyable experience. Yiagia’s home was authentic Greek, full of character. Absolutely recommend this to anyone seeking a proper Greek experience and delicious food.
Lindsay – United States
August 10, 2024
We had the best time at Areti’s house and highly recommend this class. It felt like we walked into our own grandmother’s home. My husband and I booked this on our honeymoon and both agree it was the highlight of our Santorini trip. Not only was it one of the best meals we had, we learned traditional ways to cook some of our favorite recipes and got some really helpful cooking technique tips along the way! We originally didn’t love that it wasn’t private but that ended up being one of our favorite parts. We got to meet some really great fellow travelers and what better way to get to know someone than sharing the kitchen and a meal with them! Areti is a gem, is funny and incredibly caring. Don’t think twice, just book!
Jordan – United States
August 13, 2024
We had a wonderful experience. Her quick wit and fantastic tips made it a can’t miss activity on the island.
Sean – Australia
August 9, 2024
Areti was wonderful. Great cooking tips and fabulous local recipes. We were still eating the food the next day. Well worth it.
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